Can you hand embroider on paper?

Embroidering on paper is an easy-to-learn technique that can add accents to gift tags, cards, bookmarks, gift bags, and flair to the pages of scrapbooking projects. Almost any hand embroidery pattern or design can be stitched on plain or colored paper using basic embroidery stitches.

What type of paper can you embroider on?

Any heavy weight paper (cardstock) will be fine. I’ve embroidered on several different kinds: paper from an artist’s water-color pad, short-fibered tagboard, and expensive hand-made paper. I’ve found the best results with heavy paper that has longer fibers.

Can you embroider onto card?

There are basically two ways to embroider on a card. You can either embroider on paper and then glue it to the front of a plain notecard. Alternatively, you can simply embroider on the front of the notecard.

What kind of paper can I embroider on?

Where can I get Free embroidered greeting cards?

If you like embroidery and like making your own greeting cards, or even if you have never combined embroidery and paper crafts, you can get some really good ideas for designs – and plenty of free designs – at Stitching Cards. Embroidery on paper is slightly different than embroidery on fabric, but it employs the same concepts.

What’s the difference between hand embroidery and fabric?

Using embroidery, you can stitch up your own personalized cards, bookmarks, gift tags, or even just little decorative accents. The noteable difference between hand embroidery on paper and hand embroidery on fabric is that, when working on paper, you have to punch the holes first before stitching.

Where can I find free greeting card patterns?

Taking advantage of free online patterns is perhaps an easier alternative. The free pattern page at Stitching Cards is a great place to find patterns. I love their holly wreath pattern for embroidered Christmas cards, and I think their different bead patterns for greeting cards are very pretty for any occasion.

What do you use to punch paper for embroidery?

Nordic Needle can supply you with all the tools you’ll need to punch paper for embroidery. With a little ingenuity, though, you can skip the fancy tools (though they do make it a bit easier) and use just a cork, a needle, and a piece of felt.