DIY Valentine’s Day Throw Pillow using Cricut Iron-On Vinyl

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I love using the Cricut Explore Air 2 to make seasonal decor and other fun items!

While I don’t decorate for Valentine’s day as much as I do for other holidays, I thought a cute but simple throw pillow on the couch was just the right touch.

If you’re thinking about purchasing a Cricut machine be sure to check out my Cricut Explore Air 2 Review and my review on the Cricut EasyPress 2.

Quick note: while I am calling this a Valentine’s Day pillow, I think it would be cute to use year-round depending on your decor!

Here’s What You Will Need to make the pillow

• Cricut Explore Air 2
• Cricut Design Space (design found here)
• Cricut Iron-On Vinyl (I used everyday iron-on red)
• pillow 12″ x 20″ ( I used this one)
• pillow cover (I used this one)
• Cricut EasyPress 2 or iron
• Cricut Basic Tool Set

1. Gather your materials
2. Go to Cricut Design Space (design found here) and pull up the design
3. Using a standard grip mat, place your Iron-On vinyl shiny side down on the mat and load into the machine.
4. Set the dial on the Cricut Explore Air 2 to Iron-On
5. Make sure to click the “mirror image” button on design space.
6. Cut your design and weed out the excess vinyl with your weeding tool.
7. If you are using the Cricut Heat Press, now is a good time to plug it in and warm it up. Set the temperature to 315° for 30 seconds.
8. Once the heat press is warmed up, do a quick swipe over the pillowcase with the heat press to ensure the design adheres well.
9. Measure and center the design on the pillow.
10. Place the design on the pillow and cover with the heat press for 30 seconds.
11. Allow the design to cool and gently lift the baking from the design.

What do you like to make with your Cricut Explore Air 2?

Be sure to also check out how to Make Farmhouse Coasters using the Cricut Explore Air 2 and check the DIY Index for even more ideas!