Snow Falling on Cards
This basic embroidery-on-paper project dresses up plain or dollar-store holiday cards. It takes just minutes to do, and transforms a boring design into a boutique-style sentiment, an expensive option if bought in a store. No one will ever know you used your cross-stitch metallic thread stash! Of course, Kreinik metallic colors such as 032 Pearl and 5760 Marshmallow are perfect for making crystalline coating we know as snow.
Materials needed:
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Greeting cards with snow scenes
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Kreinik Very Fine #4 Braid 032 Pearl or 5760 Marshmallow
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#24 Tapestry needle (or a crewel needle if you like a sharper point for stitching on paper)
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optional: piece of card stock or photo to cover the back of your stitched areas, and Kreink Treasure It™ 4"x6" double-sided tape
Instructions:
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Thread your needle with an 18-inch length of Braid, and begin stitching random cross stitches in the snow areas of your card. Tip: You can pre-prick the holes with your needle to make it easier.
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If desired, attach a piece of card stock or photo to the back of your work using the double-sided tape.
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