Best Iron On Transfer Paper – Union Jack Shield Pillow and Printable
I had so much fun designing and making this Union Jack Shield Pillow with my favorite Transfer Paper called Tap! And big news after several years of TAP being out of stock, TAP is back again!! Woohoo! I know so many of you tried this transfer paper and loved it and then couldn’t get it anymore for quite some time. I’m sure you will all be thrilled to be able to get your hands on this awesome Transfer paper again, I know I am.
Supply List for Iron On Pillow
- Tap Transfer Paper HERE
- Plain Pillow Cover
- Iron
- Printable Shield Transfer (download below)
Even though I’m including this in the Sewing category, I cheated and used a premade pillow cover from Ikea. This is the “Aina” pillow, it’s a nice generous size 20″ x 20″ , it’s white and made of a linen cotton blend. This is how it looked before I got my hands on it! Because the pillow was so large, the printable comes in 2 halves, the top and the bottom of the shield. I didn’t want the image to look ditsy on the pillow. We can’t have that… now can we?!!
Now for the most exciting part of the project!!! This is the Iron on Transfer Paper that I used. It’s called Tap and it’s made by Lesley Riley. In my opinion this is the Holy Grail of Transfer Papers!!! Seriously, I’ve done all kinds of transfers over the years, I’m kind of a transfer nut actually… and this stuff blows all the other papers away! It is far superior in every way, it’s fast, it’s soft, no shine etc. I’m going to do a whole post on this stuff soon, until then, just know that you need this paper!
This is a close up of the transfer, had I left the iron on a few seconds longer, it would have transferred completely, but when I peeled up the corner and saw that it had a slightly distressed look, I was in Love and peeled it right off!! There is a dark line across the center, you can see it in the photo, where the two transfers overlap. I actually don’t mind that at all, and I think it adds to rustic appearance. You do need to overlap to get it to line up just right, or else you could trim one of the halves down a bit to get it more even. Make sure you trim up the transfer. I cut away all the white parts, mainly so that when I laid the transfer on, I could see the shape of it, and would know how to lay it out, since it goes face down on your project.
Here it is, a nice big pillow, with a big transfer. I love it! I hope you do too!
Click HERE for the one Page Union Jack Shield PDF Printable
You might also like the smaller Union Jack Shield that fits all together one Printable Page. You can grab that one above.
***P.S. A big thank you to Maddie at Domestic Anarchy for posting about the Tap transfer papers!!!
Ruby Jean says
Hi Karen,
I am so happy to have popped over here from your Graphics Fairy Blog…You had me at come and check out this Iron Transfer Paper… : ) I have been using the Print’n Press and I can’t say I was all that thrilled with it…It left like you said a Shine and looked exactly like I had just used transfer paper..( even though I did..we don’t want everyone else to know that…we would rather them be wondering how that image got there.. : ) I am beginning to learn about screen printing..but until it is mastered I will be deffinatley purchasing some of this Paper..Can’t wait to try it..
Thank you for sharing it with us…And testing it out..
Atticmag says
I’m sure everyone will want this one after that wedding. It looks super on the white chair. Jane
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
Tracey,
click on the link to order it (the words “Iron on Transfer Paper” are linked). Yes, you can only get it online. You can also find it on Amazon.
Cina99,
Try Amazon.com, I’m not sure if they ship to Sweden or not.
Wendy Bardsley says
Amazon seems to be out of this paper, clicking on the link shows prices starting at $500! Do you have any replacement favorites?
Karen Watson says
Hi Wendy, I’m so sorry about that! What a crazy amount! I’ve gone ahead and updated the links. The paper is on back order, but you can order it now and they will ship it when it’s back in stock. I really don’t recommend anything else, it’s worth the wait! Thanks for letting me know about the link.
Cina99 says
Oh, I do hope I can find it in Sweden!
Tracey says
Where can you find the transfer paper? Does it have to be ordered online?
tales from an oc cottage says
WAY awesome! I cannot wait to get my hands on that paper!!!!! Thx for the “411”!!!
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Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
Maddie, Good to know about the washing!! Thanks for the tip!
L'Atelier de Framboise Chocolat says
It’s very very beautiful !!!!
Maddie Kertay- The Domestic Anarchist says
So glad you like using it!!!!!.. I have had more fun with TAP… A hot iron is totally your friend and to makes sure it stays for the long haul giving it a few days to cure before washing also helps.
AWESOME!
Maddie
Blue Creek Home says
Love love love it
love your pillow!
Rhonda
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
Thanks everyone!!
Marcy, I bet we’re not the only ones using them, the white ones are usually sold down when I go! At $6.00 the price can’t be beat!
rosecreams says
Oh I know someone who would love this and his birthday is in June!
Laurie says
So cool! Just showed it to my 14 y old son and he gives it a “cool” thumbs up! Thanks for sharing the printable and the how-to!
Haverford House says
Karen, I love how this turned out! I use the Ikea pillow covers all the time, a lot easier than sewing. I’m going to have to try using this transfer paper too! Thanks much! ~Marcy
Mel says
Fantastic! I love the shield shape.