Group 3: Stitch it Up

Hello everyone! 

Thank you for stopping by House of Cards Challenge Blog today! Group 3 is sharing their creations with you today for our current challenge...

Use Stitching (Real or Faux)

We'll start you off with a tutorial by Jo...



Hi, its Jo here again and this time I'm going to
 share a few tips and hints for including
machine sewing on your cards.

Whether I'm sewing on cardstock or paper I set up my machine
in pretty much the same way as if I'm sewing fabric.
However, I've found that sewing paper
and card 'dulls' my needle pretty quickly so I always change to a newer,
sharper needle when I'm dress-making or doing patchwork.



I wanted a really homespun effect on my card so didn't worry too much
about working in a straight line, especially as I planned to go around twice
for a double-stitched effect. However, if you want a neater finish just
use your stitch guides in exactly the same way as when sewing fabric.

Unfortunately, my machine ran away with me at one point
but I was ok with this as I wanted it to look a little bit wonky!

Finally, I pulled the cotton/thread through to the back
and fixed with some Washi tape.

Here's the finished piece. As you can see I left some loose ends
just for a little added detail.
It really is very simple to include machine sewing on your cards.
and I hope this quick tutorial inspires you to give it a go!


Now for some fantastic inspiration from our Design Team...

Toni

Tammy

Linda

Thanks so much for taking time to check out Group 3's creations!  We hope you join in our current challenge, we can't wait to see what you create! Don't forget to check and see if you are one of our most recent winners, too!  We'll be back soon with more inspiration from the Design Team. 

Until then, Happy crafting!

Group 2: Stitch it Up

Thank you for stopping by House of Cards Challenge Blog today!  

We're going to start you out with a little something to get your creativity flowing.  

Here's Em with a tip for you.

Border stamps are great for adding faux stitching to your project. They are quick and easy to use and aren't just for around the edges, they can be used to create great backgrounds too! Here I've used the same stamp set, Bohemian Borders from Stampin' Up!, as in my original card (see below for that one), to give you another example of how they can be used...

Here are some beautiful inspirations from our Group 2 Design Team....

Em

Donna N

Katy

Donna T

Thanks so much for taking time to check out Group 2's creations!  We hope you join in our current challenge, we can't wait to see what you create! Don't forget to check and see if you are one of our most recent winners, too!  We'll be back soon with more inspiration from the Design Team. 

Until then, Happy crafting!

Group 1: Stich it up

Thank you for stopping by House of Cards Challenge Blog today!  Sue T. here with a little something to get your creativity flowing!

Today I am going to show you a quick and easy faux stitching tutorial with items that might be found in the back of your crafting closet.

For this technique you need a serrated tracing wheel and a ruler. Using the ruler I created a serrated pattern on my base card. I chose a simple diamond  pattern to start with.

I covered the entire card with the pattern. This gives the card a quilted quality.

Using my MISTI I stamped my background stamp and the ink doesn't take the ink so the card looks like a piece of stitched fabric. So dig out your tracing wheel and try this fun faux stitching technique!

Group1 is also sharing their creations with you today for our current challenge!  Take a peek at what they've got for you...

Sue T.

Barbara

Cohenna

Joni 

Thank you so much for taking time to check out Group #'s creations!  We hope you join in our current challenge--we love to see your creations!  Don't forget to check and see if you are one of our most recent winners, too!  We'll be back soon with more inspiration from the Design Team.  Until then, HUGS and happy stamping, friends!