Monday 6 August 2012

Hand Stitched Card with Flower Embellishment

I was quite busy last week, keeping the kids entertained over the school holidays - but at the week-end I found some time to finish a hand stitched card, and start making a few cards, which I'm going to try at a car boot sale. We're having a clear out of video games and other things that are filling the house up, so I thought I'd try selling a few cards too! I'll let you know how that works out.






The card I have to share with you today was hand stitched, as I don't have a sewing machine. I've seen loads of stitched cards on the internet, which I think adds a really pretty finish to a card.

I used a paper piercer and the foam back of an old mouse mat to make the holes. This made it really easy. I then used a tapestry needle and three strands of embroidery thread to make the zig-zag stitch pattern.

In the next photo you can see the pierced holes, and a back stitch pattern I did on another card.



And this is the first of my cards for the car boot!

New Baby Card
This week I thought I'd add my post to  Handmade Monday, for the first time. I'm really looking forward to reading all the other blog posts.
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11 comments:

  1. say it6 August 2012 at 08:45

    Welcome to Handmade Monday! Your cards are gorgeous, especially the top one. I keep thinking about trying stitching on cards, but I've not given it a go yet. You make it look quite easy though, so maybe I will :-)

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  2. Hannah6 August 2012 at 08:46

    I love sewing on card and paper, I agree it really does add it the design :)

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  3. Handbags by Helen6 August 2012 at 12:52

    Your hand stitiching is so neat. Wish mine was that neat!

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  4. Fiddly Fingers6 August 2012 at 13:16

    These are lovely cards. I like stitching on cards it creates a lovely texture. Thank you for your comment on my blog and it's lovely to see you on Handmade Monday :)

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  5. Ali6 August 2012 at 13:38

    Hi Melanie

    Your cards are really pretty. I really like the one with the flower on. I'm sure they'll be snapped up at the car boot. Have a lovely week.
    Ali x

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  6. Unknown6 August 2012 at 15:09

    Thanks for your lovely comments. I think I could get addicted to stitching on cards, although it does take longer, it is very relaxing :0)

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  7. Wendy6 August 2012 at 23:49

    Welcome to Handmade Monday - hope you enjoy it. I must admit I love stitched cards too, I think it adds something a bit special. Yours are lovely and it's good to see your method, too x

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  8. Your Friend Susie10 August 2012 at 10:25

    Nice to see you here! Beautiful work, nice details. I like the idea of sewn cards. Really creative!

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  9. Carolee Crafts13 August 2012 at 21:54

    WElcome to Handmade Monday. Love the aqua and brown card, just my colours and think adding stitching makes all the difference.

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  10. fatmonica14 August 2012 at 11:17

    I love these cards and the stitching looks really good.I don't have the patience to do that!

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  11. Free Spirit Designs10 September 2012 at 11:08

    welcome to Handmade Monday :)

    your cards are lovely and your stitching is so neat! really pretty :)

    good luck at the car boot sale! x

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Thank-you for all your comments, I really do appreciate them.

Melanie 0:)

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