When blog hopping a bit ago I came across this fabulous tutorial from Britta Swiderski on her tips and tricks of sewing on cards. Rather you love to sew or just like the look of it without the work, we have an entire category devoted to SEWING FUN! To see Britta's tutorial in its entirety, please click HERE. I'd like to provide a sampling of it...read on!
Sewing with Sew Easy:
Sewing with Sew Ribbon:
Changing the thread width:
Straight versus Running Stitch:
Wow! You really can get a lot of different looks on cards if you decide to use sewing as an added element. Big thanks to Britta, once again for these awesome tips & don't forget to check out her blog to get the tutorial in its entirety!
Ingredients to make the cards above:
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Thanks for sharing ideas for the sew easy! And thanks for the chance to win =)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Britta's cards, her Tips & Tricks video's are always very informative and helpful
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas, thanks
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these. Lovely cards!
ReplyDeletei love the sew easy tool... just wish i had my own!!
ReplyDeleteBritta has always got awesome 'out of the box' ideas for supplies. Love these :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Good ideas!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt sure looks awesome, and I must admit, it´s something I still haven´t tryed yet, but maybe it´s time for that now? Thanks soo much for the great tips here, they´re great.
ReplyDeletesuch fabulous cards and idea's Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Such clean and simple yet striking cards! I really need one of those tools!
ReplyDeleteBritta makes some of the best tutorials.
ReplyDeleteI love sew easy!
ReplyDeleteDarling ideas! I especially love the frame.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards with this sew easy. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Marianne MW
ReplyDeleteI love cards that are sewed. Thank´s for the tips ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat card ideas! Love the sew easy.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards and great tutorial! :-) xx
ReplyDeleteThose cards are so simple yet so beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win!!!
ReplyDeleteThose cards look fantastic and very easy to try and make :)
ReplyDeleteSo many great tips, gonna try this :) Thank you Britta!
ReplyDeleteI just bought the pink mat!!!! I think I need the ruler next!!! Thanks so much for showcasing these products today!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips Britta! Thank you for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteI like all the different effects you can achieve with sewing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!!such fun ideas and ways to mix it up. Thanks for the chance to win and have a fabulous weekend!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I am not a sewing person but If I had these tool I would make it perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this tutorial...great sewing techniques!
ReplyDeleteThank you! These cards are simple and great.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of a card with sewing on it. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThose cards look so simple and cute, I love sewing on paper.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Very cute and so simple!
ReplyDeleteFab simple card. Hugs,moni
ReplyDeleteThe sewing is such a fun look!
ReplyDeleteBritta is a star with videos. I check her blog daily. Thanks for a chance to win stamps.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a very sewing person, but with sew easy, who knows :-)
ReplyDeleteThe stamp set of Hero Arts is a 'want have', so thanks a lot for the chance to win!
great cards. great stamps set. thanks
ReplyDeleteI follow Britta on her blog and agree these are worth spotlighting. Thanks for letting us play along to win the great stamp set.
ReplyDeleteLove the look of stitching on cards. Really will have to give this a go. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteMags
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I used to do so much crewel and embroidery work but have done just a little on my cards. Thanks! You've inspired me to do more of it.
ReplyDeleteHave not tried using the Sew Easy but it looks like fun.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, those CAS cards are SO pretty! I especially love the white stitching with the blue hearts! I've never tried the Sew Easy but it really adds a whole new look to these cards!
ReplyDeleteSewing is not my thing but the cards are really cute~ I would love those new stamps from HA!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are awesome. I love the added element of hand stitching! And put these together as a set and they would be a wonderful gift. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKatie B.
These cards are great! I am SO making some for upcoming birthdays. :-)
ReplyDeleteI've never tried sewing on cards - looks fabulous!
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ReplyDeletelove the info on the sew easy...thanks for sharing with us today.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of sewing on cards. There are so many ideas.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend
Linda T
Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteCute cards & cute stamp set!
ReplyDeleteWow these are fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteI really like these sewn cards. TFS!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous. I just visited her blog/YouTube and there are such great ideas for creative fun. I never have tried this and would love too. Thanks for highlighting her work.
ReplyDeleteI love these cards. I am thinking something for Christmas would be cute and fun. Thank you for the chance to win this must have stamp set!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. Love the stitches. The layout is fabulous :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards Britta :-)
ReplyDeleteluv
Lols x x x
i think Britta rocks! I've learnt a lot from her tutorials.
ReplyDeleteI love Britta's tutorials! And the stitching on those cards is adorable :)
ReplyDeleteLoved the video...I am definitely going to try sewing on my next card.
ReplyDeleteI really like the kraft card with the stitched frame. Classy!
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration didn't think to use mine this way!
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing this stitching secret!
ReplyDeleteI love this sewing on cards-they are terrific! I am going to have to get one of these!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely and adorable sewing cards! I likes the heart so much!
ReplyDeletemight have to invest in this system..love it!! great cards..
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards!
ReplyDeleteAnother great stamp set up for grabs! Thanks for the opportunity. Rebekah
ReplyDeleteAnother super stamp to win! These cards today look fantastic! Thanks for the chance to win, Jas
ReplyDeleteI love those hearts! Thanks for the chance to win that fun-looking stamp set.
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial....this has helped me with my sew eaay....thank you for a chance to win...
ReplyDeleteI love the card with the different thickness of stitching in teal. Very clever,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I love sewing on cards.
ReplyDeleteReally cute! I need that heart template!
ReplyDeleteLove the stitching. Very neat.
ReplyDeleteOh, I hope I'm not too late to win this set! Thanks for sharing the resource about Sew Easy.
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