this fast+simple patchwork greeting card tutorial is a
super fun way to personalize a swap package or a note to a friend!
<<materials needed>>
one standard greeting card or card stock
fabric scraps
lapel stick (or glue stick!)
[1] trim+arrange fabric scraps in mosaic-like pattern.
[2] using a dab of a lapel stick (or glue stick!), adhere
the scraps to your greeting card. this is just to keep things
in place when stitching the scraps.
[3] sew around each of the scrap pieces. i used a 1/16"
seam allowance -- just enough to catch the fabric.
once you've got the basic steps down, the patchwork greeting card possibilities are endless! how about using a few decorative stitches around the scraps? or play around with some different fabric scrap shapes+threads! if you make some patchwork greeting cards of your own using this tutorial, please include them in the Canoe Ridge Creations flickr group -- i would love to see them!
xo, megan.
What a cool idea! Thanks so much - another good reason to hang on to my itty bitty scraps..LOL!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty :)
ReplyDeleteI love this idea!
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Thanks so much for sharing this fab idea. :)
LOVE THIS! :)
ReplyDeletethis is a nice way to use scraps!
ReplyDeleteI love making cards, and this will be in my next group! Excellant ideas!
ReplyDeleteLovely idea! I was making some cards with fabric last month and this is another take on it - will certainly be giving it a go!
ReplyDeleteGreat!
ReplyDeleteThat's such a great idea! =D
ReplyDeleteCute idea!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute!!!! Thanks for the tutorial! I am definitely going to try this the next time I'm in need of a greeting card!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering what this was on your instagram! So cute. I love using bits of fabric scraps on my cards. Most recently, I turned my scraps into cupcakes and ice cream cones for a few birthdays coming up. I even used this method on my wedding invitations - luckily it was a small wedding!
ReplyDeleteIt's so easy and looks really beautiful, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLovely...I must get some cards tomorrow and try them out.
ReplyDeleteLovely :-) great idea for using up scraps
ReplyDeleteI love the cards! I like to do the same thing on white gift bags, then they can be enjoyed longer as they get reused. Thanks for sharing the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteStinking cute! Thanks for sharing!
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