# DIY Scenic Cushions Mariah Golden Palmer Explains How to Make a Pillow Design By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-04-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-a-pillow References: [poppytalk](http://www.poppytalk.com/2013/04/diy-landscape-pillows.html) & [everythinggoldenblog](http://everythinggoldenblog.com/?p=4249) If you have any plans to [make a pillow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-9-pillow) as a fun weekend project or arts and crafts activity, take a look at the method described by Mariah Golden Palmer as she explains how to create her stunning landscape pillows. Through the use of the Spoonflower program, anyone can easily upload gorgeous, high-quality images and then print them onto blank sheets of fabric to create customized cushion cases. With beautiful images of scenery, the pillows become part of the landscape of the room, acting as little windows to the outside. [Designing your own](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-photo-puzzles) means you can use photographs from previous trips and adventures and have them permanently displayed on these [decorative cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishpillow-by-original-squishmallows). Make a pillow and give it as a sentimental gift to friends and family. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customized Cushion Cases:** Opportunity for individuals to create personalized cushion cases using high-quality images of their choice. - **DIY Home Decor:** Growing trend of individuals creating their own home decor items, such as scenic cushions, as a personal touch to their living spaces. - **Print-on-demand Fabric:** Increasing popularity of using print-on-demand services like Spoonflower to print customized designs onto fabric for various creative projects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Printing and Fabrication:** Printing and fabric companies can capitalize on the trend of personalized cushion cases by offering easy and affordable customization options. - **Arts and Crafts:** Craft stores and DIY enthusiasts can cater to the growing demand for DIY home decor by providing tools, materials, and tutorials for creating personalized cushion designs. - **Gift and Souvenir:** The gift industry can leverage the trend of sentimental gifting by offering custom-made scenic cushions as unique and meaningful gifts for friends and family. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Designer Decor Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-decor-pillow.md) - [Handcrafted Rustic Pillow Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-cover.md) - [Opulent Floral Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-hackney.md) - [Australian Landscape-Inspired Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koala.md) - [Oversized Hollow Pillow Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floof-snuggle-sack-and-floor-pillow.md) - [Blue-Tonal Pillow Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muller-van-severen-1.md) - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [Upcycled Designer Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kara.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Pillow Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanso.md)