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Sunday, January 30, 2011

How to Turn Cross Stitch into a Holiday Card

A cute, crafty alternative to your typical Valentine's Day card! Stitch up some chocolate truffles for your sweetheart.

Go grab the a valentine cross stitch pattern from The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery and get stitching!

Sewing Level: Beginner Friendly

 Materials:
- Finished Cross Stitch
- Card Stock
- Scissors
- Pink Thread
- Water-Soluble Pen
- Bone-folder (optional)

1. Take your card stock and fold it in half. Use a bone-folder or your fingernail to crease the fold.

2. Measure 15 squares on all sides of the stitching pattern and mark with your water-soluble pen. Cut 1 square inside the pen marks.

3. Center your cross stitch over the front of your card. You may choose to use a glue stick (just a little!) to secure. Gently unfold your card before sewing it down.

4. Load your sewing machine with coordinating thread and stitch around your cross stitch 3/8" from the edge. Stitch around it twice, making sure NOT to backstitch. When stitching, try to line up with the cloth to sew in a line of holes.

5. Turn over your card and pull your threads gently to bring all the threads to the back. Knot and trim.

6. Pull three rows off your Aida cloth (one at a time!) on all sides. This gives you a sweet frayed edge.

7. Voila! Find an envelope or wrap in tissue paper!

41 comments :

  1. Chelsea StrongJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Totally cute! Reposted!

    www.adorningalabama.blogspot.com

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  2. JennadesignsJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    So cute! Nowhere near ready for this... I'm still working on winding floss onto floss cards to organize my storage! Cute pattern and card - I love it!

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  3. KatieJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Too cute!!

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  4. SAMZEJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    wow! so cute! i just had to pin it! :)

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  5. Angela {fussycut}January 30, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    very cute card! I can't wait to stitch up more of their patterns, they are wonderful. And I love your new banner, what a great shot. :)

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  6. HollyJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    This is adorable!

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  7. UnknownJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Super cute Jeni! I love it! What a great idea.

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  8. AimeeJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Thanks so much for this! I had already planned on making Chocolate Truffles with Sea Salt for my husband for V-Day as a gift and when I saw this card I knew I wanted to do it too!

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  9. Rachel at Stitched in ColorJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Oh, I had never thought of not backstitching and simply tying the thread tales together at the back. Thanks! Your card is super fab.

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  10. AmandaHallJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    SO cute, Jeni!!! I am hoping my cross stitching skills get good enough to do the tutorial justice :)

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  11. SaraJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I am working on a penguin and polar bear quilt top twin size. It has to be basted together at the moment.

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  12. AmandaJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    I love all of their cross stitch pattern! and thanks for showing how to attach it to a card :)

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  13. AmyJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    very cute! Thank you for the tut.Amy

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  14. CrystalJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    This pattern is soooo sweet!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    so cute!!!! i'm working on a macaroni love story baby quilt for my dear friends who are expecting in april.

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  16. Shanna of Fiber of All SortsJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Wow I haven't cross-stitched in forever. This actually makes me want to pick it back up. I'm working on catch up in the postage stamp quilt along. First I'm ogling over everyone's blog.

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    So adorable, I love cross-stitch! <3

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  18. SewLindaAnnJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Very cute Valentine design. Your card is great, and ahem..the fabric under it is amazing as well.

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  19. ~Michelle~January 31, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    ooh, that's such a cute card idea!

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  20. LauraJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Love this! Thanks to you for offering this giveaway!
    I'm actually getting back into cross-sticth and just finished a cross stitched
    cover for my agenda. I love how relaxing and meditative it can be to sit quietly and just stitch.

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  21. AndreaJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    so freaking cute!!

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  22. AimeeJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    OH YES!! you know I want to do this, but money is tight...to win it? Divine!!

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  23. AshlyJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    This is super cute! I'd love to make one! I got a tiny cross stitch calendar for Christmas this year and have been making things everyday. It's so much fun. I love these little beauties.

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  24. NikkiJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    So cute! I would love to stitch this.

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  25. ElenaJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    So adorable! I'd love to stitch this up, not to mention their fabulous Fruit of the Month sampler! Beyond words!

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  26. CarmenJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    That is absolutely the sweetest embroidery pattern ever! Thanks for the chance to win. :)

    seaschell AT gmail DOT com

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  27. tweed foxFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    That is the cutest most adorable idea ever. :) really cute. i hope whoever gets its appreciates all the hard work. :)

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  28. The Hungry CrafterFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Cute, I love it! I'm totally into stitching right now -- I'm currently working on Aimee Ray's doodle stitch along and having a blast! Would love to try cross stitch too...

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  29. UnknownFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Very cute card!

    I currently have several knitting and quilting projects going.

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  30. Kathy HFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Such a cute card for Valentine's day. I am working on a cross stitch gingerbread house that I didn't get done in time for this past Christmas so now I will be ahead!

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  31. Little CreatableFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    I have just started stitching from the Frosted Pumpkin and I'm in love...I have to make this card!

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  32. Pattie CrumFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    This is a super cute card and looks pretty easy to make, thanks.

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  33. KatieFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Cute card! I've actually stitched the Toast BFFs from Frosted Pumpkin and it turned out so cute! I'm working on quilting some mug rugs for belated Christmas gifts. Nothing like being a procrastinator!

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  34. CarliFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    hi! Love the cards! Very very cute!

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  35. CarliFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:32 PM

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  36. LeeFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Adorable! Thanks - I am working on a Valentine Banner!

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  37. LauraFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    These made me squeal.

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  39. Broward County JailFebruary 9, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    I never thought of using cross stitch as Velentine's card. That will make my letter sweeter.

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  40. mobile website for businessFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    A cute, crafty alternative to your typical Valentine's Day card!

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  41. UnknownFebruary 6, 2014 at 5:01 AM

    Awww, that was one of the best Valentines day greetings that is DIY that I've seen, very pretty and creative. Nice one!

    Cheers and hugs xxxx
    Marilyn
    http://easyday.snydle.com/valentines-day-wishes-and-messages.html

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