Disclosure: I was provided with the Cricut Iron-on Vinyl and a tool kit for this post. I am an affiliate with Cricut and this post includes affiliate links. All opinions are my own.
I realized that Thanksgiving hasn’t come and gone yet, and I’m sharing Christmas project. That isn’t my norm, I like to celebrate every holiday, but let’s be honest, who hasn’t thought about Christmas crafting yet? If I wait until December to start, it usually doesn’t happen. 🙂
So, are you looking for a quick and simple Christmas project? I sat down to make this pillow and was surprised how quickly it all came together. All you do is sew up a pillow, using a fat quarter, then start cutting your vinyl.
Start by opening up Cricut Craft Room and deciding what you are going to cut out. I chose to cut the 25 from Teresa Collins Christmas Holly, using my Cricut. When I was putting my Iron-on Vinyl on the mat, I used the scraper to smooth it all out and get it on the mat good. I have always used something flat and hard to smooth my paper, vinyl, etc. onto the mat, but this new scraper…I LOVE it!
Before you cut your iron-on vinyl, you have to make sure to FLIP YOUR IMAGE!!! Every time I am working with iron-on, I forget to flip it. Grrr! Luckily this time, I realized before very much was cut, and I was still able to use the same piece I had on the mat. Once your vinyl is cut, peel it up off the mat and trim any excess off, using the scissors. These little scissors that are in the tool kit are the best. My favorite part about them is that they have a cover so they are always protected when not in use.
Now you are ready to reveal your image and get it ready to iron-on. I have had the old Cricut Tool Kit for a long time, and have always love my Weeder. I’ve used it so much. I was excited to try the new one, I really like the larger handle. It works just as well as the older one, but I have to say that I like the color better. 🙂 Once you peel all of the negative space (parts that you don’t want) off, now you are ready to iron.
Just follow the directions that come with your iron-on vinyl. After it is ironed on and cooled off, you can peel up the plastic lining.
This is when I stuffed my pillow and then I stitched up the opening. I’ll admit that this is only the 2nd (I think) pillow that I’ve made, and the other one was just a pillow cover, so I’ve never had to stuff one. It turned out better than I thought it would though.
I’m excited to display this pillow in my home for the Christmas season! Hopefully my boys will enjoy it as much as I plan to, and they won’t think about using it for a pillow fight. 🙂
If you are still with me, then today is your lucky day. I have an extra Cricut Tool Kit that I have decided to give away to one lucky winner, a $24.99 value. Not only are the tools mentioned above included, but there are also an awesome pair of tweezers, and also a spatula, both of which are tools I use all the time. This tool kit would be great for someone with or without a Cricut! Just enter using the Rafflecopter below.
Giveaway runs from November 18 through November 21, 2013, 11:59pm. I will announce the winner on Friday, November 22. Open to US residents, 18 years and older. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me or another winner will be chosen.
I have bought a bunch of vinyls, but have been scared to use them. I’m sure the tools would come in super handy for this.
I have a bunch of vinyl projects I’ve been wanting to make. These new tools would certainly come in handy.
This is such a cute pillow – I can’t wait to go home and make one myself! 😀 This new tool set looks like it would be a great help with the vinyl!
The tool kit would certainly open up options for me with my cricut!
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I love the way the new tools look! I’d definitely use them the most when I make cards. I have a few new projects in mind, too!
This pillow is so cute! And you make it sound so easy! This tool kit looks so great! It would probably make my card projects sooo much quicker and easier! 🙂
I have the spatula and use it all the time, would love to have the whole kit. I never thought about using a scrapper to smooth out the vinyl first.
I haven’t tried using the vinyl, but it is on my list and I would love to try the tools! I have the spatula, but would love to have all of them in this kit!
Vinyl! I’m obsessed but have never tried the iron on!
I’m pregnant and in super nesting mode so these tools would help me do some of the projects I’ve planned for my little man both for his nursery and for his first christmas and newborn pictures!
I am an avid scrapbooker and I think I could use all of the tools for that. I have owned a cricut machine for many years and have never purchased a tool kit.
I would love this set for EVERYTHING that I do, especially those cuts that are very delicate.
I am an avid scrapbooker and I think I could use all of the tools for that. I have owned a cricut machine for many years and have never purchased a tool kit.
I have a bunch of vinyl projects planned, including glass etching and this kit would be super helpful. I saw one at Michael’s the other day and just couldn’t afford to buy it.
I would use the tools for when I scrapbook and use my Cricut!
Super Cute! I would love the awesome tools!
Love your pillow! Maybe this new tool kit would help me use my cricut more. Definitely need to put it to use! 😀
i don’t know much about cricut but i’d love to discover a new hobby! thank for the chance
I’d use it for all the fun vinyl craft projects I have planned to make
I am just learning my Cricut Expression – these would be great for any vinyl, etching, fabric projects I want to tackle!!
I love to make cards, so these tools would really come in handy! 🙂
I love making t-shirts with my cricut and vinyl…very personalized!!
I used to make simple pillows like this all the time, but I haven’t upgraded with a cool vinyl iron on yet! I would most definitely make some pillows for gifts with this–I’d love to make a couple of baby pillows for an expecting friend using my Expression! 🙂 I’m also moving in January so I could use the tools for making some vinyl decor I wanted to make for the new place.
Super cute!
Love your pillow, that is a great idea for using the iron-on vinyl! I just got my Cricut Expressions 2, so I am still using and figuring it out. Didn’t realize how important the tool kit is, now I know I need one 🙂
Cute pillow! I love the new tool kit. It would come in very handy when I make my cards–thanks!
I would love to try the new kit and I would use it mostly on vinyl cutouts and scrapbook ceicut cuts
I would love to try the new kit and I would use it mostly on vinyl cutouts and scrapbook ceicut cuts
I would use the tools for all of my paper-crafting 🙂
The pillow is adorable!!
Great Idea!
Love the new look of the Cricut tools!! Would look great in my craft room and would be used a ton!!
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I’m learning to use my Cricut and I’ve been wanting all the Cricut tools!!! I would use them all 🙂
These tools would help with all my card making!
Crazy cool pillow. Im so glad I found your blog. Yay
Cute project!
Cute project!
Love your pillow! I purchased some vinyl but haven’t tried using it. I think this pillow will be my first project. Thanks for sharing and for an opportunity to win!
Love your pillow! I purchased some vinyl but haven’t tried using it. I think this pillow will be my first project. Thanks for sharing and for an opportunity to win!
I would use these with my cricut and vinyl.
What a fun idea!
I would use it on vinyl.
The weeder looks like it would come in handy.
My love is vinyl and this kit would sure come in handy.
I love the tools when using my mats for any cuts really but definitely vinyl. That pillow is so cute for the season!
Definitely making this before December! I would love a tool set.
This is an awesome little pillow my friend!
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Love the style of the new tools. I’m just re-discovering my Cricut with projects for my classroom.
Very cute pillow.
Love the new tools! I have the old kit, but these are much cuter. I have about 10 vinyl projects in my mind that I actually need to complete! 🙂
The scraper looks amazing! Would love the kit!
The scraper looks amazing! Would love the kit!
I didn’t even realize my cricut could do this! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for the giveaway! I’ve never used a cricut, but I’ve wanted to get one to try it for paper goods, there are so many great projects out there. Yours is wonderful but I’m a bit tentative to tackle vinyl!
These tools look awesome! I would use them to help create hand made gifts for my clients! They would be so helpful with cutting vinyl! Thanks for the opportunity to win them 🙂
Thank you so much! I’d use them to make my kids some way awesome t-shirts!
Very cute! I haven’t had a chance to play with the iron-on stuff yet 🙂
I’m about to try a vinyl iron on project for the first time, would be handy to have these!
I use the cricut for scrapbooking. Would be nice to get tiny cuts off the mat easier.
Still Learning how to use my cricut. Tools would come in handy 🙂
looks like a great tool set!
I would love any of these tools. I am a cricut newbie and have yet to have the confidence to do vinyl.
Cute pillow! Amazing what a difference the proper tools makes 😉 Thanks for the giveaway!
This is simple and adorable! Love it!
This is such a fun pillow. I’d love for you to stop by and share this at my weekly link party. Hope to see you there! http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2013/12/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-70.html
Thank you for linking to Whimsy Wednesday! Your pillow is so fun and I featured it today! You can see it here…
http://www.ohmy-creative.com/whimsy-wednesday/whimsy-wednesday-link-party-93/
Hope your holidays are Merry & Bright!
Susan
Pillow look absolutely beautiful.