It’s STAMPtember! | Christmas Sweater Cards (or Faux Cross Stitch Embroidery)
The Christmas Sweater background stamp from Simon Says Stamp is my absolute favorite (after the Kaleidoscope Leaves and Carol Singers lol) from the 2017 STAMPtember release (I’m pretty sure I’ll have a few more favorites as new products appear during this month, but for now – it’s definitely the Christmas Sweater).
This stamp very much reminds me of traditional Ukrainian cross stitch embroidery and, being Ukrainian, feels so very dear and close to me (I’ll share some inspiration photos at the end of this post).
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CARD DETAILS – WARM WINTER WISHES
I started working on this card by heat embossing Christmas Sweater background in Gold embossing powder onto kraft cardstock. I used my MISTI to make it easier to stamp it and also to be able to double stamp it for perfect impression.
I trimmed my panel to 4 x 5 1/4″ and foam mounted onto a white A2 side folding card base (I have switched to a different paper trimmer now and thus can’t cut my paper to create top folding cards, so I’m making side folding these days – they are just as nice!).
To create a sentiment for this project I looked for a message that would have a word “warm” in it, since the background is reminiscent of a sweater I wanted my message to go well with the print. I picked one that reads “Warm Winter Wishes” from the Ready Set Snow set.
I heat embossed sentiment in white embossing powder onto Schoolhouse Red cardstock, cut into a strip, cut each word apart and foam mounted onto the card at an angle.
MORE INSPIRATION – BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS CARD
Here’s another project I made using this background stamp. I heat embossed it in white onto red cardstock for a completely different look. This, I feel, looks a lot more festive.
To create a sentiment for this card I stamped and cut out the word “Believe” (Willow ink color was used for stamping) and also stamped “In The Magic Of Christmas” in black ink onto a strip of cardstock and foam mounted both onto background.
Lastly, I added a bit of natural twine although this card looks just as nice without it.
UKRAINIAN CROSS STITCH EMBROIDERY
To me the Christmas Sweater background looks just like Ukrainian cross stitch embroidery! This kind of stitching is usually done in red and black over white. I wanted to share some photos with you here – maybe you’ll find them inspirational for your projects:
Source: Pinterest
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support
Simon Says Stamp Christmas Sweater Background Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Ready Set Snow Set Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Clear Stamps Believe Believe in the Season Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Believe Wafer Die Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Willow Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Schoolhouse Red Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
Neenah Classic Crest 80 Lb Smooth Desert Storm Shop at: SSS |
Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
Hero Arts Gold Embossing Powder PW100 Shop at: SSS |
Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun PW200 Shop at: SSS |
Hero Arts White Embossing Powder PW110 Shop at: SSS |
Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
ScraPerfect Crafting Pouch Shop at: SSS |
May Arts Natural Twine String Burlap Shop at: SSS |
Scor-tape 2 1/2 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS |
White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12 Shop at: SSS |
Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS |
Sophia
September 2, 2017I love love love the Christmas sweater backdround and the believe wafer die! Absolutely amazing cards! Thankyou for the inspiration.
Katherine Kloschinsky
September 2, 2017These cards are so beautiful and I agree with my Ukrainian heritage this is also one of my favourites. Thanks for sharing. ❤️
Debbie Fricke
September 2, 2017It still amazes me how many different looks one can get from just one stamp! I agree as well that the stamp looks so much like a sweater design! I’m from the east coast and I used to see this sweater design back there (it must be a very popular design!!). The black, red, white colors with the design are SO pretty and dynamic! That I’ve NOT seen before!! Thanks, Yana!
Debbie Fricke
September 2, 2017PS – Thank you for sharing a little bit about Ukrainian culture!
cmayne
September 2, 2017Absolutely gorgeous, Yana! I love cross-stitch; I LOVE your card featuring this faux cross-stitching stamp! You’ve just ‘enabled’ another addition to my shopping list!
~carol
Robyn Schultz
September 2, 2017Really pretty. Love that stamp.
Kelly
September 2, 2017Oh my goodness, both of these cards set my heart to fluttering. I love every single thing about them
Golda
September 2, 2017These are beautiful! Love the Christmas sweater look.
Michele K. Henderson
September 2, 2017I love what you have done with the tiny little dots and details of the Christmas sweater pattern! These are both really, really, beautiful! Masterpiece!
Take Care!
Michele
Shelly Schmidt
September 2, 2017The background stamp in gold is so beautiful, and the white on red looks so wonderfully festive! I love that you shared some images of the cross stitch in red/black on white. How wonderful! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
Kat McDonald
September 2, 2017Love the gold on kraft paper. Very pretty!
Jennifer McDougall
September 2, 2017Thanks for sharing this lovely card design and your sweater story. Isn’t it fun how we can relate something in our lives to a stamp?
Wendy
September 2, 2017Love how you used the red cardstock and embossed in white! WOW!
Rinda K.
September 2, 2017These cards use minimal supplies but they make a big impact. Thanks for sharing your inspiration and a little bit of your tradition as well, Yana.
Louanne Collins
September 2, 2017Love the sweater backgrounds! Wonderful products in this release and great ideas from you designers – thanks!
Susi McDonald
September 2, 2017WOW! So simple and stunning!
Jules
September 2, 2017These cards are so pretty and festive. I think the red one is my favorite.
Liz O.
September 2, 2017Wonderful designs Yana! And yes the background looks similar to the Ukrainian Xstitch patterns you shared. Thanks for the inspiration!
Valerie
September 2, 2017Beautiful cards!
Annette Hindes
September 2, 2017Really like the “Believe” on the sweater background!
creativemidlander
September 2, 2017Love all of the versions of this card. The gold embossing on the kraft cardstock is my favourite – love the warmth of it.
rhowell2
September 2, 2017I adore the Christmas card the best, classic card
Emily G
September 3, 2017Beautiful 🙂
Danielle Vincent
September 3, 2017That sweater pattern stamp is so cool! Love the two different looks you achieved using it! I think they are both very festive and awesome
gemgirl
September 3, 2017Both of your cards feel festive to me! TY!
Malin D
September 3, 2017So beautiful cards, this stamp is my favorite from the new release!!
BunnyD
September 3, 2017Absolutely stunning Yana!
Amy mcCue
September 3, 2017Those cards are beautiful! The sweater background is so pretty!
Jen Brown
September 3, 2017This background stamp is one of my favourites as well. Love the look with embossing you’ve done. Creates beautiful simple cards.
jintyoo7
September 3, 2017Beautiful Yana, I can see why you are drawn to that background stamp! The Ukrainian cross-stitch style looks and sounds so lovely 🙂
Kim W
September 3, 2017Love how you combined old products with the new Christmas sweater background stamp!! Thanks for sharing!!
Raven
September 3, 2017Beautiful! And I love your pictures at the end.
Jean G.
September 3, 2017Surprising what a difference changing the ink can make. Love this cards!
Stephanie Z
September 3, 2017I do cross stitch and the background looks like a cross stitch design. Beautiful and simple design 🙂
Jenny del Castillo
September 3, 2017Gorgeous technique! the result is amazing, lovely cards.
Debs
September 3, 2017I forget to emboss on colors cardstock…thank you! Beautiful cards.
Vivian
September 3, 2017Amazing cards. Amazing!
Deborah Moss
September 3, 2017Upon seeing the reveal of this stamp, I too thought of a sweater pattern. I love the diversity you shared with us between the two colors, both are beautiful and warm. Thank you for sharing the three Ukrainian patterns too.
CatherineC
September 3, 2017Lovely card, and yes, the 2 embroideries do look similar.
Marlene Kling
September 3, 2017I love all of the cards you made. Your choice of colors is perfect and inspires me to give it a try. I used to knit sweaters, etc. with some of these exact patterns. Now I can do it making cards. I am 85 yrs. old and learning more every day from inspirational people like you. TFS your God given talent with the paper crafting world.
Judyt28
September 3, 2017Beautiful cards. I especially love the red one as it is so festive looking.
Erica A-B
September 3, 2017Love these cards, the idea to make them look like christmas sweaters is so cute!
Teresa Doyle
September 3, 2017Beautiful cards Yana, I esp. love the colours of the first one, it is amazingly beautiful!
Tracey-Leogh Mazzarella
September 3, 2017I adore the warmth of the sweater background. There’s something really homely about that cable knit look.
T xx
Billie A
September 3, 2017Stunning. So rich and love the colors.
Lisa Shireman
September 4, 2017Oooh! That cross stitch background is so pretty! It looks great with the gold embossing.
Celeste Goff
September 4, 2017Such beautiful winter cards! I love, love, love the red one especially!
Holly P
September 4, 2017Love these cards..reminds me of Christmas in the country.
Sabrinna
September 5, 2017beautiful cards! such an inspiration and totally loving the sweater background!
Tara Prince
September 22, 2017gorgeous cards!!