Emb. Valentine's Card

[Sewfaithfully]

I made this card using one of the Valentine's design. I sewed it on Bridal tulle with wash away stabilizer. I cut close to the design, then took a soldering iron and melted away any remaining tulle from the edges. (just have to be careful not to melt the thread...easy to do) I opted to lose the ribbon tie from the design, and added crystals to the ruffle. Then I used glue dots to fix it to the front of the card. I love the design. I wanted to do this as soon as I saw it. I knew it would look great.

[Alligator]

that looks wonderful

[Sew So Happy]

That is too cool! That bouquet is going to be popular around here! how original to take it up a notch like that!

[artsiegirl]

I love these cards you all are doing. I've never used embroidery for cards or scrapbooking before, but ya'll are an inspiration to try. Beautiful job!

[just_teachin]

:congrats:

Can I be your Valentine??? ;)

[craftmama]

I never thought machine embroidery could be used on so many wonderful ideas.

[Sewfaithfully]

:congrats:

Can I be your Valentine??? ;)

Of course you can. I love all my new embroidery addicts friends!

[sew4fun]

:top: Wow ~ That turned out amazing!! Great and inspiring job!!

[vickidufromjaja]

Looking great is an understatement and how about the recipient of this card? They know they are special! What a wonderful and loving gift to give to your special someone!

[StitchinGrandma]

Wow! That turned out just awesome. I keep thinking I'd like to buy that set too, but just haven't broken down yet. You're making it very hard not to do that though.

[fun2sew]

Vicki,
You better buy this one! This set is a cute one!
My favorate collection anyway is My Minds Eye!

Dawn

[StitchinGrandma]

Yea, I know. We have a wedding in a few months that we'll be attending and some of those designs would be very good for that.

[fun2sew]

Yea, I know. We have a wedding in a few months that we'll be attending and some of those designs would be very good for that.

Great Idea for Wedding Gifts!
We want to see pictures when you are done girl!

[StitchinGrandma]

:biggrin: Me? Pictures?
I only collect designs Dawn. You should know that by now. http://terpstra.us/images/vickiljt/Gifs/lol2.gif

[hardworkfhe]

I made this card using one of the Valentine's design. I sewed it on Bridal tulle with wash away stabilizer. I cut close to the design, then took a soldering iron and melted away any remaining tulle from the edges. (just have to be careful not to melt the thread...easy to do) I opted to lose the ribbon tie from the design, and added crystals to the ruffle. Then I used glue dots to fix it to the front of the card. I love the design. I wanted to do this as soon as I saw it. I knew it would look great.


When I think of embroider card, I always think of using the card stock. This is great! And it was so obvious. I will have to make some cards for Easter!

[Luciana]

Snif, here we don´t have wash away stabilizer.Does anyone have an idea how to do without this?

[StitchinGrandma]

Snif, here we don´t have wash away stabilizer.Does anyone have an idea how to do without this?
Wow, that's really sad you don't have that. I know that I've done projects like free standing lace where you'd use the wash away stabilizers on organza, or even on felt where you wouldn't need any stabilizer. I did use the wash away stabilizer on the organza too though. You could try without it though; it might work. Stitching on the felt though worked wonderfully.

[anpola]

Great card! I love mixing thread with paper. It looks like the embroidery is raised a bit off the paper. What did you use to stick the design to the paper?

[Luciana]

Again!!!this is a really cute project!!!

[tthuis]

Wow, that turned out really nice, guess I'd better add "cards" to my TO DO LIst. :) Terry

[Sewfaithfully]

... It looks like the embroidery is raised a bit off the paper. What did you use to stick the design to the paper?


I just used glue dots which are used for paper crafting. The thickness of the stitching must make it look raised off the paper. :)

[Sewfaithfully]

Snif, here we don´t have wash away stabilizer.Does anyone have an idea how to do without this?

Like Vicki said you could stitch on felt then trim it close to the design.
If you leave a little border around the edge it looks nice.
Like on this little flower I did as a practice stitch out.
I liked it so I cut it out and pinned it on my bulletin board. :D

[mythreesons92]

Very cute. I am going to embroider some cards for valentines day this year.

[ElaineR]

Yes, the Valentine's card is very cute. I loved that set, to use for my little 3-and 5 year old gd's. I had planned on having something done for them to give them at Christmas so they would be ready for Valentines day, but no such luck, too much to do for Christmas! So that will be my next project. The cards are a very unique for someone special!
Elaine

[DancesWithKids4]

Beautiful card! Can I ask what type of glue is best for crystals?

[chrissyw]

How interesting---I would have never thought of this---I believe I will have to give it a try---wish me luck!!!

[Sewfaithfully]

Beautiful card! Can I ask what type of glue is best for crystals?

I'm not sure what is the best but I use Beacon "GEM-TAC" permanent adhesive. I believe I either found it at Wal-mart or AC Moores.

[Sewfaithfully]

How interesting---I would have never thought of this---I believe I will have to give it a try---wish me luck!!!

It is a lot of fun and there are tons of possibilities.
Good Luck!

[lotto64]

How super! And no one else will have one like it. I love it.