Tutorial: Embroidered Typography Wall Art

Tutorial: Embroidered Typography Wall Art | The Zen of Making

I stitched this piece of embroidered typography wall art for my graphic designer husband as a gift for our third anniversary. (It was yesterday! Hooray!) Are you a type geek too? Make one for your special someone with my free downloadable template! Supplies: * Embroidered Typography Wall Art template * 5" x 7" textured cardstock, … Continue reading

Tutorial: Colorful Bunting Greeting Card for Craftzine.com

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My bunting card tutorial is now on CRAFT: Project: Colorful Bunting Card for Any Occasion. Send out some DIY smiles—any excuse will do! Project: Colorful Bunting Card for Any Occasion Send out a cheerful greeting for any occasion with this colorful bunting card with string writing! It’s always nice to have a handmade card or … Continue reading

Craft Tip: Perfect Cross-Stitch Stamp Placement

Craft Tip: Perfect Cross-Stitch Stamp Placement | The Zen of Making

You’ve carved your cross-stitch stamp, so now it’s time to learn how to position those stamped stitches. My method for perfect cross-stitch stamp placement for cards and paper crafts may take a little time and planning, but the results are well worth the effort! Supplies: * Cardstock or decorative paper * Graph paper, 4 squares … Continue reading

Tutorial: Mini Chain Stitch Stamp

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The second stitch in my embroidery stitch stamp series is chain stitch! Carve your own mini chain stitch stamp to add pretty borders and textures to paper and fabric crafts. Use it with your mini cross-stitch stamp for even more embroidery-inspired goodness! Supplies: * Speedy-Carve block or a large, flat eraser * Graph paper, 4 … Continue reading