Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Design or picture to use as a guide for your embroidery
- Tracing paper
- Blank note cards and envelopes
- Embroidery floss
- Embroidery needle
- Darning needle
- Scissors
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Step 1
Choose a simple design, such as a basic flower, leaf, or other simple design.
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Step 2
Trace the design onto the stationery where you'd like it to be.
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Step 3
Use the darning needle to gently punch holes in the card where you want your stitches to be.
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Step 4
Thread your embroidery needle with 2 to 3 strands of embroidery floss.
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Step 5
Stitch the design with the embroidery floss, following the holes you made in the design.
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Step 6
Finish off your cards by running a straight running stitch around the edges of the card and the edge of the envelope.
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Step 7
Use these embellished cards for thank you notes, well wishes and anytime you'd like to send a very special message to a friend or loved one!
