Want to make a pretty handmade card for Mother's Day? Here's a simple how-to for quilt inspired greeting cards! You can use a sewing machine, or stitch them by hand like we did. Your mother will love one!
1. Supplies: blank note cards, fabric scraps, scissors, double sided tape, paper, pen, needle and embroidery thread. 2. Begin cutting out squares of fabric and attaching them to the front of the card with double sided tape. 3. Continue adding fabric in the form of a pattern. We started in the middle and worked our way out when doing the diamond pattern, but other patterns might work best from starting on the side! 4. Once you've filled the front of the card with fabric, begin top stitching each fabric piece to the card all along the edges. 5. Next, trim off the extra fabric so it fits the square perfectly. 6. Then, make more designs! Try out a regular quilt pattern, a heart stitched on the top, or a herringbone pattern. Get inspired by quilt designs online for your cards! 7. Lastly, Take small strips of paper and write a sweet note, then stitch onto the front of the card.
Have fun crafting something special for your mom! xoxo. elsie + emma
PS. Here are a few DIY projects that would be fun to make for a Mother's Day gift... this scrapbook, this calendar, these wine corks, a canvas portrait, this vase set, these flower pots, this notebook or this sentimental book.♥
Does mothers day land on a different day in the U.S...we celebrated mothers day in march over here in the UK,cute idea though xx
Posted by: landi | May 06, 2012 at 05:13 PM
Super sweet!
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Posted by: Georgia | May 06, 2012 at 05:23 PM
Super cute idea!
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Posted by: Essie | May 06, 2012 at 06:22 PM
What a lovely idea for my fabric scrap stash!
Posted by: Elizabeth Beattie | May 06, 2012 at 07:01 PM
so cute
Posted by: Andressa | May 06, 2012 at 09:44 PM
Beatiful girls for Mother's day!!!
Posted by: Felt Ball Rug | May 06, 2012 at 10:10 PM
Cuteness!
Posted by: Christen DeGonzague | May 07, 2012 at 12:35 AM
Great idea for a heartwarming gift to your Mom, I was searching for something unique and smart cards to make, but this is the best!
Posted by: Anita | May 07, 2012 at 12:47 AM
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing, these cards are adorable.
Posted by: Shai | May 07, 2012 at 04:35 AM
Love this idea! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Audra | May 07, 2012 at 05:04 AM
Such a unique idea... Mums will definitely love this!
Posted by: Tara | May 07, 2012 at 05:59 AM
We mother love getting hand made gifts from our kids. This is great.
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Posted by: Rachel | May 07, 2012 at 09:04 AM
Such a cute idea! Both my mom and I quilt so she'll totally love this. :-)
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Posted by: ruth | May 07, 2012 at 09:12 AM
Really pretty, fun project. Do you have to avoid sewing through the double-sided tape? And what kind of needle do you use to go through the card? Thanks!
Posted by: sarah jane | May 07, 2012 at 01:47 PM
This is SEW COOL! (heh...!) It was Mother's Day aaaaaages ago in the UK, but I'm gonna whip one up for my mama anyway, just because :) Great idea, thanks for sharing! Katie. xxx
Posted by: Katie | May 07, 2012 at 02:55 PM
love this..i have the perfect floral fabric scraps in mind!
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Posted by: Adidas Jeremy Scott | May 07, 2012 at 06:51 PM
So cute! I love the designs and color schemes!
Posted by: simplemittens | May 07, 2012 at 07:30 PM
OOh my Gosh what a stunning crafting and they are just adorable. Love the colors you have chosen,
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Posted by: Gift Card Printing | May 09, 2012 at 01:37 AM
I've been giving my mom darling ecards for the past few years. She really does love them a lot and I'm glad, because they're within my reach. These are absolutely stunning cards, but I don't think I'm good enough to make them.
Posted by: Randy Card | May 09, 2012 at 09:56 AM
okay, this is amazing... I need to do this before the weekend!
Posted by: Angela | May 10, 2012 at 02:43 AM