Hand-Stitch on Paper | How to

[@anne-liesseankeny5073]

I really liked getting to see your process. I also liked taking something that was already in place , like a word or a simple design, and embellishing it with stitching. I would not have thought of that. Thanks!!

[@haliesjewelryandcrafts]

OMG I started doing this a year or so ago and people thought I was crazy and that it was too time consuming but it really isn't and it is SUPER cute! You are so talented and thank you for ALL your contributions to paper crafting. I am forever blown away!

[@amytangerine]

+Halie Hostler Love it! It adds such great dimension and texture!

[@jenniferoconnell3641]

Thank you, Amy. These little tips and tricks are great. You might think everyone knows them, but I didn't. Love the little knot tying trick!

[@amytangerine]

Jennifer O'Connell Yay! It takes a bit of practice, but once you get the hang of it, it's awesome.

[@LaurenFairwx]

I LOVE the look of sewing on paper! Those embroidery stencils are genius! I didn't even realize those were a thing that existed... I normally draw my own using the third method you mentioned and poke the holes myself but that is super smart (especially for something a bit more complicated and tough to draw). Thank you for showing us how you do this!

[@amytangerine]

Lauren Fairweather Hi Lauren, I've got several different stencils available. This set is one of my favorites with the designs. Have fun!

[@irscraps]

Saving this for future reference. What a neat a simple way of adding stitching to a paper project! Thanks for sharing!

[@glenelle24]

Great vid Amy, I handstitch a lot and often stitch designs into my page protector pockets, biggest lesson was ensuring I don't poke the holes too close together!

[@amytangerine]

Michelle Hunter Good tip!!

[@stacya3751]

I love love love hand stitching on paper. Thanks for the different techniques. Will definitely incorporate in my next PL spread.

[@BethSoler]

I love stitching on paper and love your guides. I would love to see how you stitch some of the more complicated designs that require a cross stitch.

[@amytangerine]

Beth Soler Hi Beth, was just thinking about making this into a stitching series, and your idea would be a great topic! Stay tuned!

[@marisalosardo3480]

Thanks for reminding me! I cross stitch a lot and love paper stitching as well. Thanks for another fantastic video Amy Tan

[@vimcho]

THank you Thank you Thank you I know many stitches and have seen people do it on layouts but was not inspired enough to try. And I did not have the stencil. Now I am. Thank you for showing the ones without the stencil too. I am so doing it.

[@amytangerine]

vimcho Wonderful!

[@MEandBlueBoutique]

I love this. I’ve just gotten back into art journal work and am so inspired by your journey from fashion to scrapbooking. So I watched this video, then my 3 1/2 year old watched it, too. We went out and bought a few supplies. First attempt was on too thin paper and too complicated for her trying to stitch a word. So I did it again with holes around the border of a repurposed thick card stock. My daughter worked on it and said, “I’m doing it just like the girl in the video.” Thank you.

[@amytangerine]

***** Oh that is just adorable! Do you still have a storefront? We should do in person crafting together!

[@tiffanyhiller3857]

Gorgeous, I love the neat way you tie the knot on the end. I've seen these templates in spotlight, will have to try them. Another inspired video Amy.

[@amytangerine]

Tiffany Hiller Would love that! Spotlight does such a great job of stocking my range. What city are you in?

[@tiffanyhiller3857]

Brisbane, so everton park, is the spotlight I usually visit.

[@amytangerine]

Tiffany Hiller Right on! I was just there in March and there's a good chance I will be doing another store visit VERY soon (maybe even in September)!

[@sandhillspatty8251]

I just found you! Salutations from the Sandhills of NE. I have done embroidery for years. A good tip, rub a bit of glue stick on ends of thread, and let dry a couple of minutes. This makes the tread stiff, and very easy to thread the needle. Also, if you love the look of the metallic threads, but fine them a pain for tangling, I rub the whole thread with glue stick and it doesn't tangle or fray at all. Love your videos!

[@amytangerine]

+patty guggenmos Oh that is a great tip! Agree with the metallics too!!

[@michelleh.6363]

Thanks for another great idea for adding a unique touch to any paper project. I will be doing these techniques...

[@lwks6213]

thank you for this Amy! I love that I was able to see exactly step by step how to do this!

[@carrieerickson2139]

I love the look of hand stitching. I just bought your sewing stencil kits so am definitely going to try on my next page. Thanks for you inspiration Amy!

[@btsyarce]

I love sewing...didn't knew how to stitch on paper....definitely I will try and tell you how it went. Saludos desde México!

[@21_f_aus]

This Gives me some ideas for some photos and projects, I haven't yet started any scrapbooking yet until I get more papers and embellishments so I can add more colour and have variety of different things to use I can't wait to start

[@JessicaJMarshall]

I love this! I recently stitched the word Family and a paw print on a PL card for a spread of when we adopted our latest furry addition to the family. One thing I had trouble with when I started stitching was pulling the thread too tight and ripping the paper. I have had to train myself to be less "perfect" and be more loose when I am working with the thread. It is very therapeutic and I love the results!! Thank you for sharing!

[@amytangerine]

Jessica Marshall Love the paw print idea!! It does take some practice and I'm so glad you found your rhythm and groove.

[@AllisonWaken]

How was I not subscribed to you?! Sewing on paper is one of my favorite "in front of the tv" crafts and I never would have started it before your very first stencils with AC!

[@amytangerine]

Allison Waken YAY!

[@bethkarschnick2059]

Hey Amy, thanks for sharing this technique!! What a great look it gives. I'm definately going to try this and work it into my card projects!! I love your videos! Please keep showing them to us. BTW....I really like the way you organized your photos! I plan to have someone help me do the same! The way you described your attempts at getting them organized yourself sounds totally like me....HAHAHA!!!

[@dorothynunes5551]

AAAh!! I love this! Thank you so much for your video Amy! I have done a lot of cross stitching in the past and It is one of my loves!! This is great and I will be doing a lot of paper stitching from now on.

[@subhadamohanty4943]

You made it look so easy!!! Thankyou for the tutorial....am definitely going to try it in my next scrapbook project.... thank you 😍💖🖤

[@stephaniefawcett6188]

Just purchased 2 of your stencil kits. Great video!

[@amytangerine]

Stephanie Fawcett Hi Stephanie, thank you! Hope you enjoy using them!

[@lorena617]

I love all your stich kits. I own two and use them all the time

[@amytangerine]

Josmary Flores That's awesome!

[@checkitout07]

I absolutely love your videos! So fun and inspiring. Thank you!

[@heyweygabi1393]

this technique is so magical, it turns extremaly beautiful

[@Creativespiration]

very nice techniques Amy! Thank you!

[@MandaFandaa]

You did well to explain this and also throw in some very practical tips

[@amytangerine]

Thank you!

[@almostmaybeline5182]

I have quite a few of your stitching templates & haven't done it in a while, but now I'm itchin' for some stitchin'! (Get it? Haha)...and thanks for showing how to make the knot when you're done because I forgot how to do it, from the last time you showed me. I always tie the knot too far & end up sticking it down with washi.

[@amytangerine]

Almost Maybeline Your comments always have me laughing out loud!

[@pranavreddy1341]

This is my first time and I love it!!!!!!!!

[@xerylemountain7154]

this is so cool, as a quilter who recently got into junk journaling, i wondered if it was possible to hand stitch paper. i am not too excited about machine sewing paper even tho it might be easier. I love working with fabric on journal covers and now wondering if i would need to poke holes if the paper or cardboard is covered (both sides) in fabric? ☺️ thank you for sharing this 9 years ago!

[@amytangerine]

It’s such a fun way to add dimension and texture! Yes, I would totally recommend punching holes prior to save your hands strength :)

[@globalhikingcr]

Thank you! Super useful tutorial. I appreciate your time and expertise 🌺

[@norascraftcorner1792]

awesome idea .. liked it so much

[@ohMamarazziScrapbookingVicky]

Sure love this technique Amy, and I have pretty much all your templates that help me create beautiful masterpieces! Keep em coming girl! I will buy them all!!! I love the variation in texture and the lovely homemade feel this brings to a layout. xxoo Vicky

[@amytangerine]

ohMamarazzi Thanks Vicky!! We took a little break for a while with the templates, but hoping to have them in a collection maybe next year.

[@gichun8498]

I love how it turned out! So lovely and cute, I'm inspired to try it myself now :)

[@LatteDot]

Oh my gosh! I love this! When I get home I am gonna try!

[@ThePinkHoodie]

Thank you for this!! Totally going to try it!

[@MsCindyLady]

Great tutorial. I use to be able to hand-stitch but it wouldn't look so neat. Refresher course and now inspired to go shopping at Daiso ;) than trying some hand-stitching. TFS

[@amytangerine]

MsCindyLady Yay!

[@bugaboo58]

This was awesome Amy! Thank you for showing this. I've been wanting to try my handwriting at this. Are your layouts displayed somewhere? I would love to see the layouts you have in this video. They look super cute.

[@amytangerine]

Cathy Sanicki Hi Cathy, Here is one of the layouts and you can see the process from start to finish - kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5WTc3WYq8SgjZY I am not sure if the others were for classes or something else. Here's another one: www.studiocalico.com/project-folders/5777-walden

[@bugaboo58]

Thank you so much Amy

[@j.p9393]

I am so deeply saddened that I am just now seeing this product and video! I love your templates, and I would love to buy some. Have these now been discontinued in 2022??? I have looked everywhere in Tuesday Mornings, in person scrapbooking stores, online scrapbooking stores, HSN, and even EBay. I cannot find them. Do you possibly know a retailer that might still carry these? I would love to show my support of your great product, while also getting some awesome templates!! Thanks for the great video and awesome stencils! Hope I can find some:).

[@amytangerine]

Thank you! All our products are limited edition - so sorry they are no longer available.

[@valmomstertv]

Thank you!!! This video is so helpful!

[@PersonalizeMyPlanner]

Great video!

[@NatalieOler]

Lovely I have to try it right now

[@roebucksadventure]

so, you can use the same technique on a shirt? Like the Halloween reverse applique shirt

[@amytangerine]

It’s done slightly different with the steps

[@roebucksadventure]

@@amytangerine , do you have a video that shows how to use this technique on a shirt

[@vernessiejoseph-burbank1988]

This is so #COOL!!!!

[@diyknutselenmetpapier]

NICE! ❤️👍😀

[@pamelacastellanos5951]

Can I do it in a fabric?

[@amytangerine]

Yes!

[@scrappinfriend]

L0vE IT !

[@gmt5664]

I've tried a backstitch on paper before and it looked terrible. LOL! I need more practice

[@amytangerine]

GM T Hope these tips help you! Practice definitely does too ;)

[@dietrakessel7043]

I am going to break out the needle and thread

[@evonaustin9357]

Thank you for your video Amy! Love it! Sharing with my closed FB group, Barefoot Journaling Chronicles. Would be pleased to invite you to join us or anyone reading this. We post all kinds of creative ideas for journaling, scrapbooking, and short story writing. You all would be welcome to join us. Blessings, ~Evon Robinson Barefoot Journaling Chronicles

[@amytangerine]

+Evon Robinson Awesome! Thanks for the invite. I'm not that good at checking in on Facebook in general, but your group sounds wonderful!

[@AnnieCollins09]

Here is another one I did. www.scrapbook.com/galleries/17382/view/3935301/-1/40/0.html thanks again.

[@amytangerine]

Annie Collins How cool! Love the wood grain, thanks for sharing!