Today Gina Lideros (Blog: Gina Lideros | Instagram: @ginalideros | Pinterest: @gina_lideros | Twitter: @ginalideros) is going to show us in a step-by-step photo tutorial how to make an amazing stitched frame:
Supplies: Geyser (71469) - Cardstock, Dear Lizzy Daydreamer 6x6 (366767) - Paper Pads, Amy Tangerine Cut and Paste (366086) - Paper Pads, Jacks Paper (366755) - Daydreamer, Marbles Paper (366749) - Daydreamer, Bike Ride Paper (366751) - Daydreamer, Flying Kites Paper 366754) - Daydreamer, Hide N Seek Paper (366746) - Daydreamer, Hula Hoop Paper (366760) - Daydreamer, Juggling Paper (366757) - Daydreamer, Jump Rope Paper (366753) - Daydreamer, Paper Planes Paper (366748) - Daydreamer, Red Rover Paper (366744) - Daydreamer, See Saw Paper (366758) - Daydreamer, Treasure Hunt Paper (366752) - Daydreamer, Blossom Paper (366042) - Cut and Paste, Heart Throb Paper (3664) - Cut and Paste, Infatuation Paper (366030) - Cut and Paste, On The Edge Paper (366043) - Cut and Paste, Postmarked Paper (366044) - Cut and Paste, Section 1 Paper (366033) - Cut and Paste, Grainy Goodness Paper (366049) - Cut and Paste, Sorbet Paper (366048) - Cut and Paste, A Lister (366029) - Cut and Paste, My Thoughts Exactly (366052) - Cut and Paste, Cut Up Scissors Value Pack (AC420) - Tools, This To That (AM617-13) - Adhesive
Step 1: Gather paper trimmer, cardstock, scissors, patterned papers, adhesive, sewing machine, and thread.
Step 2: Trim patterned papers into 3/4" strips (width), the length can vary. Tip: you are going to want different lengths when you start laying them in a pattern.
Step 3: Starting from the bottom of your cardstock and working across, start adhering patterned paper strips in a brick like fashion.
Continue step 3, follow the brick pattern until you have filled up the entire page. I had little pieces on the ends that I went back in and filled up last.
Step 4: Use a sewing machine to stitch each paper strip down. I turned my paper sideways and sewed one line at a time in a vertical fashion using a straight stitch. You can also use a zig zag stitch for this, or use a combination of stitching techniques.
Step 5: After stitching the whole piece use your scissors to trim off any excess paper strips or thread you might have on the ends.
Display in a shadow box frame and enjoy!
Thanks Gina for sharing this great way to use up patterned paper scraps and make a beautiful piece of decor!
Brilliant way to use up my favourite paper scraps I just can't throw out! So many pretty papers. And no complicated stitches either.
Posted by: BunnyD | Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at 08:08 AM
Love this project, Gina!! Such an awesome way to use your scraps!!
Posted by: Ashley Horton | Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at 05:46 PM
Love the mix of pattern papers and simple stitching. This is so modern and pretty.
Posted by: Tanya | Friday, August 22, 2014 at 06:41 AM
LOVE this Gina!!! I think I need to try this ♥
Posted by: Bernii Miller | Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 01:41 AM