These cards are going to be made from layers of
cardstock and stitched with embroidery floss.
You will be able to get two cards from a single piece of 8.5 x 11” cardstock. They will fit a standard
greeting card envelope. I’ve used a
sturdy mixed media or 90 lb./ 190 gsm watercolour to a 140 lb./ 300 gsm
watercolour paper for the stitching base.
Regular cardstock, in colours of your choice, can be used for the mats
and cards themselves.
Tools Needed
Cutting tools – cutting mat, paper cutter, (exacto
knife optional), scissors
Ruler
Adhesive – glue stick or double-sided tape, masking
tape or scotch tape, (archival if you are concerned)
Layering and Matting
5.5” x 4.25” Card with Single Mat 5.5” x 4.25” Card
with Double Mat
5.25” x 4” Mat 5.25”
x 4” First Mat Colour A
5” x 3.75” Stitching Base 5” x 3.75” Second
Mat Colour B
4.75”
x 3.5” Stitching Base
Here is a link to printable Dot Grid paper for making
your own patterns. You may find it
useful to have a source of print on demand paper at your fingertips. You can customize this paper to the spacing
you want. I’ve included a sheet in the
handout. You can also find pads of paper at the Dollar Store if you want it in
a small, portable size.
PDF Viewer - Printable Dot Paper
(stemsheets.com)
There are lots of free stitching templates available on the internet. I’ve included a few to get you started.
Free Patterns – Stitching Cards
Stitches for paper embroidery cards –
Stitching Cards
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