One of the hottest trends in paper crafting is sewing. (Hmm, that sorta sounds like an oxymoron.) Anyway, when I saw the original card done by Melyssa Connoly I was immediately attracted to the stitching.
I decided to use two types of stitching on my card. Both started with piercing holes using the Mat Pack as a guide. The holes I had pierced for the flower stems I actually stitched using a needle and embroidery floss. The red stitching around the outer edge of the card isn't actually stitching at all. The wholes left from the paper piercer were just connected using a Real Red Stampin' Write Marker.
Stitching on paper can also be done using a sewing machine. It's super easy and very quick if your sewing machine is already out. I remember in middle school home economics class we were taught to sew first on paper and then moved up to fabric, so it has to be easy.
Be sure to stop back tomorrow. I'll have a quick tutorial on the Mat Pack and adding stitching to your projects.
Supply List
Stamps: Whimsical Words
Inks: Bashful Blue, Crushed Curry, Basic Black and Certainly Celery Classic Ink, Real Red Stampin' Write Marker
Paper: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery and So Saffron
Other: Sponges, non-SU buttons, white crochet thread, green embroidery floss, Sizzix Big Shot and Stampin' Up! Birds & Blooms Sizzlits, Mat Pack and hole piercer, 1/4" Red Grosgrain Ribbon and Large Oval Punch
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