Odyssey Tutorial - Add Stitching to a Card | Jenn Picard
One of my favorite products that I receive every month is the 4x6" paper pad, and the Odyssey Card Kit is full of fun patterns too. I love taking several different patterned papers and layering them to create interest and contrast to my card. Another thing that I also love to add is some simple stitching. I am definitely not an expert when it comes to sewing. In fact, up until a little over a year ago I was terrified of my sewing machine, but once I gave it a try and practiced a little I realized just how fun it could be to sew on paper. Plus imperfect stitching just adds to the charm of a handmade card (or at least that is what I tell myself :) ).
Today I am going to show you how this card came together!
When I first sit down to create a card, I gather my supplies and pull out some patterned papers that I think may work for what I am doing.
Next I cut down the paper to size and play around with positioning. For this card I decided I wanted to layer the papers on an angle. This is a fun and easy way to create some visual interest.
I attached the + symbol paper then flipped the card over and trimmed of the corners.
Another thing that I love to do with patterned paper is to use it in place of ribbon. With this pattern I cut it into a 1x6" inch strip and just hand pleated one end.
Then I took the strip and using my sewing machine I stitched two very simple straight lines.
Here you can see those stitches and how they just add some great extra texture and detail.
For the main image panel I used a piece of white card stock and stamped the sentiment and image. For the frog I used Yes Peas Color Theory Ink for the outline and Lime Light for the body. Using a 2 step stamp with similar colors helps to add contrast and depth to the image without the outline looking too over pronounced. I also inked the water image with Clear Blue but I wanted the color to be a little softer so I stamped once on a piece of scrap paper before I stamped it on the card stock.
I love it when the Card Kits come with letter stickers as it gives you the option to create any type of sentiment you want. I wanted to show the versatility of the stamp set and that particular phrase, so I included a sentiment that I created on the inside of the card to make it a congratulatory type of card.
Supplies used: Odyssey Card Kit, Color Theory Inks: Yes Peas, Lime Light, Clear Blue, Inky Black, This to That Dot Glue Runner, This to That Foam Tab Squares.
Other: sewing machine, white thread.
such a cute card!
That is true! My husband is a Veteran, while he and my son did boy things, I was lucky to sneak in my room and play. Another reason to be grateful for my freedom:o)
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Really cute. And amazing technique. The sewing and pleated patterned paper especially. Your stamping is great too.
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Love this so much Jenn!!!
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This is a very lovely card, thank you for sharing it with us!
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Love it! I kept eyeing that kit - love the stamps
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Great card! And I love the idea of stitched pleated paper :-)
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