Today is World Card Making Day! My first love was card making. Here's how to join 2 of my favorite crafts.
Here's what you will need:
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-cardstock
-floss
-something to write/draw with (in this case chalk
-largish needle
-smallish needle (I used a size 10)
-scissors
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Draw your image on the
back of your cardstock.
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With your needle poke holes following the outline of the image. On a small design I space the holes about 1/8" apart. If the holes are too close the paper/cardstock will tear during stitching. If you decide the holes are too close once you are done simply use every-other hole.
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This is what the front will look like.
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Make a large not at the end of the floss and begin stitching using the holes as your guide.
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It's important to use the large needle to make the holes and then the smaller needle to stitch, because you will be making the holes bigger with the needle and thread. I generally do a back stitch or straight stitch.
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When you are finished tie off your stitching as you normally would and adhere your handy work to a card.
What a great project and great tutorial! Thank you! : )
ReplyDeleteLaurie I love all your tutorials. This one makes me want to stitch on card stock today. That's not what I had planned!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable card project. Thank you so much for sharing the how-to instructions.
ReplyDeleteWorld card-making day? Well, who knew? Must give your tutorial a whirl. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteFabulous tutorial. Thanks so much for sharing it. :O)
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