Love for Stitching!!

I have an absolute LOVE for stitching on my layouts,

cards, and projects, but the simple truth is that I can

not stand the time that it takes to pick out a new color

and thread my machine every single time that I want

to stitch on a layout....not to mention that I can't drag

my sewing machine along with me to crops. So, I

do my stitching with my craft markers, yes that's

right, all of the stitching on every single project that

I create is done by drawing it on with all of my pens

and markers. I like this technique because of many

reasons. First of all I can take it with me, I have all

off the colors in the rainbow because I can use any

colored marker, and my designs are endless because

I can freehand them or use stencils to create my

stitching design. Here are a few examples of my

stitching that I've done on past layouts and projects.

To create this look, I simply use a thicker tipped

marker to draw on the dots that look like the holes

the needle would create. Then, I basically just play

connect the dots with a thinner tipped marker or

pen to create the look of thread. Simple as that!!

I hope you enjoyed my stitching technique!

Have a wonderful Thursday - Sarah