Hello Friends, How are you? I am super excited to share my felt cards today. The minute I saw these die cuts I was smitten and the day finally came where I was able to cut some felt and sew … sew … sew.
The Llama and the Cactus stitching dies are to “die” for so it’s pretty dang quick to whip these up. Now the background on this card is a different story tho more on that in two seconds.
This card was soo fun and quick and the felted background makes me warm and cosy even though it’s finally spring!
Here’s a photo of the dies and supplies. The Gina K. Designs glue works great on felt and ya all know I love using that twine.
The Wonky Chevron background die cut I love and I went pretty bold with my color choices!
I decided to add a strip of vellum so the colors of the cactus would stand out more. Adding foam tape to the back of the cactus really makes them pop off the card.
When I travel I often pack a few papers to sew using the Paper Smooches die cut with precut holes. The background on this card was previously finished and just waiting for something special.
When sewing I plan the areas where I am going to add my stuffing so those last few stitches will be easy. I sew three quarters of the leg … add the stuffing and more on to the next leg and repeat.
I have batting (quilting stuffing) somewhere but, I was in a rush and opted for tissues. I cut them in strips and that made stuffing the llama easy. I stuffed the tissues in with a toothpick.
Coloring some twine to match my project is always that little extra touch for me.
These cards would be fun to sew with some card stock instead of felt. I love sewing on both.
Wishing you a great weekend! Thanks for your visit as always and always so appreciated! Hugs, Kathy
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SO CUTE, Kathy! Kids would LOVE these! 😉 <3
Becky, I agree! They are so much fun to make too 🙂
Wow they are so beautiful and super cute! Inspiring!
Xoxo Olga
Thank you so much, Olga! I think they are adorable too 🙂
So creative!
These are just amazing Kathy … you could make it so you could take off the felt and use them as toys!!! I love the stitched background too
Gab, that is a terrific idea! I am happy you like them and my stitched background too. I appreciate your stopping by my blog 🙂
I am always so amazed when I see what you’ve done when you make a card. Mine don’t even compare! I love the little animals which could be used as toys for kids. This is a great card!
Thank you so much, Gail! That means a lot to me 🙂
Wowww.. they look amazing.. in love with your creation..
You are so kind! Thank you for stopping by my blog again 🙂
These are so darling Kathy. I love the stitching and and how the felt gives it a softness that you couldn’t get otherwise.
Your cards are so fun! I love these adorable stitched llama and cacti. 🙂 I keep forgetting that I can use my dies on felt. It looks great and I really need to give it a try!
Terrie, I hope you try it! I find it therapeutic; sew in the car, while watching tv, or just listening to music. They are super adorable too 🙂
Lovely idea with the mix of felt, thread & card. Really fun & funky.
Have missed so many craft posts in last six weeks as I’ve been so ill in hospital, ended up having to have an operation. Sorry if I’ve missed leaving your work some card love. On a catch up now x
Andrea, I am so sorry to hear that you have been so ill. i am keeping you in my thoughts.
It means the world to me that you take time to read my posts and comment. Thank you, my kind friend!
So very cute Kathy, especially the llama card.
These cards are gifts in themselves.
Thank you so much for sharing and have a great weekend.
Henriette, I am partial to the llama card too! I am always happy to hear that you like my projects. Sending you a virtual hug and well wishes for a terrific week 🙂
these are so nice!
Thank you so much, Fiki! It makes my heart happy to know that you like them 🙂