Make the perfect Halloween decor- DIY Gravestone pillow with free svgs! These easy and cute projects can be made in an afternoon!
I have buying all sorts of fun shaped pillows for each holiday! And I decided that I wanted to DIY a gravestone pillow! Lucky for me, it turned out even easier than I thought! I included some FREE SVGS along with this tutorial so you can make one as well!
I made so many different headstones! I’m not sure why I loved drawing them- but I did! There are so many options- blank ones to fill in your own funny phrases or inside jokes. There are ones with puns (like Noah Scape).
And then my personal favorites- Ones from some of my favorite movies! Harry Potter, Hocus Pocus, Clue, BeetleJuice, and one from Haunted Mansion. You can one or all and make so many fun things!
HOW TO DOWNLOAD THIS FREE SVG
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No money or payment information is required. Download links are provided through the email you sign up with.
Supplies needed to make a gravestone pillow
- The Free SVG down below- An email subscription is required to receive access to this free SVG file. Immediately after subscribing to our newsletter, you will receive a welcome email with the password for the entire cut file library.
- Weeding Tools
- Gray fabric- I did a gray distressed cotton and a soft low-nap fleece.
- Heat transfer vinyl in a dark gray or black (you can use flocked, glitter, puff or just a smooth HTV
- Stuffing
- sewing machine or fabric glue
- Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) also called iron-on vinyl in a dark gray or black.
- A heat source – You can use an iron or a Cricut easypress 2
I really liked the flock vinyl and the puff vinyl! This is the close up of the puff vinyl on a soft gray fleece!
Electronic Cutting Machine:
These are some of my favorite electronic cutting machines!
- NEW Silhouette cameo 5
- Silhouette Cameo PRO (cuts 24 inches wide)
- Cricut Maker
How to cut out SVG Cut files
Once you download the cut files to your computer here is how you open them in different software. I did cut my pillows out 10-12 inches wide so the 12×24 sheet of HTV worked great.
SVG Instructions for Cricut:
- Open Cricut Design Space
- Click “New Project.”
- Select “Upload” from the bottom left toolbar.
- Choose your file.
- Click “Add to Canvas.”
- Adjust size to the size of your vinyl blank
- Load vinyl into your machine
- Click “Make It.”
- The software will send the information from Design Space to your Cricut machine.
- Follow the prompts to continue to cut.
- Make sure you select “mirror” on the cut screen since you are using iron-on.
SVG Instructions for Silhouette Cameo:
Keep in mind that SVGS only open in the designer edition of the silhouette software! The cut file also comes as a PNG and DXF that should work with the regular silhouette software edition.
- Open Silhouette Design Studio
- Click “open”
- Select your file.
- Once clicked the SVG will automatically be added to your studio.
- Adjust size to the size of your vinyl blank
- Load your vinyl into your silhouette.
- Click Send in the right-hand corner.
- Double-check that the correct material and settings are selected.
- Then push send.
- Make sure you select “mirror” on the cut screen since you are using iron-on.
Weed away the vinyl
Pull away any vinyl that is not part of the design. You can use a pin, a utility knife, tweezers, a weeding tool, or just your fingers! Black is hard to see when weeding so use sunlight or a bright light to see the lines!
Iron on
Once it’s ready to go, you are going to preheat your iron or press. Depending on what type of vinyl you use will depend on the temperature and length of the press. Verify the instructions first and then press accordingly!
Since I’m making a pillow- I put the placement of the vinyl a few inches from each edge so it give me room to sew around.
Make DIY pillow
I use the pressed vinyl design as a guide and cut the shape of the gravestone but leaving a 2 inch edge around the entire thing. I cut a front and back piece at the same time.
Putting the right sides together, I sew around the edge leaving an opening at the bottom to stuff it. (you can also use fabric glue if you aren’t into sewing!
Take your stuffing and fill it full. You can stuff it as much as you want!
Sew the opening closed. I used a whipstich. You could also just use your sewing machine or fabric glue.
Enjoy your cute new pillow (or 5 new pillows depending on how many you make!) They are soft and cute and add so much Halloween spookiness!
I know the new trend is Halloween pastels- So if that is your vibe- try this on pink or purple fabric!
Download the Gravestone SVG cut file below
All these free SVG files are compatible with all the Cricut Machines, including the Cricut Explore, Cricut Maker, Cricut Joy, Silhouette Cameo, and Silhouette Portrait. I have a silhouette cameo that I use almost daily and LOVE. If you are new to silhouette, I created a whole Silhouette Love series! I want everyone to love their silhouette as much as I love mine!
If you are looking to sell products made with these free svgs please purchase a commercial license HERE! (This will let you use ANY of the free cut files I offer on my blog! If you are having a crafting day and want to use these svg designs to whip up a cute sign or tote bag-then totally free! Every cut file is hand-lettered by me on my iPad pro with an iPad pencil. I have a WHOLE video on how I create my svg cut files HERE! I love the procreate app! It has lots of awesome design elements to help me make all my graphics!
These cut file images come as
- SVG
- PNG
- JPEG
- DXF
Note for Silhouette Cameo Users: Remember that you need the Designer Edition of Silhouette Studio to open the SVG files! You can open the DXF and PNG versions of the design with the basic edition of Silhouette Studio.
I have lots of gravestones—blank ones so you can add in your own names or phrases and ones with funny names. I also have some from my favorite movies!
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These cut files will be found in the Halloween section!
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PIN FOR LATER
Too busy to get crafting today? No problem! Pin this post to remind yourself about this project later! Sharing my projects helps me reach more people which allows me to continue sharing free content!
Troubleshoot vinyl
I have been using adhesive vinyl and heat transfer vinyl for years! I’ve written up so many posts as I have come across problems! Here are some of the most asked questions that have come up!
- How to layer adhesive vinyl
- Why is my heat transfer vinyl peeling up?
- How to remove heat transfer vinyl (if you spell something wrong or put it on crooked)
- How to use transfer tape with adhesive vinyl
- Using an iron with heat transfer vinyl
- Washing instructions for Iron-on vinyl projects
- How to cut vinyl decals bigger than your machine
- Best way to weed vinyl
- Is the Cricut Easypress worth it
Check out all my free cut files! and don’t miss all the big bundles I have in my shop!
and if you make anything–I would LOVE LOVE LOVE To see it!
What can I make with a Free SVG
This free gravestone SVGs cut file can be used to decorate so many creative projects! I’m using this to make a pillow- but here are a few of my favorites broken down by Heat Transfer Vinyl and Adhesive Vinyl.
Heat transfer Vinyl projects
- Banners
- Tote bags
- T-shirts-I have a post about my favorite t-shirts to put vinyl on!
- Aprons
- Hats
- Pillows
- Garden Flag
- Cup Koozie
Adhesive vinyl Projects
- Tumblers
- keychains
- Mugs
- Wood signs
- Notebooks or folders
- Wood round Door hangers
- Stencil a fun doormat
I have a list of all my favorite places to snag some blanks (and what blanks are!)
I have also been adding fun things to this Amazon wish list that are perfect for crafters!
Since this cut file comes as a Jpeg, it can be printed into a card or coloring page as well!
OTHER totally cute Halloween projects
- ghost and candy corn garland
- Halloween cut files
- Creepy Doormat
- Pool noodle candles
- Halloween sensory game
- Yard monsters
- Halloween play doh printables
- Trivia game (free printable)
- DIY spell Book
- Halloween golf
- Classroom party games
- Spooky dinner ideas with free printables
- mummy door for your front door board
- DIY witch’s broom
- Table decorations for Halloween
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