Friday, July 5, 2013

Hand Stitched Embellishments

Thanks for joining me today for this weeks Papertrey Ink Design Team Tip!

Stitching is making its way back into paper crafting in a big way.  It's a show stopping embellishment that's featured in many of my favorite scrapbook layouts these days.  I'm super excited to share with you today my try at this technique.  I've found that dies (when used in an embossing sandwich) make the perfect stitching templates to follow.  

Check it out...
This fun card was created using the Sketched Shapes stamp set a coordinating dies.
The stitching was done with a few fun colors of floss and by using the small triangle die as a template.  I'll show you how...
Here's How:  Since the Sketched Shapes dies come connected, I first separated the triangle die from the the rest of the die shapes using my hubby's wire cutters.  Using a post-it-note I temporarily adhered the die into place and then ran this through my Cuttlebug using the proper embossing sandwich.  Depending on your embossing machine, you may need to refer to the instruction booklet for the proper set up.  The result you are looking for is an impression from the die not a cut.
I performed the above step 5 times to create the row of triangles which I will now use as my guide for paper piercing.  Take Note:  The bigger the space between your pierced holes equals less stitching/work for you.
Time for stitching...  tie a knot in the thread and hide this on the backside.
Take Note: I've used a backstitch.  I'll show you how, but if you need more info many how-to's can be found via the internet.  Here's How:  Begin with a basic straight stitch from hole 1 to hole 2.
Continue by coming up to the front through hole 3.  Next, backup and stitch through to the backside using hole 2 (This is the "back" part of the backstitch).
Stitch to the front from hole 4, then back up to hole 3 to stitch to the backside.  Take Note: From here on out you are essentially, 1... skipping a hole when stitching from the back to the front and 2.... backing up to the previous hole when stitching from the front to the back.
When complete use a piece of tape to hold loose ends in place.
Things will get messy on the revers side, but no worries this will be covered up.  :)
Take Note:  Don't be scared... load up on adhesive!  This will help keep the stitched panel nice and flat.
One last example for you today.  This time around I began like I did on the card above.  By embossing the large triangle die, but before stitching I stamped the coordinating image (both from Sketched Shapes).
While I was stitching I threw in a button.  Bonus! The sentiment is from the Bigger Blooms stamp set.


That's it from me today.  I hope you'll give stitching a go.  Have fun!

Thanks for stopping by.

Maile



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23 comments:

  1. Love the hand stitching! It's such a fabulous way to finish off projects! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Thanks so much for the tutorial! Love the hand stitching!

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  3. Great cards and tutorial! I didn't know there was a "sandwich recipe" to use my dies to emboss instead of cut. I will have to try this very soon!

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  4. great idea using the die cut. Might actually have to try it.

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  5. I would rather hand sew than use a machine anytime on cards. Love your take. Inspiring (and a great use of TV time).

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  6. This will be fun to try! I love using embroidery floss (like twine) on my cards, but I haven't done much hand-stitching. Thanks for sharing the technique!

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  7. Just brilliant! What a great way to add detail on a simple and beautiful card. Must try and thanks for sharing the step by step tutorial!

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  8. LOVELY! I have done some stitching on cards before, but not for along time - it is definitely time to ry it again - Thank you, Maile :)

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  9. such a great idea and cards!

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  10. LOVE the colors you used for stitching :)

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  11. Fantastic idea!! Thanks so much for the inspiration!! Oh, and by the way........beautiful cards!! :)

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  12. Great cards! I feel inspiration coming on...gotta go!

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  13. Awesome, Maile! So chic and simple.

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  14. Oh how great is this? Your card looks so easy (when you do it)! Love the design, hand stitching and your fun colors, Maile :)

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  15. PERFECT STITCHING MAILE!!!!!!!!!!:) SUCH SHARP CREATIONS!!!!!!:)

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  16. Great way to incorporate stitching onto your card! Like your thread colors. :)

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  17. Love your stitchy accents - and the ombre effect is super trendy too ;)
    Rx

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  18. Clever idea to use die impressions for this stitching technique. Love your results!

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  19. Maile this is amazing! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  20. Love the stitching!! Awesome!!

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