A Cross Stitch Painting Card

I got this idea into my head to see if it was possible to make a card with counted cross stitch look like framed art that you could hang onto your wall. So this is my first try at it.

I first stitched the design using Aida cloth and DMC thread. The pattern is from the magazing Cross Stitch Favourites Christmas 2023. When it was done I ironed the piece nice and flat. I added some white cardstock behind it and then taped the outer edge onto the back panel to make it nice and sturdy. I then added the 3 white cardstock panels on top of the stitch pieces and made a frame using some dies that allow you to make different sizes of frames. I added a piece of acetate behind the frame so that it give the illusion of a framed painting and I think it worked great. I then added the whole frame piece onto a square double card base. I will be doing more of these and going to experiment with colors and patterns for the frame. It took me a whole day to complete this one but I love how it turned out. This will be one for my stash of Christmas cards for this year.

I will be adding this to the following challenge:
Peace On Earth #86 - Anything Goes
The 12 Months Of Christmas #121 - Anything Goes (Vintage)

ABC Christmas April 2025 - I is for Ice

Till next time
Renate