Fadengraphik - Large Heart with 3 layers |
And I know that my mom will appreciate it because she is a major quilter and crafter herself. :)
For this card I used a technique called "Fadengraphik" (in German). I am not sure what the English term is but "paper sewing" might come close.
Card size: 6" wide and 7" tall
Main materials |
MATERIALS:
Heart paper sewing template from: http://www.handcraftedgreetings.com/card.php?card_id=63
DMC thread in colors: 963 (light pink), 962 (pink), 902 (dark wine)
Sewing needles in 2 sizes (a small one and one a bit larger for punching holes)
Styrofoam piece for a soft surface
Heavy card stock from "DieCuts With a View" in Blue #3 (heart base) and Blue #2 (card base)
Floral print paper from "DieCuts With a View" called Purple Flowers
Basic white card stock paper (heart frame and label)
cellophane and double sticky tape
Font for label: Script MT Bold, size 28, bold
Before you can start sewing your design, you will need to punch the holes in the card. I placed my heart background on top of the Styrofoam piece and then placed the heart template over it to punch through both layers with the larger needle (use a thimble to protect your finger).
Punch holes through paper template |
Then you start to sew the layers of the 3-layer heart by following the sewing instructions provided by the above template website.
Layer 1 complete; 2nd layer in progress |
Back side with taped down thread beginnings and ends |
Layer 2 complete; 3rd layer in progress |
All 3 layers finished |