Hi friends,
Here’s an easy way to add some interest to your pattern paper when making cards. Adding a little thread can be just enough to turn a plain printed background into something special.
Here’s what you will need for these cards. Available links are below.
- Paper piercer
- Patterned cardstock /paper
- Cellotape
- Needle and threads in coordinating colors
- Simon Says Stamp Merci Die
- Simon Says Stamp XL Spring Greetings Stamp set (no longer available)
I used a paper piercer to create holes to mimic the pattern of the patterned paper. Placing the patterned paper on cardboard or foam makes it much easier to punch the holes. I then stitched areas with their coordinating colors based on the design. Use cello-tape to secure the thread at the back each time you start and stop stitching. I cut the Merci die from coordinating colors based cardstock without separating the dies and used a strip of foam tape at the back to secure.
The second card was done in a similar way. I stamped the sentiment in Blush pink ink on white cardstock and fussy cut it. I then adhered it to the card with foam tape.
That’s it!
I hope you stay inspired to make even in unfavorable conditions. The world needs your creations.
Love, Ibby
creativeibby.com 