Hi Everyone! It's Technique Thursday. Todays technique is a quick way to do faux stitching with a Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen. Enjoy!
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1. You will need cardstock, paper piercer and mat, Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen, and a ruler.
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2. Take the ruler and line it up on your cardstock and punch holes with the paper piercer all the way around.
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3. Take the Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen and connect each of the holes. Use the ruler to help make straight lines.
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4. You now have faux stitching.
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5. Add your cardstock to your project.
Hi, just popping by to say hi. Miss talking and was checking in on your blog. Have a great day. b!
ReplyDeleteOh pretty picture of you, your hair is long again!
I have to agree with Barb, love the new picture.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this technique. I have always wanted to stitch on a card, but don't know how to use my sewing machine. this is so much easier. :)
Thank you Barb, Bridget and Tenia! The Uni-ball Signo Pen can be used in so many ways and is very inexpensive.
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