Cross Stitch Favourites - UK (2020-02)

(Antfer) #1
Bright idea
Stitch the whole set of these
designs and keep them on
hand for spring and summer
birthdays, weddings, thank you
cards and so much more.

1


Cut a piece of white card measuring
30x15cm (11¾x6in). Score down the

middle, then fold in half to make a base


card. Cover the front of the base card


with patterned paper.


2


Open out the card and lay it flat
onto your work surface. Use a ruler

and pencil to lightly draw a square


measuring 10x10cm (4x4in) onto the


front panel of the base card. Use a craft


knife and ruler to carefully cut out the


square, creating the aperture.


3


To attach your stitching, stick strips
of double-sided tape around the

aperture edge on the inside of the base


card. Lay the stitching onto the work


surface, then position the aperture on


top and stick in place. Cut a piece of


white card and stick to the inside panel


of the base card to hide


the reverse side of


the stitching.


How to make your own


aperture cards


How to make a gift tag


Use a die-cutter to create the tag shape
and cut from white card. If you don’t have
a die-cutter, then use an old luggage label
as a template and draw around it onto
white card. Cover the front of the tag with
patterned paper,
then punch a hole
in the top. Attach
your stitched piece
using double-
sided tape. Loop
a ribbon through
the hole in the top,
to finish!

Bee cards


You can make your
own aperture cards
or busy bees can buy
ready-made ones
from craft shops

Stitch^ Tip

Free download pdf