Update: So, this Valentine’s Pillow was a post that I shared a few years ago. It was about a year after my dad passed away unexpectedly. A lot has happened since that time, but the heart of the matter still remains true… we need to love one another.
I still miss my dad so incredibly much.

Most of the time I am fine and can focus only on the happiest times, but sometimes the sadness comes in and steals me away for a moment. It comes out of nowhere and really when I least expect it. I miss him the most when I just need someone to hug me and tell me that they love me and don’t need anything at all. That kind of comfort that only a daddy can give his little girl. I know that my mom and siblings and the grandchildren miss him, too. I guess it just never goes away! What I do know is how much more aware I am that we just need to love each other as we are. It can be a tough, but we are called to do it. I’m thankful that I have a Heavenly Father that loves me no matter what I do. I also have earthly folks who treat me the same way and I so blessed.
As my girls get older, I try to teach them this very important lesson. They’ll have to learn a lot of it through the normal experiences of life, but if they see it happening in their own home it has to help. We’ll all fall short sometimes, but at least we have goals, right?
Here is the original post:
If you want to skip on down to the craft…that is ok!
By far, the most difficult thing I had to deal with was the realization that I couldn’t fix this and I am such a fixer and family peacemaker! I couldn’t take anyone’s pain away, I couldn’t bring him back, and I just couldn’t make peace out of this. Whatever pretend control I thought I had was thrown out the window on a daily basis!
Now…. back to the craft!

First, I cut out fabric to make a 16×16 pillow with an envelope closure (we have a link to a fabulous tutorial on sewing an envelope closure pillow).
Then, I created a stencil on my Cricut Cutting System. I cut it out on freezer paper and ironed it on my pillow front and got to painting! I used acrylic paint mixed with a fabric medium to paint on the pillow.

That’s all! Super easy!

Thanks for listening today! Y’all are the best!
We’d love for you guys to check out more of our Valentine Projects. Like this adorable one…
Who know a Valentine’s Mason Jar could be so cute!
Trish Flake
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So sweet!
I adore this!! Great job as always! 🙂
Aw so lovely!! Great reminder that just loving takes care of a lot problems!!
Love, love, love your pillow! Great look AND a great message!
This is so adorable! And such a sweet little message. 🙂
What a super cute painting and I love that you used your Crcuit to make the stencil! I love my Cricut!
Ahhh! Love this,Trish! It’s just perfect!
P.S. Don’t forget I’m just around the way if you need anything…
Very Cute Pillow…saw you on 36th Avenue
I know how stressful it is on a family when closing an estate. Your lovely pillow is a wonderful reminder of what really matters! ~ Maureen
I love your pillow! That is what V-Day should be all about. Thanks for linking up to Feature Yourself Friday. I linked up this project: http://thepetitesewist.blogspot.com/2012/01/roses-are-red-apron-tutorial.html
I’m sure it’s been difficult for you but it will get easier. The pillow is darling and a nice reminder that we should focus on the things that are truly important. Thanks for sharing.
Holly
This is perfect! Very sweet!
You sound just like me. My mom passed away Sept. ’09 and like you I am a fixer. I have taken over the role as mother and grandmother. I have finally realized I can’t do it all. I know I can’t take her place but I feel like it is what I am supposed to do. Hang in there. I won’t tell you it will get easier – but tolerable. Hugs
You sound just like me. My mom passed away Sept. ’09 and like you I am a fixer. I have taken over the role as mother and grandmother. I have finally realized I can’t do it all. I know I can’t take her place but I feel like it is what I am supposed to do. Hang in there. I won’t tell you it will get easier – but tolerable. Hugs
I really like this pillow. It would be perfect all year long to remind each other to love. Thanks for sharing. I’m a new follower!
http://sisterswhat.blogspot.com/2012/01/heart-shaped-hand-warmer.html
This is adorable! You could totally leave this pillow out all year, I would!! 🙂 Thanks so much for linking up to Sassy Sites for our free for all party. Be sure to join us tomorrow morning for some shout outs! Have a wonderful weekend!
XOXO!
Marni
So cute!
Great minds think alike… I just made a burlap banner because of the same verse! I love your pillow. Thanks for the great tutorial. Maybe I’ll try this next week.
check out my banner here: http://antsi-pants.blogspot.com/2012/01/love-one-another.html
Love it!
Very cute. 🙂
I love this project……I’d like to invite you to CountryMommaCooks Link & Greet Party
going on now-Sunday night……Have a wonderful weekend!
This is a gorgeous pillow! I love that you can use it for Valentine’s and also leave it up year round too.
Thanks for Linking up @CountryMommaCooks….Have a wonderful weekend!
Beautiful pillow and a beautiful story. “Don’t fix… just love!” – such a great thing for us fixers to remember! Thanks for sharing!
Great post and beautiful pillow. I struggle with things I can’t control or “fix” too…I’m so sorry for your loss. Blessings and hugs. Thanks for sharing this at Shine on Fridays.
Very Very cute. I want to find the time to make one.
Such a sweet pillow to go with a sweet post! Thanks so much for linking up to my Valentine Link Party!
Oh, I adore this!!! 🙂 I just found your blog over at Shabby Love and I am your newest follower! I can’t wait to read more! Have a wonderful day!
Crystal
Homemaker in Heels
So cute for Valentine’s Day or year round! Thanks for the tutorial!
Visiting from: http://www.toddlindsey.com/
You have such a cute blog. I found you on the link party. I am your newest follower. 🙂 If you would like to check out my blog that would be awesome and follow me back..I would love to feature you on my blog sometime, you have way cute stuff..
-Brooke
for-the-luv-of.blogspot.com
Beautiful and so meaningful and timeless. Love it! Thanks so much for sharing at the Kiss & Tell party over at my place!
That is one of my favorite scriptures. I love it and the pillow turned out lovely. Great job!
Such a sweet pillow w/ a great message! I love it…I recently bought some freezer paper, can’t wait to try it out! Visiting via Made the Scene Monday
I love everything about this post. My dad died just over four years ago, and I know that the first year was incredibly hard. I love that you really listened to God’s voice and made yourself a little reminder.
Thanks for sharing at Simply Klassic Home
I don’t think one ever get over losing their parents. Both of mine are gone, my Mom passed over 17 years ago. I can honestly say you never not missed them. I have never found a friend that was what my Mom was to me. I so miss her every day. But I love the verse, just love them, so simple yet so true. I do love you pillow with the big red heart. Thanks for showing us how. Thanks for sharing you creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best Par.tay!
What a great reminder. I’m so sorry to hear about your dad…my dad just found out he’s pretty sick, it’s a rough time. Remembering to LOVE is all we can do.
You should join me for Handmade 52! http://www.raisingoranges.blogspot.com –Katie
This idea and your blog are so cute! I would LOVE for you to link this up to my link party!
Thanks!
– Kathryn
http://www.destinationcraft.blogspot.com/2012/01/destination-cutesy-monday_30.html
This is a beautiful pillow! Very nice work and I love the message! -Erin from YAY!DIY
I am officially a freezer paper addict, it’s so useful for so many things!! Gorgeous work on the pillow. I love the bold design. 🙂
Adrianne
http://www.happyhourprojects.com
AWESOME!! Can’t wait to try this!!
Thanks so much for linkin up to my Sunday, FUNday party! Featuring your fab idea on my networks! Feel free to grab a featured button and get your brag on! Hope you link up in the future! XO
The Foley Fam Blog
So stinkin’ cute!! Love this pillow! Would be delighted for you to link to my brand new party: http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/01/mop-it-up-mondays-party-1.html
{HUGS},
kristi
your newest follower ; )
What a beautiful pillow -and the sentiment is perfect!
I would love if you came over and linked this project to my weekly Round Tuit party at:
http://jembellish.blogspot.com/
Have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
Very nice…love the sentiment!
Nice! I love the use of the heart for this. We’re so glad you linked up to our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday”. We loved having you!! Please come back next Saturday and share more of your great recipes! -The Sisters
Most ‘lovely and meaningful’ pillow…pinning this
Adorable! I love the aesthetic!
I love the look of the finished pillow, plus I’ve been researching fabric painting techniques and mixing acrylic paint with fabric medium is something I’m yet to try. Thanks for the inspiration!
I found this post through the Tuesday Talent Show at Chef in Training.
This is darling. Thanks for sharing.
Donna
This is absolutely perfect. And I love the inspiration you shared… Love is a powerful thing, isn’t it? Great reminder! Thanks for sharing–always love your amazing projects!
This project is awesome! So beautiful, and such a great message. It would be super cool if would come by today to enter my giveaway for a $50 Lowe’s gift card and to link up to my very first party! http://thespacebetweenblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/31/imagine-the-impossibilities-link-party-1/
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog = your newest follower
I have to make one now. I love this! so simple to make too!
I am having a Valentine’s Day Linky Carnival and I would love for you to link this up:>
http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/2012/02/valentines-day-countdown-linky-party.html
Such a great pillow!!! Thanks so much for linking up :))
I heart it!!! please consider sharing at myHandmade Valentine party:
http://www.summitstreetjoy.com/2012/01/handmade-valentines-day-crafts-and.html — would love to feature your sweet pillow 🙂
xo,
lauren
That is such a beautiful pillow! Sounds like you gave and got a lot of love from your dad and now you are passing it along! We have had so much fun with the Find Some Love Fest! It’s such a great way to connect with and support our fellow bloggers. We are following you and would love for you to visit our blog.
Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings
http://www.herlatenightcravings.blogspot.com/
I seriously love this pillow! I’m going to feature it tomorrow for my Feature Friday post. I would love if you stopped by and grabbed a “Featured” button!!
XO! Kathryn
destinationcraft.blogspot.com
Thanks for linking up at Create and Inspire Party.. featuring this today!
Thanks,
Angie from A Little Inspiration
Very Cute!! I love it! Thanks for sharing at Thursday’s Temptation.
Jill
I’m very sorry to hear about your dad, but what a great way to remember him 🙂
I featured you over at Do Something Crafty this week 🙂
This is great! I would love it if you come by and link this up at From Scratch Friday @ Marriage from Scratch! It’s live already on the blog
~Christina
http://www.marriagefromscratch.blogspot.com
I found you on Tip Junkie. Would you please share this with my readers for our Fun Stuff Fridays Valentine’s Linky Party? I think it would be a great fit. http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/02/14-days-of-valentines-fun-stuff-fridays.html
Your pillow is gorgeous!
Dee
I adore this pillow, and what it represents! Thanks for sharing at Craft Monkey’n Monday! I pinned it & shared it at The Craft Monkey FB Page!
This pillow is so adorable and I love that it has a “message” to it too. I am so sorry for your loss.
Holly
504 Main
Had to stop in for another look at this! Thanks so much for linking up to the challenge! Karah
Oh my goodness…so cute!! Thanks for linking up! Just checking, did you see my Lisa Leonard giveaway yet?
XO, Aimee
This is so lovely! I just wanted to stop by and invite you to link up at my Sharing Time Link Party, here: http://heathernow.blogspot.com/search/label/sharing%20time
Have a great day!
~Heather
LOVE this pillow. It’s gorgeous and I featured it today!
So Sorry for The loss of your Dad. It’s amazing thought how God’s love can comfort and soothe us. I love our pillow and your message. God Bless!
I wanted to express my sadness for the loss of your dad. And the message on your pillow is truly a beautiful message to his memory and for us to remember each and every day …
So very happy that you linked up to our Pillopalooza slumber party!
🙂
Linda
Beautiful pillow and post, Trish! This week has been 21 years since my mom passed away and this post hit close to home. Thanks for such a great reminder! Hugs to you!
It is beautiful! I need to try freezer paper stenciling. Thanks for the nudge.
THANK YOU! My Daddy passed away a year ago the second week of December….you basically took the words right outta my head! I am making this pillow and it too will be a reminder to me! JUST LOVE!! Our Daddys are feelin PERFECT LOVE right now!! 😉 j
I need to give the freezer paper a try – I heart your pillow!
Hope you are having great memories about your dad as the anniversary approaches.
Kelly
This pillow is gorgeous (definitely copy-catting!), and the story is even more beautiful. God bless you for sharing it, and may the peace of the Lord be with you always! XO, Barbara at Chase the Star
This is such an adorable project. I would have never guessed that it was painted on. Thanks so much for the tutorial. I’m pinning it for later.
I absolutely LOVE this pillow – what a great idea!!!
XOX
Ahh. I love this pillow! We may need 20 or so of them around the house as reminders. 🙂
–Katie
I love simple crafts like these when working with the little ones.
Love this cute Valentine pullow❤️
I too miss my Daddy! He died less than a year after I married, over 40+ years! I so miss him but I know He smiles down on me daily! We Daddy’s Girls need to stick together! So be good to yourself & do something for yourself, even if it is small, weekly! I guarantee it will make you feel better about yourself!
I love this. It looks great.
Love the message! Love the pillow! And I sending love to your family! I know families are eternal and I am wishing your family comfort during this hard time!!!