Posted in Card Patterns on Oct 6th, 2008 5 Comments »
This cheery pumpkin is a fun card for Fall time. Whether you’re having a party and need invitations or wanting to decorate your home with something homemade, stitch up this cute Pumpkin Greeting Card.
Supplies: Everything is available at your local craft or fabric store.
Punching Awl
Pattern for Pumpkin to punch: Download this pattern, then print it [...]
Posted in Card Patterns on Aug 5th, 2008 3 Comments »
With the new school year coming soon, here’s a fun apple hand-stitched card pattern helping you get ready to learn. Stitch one of these cards to give to your child’s teacher, as they would love to receive a personal card from their student telling them how excited they are for the coming year. Or these [...]
Posted in Card Patterns on Jul 21st, 2008 7 Comments »
Sunflowers seem to be popping up all over. They’re beautiful and bright, bringing sunshine to the soul. Well, this pattern can help you stitch a sunflower card that’s perfect for summer. Then brighten someone else’s day by giving it along with a gift, framed as a gift, or make a bunch to give away as [...]
Posted in Card Patterns on Jun 3rd, 2008 4 Comments »
Here is yet another tie Dad may get for Father’s Day. Except this one is safe to give as he won’t actually have to wear it. This pattern is fun to stitch and super easy to make. Thanks goes to my sister Steph, who came up with this great tie design.
Supplies: Everything is available at [...]
Posted in Card Patterns on May 8th, 2008 6 Comments »
Stitch this Daisy card just in time for Spring. It’s the perfect card to bring on the blooming flowers. Stitch this card to be given with a gift, framed as a gift, or make a bunch to give away with as gifts.
Supplies: Everything is available at your local craft or fabric store.
Punching Awl
Pattern for Daisy [...]
Posted in Card Patterns on Apr 16th, 2008 13 Comments »
Spring seems to bring on the Babies. Maybe it’s just because I’m due in June with my own, but Baby Baby Baby is in the air. Here is the perfect Hand-Stitched Card for any new mother having a child. This Baby Binky Card can be made with either blue or pink thread. Follow the pattern [...]
Posted in Card Patterns, Holidays on Feb 5th, 2008 5 Comments »
I learned how to make fun pop-up cards in college. It is a fun way to really make your card pop out.
First, draw 2 lines on the edge of a folded card, or simply cut them, about 2 inches apart. You can make your cut for the pop out larger or smaller, fat or skinny. [...]
Posted in Card Patterns, Holidays on Feb 4th, 2008 3 Comments »
Here’s an interactive card that is perfect for Valentines. Though, this card may require your Valentine to do a little thinking!
Start with an envelope that says, “Don’t be puzzled Valentine …”. Then cut out a large heart and write a fun message on it. You can write anything you want them to figure out. I [...]
Posted in Card Patterns on Feb 2nd, 2008 2 Comments »
Here is yet another greeting card pattern to Hand-Stitch yourself, I have one for every holiday. This heart is one of the easiest of the patterns to stitch. When finished, this card can be used for your loved one on a special Valentines, for neighbors and friends, gift giving, or even as a decoration in [...]
Posted in Card Patterns, Holidays on Dec 7th, 2007 4 Comments »
Here is another fun greeting card pattern to Hand-Stitch yourself. I chose the tree pattern to show you, as it is really easy to do. This card can be used for neighbors and friends, gift giving, or even as a decoration in your home.
Supplies: Everything is available at your local craft or fabric store.
Punching Awl
Pattern [...]
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