Oct22

BOO and Buttons, Tricks and Treats

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Pillows A-La-Mode

Welcome to the Pillows A-La-Mode contribution to Collectively Creative! For my project, I made two pillows (what a surprise, right? 🙂 ) for some Halloween-lovin’ sweeties I know. ♥

(1) The large pillow has a jack-o-lantern print on the “Trick . . .” side (a gift from a friend!) and *sparkly* cupcake and candy print from Jo-Ann on the “or treat!” side. The letters are orange felt handstitched with black embroidery floss.

(2) The small pillow has the cupcake/candy print on the front and “BOO” fabric (also a gift from a friend) on the back. For a-la-mode, I marked the center of the front and back (after stitching and stuffing), double-threaded a L-O-N-G needle with orange floss, stacked three buttons, went down through the left buttonholes to the back and up through the right buttonholes, pulled the floss tight to create a valley, and tied. (Click on photo for a larger view).

Oh, and before I go on . . . you MUST click here and here for two more fab Halloween pillows from Punky Purls and here for a fun burlap version from House of 34. I love them all!

NOW . . . DRUM ROLL . . . here are EIGHT . . . yes EIGHT!!! . . . more Collectively Creative posts with amazing Halloween tricks n’ treats for you to try. Please take a moment to visit each one . . . you’ll be glad you did! ♥

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P.S. I Love Soap Co. on October 22, 2012 at 10:06 am said:

O’ just love em’

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 22, 2012 at 10:38 am said:
  
  Thank you!!! 🙂
  
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  - P.S. I Love Soap Co. on October 22, 2012 at 4:56 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome:)
    
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Kelly (Cobwebs, Cupcakes & Crayons) on October 22, 2012 at 10:08 am said:

Oh those are just adorable!! I love that the “Treat” side’s print has cupcakes and candy on it! So sweet. Thanks so much for being part of the first Collectively Creative!!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 22, 2012 at 10:39 am said:
  
  Thank YOU for the lovely compliment and for setting this up, Kelly! 🙂
  
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thethinkingcloset on October 22, 2012 at 10:15 am said:

Collectively Creative sounds like an awesome group and something fun to be a part of! Sometimes, we neat a little structure in which to exercise our creative juices, I have found. So many neat projects.

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 22, 2012 at 10:40 am said:
  
  I agree . . . Kelly had such a good idea! 🙂
  
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Neaten Your Nest on October 22, 2012 at 10:14 am said:

These are so adorable and so festive. I love them all. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us!
~Erin

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 22, 2012 at 10:47 am said:
  
  Thank you, Erin!!! LOVE your post, too! 🙂
  
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now at home mom on October 22, 2012 at 10:27 am said:

You guys at Collectively Creative group seemed to have a lot fun with these projects! (Good idea) Your pillows are really nice! 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 22, 2012 at 10:48 am said:
  
  Thank you! It was really fun sewing with such bright, festive fabrics! 🙂
  
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ourlifeinaction on October 22, 2012 at 11:40 am said:

I love the material- it’s so bright and the colours are just too pretty! Nice job. 😀

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 22, 2012 at 12:56 pm said:
  
  Thank you! They were so much fun to sew . . . that fabric just made me smile! 🙂
  
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Alex @ northstory on October 22, 2012 at 11:46 am said:

Love the pillows! Now I need to go practice my letter stitching. Ok I’m kidding. That’s a long ways off. Until then I will just admire yours!! 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 22, 2012 at 12:57 pm said:
  
  But you’re off to a great start on your sewing! 🙂 Thank you, Alex, and I LOVE your post, too!!! 🙂
  
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Laurie on October 22, 2012 at 12:17 pm said:

Love the pillows! Thank you for the shout out too!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 22, 2012 at 12:58 pm said:
  
  You’re very welcome, Laurie . . . I still want to try your idea!!! 🙂
  
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Heather G on October 22, 2012 at 1:12 pm said:

Thanks for the linky love!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 22, 2012 at 2:36 pm said:
  
  You’re VERY welcome . . . I love your creations!!! 🙂
  
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Organized Living Essentials on October 22, 2012 at 5:53 pm said:

OK! I absolutely love this creative idea for these pillows. They look so adorable. I so respect your creativity and talents both as a blogger and what you can do with fabric.

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 22, 2012 at 6:10 pm said:
  
  You’re so sweet! THANK YOU for the lovely compliments!!! I appreciate you! 🙂
  
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Leah on October 22, 2012 at 6:59 pm said:

Your fabrics are SO perfect for the holiday! As always, your pillows look fantastic!! 😉

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 22, 2012 at 7:32 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Leah! You’re always so sweet and complimentary! 🙂
  
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chicenvelopements on October 22, 2012 at 9:36 pm said:

Happy Halloween!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 22, 2012 at 9:42 pm said:
  
  🙂
  
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Green Door Hospitality on October 23, 2012 at 8:46 am said:

Love these! Also, wanted to let you know that I’ve changed the name of my blog. Beyond The Green Door is now Green Door Hospitality! 🙂

Kenley

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 23, 2012 at 10:46 am said:
  
  Ooohhh . . . love that name! “Hospitality” is one of my favorite words! Can’t wait to check out your changes! 🙂
  
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  - Green Door Hospitality on October 23, 2012 at 10:48 am said:
    
    Thanks! Really excited about it — and I too love the word ‘hospitality’ 😉
    
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Rach @ This Italian Family on October 23, 2012 at 12:35 pm said:

So cute!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 23, 2012 at 12:45 pm said:
  
  Thank you!!!! They’re certainly colorful! 🙂
  
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MunsterNCookie on October 23, 2012 at 11:04 pm said:

oh i love these. Halloween is my favorite holiday! great job. love the colours as well.

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 23, 2012 at 11:31 pm said:
  
  Thank you!!! You’re a sweetie! 🙂
  
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HorseMark HandMade Cards on October 24, 2012 at 11:39 am said:

I want to share this link on my Facebook page! These ideas are so clever and cute! Everyone loves a pillow or two, or three, or four, or……. Love your blog and creative ideas! ~~Vickie

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 24, 2012 at 12:50 pm said:
  
  Go right ahead! The more the merrier! 🙂
  
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Southern Cricut Lady on November 2, 2012 at 11:28 am said:

Love your pillows! I wish I could sew! You can make any decor you want! I’m envious :)! ~Vanessa

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on November 2, 2012 at 11:48 am said:
  
  Pillows are SOOOO easy! I know you could do it! 🙂
  
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Karen Steed on November 6, 2012 at 5:45 pm said:

Great Halloween fun! Who wants sweets when you can have cushions!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on November 6, 2012 at 6:10 pm said:
  
  That’s my theory! 🙂 (Unless . . . umm . . . it’s chocolate . . .) 🙂
  
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cookie train on November 7, 2012 at 11:36 am said:

Love those pillows!!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on November 7, 2012 at 11:56 am said:
  
  Thank you! It was really fun sewing such colorful fabric! 🙂
  
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