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Greeting Cards with Cutwork Lace - 2
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| In the first part of Greeting
Cards with Cutwork Lace, we showed that you can get interesting results
when you embroider cutwork
lace designs on tulle. Here we show how to use cutwork lace designs
embroidered on paper to make greeting cards. |
You will need cardstock for cardmaking which is available in most craft
stores in a variety of colors and sizes. You will also need self-adhesive
tear-away stabilizer, a sharp 75/11 needle and 40-weight rayon or polyester
embroidery threads. If you prefer cotton threads, use 60-weight ones.
Note: If you're using printable card stack, print the greeting first,
following the instructions of the manufacturer. |
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| Step One: Out of the cardstock, cut a card and fold it so that
it fits inside your hoop. For my 5" x 7" hoop, this size is approximately
12" x 8". |
| Step Two: Hoop a piece of self-adhesive tear away stabilizer,
sticky side up.Remove the paper which covers the sticky side inside the
hoop. Stick your paper onto the stabilizer. |
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| Step Two: Embroider the design. We embroidered Christmas
Lantern with golden yellow rayon thread. |
| Step Three: Remove the work from the hoop and cut away the excess
stabilizer. With the help of a quilter's ruler and rotary cutter, trim
all the edges. If you do not have these tools, an ordinary ruler and scissors
work just as well. With the help of a craft knife, cut out the paper between
thread bridges. |
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The card is ready. Enjoy!
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| This card features Christmas
Ornament Lace design for the small hoop embroidered in white rayon
on white paper. |
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| If you liked the idea, here are some other designs that you can use
for it. You can find more in the Christmas
Cutwork Section. |
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