Is it really Wednesday already? This week is going fast!
Today I want to show you the birthday card I made for my brother, who recently turned 26. He did film studies at uni and is really into TV and films, so the popcorn cross stitch that was featured in one of my magazines ages ago seemed perfect for him.
Embellished with a printed out clapperboard, that I added “Happy Birthday” to, it ended up being a card that I’m actually quite proud of.
I cut out the hole for the popcorn myself using a punch, which meant there wasn’t a back bit to put over it as there usually is with aperture cards, so I backed it using red and white checked card. I didn’t take a photo of it, unfortunately, so you’ll just have to take my word that it made the inside look more interesting 😉
The popcorn was fairly simple, but I actually quite enjoyed stitching it. It was fun doing the back stitch and watching the pieces of popcorn come to life where previously there had just been a block of weirdly shaped stitches!
Would you like to receive this birthday card?
Confuzzledom 
Definitely! It’s lovely, and perfect for someone studying film. Thank you for sharing your creativity with your readers! 🙂
Thanks. He finished his degree a while ago but he’s still into films 🙂
how cool!
Thank you 🙂
This is such a cool idea! I’ve been toying with getting in to cross stitch as I’m accepting that knitting and me are never going to be – am feeling all inspired now!
Cross stitch is easy! If I can do it anyone can. LOL. You just have to be really careful about counting. One missed stitch can throw everything off.
Clever you! I love the way the popcorn comes to life with the little bits of black stitching.
It looks so cute! I like the idea and how you made it. It’s a lovely design.
Thank you 🙂
Love this card!
It is lovely – so nice to make cards that people will actually want to keep!