So, I had a ball last night at the June Scrapbook Pajama Party hosted by Classygirl! I was able to complete this layout with the sketch that she provided here. (You can see the replay here.) It also gave me a chance to use my new stitched embellishment.
Have you noticed the trend of machine stitching on cards and layouts lately? I certainly have. But, the idea of pulling out my sewing machine everytime I want to add that detail just seemed to be too much. So, I came up with an easier way to add machine stitching to my layouts.
With this technique, you can create a bunch of stitched embellishments at one time and keep it handy for when you need it! Check out the tutorial below and give it a try. You can use different colors of thread and different styles of stitches.
Here's a close up look!
The stitching on the transparency idea is nice. I plan to give it a try. I, too, find it a challenge to whip out my machine to add stitching to the layout, but this way makes it simple.
ReplyDeleteGenius! I love that idea. You handled the business. Your layout is beautiful and your technique AWESOME! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI agree, this idea is genius! I like the look of stitching on a page and have tried using rub-ons, but this idea is so much better. Now to reach out to one of my sistah who owns a sewing machine and have them make some for me. Aysha, you are just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa, but I am nowhere near as fab as you! xo
DeleteI can't believe how convenient this is! Why didn't I think of this? LOL
ReplyDeleteAysha, that is a great idea! You're making me want to pull out my machine now. Very nice LO. It was fun having you join in last night. :)
ReplyDeleteHow clever I always wondered how it was done...and wondered what if you do it wrong right onto your layout...now I know the secret thanks!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea! Thanks for sharing this! Love it!
ReplyDeletegreat tip! tfs!
ReplyDeleteAysha, this is a fabulous idea! Love the layout, will have to give this a try.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful LO, love that paper; tfs for sharing the sewing tip!
ReplyDeleteAysha... love what you did with the sketch. Your layout turned out great! Thanks for the tip about an easier way to add stitching to layouts.
ReplyDeletefor the crazy folks like me who have a sewing machine "just for scrapbooking" I am still gonna have to try this for when I go away to crops and have them in my kits-I do gotta find my black thread though since I normally sew in silver... great tip and tutorial!
ReplyDeleteso smart
ReplyDeleteIf only I can get my sewing machine out the box! TFS
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of your wonderful comments!
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