Are you tired of purchased cards this year that seem somehow impersonal? Then you can make the Christmas cards yourself and conjure up really creative designs. In today's post we would like to present a great idea for Christmas mail, which also offers a good last-minute option. Embroidered Christmas cards are easy to make, look particularly effective and all you need is paper, a needle and thread. In the article we reveal how you can embroider Christmas cards yourself and decorate them with beautiful Christmas motifs!
Embroidered cards as a nice surprise
If you are planning to surprise your family and friends with beautiful greeting cards for Christmas this year, then it is better to avoid the cards from the store. Self-designed Christmas cards not only look original, they show you that you really took the time for him. Therefore, a DIY Christmas card is still considered onesmall, personal gift. Simply choose a suitable motif that you can copy yourself and decorate this year's greeting cards with embroidery thread!
Embroidering Christmas cards: This is how it works!
Werno experience with embroideryIt's better to start with simple motifs. With this technique, even the simplest motifs such as stars or snowflakes look very effective. This way you can achieve a really big effect with a small amount of effort.
If you want to make your cards original and original, then the following materials are required:
- empty folding cards or construction paper in the desired color
- thick needle
- Point advantage
- colored thread, preferably embroidery thread
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Lineal
- Sample template (optional)
First draw the chosen motif or pattern on the folding card in pencil. If the lines are geometric, it is best to use a ruler. Place the unfolded card on a soft surface or piece of cardboard. Now use the pricking needle to poke small holes along the pattern. These ensure that you don't tear the paper while embroidering.
If the holes have already been made, choose a suitable color of embroidery thread, put it on the needle and knot the end. Now pierce the inside of the card and start embroidering the pattern. Always reverse the stitches to create an even pattern on both sides. Once finished, knot the yarn on the inside and further decorate the embroidery pattern as desired.
with abstract motifs
Abstract motifs are ideal for a modern card. For example, you can design a Christmas tree like a simple isosceles triangle. For such a simple design, you don't have to punch holes in the entire card with the needle. Simply one hole at each corner is sufficient.
Since the design is double-sided this way, you can design the inside with a cute or funny message. Instead of knots, you can tie bows on the inside to make the inside look even more beautiful. As far as colors go, you can either use classic green or use an atypical color like blue or yellow.
If you would like to embroider the Christmas card with abstract motifs, then you should not necessarily embroider the entire card with a large motif. Rather, you can create several small patterns, such as this simple snowflake or the Christmas tree with cross stitch.
The embroidered Christmas cards can of course be further decorated with any elements. You can also stamp a festive message such as “Merry Christmas” on the card or write it yourself. Also3D decorative elements made of paperor another material offer great design ideas for your cards. For example, if you have decided on a design with a Christmas tree, then you should not necessarily design the star on the top with embroidery thread. You can actually make this out of a different material and simply stick it on the card.
using templates
If you would like to embroider very special motifs such as gifts, Christmas decorations or lettering on your Christmas cards, then a template can help you. You can find numerous ones on the internetChristmas theme templates, which you can easily print out and use for your Christmas card crafting project. You should print out the template in a suitable format so that it fits on the card. Then simply place them on the card, secure them with foldback staples and poke the holes according to the template. There should definitely be points at every point where two lines meet. Now remove the template and simply embroider the pattern on the card. For an even more beautiful effect, you can use different colors for the individual elements.
If you are good at drawing or have decided on a simple motif, then simply draw the template yourself on a piece of paper. Then it can be transferred to the card as in the example above and embroidered with suitable embroidery thread.
Beautiful motifs can also be created with more complicated stitches, such as cross stitch. With a suitable template and a little abstract thinking, you can design a Christmas card for your friends or family yourself.
Using the same method, you can not only embroider Christmas cards, but also add beautiful embroidery patterns to gift tags or other paper tags. Whether a snowflake, a star or a green fir tree, the possibilities are many and they all look really great.
Embroider elaborate motifs on a Christmas card
If you already have a bit of experience in embroidery, you can also try more complicated motifs. For example, you can make a Christmas tree out of several small figures such as snowflakes or circles and create a very special design for your Christmas cards. If the design is not visible from both sides, you can stick a suitable piece of paper on the inside. This means the recipient won't see any errors or loose thread.
Of course, you can also use more complicated stitches if you already know them. In this way, the design of the embroidered Christmas cards becomes even more interesting and impressive. In the picture you will find another example of original Christmas trees with an abstract design.
Don't forget that even when it comes to embroidery, practice makes perfect. Therefore, you are free to experiment with different stitches until you master paper embroidery. We wish you lots of fun and good luck!
