Hey friends, I hope you’re doing well. I’m sharing a card today that I made months ago, probably back in the Spring. However, I wasn’t sure I liked it enough to share. So, I kept the card panel in my drawer until today when I took another look at it, trimmed it down to 4″ x 5-1/4″ and slapped it on a cardbase!
I’m not sure what it was about the design I didn’t like initially. But whatever it was, I do like it now. I used a reverse sentiment strip from Simon Says Stamp. The stitching was all done with cotton 2-strand thread.
Underneath, you might be able to see some dry embossing. I chose a deep red cardstock also from Simon, used an embossing folder from my stash so that it would show through the openings in the stitching.
![Stitched Petal Frame Christmas Card](https://kimshandcraftedcards.com/pw/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231203_175016-1024x986.jpg)
![Stitched Petal Frame Christmas Card](https://kimshandcraftedcards.com/pw/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231203_174409-909x1024.jpg)
I should take my own advice from my blog post and stop being afraid to share my creations. Some of my stitching is a bit wonky which is probably why it took me so long to share. I need practice, but perfection will come in time!
![Stitched Petal Frame Christmas Card](https://kimshandcraftedcards.com/pw/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231203_175525-979x1024.jpg)
![Stitched Petal Frame Christmas Card](https://kimshandcraftedcards.com/pw/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231203_175521-1024x883.jpg)
This die set is very easy to stitch, you go through the centers and out to the holes in each petal. It was very therapeutic to stitch!
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Some of the links to the products I used are affiliate links which means that when you shop with them, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me run my small crafty business. Thank you so much!
- Stitched Petal Frame Die Set
- Sulky Sampler Cotton Petites, Most Popular Assortment, 6-Pack Thread
- DMC Needles Sizes 1 – 5, Sizes 18 – 22, more sizes here
- Simon Says Stamp Christmas Reverse sentiment strips (full collection)
- Accents 100 lb. White Cardstock
- Simon Says Stamp Schoolhouse Cardstock
- Paper Trimmer: Tim Holtz here (Ranger), here (Scrapbook.com) or here (AZ)
- Bearly Art Liquid Glue
- Glassboard Craft Mat → Use my Code → KIMCARDS20 at checkout to save 20% Off
- Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting/Embossing Machine here or here