This beginner-friendly sewing craft is ideal for spring afternoons, rainy days, and for giving as a homemade gift. Plus, it’s easy to personalize with different shapes and colours, making each sewing card one-of-a-kind!
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Where can I get free templates to make spring stitching cards?
You can visit our rainbow template post to find more free, printable rainbow shapes. There are 12 designs available there. For other spring shapes, check out our butterfly template, flower outline, and flower coloring pages. You can even try some fun animal designs like our dog outline, cat outline, bunny outline, or fish outlines.
Can I use embroidery floss instead of yarn for cardboard embroidery?
Yes! Embroidery floss works well and allows for finer details. If using floss, you can separate the strands to adjust the thickness. A large-eye embroidery needle makes threading easier. Yarn is ideal for young children because of its thickness, but older kids can certainly use embroidery floss and refine their designs with the thinner floss.
What type of cardboard works best for stitched cards?
Thin cardboard (like from a cereal box or food packaging) works best. It’s sturdy enough to hold the yarn but easy to poke through. Avoid thick corrugated cardboard, as it’s harder to stitch through. You can also use cardstock to make a greeting card or simply glue the completed cardboard embroidery to the front of a card. These spring sewing cards are a fantastic way to encourage creativity while building fine motor skills. With just a few simple supplies, kids can create bright and cheerful designs that are fun to display or gift. Try different shapes and colours to make each card unique!
Here’s even more yarn craft ideas:
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