Stitched Christmas Tree cards

Hello beautiful creatives, 

Tina here from Tina Hois Art today we will be making some stitched holiday cards to send to loved ones. 

Every year I create a card and this year I will be sending out these lovelies.

I am using two stencils for this project~ MB Makes Marks Marker Stencil and Broken Line Columns

I wanted a unique size so I custom made envelopes and the cards but the techniques will work on the premade blank cards as well.

For the stitched edges I ran the card through my sewing machine.  Another option is to hand stitch or simply leave the edges as they are.

Enjoy

The Process

Step 1:

On water colour paper apply your choice of colour and paint.

I used watercolour as my base but acrylic can also be used.

Step 2:

Layer stencil over the background 

Using white acrylic apply all over 

Step 3

Cut two pieces of card stock to accommodate your image (this is 4x7”).

Draw a tree shape on to the card stock  

Step 4

Using an exacto knife cut out the tree shape

Step 5

Apply glue to the perimeter of the shape

Place the stencilled paper face down over the glue ensuring that it covers the shapes opening

Step 6

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Stitch the shape perimeter. Remember this can also be done by hand stitch, faux marker stitch or just left as is. 

Step 7

Glue the second piece of card stock on the back to cover the stitches.

Stitch the boarder of the card or leave as is. 

The envelope 

Step 1

Fold the bottom of an 8.5 x11” card stock 4 inches 

Fold the top down 2.5 inches and stitch the perimeter.

Enjoy making your cards! 

Tina  

Supplies 

Watercolour paper 

Watercolour paint 

Stencil M215

Stencil S301

White acrylic paint  

Gold acrylic paint 

Card stock 

Sewing machine or needle and thread 

Glue 

Exacto knife 

Ruler 

Glitter ( optional)