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Create Yarn Embellished Cards
Create these cute and crafty yarn embellished cards for friends and family. Great for any occasion - Christmas, Birthdays, or any holiday - and, best of all, made with love!

Posted by aprettyfix from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada • Published See aprettyfix's 7 projects »
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  • How to make a stitched card. DIY Yarn Embellished Cards - Step 1
    Step 1

    For this craft project, you will need the following:

    •yarn
    •plain white cards
    •glue gun
    •pencil
    •eraser
    •ruler (or anything with a straight edge)
    •scissors

  • How to make a stitched card. DIY Yarn Embellished Cards - Step 2
    Step 2

    First, sketch out the patterns you wish to create on your card. For this project, I decided to create simple colour blocked patterns by drawing two lines across the bottom portion of the card, creating triangular shapes.

  • How to make a stitched card. DIY Yarn Embellished Cards - Step 3
    Step 3

    Start by adding a thin line of glue along the bottom edge of your first card.

  • How to make a stitched card. DIY Yarn Embellished Cards - Step 4
    Step 4

    Press the yarn on the glue. Hot glue dries quickly, so be sure to add the yarn immediately after applying the glue.

  • How to make a stitched card. DIY Yarn Embellished Cards - Step 5
    Step 5

    Continue adding glue and securing your yarn, moving back and forth along the card.

  • How to make a stitched card. DIY Yarn Embellished Cards - Step 6
    Step 6

    Once you have filled in the colour block, cut the ends off with scissors.

  • How to make a stitched card. DIY Yarn Embellished Cards - Step 7
    Step 7

    Your first colour block should look something like this.

  • How to make a stitched card. DIY Yarn Embellished Cards - Step 8
    Step 8

    Once you have filled in each of your triangles with a different color yarn, add your greeting by drawing it out first.

  • How to make a stitched card. DIY Yarn Embellished Cards - Step 9
    Step 9

    Now, begin gluing and securing yarn to your word.

  • How to make a stitched card. DIY Yarn Embellished Cards - Step 10
    Step 10

    Tip: For best results, use cursive writing so that the lettering is fluid with fewer cuts to be made.

  • How to make a stitched card. DIY Yarn Embellished Cards - Step 11
    Step 11

    Once that’s done, stand back and admire your sweet little DIY yarn embellished cards :)

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