I've been meaning to do some chain stitch on a card ever since I did my "libby" card with back stitch on, but I didn't know what do use it on until some new stamps from Crafty Individuals dropped through the post. I love the selecion of heart stamps, they remind me of fractals or zentangles (but so much easier than drawing your own)
I am entering this card for the sunday stampers "heart" theme.
I used an insert on this card to cover up the messy stitching detail on the inside of the card, but I chose to use some pretty paper to do this. so as not to waste its prettiness, I cut out the smallest heart from the stamped image to show it.
(a quick "how-to": Stamp the image in black onto white card, with a piercing tool or sewing needle make holes around the heart at regular intervals. Using two threads (taken from a six thread) of embroidery silk, chain stitch through the holes. Cut the smallest heart out with a craft knife. Apply double sided tape to the back of the stitches and position the insert.)
This is such a beautiful card Joanne - perfect for Valentine's day! Jean
ReplyDeleteOoh, I just LOVE this. I love stitching on cards anwway but doing a bit of embroidery is even more fab. Thanks for the inspiration. xx
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS Joanne, love that stamp (need it ahem) and love the stitching, it really makes the whole design pop... thanks for joining in with the Sunday Stamper x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! The embroidery adds such a wonderful tactile element to the card and really sets off the delicate lines of the image. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and your stitching has me in awe.
ReplyDeleteWishes
Lynne
Beautiful design. I imagine it was really lovely sitting stitching this I love to add hand stitching with bead inclusions if I can.
ReplyDeleteI am trying to send my boyfriend a valentine card, but I want it to go through Valetine, Texas because they have a special stamp just for valetines day.
ReplyDelete[url=http://www.onlineprnews.com/news/208698-1329984987-stc-technologies-placed-65-candidates-with-one-of-their-clients-during-last-quarter-of-2011.html/]STC Technologies[/url]
When it comes to corporate event planning, size really does matter. What this means is that the number of people involved plays in heavily in so many of the decisions that have to be made.Eventmanagement
ReplyDeleteA defense lawyer advices his or her client on legal issues, so as to frame appropriate legal documents. When cases of indigence come up, defense lawyers take the role of public defenders. criminal lawyer toronto
ReplyDeleteMaking homemade cards is a great way to clear out that ever-growing yarn and paper stash. An easy and cute card for Valentine's Day!1Y0-A16
ReplyDelete