Transfer Methods & Cute Little Pillows

I made the cutest little pillows thanks

This one was transferred with the Citrasolv method.
And in case you don't know, painters drop cloth comes in different weights. Not all painter's cloth is the same! 
Originally I bought one from Home Depot, the fabric was great, loved it, but it was very rough. I got another one from Lowes, it was much softer, the same weight, but the fabric was softer and easier to work with.
These pillows were printed in my printer believe it or not. I stuck the fabric to sticker paper, trimmed it to the size of the 8x10" size,  ran it through the printer (with my fingers crossed), and it actually worked....very well too I might add!
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If you would like step by step printer directions for this technique please visit Gail at My Repurposed Life for a great tutorial!
Now wait, how about color!
And this one is my favorite!
Notice the little tags I made that say "Paris... they were made from a rubber stamp and Stayzon ink pad.
This one I wrote out freehand with a fabric marker.
And this one I bought... I couldn't resist, it was so cute!
And last but not least is a mini pin cushion pillow.
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I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife of 28 years, the mother of 4 daughters, and the grandmother of 4 grandsons. I am a DIY Blogger and a part time PreK teacher.

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  1. nanJune 20, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Susan! These pillows are adorable! Great job! You made so many - you must have been very busy to get all these done. I have run fabric through my printer also, but instead of sticker paper (is it expensive?) you can just iron your fabric onto freezer paper, which is really cheap! I love you blog!
    Nan

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  2. AnitaJune 20, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    These are great! My printer would never allow canvas...sometimes it can accept muslin...but how do you keep the ink from running if they should get wet?

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  3. Sue@creativetryals.blogspot.comJune 20, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I love all of them. I haven't got up the nerve to put fabric through my printer yet - but looking at all your gorgeous projects - I want to do it even more. Saw you on Graphics Fairy.

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  4. kpaintsJune 20, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Wow, I am so impressed! They look fabulous! You make it sound so easy! Not sure about my printer, what kind do you have?

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  5. Okio B DesignsJune 20, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Your pillows are just great! I love all of the images you chose!

    Jeanine

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  6. SuzJune 20, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Those are absolutely wonderful. Thanks for the treat!!
    Fondly,
    Suz

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  7. TerryJune 20, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    My favorite is the printer method. I use spray adhesive on the paper and it works easy. Here's my issue with them. They bleed if moisture or water touches them. BooHoo, so I gave up on this idea.

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  8. DeneenJune 20, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Love these! Gotta love paint drop cloths!

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  9. Sandy Jenney - Organize with SandyJune 20, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Those look really cute! Wow... great thinking
    Thanks for linking it to my Organizing Mission link party.

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  10. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceJune 20, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Oh my goodness, I love these. The red print one is my favorite one too!

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  11. lauren @ West Furniture RevivalJune 20, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    THE PILLOWS TURNED OUT FABULOUS LOVE THEM!

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  12. AnnaJune 21, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Those are great! I want to make one. :)

    Thank you for sharing at the Weekend Warrior Link Party.

    Anna
    www.askannamoseley.com

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  13. Katies Rose Cottage DesignsJune 21, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Susan ~ I LOVE those!!! They came out so awesome! I want to try but hmmmm I am thinking my printer will protest big time since it doesn't even like muslin~
    Thank you for sharing with us!!

    xoxo
    Lori

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  14. laura@imnotatrophywife.comJune 21, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    love this! nice job.laura@imnotatrophywife.com

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  15. ⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜June 21, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Wonderful ideas! I really like the graphics. Thanks for sharing at the blog hop summer links party.

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  16. Rolled Up Pretty and Cut Off ThoughtsJune 21, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    OMG, cutest idea EVER!!! I love this :) I am obsessed with cute pillows, this is darling! Found ya from Running with Glitter, have a great day!
    Savannah

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  17. Kim @ Cheap Chic HomeJune 21, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Okay, I'm jealous! I tried doing this a couple of weeks ago and the fabric kept getting stuck in my husband's printer. I finally went for iron-on :(.

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  18. Heaven's WalkJune 21, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    LUV your pillows!!! What kind of printer do you have? I would love to try this! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  19. Feathers and FlightJune 21, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Hello Susan
    These are Fabulous! I Think I Just Might Have to Try you Technique. I have been nervous about using fabric in my Printer But your Results are much Too Tempting!
    Thank you for Sharing!
    Have a Wonderful Week!
    Hugs
    Jill

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  20. Kim @ Too Much TimeJune 22, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    OK! I am putting my drop cloth through he printer. The color looks awesome, so much brighter than with the iron on transfer paper I have been using....and cheaper!
    Kim
    http://kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com/2011/06/lamp-rescue.html

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  21. Donna, The Decorated HouseJune 22, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Lovely pillows!

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  22. ElizabethJune 22, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    I love these pillows

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  23. Tammy @ Type AJune 22, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    i just love these pillows, outstanding job! thanks so much for sharing this at my party!

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  24. Amy KinserJune 24, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Your pillows are wonderful. I think I would be so afraid to run fabric through the printer. I can't imagine what my hubby would say.

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  25. MessyMissyJune 24, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    I just love that look. Good to know it works in the printer....how do you wash them/get the ink to set completely?

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  26. Gaby BeeJune 25, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    These pillows are amzing. Love them all, but I especially love the red one.

    Have a lovely weekend!
    Gaby

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  27. Sandy Jenney - Organize with SandyJune 26, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    If you would quit making such cute things... I would be able to quit featuring you!! LOL I am going to feature this tomorrow on my link party.
    Thanks so much.

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  28. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Love all the pillows!
    Thanks for linking up!
    Kristin
    my uncommon slice of suburbia
    (blogger won't let me sign in)

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  29. Kathy McCreedyFebruary 4, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    These are fabulous, love the Paris tags!!! Thanks so much for sharing how you did this, just terrific!!!

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  30. Theresa SimmonsMay 31, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    You can use bubble jet set ,on the fabric,before printing on it. It will help with the ink

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  31. Theresa SimmonsMay 31, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    You can use bubble jet set to keep the ink from washing off or running.

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  32. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceOctober 2, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Love them! Have you found a way to make them waterproof? In the past when i have done these. even the slightest bit of water makes them run :(. Also, you can use freezer paper to run them through your printer--just iron the waxy side to te back of your fabric--much cheaper option!

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  33. Korrie@RedHenHomeOctober 3, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    That bug pillow is amazing! Can't believe you were able to run that through your printer. It's something I've been too nervous to try.

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