Emoticon Pillows

Nothing can support the atmosphere of a room like decorative pillows. Being made of various materials and having a various form, they bring a special mood into the style, indicate the idea of design, are bright accents of the room or a bunch of separate objects. Today, the pillow in the form of an emoticon is in the center of attention - the world of emoji, capable of raising one's mood and speaking without words with one look. These pillows are unique, they stand out against the backdrop of classic counterparts and have several advantages.

Features and Benefits

“Emoji” means the language of ideograms and emoticons, a way of talking through electronic messages. This is a graphic language in the form of emoticon symbols, developed by the Japanese, which is distributed around the world and in most cases explains the picture more than words.

Smiley pillows are unique “talking” room accessories. They are mostly round-shaped products with pronounced emotions similar to the face of a Japanese anime cartoon character.

These accessories are rich in facial expressions, they are more close to a person, although today animals are added to their number, and in some cases more creative things. Smiley pillows have a lot of advantages. Besides the fact that they do not need to adapt to the idea of room design, they:

made from raw materials of natural, synthetic origin and their mix,
have a rich "emotional" range, allowing you to choose any emotion for your room,

relevant in the design of any room in the house (nursery, bedroom, living room, kitchen, spacious loggia),
bring a feeling of light and heat into the interior, unloading from a tense atmosphere,
can be classic yellow or pink, brown, red, black,
depending on the shape and color, they can save the room from overloading with negative shades,

are functional household items, can be used as a classic pillow for sleeping, a roller under the back, pillows on a chair,
differ in a variety of sizes, can be compact miniature, medium or large,
are carried out in a mass way on production equipment or independently at home using improvised means,
differ in reasonable cost, which makes it possible to buy several pillows for decorating a room at once.

Such accessories are an excellent gift theme for yourself or relatives, friends for the celebration.

They don’t need to be tied to a specific holiday season, although you can always decorate the pillow with a removable accessory (for example, a New Year’s cap).

Such products are appropriate as a gift for Birthday and New Year, Valentine's Day and Sun Day, April 1 and Halloween, March 8 and February 23, Youth Day and Name Day.

In addition, this is a great gift idea for a chef: a humorous style is always relevant. As a rule, such gifts are always welcome, and they are rarely repeated, so the present will be the only one without a duplicate.

Options

Emotions of smiley pillows are expressed not only by the usual smile, laughter to tears, joy, grin or cry. The graphic language is multifaceted, in addition to the usual facial features, it involves:

red cheeks (confusion, oppression),
hearts instead of eyes (love, like),
closed eye (wink, playfulness),

big "cat" eyes (supplication, cunning request),
frowning eyebrows and row of teeth (anger),
heart at the mouth (kiss),

gauze bandage and a thermometer (sick),
inverted smile (displeasure)
protruding tongue (fun),
drops on the forehead (I think)
steam near the mouth (indignation).

There are a lot of emotions, and they vary depending on the combination of different face patterns: emoticons are one of the five categories of emojis, in total 845 different emoticons. They are quite bright and finely marked.

Thanks to the creative approach of the craftswomen, emoticon pillows can have arms and legs, and this does not interrupt the base: a circle or a square remains the main component of the product.

It should be noted that the product after filling with the packing becomes visually smaller. Therefore, experienced needlewomen increase the size of the pattern, adding about 3 cm around the perimeter to the desired parameter.

Minuses

Pillows in the form of emoticons require careful operation. Since the main color of the products is yellow, any dirt is clearly visible on it. However, not every smiley pillow is washable. Some of them can only be cleaned with a dry brush.

Pile products from fur after washing change their appearance, become less attractive and need to be combed. Knitted patterns are moody in the wash and almost always deform after it.

Moreover, not only shrinkage of the product can occur: sometimes the canvas is stretched. In addition, knitted patterns need an additional textile pillow cover, otherwise the filler may break through the loop of the pattern.

At their core, pillow-smiles are not removable covers, which complicates the process of caring for them. However, the craftswomen try to foresee this by inserting a zipper into the connecting seam of the two parts. If they are constantly used as a regular pillow, they become flat, which deprives the attractiveness of textured products.

Not all products are harmonious. Despite the fashion trends, the smiley line somehow includes models that represent excrement. These are not the most successful ideas of the authors, because it is possible to express a negative emotion more culturally. No matter how cute this product is endowed with emotion, it cannot be called appropriate and worthy of purchase, and even more so, to be included in the line of facial images.

Textile

Textiles for pillow-smiles are selected with a dense, but pleasant to the touch and soft texture. Usually in production they try to use fabric on which the patch of the elements of emotion will be expressed as clearly as possible. This is velor, velvet, plush, fleece. Decorating such products is simple: using embroidery technique or fixing the fabric of emotions (felt) with a zigzag stitch.

Cotton and calico greatly simplify the appearance, so in order to look status, you have to pay special attention to the professional implementation of the drawing of emotions. It is often drawn with special acrylic paints for the fabric, which in itself makes the material special.

If you decorate a cotton product with stripes, contrasting lines or even embroidery, against this background it will not look beautiful. In addition, to give the texture a density, it is glued with an adhesive pad (non-woven).

From fur

Fur analogues are original, and due to the pleasant pile they also have warmth. Such pillows adorn not only “flat” elements of emotion: they look beautiful on them with volumetric textured eyes, hearts made of fabric made of textile and sewn on top. However, “additions” are best made from soft fabric (cotton or satin are inappropriate here).

In order for the emoticon of the smile to be clearly expressed, it is performed somewhat larger than usual, otherwise it may be lost in the environment of the fur base.

The pile itself is also different: it can be short, thin, curled, varied (consisting of fibers and uncut loops). Each material brings something of its own to the design, so pillows always look different.

From yarn

Knitted emoticon pillows are a separate design theme. They can be made using a different pattern. This is not necessarily a classic shawl, hosiery or pearl knitting: some craftswomen can use different tricks, creating a textured base and decorating it with no less original elements of emotions.

For a clear expression of the “face” of the needlewomen use embroidery over a knitted fabric, appliqué techniques, voluminous blanks from textiles or knitted decor. Large buttons, yarn pompons or even fur ones borrowed from old hats are used as eyes.

From pompons

Smiley pillows in the skillful hands of a creative craftswoman can be made in the most unusual way: from pompons, pompom braid. If everything is clear with pompom yarn (crochet knitting in a circle), the other two methods are non-standard:

the first is made from braid with pompons, gathering in a circle or square on a sewing machine, adjusting each new layer to the previous one,
the second is made on a special wooden frame, winding the desired number of layers of yarn, then fixing the crosshairs with double knots and cutting the desired number of layers.

In addition, there is a fragmented manufacturing method, when a smile is collected from pre-prepared pompons, linking them together with strong double knots. This method is more time consuming, although quite fascinating.

Basically, the decor of such products is minimal, because it is important not to overload the emotion of the smile. The maximum that can be added is a hairstyle.

Filler

Smiley pillows are filled with various raw materials. It is mainly light in weight and bulk material of synthetic origin from polyamide fibers. The main types of packing today are sintepon, sintepuh, hollofayber, holofiteks. The fibrous material may be in the form of elastic springs or a sheet, which is torn into pieces for better and even distribution.

The pillows are not filled densely, therefore the products are not heavy, voluminous and comfortable, if used as a regular pillow.

How to choose?

When choosing a product in a store, you should pay attention to several factors:

the texture of the material (the fabric should be easily washed, resistant to creasing),
the ability to remove the cover for easy care,
high-quality manufacturing (performance from good raw materials with excellent performance characteristics),
hypoallergenic material (relevant for allergy sufferers and people with especially sensitive skin),
dust resistance (dense material),
brightness of shades and clear expression of emotions,
seller’s warranty or good manufacturer’s recommendations,
ease of care.

Reviews

Pillows in the form of emoticons are considered a good decoration of the interior. This is evidenced by the numerous reviews left on the Internet. Satisfied customers note that such products bring positive atmosphere to the atmosphere. Those who love needlework write that this is a great idea, thanks to which any room style looks different, reflects the spirit of modernity and does not interrupt the general idea of design.

For how to make Emoji pillows, see the following video:

An incredible gift for yourself and friends

Emoticons are so tightly embedded in everyday life that you can meet them anywhere: on clothing, accessories and even in the decor of the apartment. Decorative pillows - “emoticons” are very popular. Soft accessories can be a bright decoration in any room. Moreover, they are in demand not only among adolescents, but also among well-established adults. There are several reasons why pillows are so popular:

excellent thematic complement to the interior,
An interesting emotional supplement to the main gift. A birthday person will always remember you, looking at a cheerful bright souvenir,
a way to escape in the middle of a busy day. Eyes will be pleased to switch from the monitor and documents to a smiling pillow,
Pillows create a positive attitude. After all, it is impossible to remain indifferent at the sight of such charming soft faces.

It would be more correct to call such pillows “Emoji” - this is a word of Japanese origin, indicating ready-made pictures that can be used instead of words. A smiley, from the English “smile” - a smile, is a graphic textual character set. For example, a colon and a parenthesis. But the word "smiley" has become applicable to any visual graphic object denoting emotion.

What are they made of?

Such pillows are made of hypoallergenic materials. They do not absorb odors, they lack a medium for the propagation of parasites. They are environmentally friendly and last a long time. Fleece coating prevents the formation of spools even after washing. For filling, mainly synthetic material is used. A feature of this filler is the spiral structure of the fiber, which provides elasticity to the pillow. Such pillows are absolutely safe for young children and for people prone to allergies.

How to do it yourself?

The pillow does not have to be a round classic shape. For convenience, there are pillows in the form of a square or curly, with pockets on the sides for the hands, for every taste and color. It turns out that emotions in the literal sense can be bought, presented, and even done by yourself.

No wonder they say that the best gift is a made by yourself. Creating such a gift, you think about a specific person, give him a piece of your soul. Making a pillow yourself is quite simple.

To create emoticon pillows at home you will need:

multi-colored sheets of felt or fleece fabric,
synthetic winterizer for filling,
scissors,
glue,
a dish or plate
markers or crayons
sewing pins
threads
needle.

Work Stages:

Fold the yellow fabric in half. Put in the middle a round dish of the desired diameter of the finished product. Let it be a big plate. Circle it with a marker.
Having retreated approximately 1 cm from the circle, draw another dashed line. This will be the seam allowance area. Fasten both parts of the web with pins and cut along the dashed line.
Sew the two parts on a sewing machine or manually along the first solid line, leaving a small opening for filling open.
Turn the future emoticon inside out and start thinking about the design of emotions. Choose your favorite character, draw eyes and mouth on paper. Pin the finished parts to a contrasting yellow fabric and cut them out like a stencil. Glue them on a yellow base.
When your eyes and mouth are in place, fill the yellow pocket with a padding polyester. Use glue to close the hole by turning the exposed parts inward. The round smiley pillow is ready!

Volumetric details will help you to make a handmade pillow unique. Use thick black shoelaces to shape the lines of your mouth, eyebrows, and hair. Eyes can be made more expressive using acrylic paints for fabrics. Add your chip, let it be a beautiful patch pocket on the side or bead seam embroidered with beads.

Using this method, you can make a pillow of any geometric shape.

Involve the child in the process. Let him draw his eyes, think of a smile, let him use imagination. Creating a bright pillow toy will delight the baby. If you liked the process and the result, you can try to make pillows to order. High-quality manual work is now in great demand.

Variety of choices

Among the commercially available pillows, in addition to various shapes, there are many colors. The most popular are the classic yellow faces with a variety of smiles and eye shapes. In addition to yellow, the pads are purple, pink, brown and even multi-colored. Pillows look beautiful, where the basis is a “smiley face” and the border is bright, like the petals of a semisvetika. This is a great alternative to a bouquet that does not fade. So if you want an emotional pillow, but the classic yellow color is embarrassing, then you have a choice.

Most popular models

A cute brown smiley, similar to a truffle or top of chocolate ice cream, is extremely popular among children and adults.But it means completely different. Many manufacturers delicately call it "Kuchkin", protecting the psyche of children from a bad word. Such a pillow will certainly be appreciated by a person with a good sense of humor:

Cunning - the most mysterious of emoticons. To the end it is not clear what is on his mind. The one to whom he will be presented will be puzzled, with such a hint, such a souvenir is presented, why such a cunning grin.
Teaser - The squinted eyes and the tongue mockingly stuck out the whole length make us do the same in response.

Nice - as if he says: “Everything will be fine! ". I want to believe this smile and wink in response.
Tongue - pleased. Cheerful covered eyes and a cheeky tongue protruding to one side are a guarantee of a good mood.

Kiss - A pleasant reminder to that person who is not indifferent to you. Such a pillow will certainly take the most prominent place in the house.
Nibbler - a wide smile in his mouth, either from irritation, or from surging emotions. Depending on your mood, such a pillow will carry a certain meaning.

Krutysh - a reserved smile and black glasses. This is an indispensable attribute of the most authoritative and self-confident person. Such a souvenir will appeal to any man, regardless of age.
Surprised - Large round eyes will be appreciated by impressionable people. Such a pillow can be a good gift in exchange for incredible news.

Suspect - eyes-clicks and a straight line of the mouth, slid to the side. Such a miracle will cause emotion, or maybe someone will recognize himself in it.
Purple devil - for those who have a pretty appearance and are completely not angelic in nature.

Sleeping emoticon - for fans to relax in a horizontal position. Such pillows fit well into the bedroom, making it clear that this room is exclusively for relaxation.
Laugh to tears - one of the most popular emoticons expressing maximum joy. Such a pillow in the house will give a sense of celebration. The owner of such a pillow simply must be a cheerful person.

Red angry - such a pillow at work during the reporting period will scare everyone with unnecessary questions. It is very convenient and maximally preserves nerve cells. And it will be a good addition to the collection, where there are only yellow pillows.
Love emoticon - such a pillow speaks for itself. She will certainly evoke fond memories, even if the donor did not dare to utter the cherished three words aloud.

Nice accessory for any age.

Very harmoniously pillows "emoticons" will look in the nursery of both a boy and a girl. You can decorate them with a sofa, armchair, bed, bookcase and even a desk. Pillows look modern. It is not only beautiful, but also practical. You can put a pillow under your head, support your back for reading, use for a fun photo shoot. Depending on the gender of the child, you can choose thematic pillows: for a girl with a smile from ear to ear, with hearts instead of eyes, with tears from laughter. For a boy, it can be a winking smiley, a mug with glasses or with a bold grin.

A useful thing would be such a pillow in a car. The driver will always have a positive or harsh companion who will cause a smile for passing motorists. For a passenger on long journeys there will always be where to put his head to rest. There is something for the child in the car, than to borrow pens and play.

Already no one to surprise at the festival with balloons. But a few fun pillows of "emoticons" will make a special thematic variety. Everyone will want to cuddle their favorite toy faces, take a photo with the appropriate emotion. Such entertainment will appeal to both children and adults. There is sure to be someone who wants to have the same original pillows at home.

This cute souvenir will be by the way for almost any holiday - whether it be the birth of a child, promotion at work or moving. This is a win-win option if you have not figured out how to surprise the hero of the occasion. The main thing is to choose a face suitable for a particular case. Everyone needs positive emotions, and in order to give them to a loved one, an occasion is not necessary at all.

See how to crochet an emoticon in the next video.

What are emoticon pillows?

When we talk directly with the interlocutor, it is easy to read the interlocutor’s relationships and emotions through verbal and non-verbal signs — emotions, gestures that we subconsciously read. There are many ways to express emotions - smiles, frowning eyebrows, yawning, winking.

It is much more difficult to convey emotions if the connection is via a smartphone, computer, the conversation goes into the virtual world. Then the intentions of the other side are often not entirely clear. Smileys come to the rescue - characters expressed in text characters that reflect the emotions of the parties in the dialogue. Emoticons were first used in the United States, their history goes back to the 80s of the 20th century.

Today, emoticons are ubiquitous in electronic text messaging. They are found in all kinds of options:

Otherwise they are called emoticons. Emoticons - provide an easy way to express emotions using graphics without words! Children and adolescents, as perfect explorers of the world, will certainly want to get a fashionable element in the collection as a pillow, a comfortable item or decoration that attracts the attention of guests. Emoticons are the perfect gift for a teenager. A wide range of designs makes it easy to choose from a wide range of images to your liking. Emoticons inspired manufacturers of stationery, decorative elements, even appeared in the interior decor in the form of pillows.

Emoji pillow - photo

Pillow in a girl's room

A wonderful solution to decorate a teenager’s room and make a small present is the idea to buy a pillow in the form of an emoticon. Decorative elements become an atypical addition, effectively decorating the interior. They do not necessarily correspond to the rest of the interior, they can stand out, attracting the attention of visitors.

In the girls' room, depending on the model, it is possible to decorate various elements of the interior with a pillow:

headboard
the back of the chair
sofa,
desk.

This is a fun and practical decoration, useful when a teenager is relaxing or studying, reading a book, making friends. For a girl or girl, the following models are suitable:

smiling faces
a face with hearts instead of eyes
smiles
crying with laughter
joyful.

Any option adds charm to the interior, will cause a smile on the faces of the owner of the room and guests. And cute pink stars, hearts, funny balls of various sizes will give a cheerful or romantic character to the girl’s room.

Pillows in a boy's room

Smile pillows that are pleasant to the touch of soft material will appeal to boys. The amusing gadget will be pleasant first of all to fans of new technologies, it is part of the virtual world which the teenager wants to transfer to own room. Emoticon pillow will become a spectacular decoration and come in handy for sleeping. The following options are perfect in a teenager boy’s room:

face with glasses
Winking smiley
a pensive face
a grin.

There is another picture that captures the hearts of adolescents and is one of the most popular, this is ... smiling turd. Although the choice of poop pillows may seem very unusual, this form of emoticon has many fans around the world, it will be a great gift for a person with a sense of humor.

This funny invention is an absolute hit of the season! The pillow will be a wonderful gift for a loved one, close friend, buddy. Models made of soft plush are pleasant to the touch, laying them under the head, you can experience relief after a hard day at school, college, university, at work. It is better to choose the goods from a trusted manufacturer with quality certificates, sewn from a special fabric:

absolutely safe
non sensitizing
suitable for allergy sufferers.

Regardless of the chosen pattern, the emoticon pillow will become an original decoration, a way to refresh the look of a teenager’s room without changing furniture. Funny decorative elements of the interior make the room cozy, fashionable, give character. Smiley pillows are the perfect way to freshen up the look of a child’s room.

Conclusion

It is amazing how a small decorative element can change the interior, give the room a character. With the help of emoticons, you can quickly change the interior without investing a lot of money. Colorful pillows look beautiful against the background of any furniture. In each room, regardless of the style of decoration, a cute soft emoticon will complement the interior, make it positive, fun. Emoticons cheer up, delight a young researcher, guests. This type of pillow often becomes a gift for loved ones.

Funny pillows emoticons

We all love to use emoticons in various social networks, be it instagram, Vkontakte and others. But now we want to give you the opportunity to use them in real life! Because emoticons are not only sad and funny, but also soft and comfortable. Do not believe? Then try our pillow smiles, which are presented in our online store, as well as in a fashion boutique in the center of St. Petersburg.

As for the pillows themselves, they are made of the highest quality materials, such as: polyester, fleece and velsoft. All of them are responsible for ensuring that you are comfortable and cozy, and most importantly, that your sleep is sweet and you only have good and good dreams.