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Aug 30, 2011

Paper Crafts "Card Making 101" Blog Hop

Good morning, class!  ;)  If you've been to the Paper Crafts Connection blog, you might have heard that the Go-to Gals have some fun lessons in store for you today!

Hopefully you'll get to learn some new techniques along the way!  I'll be teaching Hand-Stitching Techniques 101, so read on to find out how you can easily add some personalized touches to your paper crafted projects.

Here is a card I made using Bo Bunny's new Garden Girl Collection:


To begin, create a computer-generated sentiment & print it onto vellum.  (Think of this as your pattern piece.)  I like using vellum because it is translucent & allows you to see exactly where your stitching will be in relation to your patterned paper.

It's a little hard to see, but in the picture below, my vellum was placed over a small piece of patterned paper.  I temporarily placed a chipboard frame over the vellum to make sure everything was centered.

Once your vellum is centered, begin piercing holes.  You can either use a paper piercer or a large needle.  While you're piercing, keep in mind that the length between your holes will later be the length of your stitches.



Continue stitching until you've completed your pattern.  Remove the vellum.


I threaded my needle with 3 strands of embroidery floss and knotted one end.  Begin your stitching from the back side of your paper.



Using a back-stitch, follow the pierced pattern that you've created.
How To Make a Back-Stitch

If you need to dot an "i", you can make a French knot.


How To Make a French Knot



And... if you're really brave, why not try out some of these fancy stitches?

I hope you've enjoyed my lesson on hand-stitching!  If you give this lesson a try, please let me know!  I'd love to see your A+ work!  :)

Make sure to check out the PCC Blog as well as the other Go-to Gals classes:


Card Supplies: (Click Pictures For Links)

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53 comments :

  1. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    what a sweet technique! thanks for the fancy stitches how to sheet :o)

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  2. Kelly MassmanAugust 30, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    You make it seem easy. Needles and threads and I usually don't get along, but that does make a nice touch on the card!

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  3. mcgeechsAugust 30, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Hand stitching is so pretty. I have not tried that for awhile. I may have to get it out and play. Thanks for sharing. jeannett_mcgee@comcast.net

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  4. AgataAugust 30, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I love stitching so much! Will have to try it on some paper! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  5. ~amy~August 30, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Such a fabulous card...LOVE that handstitching...whatta great way to finish your card!

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  6. LeeAugust 30, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    How sweet! thanks for the tutorial!

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  7. WendyAugust 30, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I have enjoyed stitching in my a few of my scrapbooking pages, no words yet, thnaks for the tips and the bonus stitches. I printing it.

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  8. Chari MossAugust 30, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    great stitching lesson, I never thought of using vellum. I am book marking this great stitching reference picture as well, for when I do feel daring. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Kathy (krolski)August 30, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Such a cute card! Great tutorial too!

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  10. Jeanette M.August 30, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Great tutorial. Thanks for all the fancy stitches too!

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  11. jengdAugust 30, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Cute piece and great idea. Love all the stitches you show- great refresher!

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  12. Diana N.August 30, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Good tutorial on embrodry stitches.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Very cute Julie! Thanks for the lesson :-)

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  14. Diana N.August 30, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Great suggestions for using embroidry stitches on your cards!

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  15. Judy1223August 30, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    What a GREAT tutorial! So glad I came to class today!

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  16. Thebug415August 30, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    What a cool idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Janet L.August 30, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    I love the look of your hand stitching! There are so many stamps of sewing, thread, etc. that this would go along perfectly with them!

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  18. mommakatx6August 30, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Thanks for the great tutorial and the how-to for all those stitches...such a great idea.

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  19. BunnyfreakAugust 30, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Wonderful idea to use vellum. Thanks for all the stitches.

    http://digipage-blog.everything-digital-scrapbooking.com/

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  20. Becky GreenAugust 30, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!! You did such a FANTASTIC JOB in showing us how- to!!!!!!!!! :) I'm too am glad I checked this out!!! I am one who NEEDS to learn TECHNIQUES! I've been stamping for about 4 years & bought magazines, (PaperCrafts only recently!) been on websites, joined groups & still feel like a newbie! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

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  21. IdaAugust 30, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Great visual interest on your card. I'm not entirely sure I could pull it off but I think it would be easier then machine stitching (which I stink at).

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  22. Cindi (aka iring)August 30, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Great idea to use a printed font and vellum for your stitching template! Your stitching came out nice and neat!

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  23. Cindy GrohAugust 30, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Wow thank you for the cheat sheet on types of stitches. I saved it to my computer for later on when I get my needle and thread out.

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  24. Larissa HeskettAugust 30, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    WOW!! I LOVE to stich and your card is beautiful!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  25. WendyAugust 30, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    I love to stitch but never had thought of doing it on a card...so clever!

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  26. sharon gAugust 30, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Great idea--the stitching.

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  27. Aly's momAugust 30, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial! I've never tried stitching, but I just might have to now!

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  28. Savannah O'GwynnAugust 30, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    WOW! I love this card--and I LOOOOOOOVE stitching on my creations! I just stitched some waves (nothing too great- should have looked at your tutorial first!) on my card yesterday! LOOOOOOVE the tutorial! You rock, Julie:)

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  29. connieAugust 30, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    great technique! thanks for sharing.

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  30. LaurenAugust 30, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Thank you so much for this! I've been wondering what was the easiest way to do this... and now I know!

    Lauren
    readysetlove@me.com
    www.readysetlove.me

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  31. Teresa ZuehlsAugust 30, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Thanks for sharing this technique with us.

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  32. Cynthia BaldwinAugust 30, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    OK - those fancy stitches scare me a little bit, but I can do a backstitch, so I'm all set! ;)
    Thanks for the tip about vellum - I've never tried to handstitch a word on a project before - looks lovely! TFS!

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  33. Dee in N.H.August 30, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Oh wow! How cool! I love the look of this! TFS!

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  34. BarbaraAugust 30, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Cute card and a great idea! I will try this!

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  35. AlishaAugust 30, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Amazing!!! And thank you for the great instructions. I love your ideas.


    alisha.moorenielsen@gmail.com
    http://scrappin-happens.blogspot.com/

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  36. Pamela HaskinAugust 30, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Thanks for the tips. I going to give this a try. Your cards are beautiful!

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  37. bzyPTmomAugust 30, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    I love the stitching on vellum--so coolQ

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  38. Jennifer RzasaAugust 30, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    So cute! Where did you find the stitching diagrams?

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  39. PamAugust 30, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    You make this appear to be easy - not so much for me. Thanks for sharing!

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  40. SusanAugust 30, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Thanks for the insight into a technique I've never tried!

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  41. LindseyAugust 30, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Thanks for the class! What a great idea to stitch through the vellum.

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  42. Sue DAugust 30, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Great tutorial!

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  43. CherylAugust 30, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    TFS the stitching technique

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  44. SylviaAugust 30, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Love your use of embroidery on your card, Julie! Thanks for all the stitches!

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  45. CherAugust 30, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    thanks...I just need to take the time to do this...I love to hand sew, just gotta get to it!

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  46. catnapAugust 30, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Great inspiration. Thanks for the how to.

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  47. StampNKAugust 30, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Great tip on using vellum as your pattern piece! Lots easier!

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  48. BettyBeeAugust 31, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    Love your card with the Bo Bunny papers! And you have done a great tutorial. I have done a couple of stitched cards! I do hope you will check them out :)
    http://bettybrett.blogspot.com/2011/08/fly-away-celebration.html
    http://bettybrett.blogspot.com/2011/06/high-flying-birthday.html
    Thanks for the class, Professor!

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  49. Luv2HomeschoolAugust 31, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Thank you for the tutorial. Your card is beautiful!

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  50. Kelly BoothAugust 31, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    LOVE this....I might have to try some hand stitching some time!!

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  51. CarrickAugust 31, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Love this card! so cute!!! what do you put the paper on while you're poking through it so it doesnt poke the table?

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  52. CarrickAugust 31, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Love this card!! what do you put the paper on while you're poking through with the needle so as not to get the table?

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  53. UnknownAugust 31, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    wonderful card. Thanks for the tutorial....

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