Learn how to make embroidered cards out of paper!
I enjoy embroidery, but LOVE the idea of combining it with my love of papercrafting for these embroidered cards! Best of all, you don’t need an embroidery machine, because your cutting machine will cut the patterns right on the cardstock. Then, you can follow my stitch guide to add the embroidery floss by hand with simple embroidery stitches. I’ll even show you how to add beads for some special sparkle on your homemade cards!
The full step-by-step video showing you exactly how to create your own embroidered cards was part of Maker Academy Weekend 2024. Get a pass to watch all 18 workshops, each with a printable handbook, transcript, audio files, design files, and support with a Maker Academy Weekend 2024 VIP pass!
Did you know ADVANCE with JenniferMaker annual members get a free 2024 VIP pass and lifetime access to the 2024 Maker Academy Weekend projects? Join now!
Making an embroidery greeting card is a super fun way to level up your cardmaking! And by using a cutting machine to plan and cut the designs, you can make perfect holes for sewing on the front of the card.
My digital download includes a helpful stitch guide and numbered plan for each design. Making your first stitch in the right spot and going through the holes in the right order is very important to bring each design to life.
Sharing designs with you is my biggest joy, so I’m excited to share summery, fall, and winter-inspired embroidered cards with you. Plus, you can make amazing Christmas cards with my Christmas tree design! Adding beads is optional, but I love how they look like little ornaments!
You can have your cutting machine cut these fun designs on plain cardstock to fold into cards, or carefully place blank cards on your machine mat. I do recommend covering the back with cardstock to protect and hide the back of the embroidery design!
And once the embroidered card is complete, you can slip it in a normal envelop to mail to loved ones with no extra expense!
I can’t wait to see the cards you make! Add these to your card collection and you’ll be ready with the perfect gift for a variety of occasions!
Let me show you how to make embroidered cards! This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more, there is no additional cost)! Read my full disclosure policy.
Materials to Make Paper Embroidered Cards
View my Amazon shopping list for the exact items I used!
- One (1) Sheet of 110 lb Cardstock or Kraft Board -AND-
- One (1) Sheet of Shimmer Cardstock (optional for embellishments)
- Embroidery Floss – I used yellow, green, dark brown, and light brown for the Sunflower, yellow, dark green, and dark brown for the Tree, red, beige, and light green for the Maple Leaf, and light blue and dark blue for the Snowflake
- Approximately 115 3mm Glass Beads – optional for the Tree design -AND-
- A way to cut your materials – I’m using the Cricut Maker 3, but you can also use the Cricut Maker, a Cricut Explore Series machine, the Cricut Venture, or even the Cricut Joy Xtra
- Cricut Green StandardGrip Machine Mat 12″ x 12”
- Cricut Purple StrongGrip Machine Mat 12″ x 12” (optional for Kraft Board)
- Brayer
- Weeding Tool
- Scissors
- Scraper
- Needle
- Collapsible Needle (optional for adding beads to the Tree design)
- Tape Measure (optional for measuring thread)
- Embroidery Needle Threader Tool (optional)
- Craft Glue – I used Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue
- Color Inkjet Printer (optional for printing the guides)
- Design #676 – My free SVG/PDF/DXF design files are available in my free resource library (get the password by filling out the form at the bottom of this page) or get additional access to the workshop video and printable workbook by getting a 2024 VIP Pass to Maker Academy Weekend or by joining the ADVANCE with JenniferMaker program as an ANNUAL (yearly) member!
How to Make Embroidered Cards!
The detailed step-by-step assembly video on how to make embroidered cards was available to watch for free for 24 hours during Maker Academy Weekend 2024, held online November 7-10, 2024. Get access to the Maker Academy Weekend 2024 videos, printable handbooks, and design files with a 2024 VIP Pass to Maker Academy Weekend or by joining the ADVANCE with JenniferMaker program as an ANNUAL (yearly) member!
Answers to Your Questions About Embroidered Cards
Q: Where is your tutorial for this project?
A: This is a special project we made for our free Maker Academy Weekend 2024 event! A complete and detailed step-by-step video premiered during the event November 7-10, 2024. You can get access to the video tutorial and printable handbook that details how to make this great project if you get a 2024 VIP Pass to Maker Academy Weekend or by joining the ADVANCE with JenniferMaker program as an ANNUAL (yearly) member which comes with other perks and bonuses, too!
Q: Can I embroider on paper? Can you embroider a card?
A: Yes! You can embroider on a card with a machine, but I love adding details by hand. I used my Cricut Maker 3 to add holes in just the right spots to make my designs, then bright embroidery thread through them in the right order using a hand sewing needle.
Q: Is embroidery hard to learn?
A: Learning a new craft is a different process for everyone, but and embroidery stitches can be a fun challenge! All you need to practice is some fabric, floss, needle, and a fun idea!
Q: What is the best paper to embroider on? Can you embroider on cardstock?
A: I had the best results cutting tiny holes for embroidered cards in kraft board and shimmer cardstock, which are a little heavier than the 65-80 lb cardstock I use most often.
Q: What is Stick ‘n Stitch embroidery?
A: Stick ‘n Stitch is a special embroidery material that you can print or draw your own designs on as a guide. Check out my tutorial on embroidered napkins to see how you can have your Cricut draw a design on it, too!
Q: What is the best needle for embroidering on paper?
A: I used a normal hand sewing needle for the majority of my embroidered cards in this design pack. But when I wanted to add beads, I used a beading needle with a collapsible eye, which is thin enough to feed on the beads.
Q: How do I know if my design uploaded at the correct size?
A: If you are using Cricut Design Space Beta for Desktop, try switching to the Live version as this has sometimes worked in our testing, or use the stacked version of the design and ungroup it to spread the pieces out. Here are the dimensions you should see for each design on your Canvas:
- embroidered-cards-no-score-jennifermaker-SVG: 20.425″ x 12.606″
- embroidered-cards-score-jennifermaker-SVG: 20.418″ x 12.717″
If you need help resizing your design, please see our Resizing Guide.
Get my free SVG files to make embroidered cards!
(If you do not see the signup form above, click here.)
I love seeing what you make with my designs and tips! Please share a photo of your embroidered cards in our Facebook group or tag me on social media with #jennifermaker.
Love,
Want to remember this? Save this Embroidered Cards Tutorial to your favorite Pinterest Board!
