Card Kit Penta Flowers Stitched

Detail-filled card includes plain and scallop edge ovals 

which include positioning guide center circles, 

three-layer sentiment guide that overlaps ovals. 

Floral elements include five-petal large and 

small blossoms with embroidery floss long stitches, 

solid flower under lays, two-part leaves, multi-leaf sprig, 

and heart wands. 

Card measures approx. 5”x7” when side-folded. 

Consider adding one of the printed 

“Banner Dbl Points to Print” to personalize this design. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A card base 5x7 when folded

B front accent panel

C scallop edge oval   D plain edge oval

E-G layered banner

H flower front with stitching holes (2)

I contrast flower base with center hole (2)

J small flower front with stitching holes

K small flower base with center hole

L ferny sprig (only 1 is needed)

M leaf base (4) and N leaf contour overlay (4)

O heart wand base with stem (4)

P heart overlay (4)

2. Select a coordinated embroidery floss. 

(The card sample is DMC 4124 variegated orange.)

3. The card sample shown here was distressed/colored

in the center to help with blend between floss color

and petals. Two colors were used, a yellow and orange.

Complete this step prior to stitching, if desired.

4. Prepare the regular contour petals by positioning

and attaching the half shape onto the whole shape

as shown with cut edges aligned where they match.

Press under a heavy flat weight until dried.

5. Assemble the layered double pointed ends banner

by layering as shown, aligning matching cut edges

where they can be. 

Press under a heavy flat weight until dried.

6. Assemble the optional heart wands by positioning

and attaching the heart overlays at top as shown.

Press if deemed necessary.

STITCHING

7. Cut a 30" length of 6-strand embroidery floss,

then thread through the largish eye of a tapestry

needle such as those shown (or slightly larger).

Keep one end long, for attaching to the backside

of the petal shape. The short end is the free end.

8. Use a small piece of cello tape to attach long end

to the backside of one of the petals as shown.

It is best that the tape not interfere 

with the stitching holes.

9. Insert the needle back-to-front through the nearest

side hole . . .

. . . push it through and carry the floss length through

to the front side of the work.

10. Next, insert needle through the lower larger hole

at petal base as shown.

11. Bring needle and floss UP through the next upper

hole in sequence, and then insert at larger base hole

to complete the next long stitch.

12. Repeat the long stitches in the same manner

across the petal, ending with the needle being

passed through base hole with floss length

on backside.

13. To assist with the direction of the floss to next petal,

pass the needle under the long stitches on backside . . .

. . . then pass it back-to-front up the same large base

hole that previous long stitches have entered. 

14. Insert needle into the CENTER hole, front-to-back.

15. Complete the small alternate stitch next to the center

medium length straight stitch "connecting" first stitched

petal work with center, then insert the needle up

through the base hole to begin the long stitches of 

the next petal.

16. Continue in the same manner to complete

the 7 long stitches of this petal, as shown in 

Steps 10-15 then complete the medium and short

straight stitches as center to work to the third petal,

and so forth. 

17. At some half-way point, the current

length of floss will need to be tied off. Accomplish this

at a convenient point when end is nearly to short

to continue with, when needle and floss end are

toward backside. Pull floss to remove any slack,

then use a small cello tape to hold end in place,

and trim away excess floss.

Cut a new 30" length, attach as shown in Step 8,

and continue where sequence was halted.

Complete the remaining petals and center stitches,

ending with needle to backside, and tie off

as described above.

18. Assemble each of two large flowers by gluing

the centers (only) together, using a thicker, quick-grab

adhesive such as the Fabri-Tack shown here.

19. Complete the small flower in a similar manner,

using a 26-28" length of 6-strand floss, creating

long stitches from each of the peripheral holes

and into the center large hole as shown.

20. Join the small flower to it's contrast base

at center only  in same manner as for large flower.

FINISHING

21. Fold card base and assemble the front panel

onto the front portion with offset margin all around.

22. Layer the plain edge oval centered over

the scallop edge oval, taking care to align

the three guide mark holes precisely.

23. NOTE the larger hole is toward the bottom

of the card.

24. Position and attach the ovals assembly over

card front, centering side to side, and using that

side margin spacing to match at top.

(This will create a larger margin at bottom)

25. Position and attach the two large flowers

over the upper side guide hole punches using

thicker quick-grab glue to glue centers only.

Then, position and attach the smaller flower at

the lower large guide hole manner. As each flower

is positioned, rotate petals for best relationship

to neighboring flowers.

26. Position and attach the sprig under small flower

(it may be necessary to lift and replace flower).

Position pairs of leaves under each large flower

as shown, or as desired.

27. Add tiny jewels or studs at heart wand centers

if desired, then position as desired, cutting or

tearing stems to needed length, tucking ends

under previously-positioned petals.

29. Position and attach banner at bottom of card.

(Stamp or print & cut or hand letter sentiment

or recipient as desired.)

Here is the completed assembly.

Barn and Landscape 5X5 Card

 
Strata of landscape layer upward on slightly offset 

card front with partial sun cut out shape inserted 

into cutout of sky layer. Center and attach assembled design 

onto folded card front, then assemble barn and 

attach to landscape front. 

Barn silhouette is used as base to build 

gambrel section base, upper front, roof line, pigeon hole. 

Windows show through from contrast underlay. 

Top-fold card measures approx. 5”x5” 

when fully assembled and folded. 

Coordinated envelope also available 

“Env Moonscape Flap” as a separate design. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A card base

B-F  landscape strata

G sun inset

H barn "windows" show-thru contrast 

I main barn base   J gambrel base

K gambrel upper   

L gambrel roof trim & pigeon hole rim

NOT SHOWN: contrast side roof

2. Insert sun shape into the opening of the "sky" horizon

shape, then turn work over to affix in place with

a piece of cello tape.

3. Position each successive landscape stratum over

sky base square shape, align side and bottom edges,

and attach in place.

NOTE: If you wish to reduce bulk of the multiple layers,

position and attach stratum overlay only approx. 1/4" - 1/2"

below wavy cut edge to preceding layer, then when seam

is secure, trim away the "hidden" underneath layer,

leaving the seam allowance of approx. 1/4" - 1/2".

4. Identify the barn assembly shapes, then . . .

. . . layer and join the left unit (contrast underlay,

main barn shape, roof shape) and the right unit

(gambrel base, gambrel upper, roof trim).

5. Position and attach left and right units, then

inset the pigeon hole rim and attach in place.

Immediately press assembly under a heavy flat weight

and leave in place until (liquid) adhesive is completely

set and dry, to help minimize warping or curling.

6. Prepare the card base by bending back along

the perforation line (mountain fold). Center the

strata assembly over the front panel with even narrow

margin all around, and attach in place.

7. Position and attach the barn unit as shown

to finish the card. (Press under weight until dry

if using liquid adhesive.)

DAD Stacked Letters Pop Card

Four “slices” are reconfigured to align directly 

in a column to allow bottom tabs to fit 

into sturdy base with slots. 

Front slice is decorated with “D” “A” & “D” 

plus leafy stems, shaded oval berries to celebrate 

Father’s Day, birthday, or other commemorative 

or festive occasions. 

Folded flat, card assembly can fit into 5x7 envelope 

for neatly packaged giving. 

Coordinated “Env Leaf Berry” envelope 

design is also available.

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A front "offset" panel   B letters overlays for "D A D"

C front pop up panel (with attachment tabs at bottom)

D center pop up panels (2) with flat bottom edges

E back pop up panel (with bottom positioning nib)

F back offset panel overlay

G "bridge" strips which connect slice panels (4)

H base panel with nib slots   I reversed base bottom panel

J base overlay with slots for attaching front pop up panel

K opt. sentiment panel to place on base bottom

L & M berry base with overlay (3 sets of each style)

N sprigs large and single

NOTE that assembly of this card is very similar

to the "MOM Stacked Letters Pop Card". Most of

the steps can be followed from that tutorial by

following this LINK.

2. Go to the "MOM" card post to complete Step 2, then

refer to the following illustrations and photos as substitutes

for Steps 3-6. Complete Step 7 as shown for "MOM" card.

3. Position the tall sprig at left bottom and side where 

offset front panel overlay indicates tip and first leaf 

will fit, and attach the 2 leaves and below ONLY.

4. Position and attach the lower 'D'.

5. Prepare to attach the 'A' by threading

the vine up through the "hole" of the 'A' . . .

. . . and sliding the letter down into it's

final position, and attach 'A' there.

Before gluing the vine down the stem end

of the two smaller vine branches will need to be

tucked under the vine, so leave it free for a bit.

6. Position the top 'D' in place, taking care

that the vine leaves overlap the letter

as shown, then attach remaining shapes

in place.

Finally, tuck the upper short vine stem under

the 'A' upper body, with upper leaves overlapping

the top 'D'. Then position . . .

. . . the lower short stem overlapping the bottom of 'A'.

Tuck the ends of both these shorter vine stems

under the original main vine and glue all remaining.

Refer to Step 7 of "MOM" card to assemble and position

the berries (DAD card has more berries).

Here is how the "DAD" card front panel should appear.

Return to the "MOM" card version by following the LINK

to complete the remaining steps through

Step 19 to complete the card assembly.