stitching on paper
for my mid-winter (aka valentines) crafts, I decided to borrow some textile related ideas and translate them to my favorite medium, paper. It adds a touch of novelty to paper craftiness by incorporating hand stitching. Plus there’s something sweetly nostalgic about a hand made valentine.
The items pictured here are not finished valentines. They are pieces that will later become part of a finished valentine.
For my very first paper stitching project, I cut a small square from a brown paper bag, selected a button and threaded my hand needle. No up front prep work.
The basic loop stitch makes a pretty flower. However, I hadn’t yet learned the technique of perforating the paper in advance. And my second attempt was a fail that I managed to (sort of) rescue.
After that I decided to trace my designs to the back side of the paper and make perforations before stitching. I like the look of this satin stiched heart, but I should have made long stitches both top and bottom. My shortcut approach makes the stitching lopsided, but I still like it.
Cross stitching is only slightly more complex. Draw a grid and pencil in the stitches on the reverse side of the paper, then perforate at each needle point before beginning.
Both pieces are stitched on thick hand-made paper scraps that I purchased in a bundle from an art supply store.
It is a beginning. I’m experimenting with paper and ribbon ruffles next.
Such fun! Thank you for visiting and hope you’re having a fabulous weekend 🙂
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I LOVE these, Diane!
And I so enjoy reading about your process of creation. It’s fascinating.
Love you use of buttons. Can’t wait to view the final creations
You’ve got me all jazzed for Valentines Day!
Have a beautiful Sunday, dear friend!
X to you and C!
Loved these ideas. You are so creative!
very cool. a fun way to mix textures and media 🙂
I just lurrrrrve all your creative ideas. You are a huuuuge clever-clogs!!!
These are so pretty. And so many uses…. Gorgeous!
Sarahx
Someone’s in for a very special Valentine!
Check out you and your craftiness! 🙂
I love the buttons and the cross stitching! I’ll bet no one throws your Valentine’s away!
Lovely idea, lovely pictures. I put your creation on my pinterest board!
These are so creative! I love that you used buttons. I just tried stitching paper too but with a machine!
Beautiful! You’ve inspired me to add some stitching to my Valentines. I found you through Nifty Thrifty Things. Thanks for sharing! :0