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“Tattoo Inspired” Mother’s Day Card

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Wanna show Mom you really love her, but not prepared get your arm inked with her name? I'll show you how to make these easy, tattoo inspired, embroidered Mother's Day cards! All you need are…

Scraps of fabric and ribbon

Needle, thread, scissors and your sewing machine

Fabric paint, paintbrush, fabric marker or permanent marker

Pre-made blank cards or card stock that is cut and folded into cards

First paint some hearts on a scrap of fabric (I used muslin) At the end of this post there is a page of patterns for these cards that you can download and trace!

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After the hearts dry, trim them so there is just a little square of fabric around each. (if you prefer to embroider using a hoop then wait to do this step until after you embroider them) Also cut out the little banners and sew them onto the hearts.

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Now you can use the pattern to embroider "Mom" on the banners or hearts, and add arrows. Here is a great tutorial on transferring embroidery patterns. I used a back stitch on everything except the arrow tip where I used a satin stitch – Super Easy! 


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Then just sew the swatch of fabric onto your card. Make sure to lay the card open so you don't sew it shut. If you don't have a machine this can be done by hand…


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Why stop there? The possibilities are endless! How about some ribbon? For this card let's leave off the banner, add the arrow and sew ribbon onto the card before sewing the heart on…


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Now what about adding some lovely Fluffiness? Just put a pinch of poly-fill under the heart swatch before you sew it onto the card – oh that is Fun! fun fluffy goodness! sorry I am getting a little worked up… oh and it's fun to add matching ribbon, cut paper, etc to the envelopes.

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Hang with me for this last one… Cut out a piece of fabric the same size as your card, and two little strips of fabric. Trim around the shape of two hearts. Sew the big piece of fabric to the card, and overlap the strips and sew along the sides and bottom so you create a little pocket. Then sew one heart on outside of the bottom of the pocket, and sew just the corner of the other heart on so it hangs down into the pocket.

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hmmm… so I accidentally sewed this one shut, but that's ok – it can be a postcard! That will be fun because Mom gets to take fabric out of the mailbox without an envelope to cover up the surprise! Just draw the words and arrow on this one with your marker.


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I could just keep going but then where would I stop? so I will let you do your thing now! Please share your cards in the lovely bud Flickr pool and click here  to see the link-ups I share my projects on. Click HERE for the artwork I am GIVING AWAY and click HERE for the market bag I am GIVING AWAY!

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Click Here to Download the Mother's Day Card Pattern


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  • Crystal - I would love to have these! They are very creative and original. I could never make them myself… I don’t have ANY sewing talent.
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  • Aja - Wow, these are lovely! If I don’t win one of them I might just try making my own 🙂
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  • Chris - These are such a fun idea. Thanks for sharing!
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  • Jessica Hills - These are so cute!! I would love to give them to the mothers in my life!
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  • Jenn - So cute!
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  • CJ - What a cute idea. And I love your photographs on the site.
    Thanks for linking on new friend friday
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  • Whitney - Best Mother’s Day card ever!!
    Thank you for this awesome post!
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  • Malia - Love it so original and creative. I’ll following you–thx for the inspiration.
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  • Vic - Those are fabulous! Happy Mothers Day and Happy Friday:)
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  • natalie jane - So lovely!
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  • kellie - what a fabulous idea! those are awesome.
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  • Beki - TheRustedChain - Those are so cute!!
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  • Kaysi @ Keeping It SImple - That is super cute! What a fun idea!
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  • baby bows - What a wonderful idea! It’s really a cute and creative gift. Thanks for sharing this one!
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  • Megan - I LOVE this. So cool.
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  • Michelle - Love it!! Thanks for linking up!!!
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  • carolyn - This is such a cool idea. I’d love to get a card like that!
    Thanks for sharing at My Backyard Eden!
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  • denise - Stopping by from Trendy Treehouse Marketing Monday to say HI! I am your newest follower.
    This was cute.
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  • Robyn - Mom All Day - Wonderful! Looks like a great idea!
    Robyn
    Mom All Day
    http://momallday.blogspot.com/
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  • Molly - That is so cute! Thanks for sharing!
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  • kirstin - LOVE this… what a fantastic idea. I love it when paper and fabric are paired. 🙂
    Thanks for linking up this week- we’d love to have you anytime. 🙂
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  • Pati @ A Crafty Escape - So absolutely AWESOME I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love these. And this line “Make sure to lay the card open so you don’t sew it shut.” seriously made be LOL because I’ve been there, done that 🙂
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  • Jingle - These are very cute cards!
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  • Jenn - Hi! Love your site! Just wanted to let you know that I featured you on my DIY Mother’s Day gift post.
    I host a MckLinky party called Tot Tuesdays every week where people come link up their recipes, crafts and activities for their toddlers. I am also hosting Yummy Mummy Week which starts this Sunday. I hope you will join me for 8 days of featured mom bloggers sharing inspiration and tips on motherhood as well as 8 giveaways which are perfect gifts for mom. There will also be a Blog Hop where moms can share their stories, photos and “mommyfessions” about motherhood and how their bodies have changed. I’d love it if you would come stop by!
    Cheers,
    Jenn
    http://www.mydeliciousambiguity.com/
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  • Sharon - Thanks so much Jenn and I will deffinelty come by:) Sounds like a lot of fun!
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  • al - This is a lovely project, thanks for sharing
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  • Tara - Congrats, you are this weeks lucky blog pick to be featured at Creative Share Wednesdays at Trendy Treehouse.
    Have a great Week!!! Tara
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  • Allie @ ice pink stars - Thanks so much for sharing this! 🙂 Wanted to let you know that I made a birthday card for my mom. Linked to you here:
    http://ice-pink-stars.blogspot.com/2010/06/birthday-gifts-for-mom.html
    Thanks again! <3
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