Card Patterns

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Thumbprint Cards

by Marie November 29, 2011

These cute little cards are perfect for the holidays. You can gift these to friends or create 8 little reindeer to display on your mantle for a fun decoration. And it’s a great activity for kids, they’ll love to stamp their thumbs! Supplies for Reindeer Thumbprint Cards: cardstock paper brown stamping ink brown pipe cleaner [...]

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Stitch Up a Snowman Button Card

by Marie January 17, 2011

I couldn’t resist stitching up this cute little snowman made of buttons, complete with scarf and orange carrot nose. It’s giving my stitched cards a fun 3D element. Supplies for Snowman Button Card: paper cork board for punching holes punching awl or thumb tack to punch holes embroidery thread cross-stitch needle buttons cardstock paper for [...]

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My Hand-Stitched Cards Featured in Woman’s Day Magazine

by Marie October 7, 2010

I’m thrilled to have been featured in the Woman’s Day special Christmas issue: Best Ideas for Christmas. Here is my set of 3 Christmas hand-stitched greeting cards. Don’t my babies look soooooo pretty?! I even got a fun shout-out and blog mention, squeeee! And they included the instruction for these 3 cards in the back [...]

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Giveaway: Storkie’s Invitations and Announcements with Style

by Marie April 9, 2010

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. Congrats to #25 Janine and #90 Julie. Have fun announcing and inviting! I’m happy to have Storkie, a Make and Takes sponsor, here today with a giveaway. They’ve got great products for all kinds of invitations and announcements, and 2 readers will be winning a [...]

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Giveaway: Perideau Designs, Stationary for the Modern Soul

by Marie March 5, 2010

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. Congrats to #47 Jennifer and #135 Elizabeth. You’re the winners of some fabulous snail mail stationary!! Enjoy. Perideau Designs, one of Make and Takes sponsors, is offering a fabulous stationary giveaway today! Bridgett, creator of Perideau, is happily giving away 2 $25 gift certificates to [...]

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Snowman Stitched Greeting Card

by Marie January 8, 2009

I’m contributing over at Alpha Mom again today. Come on over to Alpha Mom’s – Once Upon a Holiday to see how I made these fun Snowman Stitched Cards. He’ll keep things frosty this Winter!

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Apple Stitched Card Pattern

by Marie August 5, 2008

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 [...]

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Sunflower Stitched Card Pattern

by Marie July 21, 2008

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 [...]

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Father’s Day Tie Stitched Card Pattern

by Marie June 3, 2008

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 [...]

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Daisy Stitched Card Pattern

by Marie May 8, 2008

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 [...]

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