Hey, everyone! Roree here with a Make It! Monday project. Today I am sharing a card I created with a stitched background.
I just love to add stitching on my projects. It is a really fun detail that adds a little bit of texture and a lot of visual interest to my creations. I haven’t been doing it so much lately though, so I thought it was time to pull out my sewing machine and get back to it.
With my sewing machine, I created this card:
Using some patterned paper from Pebbles‘ new Patio Party collection by Jen Hadfield, I created a stitched grid on a panel of the Bouquets patterned paper.
Then, I placed the stitched panel on the front of a card and layered embellishments on top.
I didn’t make the stitching the star of the show, just a detail on my layered card. For me, it’s all about the details.
I finished the card with a paper doily, ribbon, a mini paper bag, a tag with baker’s twine, and Patio Party Ephemera die cuts.
I hope you enjoyed today’s project. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Wow!! Fun Fun I love all these products. This is the first time I have seen these.
Great Card Idea, Have to get out my sewing machine !
All your projects are great!
Adriana Luna
Amazing what a little stitching can bring to a card! So beautiful! Y’all makes these look so easy, yet so elegant!
Love the stitching, would like to try this but am afraid it might hurt my machine I use for quilting. Have to invest in a small machine for my paper crafting. Any suggestions?
I have a Brother ES-2000 that I bought on clearance at Target years ago. I love it!
A bright and cheery card. I was hoping the stitching wasn’t done by hand. Nice work.
I just LOVE it! It looks so professional with all of the layers.
I have never done any stitching but it looks great. I would love to give it a try. It does make the card look so elegant.
Sure does make the card pop!
Well worth the effort! Beautiful results!
I love this card, the stitching is great. I think I need to try that. Thanks for sharing this. Beautiful!
Looks fabulous! How do you set the tension to sew paper?
I set my tension at 3 (scale of 0-9) on my machine. It works for me, but I am sure you would need to test sewing paper on your machine to see what works for you. Thanks!
Beautiful card!
It looks amazing. What a little stitch can do and make a big difference
A little stitch can make a big difference
Oh how fun it is to add such dimension to cards by stiching the background. I love this technique. What a beautiful card. I love love love it.
I love the stitched background.
Love the background
Love the eyelets
Need to do this– time to get the sewing machine out!
Beautiful card! I love stitching on cards and scrapbook pages. I keep my machine handy. You just gave me another idea. Thanks!
I love the stitching. It adds texture to the card and that’s something I always like to see. I will have to try it!
Never stirched on paper. Does it destabilize the paper. I am afraid it will rip.
I have never had any issues. I think the longer the stitch, the more stable the paper will be.
I love the stitching idea on the card. Using verigated thread would add further interest too.
love it thanks for the ideas
Love how you made the stitching a background element!
Such a beautiful detail! Thanks for breaking it down for us! The card looks so complicated (and difficult!!) when you first look at it!! Hands down, stunning card!
I live to stitch on my cards and layouts, too.
Love this! Will be stitching on paper!
What a fun addition to a beautiful card!
My daughter and I both enjoy adding stitching to cards and layouts.
What a great look. This is enough for me to drag out my sewing machine!
I love this stich card….very cute
A very nice card! Love all the detail, especially the 3D butterfly!
Definately another way th expand on backgrounds.
Great way to use that sewing machine into your card technique. I love to sew also so it is the best of both worlds papercrafting and sewing. I need to do more of this just have not gotten it into my cards yet.
Great embellishment to cards!
Love this! I really love the background! Thanks for sharing
Nice
The little bag looks great, along with the stitching. Nice job.
Love the detail this gives to any project. Just a little something extra. Great Idea!
All of the little details, like the stitching, the pretty flowers, 3D butterfly, and tiny bag make this just adorable.
A must try! I wonder if it would look good if I stitched it by had. Thank you for the idea.
What a beautiful card. The stitching just adds that extra depth and warmth to the card. Will need to get out my machine now.
Unfortunately, I don’t own a sewing machine and the only sewing I do is an occasional lost button. However, I admire your creativity and the card is very pretty.
Love the stitching. As a quilter, I always like to incorporate all my passions together. LOL
Had no idea that could be done on a sewing machine! Really love the card, and I’m going to start thinking about stitching.
Great card! I like all the layers and details you put in to it.
Thanks for sharing the inspiration! 🙂
Great idea never thought of stitching on paper to make a great card
I love this card! I especially love the stitching!
Never thought about using a sewing machine with card making. The background is amazing.
I love stitching on a project I have to do it by hand – do not have a sewing machine.
Beautiful, thank you for sharing.
Such a pretty card. Love that extra detail of stitching the background. I haven’t really tried making a pattern, just semi-straight lines? Will have to try this.
Beautiful. I loved that you used your sewing machine for the added effect. Very beautiful card.
Neat idea
What a great card, loved how you put it all together, including the pull out tag. Thank you for sharing!
How do you do the stitching?
I like how you layered the embellishments. I’ve never thought to do that on a card!
Pretty love the extra details.
Love the stitching details. I haven’t tried that, but might Just have to give it a go!
Very creative incorporating different elements. Way to go with the mini bag.
Really pretty. I’m going to try my sewing machine out!
This is such a clever idea for a card.
Very interesting…will have to try to do this by hand since I don’t have a machine lol
I always love it when stitching is used on a card. Simply adorable.
OOOOH that is SO cute. I miss sewing, got rid of my two paper sewing machines. Thanks for the inspiration.
Neat idea. What size machine needle did you use and what type of thread? I think it is a really clever idea.
I really like the layers and the pull out tag!! Beautiful. Thanks.
Would love an online class to have better skills at using a sewing machine on my projects, love the look!
Such a clever idea! Very pretty and the stitching goes so well with the pattern.
I took a class at the scrapbook expo last year and the stitched scrapbook pages, it really makes a unique look!! Have tried it on a few of my pages but not on cards yet!!
I love the Stitch look. I really need to incorporate the stitches into my projects!
I really need to incorporate the stitches into my projects! I love the Stitch look.
Great idea! Never thought of that, thanks!
The stitching really adds a great element to your card – thanks for sharing !
Looks beautiful!
An old process, Sewing, adding a new look to crafting. Totally love the look.
I like the stitched look – gives great dimension without adding a lot of bulk
Love the stitches!
Cute!! I haven’t tried stitching, yet. But Im willing to give it a try.
This brought me right back to seventh grade sewing class when we had to practice on paper before actually being allowed to go near fabric! Pretty card, thanks for sharing.
I am trying to use up my stash so I can leave my sewing machine out all the time. I love sewing on my pages and cards. It makes them unique! Love the card!
Always wanted to try this! You have inspired me to do so!
Love the stitch look. It can really make a page pop.
So beautiful!
Love the card.
What a cute idea!
I’m just starting with hand stitching. Love this new addition to my card making.
Hmmm… I use fabric in card making, so maybe I should stitch it down. Thanks for the beautiful inspiration!
Love the added dimension that stitching gives to a project
What an interesting card. Thanks for the idea!
Sweet card! Love the stitching!
Haven’t tried stitching on paper projects yet. This has inspired me to give it a go. Thank You!
Like the background, the stitching just adds the beauty. This card is so gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration.