PPA244 Sketch Challenge with the Pals
Excited is what I am! Excited that Paper Pumpkin March 2015 was perfect for PPA244 Sketch Challenge with the Pals! A little tweak here and there is all it takes! Thank you Pal Nicole Watt for a great sketch to work with.
Have you figured out that I LOVE My Paper Pumpkin?! As you’ll see in a minute, the Sketch Challenge version is even quicker than the suggested sample for the Paper Pumpkin Kit. I did have to add a bit of Daffodil Delight and Whisper White card stock but who doesn’t have scraps laying around? If you say YOU… I’ll be right over to bop you on the head for lying!
I’ve heard mixed emotions over the March “Sew You” kit. Mostly because there’s sewing (specifically embroidery) involved. As you can see, not a stitch was drawn to create this cute card. Instead of stitching, layer piece of colored card stock behind the pierced holes. I like the result even better than the stitched version. Sorry Stampin’ Up! I’m a Paper-Piercing nut!
However, if you really want to embroider your cards, here are a few changes to the package instructions that will make your sewing much easier.
- The thread is too thick to thread through the needle.
- Separate the 6 strand embroidery floss into 2 plies of 3 strands each, or 3 plies of 2 strands each. I rarely use a full, 6 strand piece for normal embroidery.
- To thread the needle: (tip from Shannon Jaramillo a fellow Pal)
- Fold your piece of thread in two
- Thread the folded end through the needle
- Separating the strands:
- grab the strands you want, then holding on to the others, gently pull them from the group. One at a time works best. Don’t try to unravel, just pull.
- DON’T USE A 40″ PIECE OF THREAD!
- Why? Tangles and it’s more difficult to separate the strands. Instead, use a much more manageable 20″ piece. Trust me on this one!
- To knot or not to knot… that is the question.
- Instead of knotting the thread at the beginning, weave the end into your stitches. When you’re finished, weave the end in with the needle before cutting the thread. Common practice in embroidery.
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Gorgeous Rae, I love how you modified the MPP! Thanks for having fun with the PALS this week!
Thank you Sandra! I love this month’s kit.
Rae,
I love your card!
I am new to this whole stampin’ thing. I was hoping you could explain the best way to add ribbon/ yarn like you did with the bow on your card?
Thank you so much!
Renee
Renee, email me. rae@wildwestpaperarts.com.
Thank you for the comment.
Thank you for the sewing tips! I was losing my mind last night trying to thread the needle with all the strands at once. I don’t embroider, so didn’t realize that string was embroidery thread.
You’re welcome Caitlin. Glad you found it. Better late than never, right?
Thank you for the great comment too!
You’re welcome Caitlin!
This is what I call steppin’ UP! the Paper Pumpkin!
Thank you Patti. Steppin’ out and steppin’up!
Love the result Rae with the Daffodil Delight behind the frame. Perfect! I tried to sew the YOU and ended up pulling it out and playing connect the dots with my Daffodil Delight Stampin Marker. I used the thread to make a cute bow just as you did. Great way to use the sketch too.
Thank you Michelle. It’s the result of a few people mentioning their dislike of sewing. Needed a quick alternative for customers to see.
Thank you Debbie! You probably remember being told that the back should look as nice as the front too! LOL! I did a lot of needle work too. 🙂
Yay, I found your tips! They’re great tips and takes me back to my cross-stitching days! I really love how you put cardstock behind the pierced piece as well. Love the versatility in case I am in a hurry for a cute card! Thanks, Rae!