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Simple Cacti Embroidery Box

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Hello Simple As That readers! I’m Amy from Delineate Your Dwelling, a craft DIY blog. I am so excited to guest post today and am sharing one of my new favorite projects. Today I am sharing a how to create a Simple Cacti Embroidery Box.

Simple Cacti Embroidery Box, Delineateyourdwelling.com

Supplies:
Wooden Embroidery Box (I found mine at Target)
Embroidery Thread or Yarn
Embroidery Needle
Small Scissors
Paint in similar colors of thread

Simple Cacti Embroidery Box supplies
Before starting this project, I quickly drew out on the inside cover of the Embroidery box what my design would be. This helped me keep track of where my next stitch would be. (I highlighted in color for you all to see the design a little better.)

Cacti Embroidery Box design

I also painted the basic colors on the front of the cover. However, if you use yarn for this project, instead of thread, it will fill in the space a bit better and this step is unnecessary.

I mostly used a simple Back Stitch for the outlines of each shape and then to fill in the spaces, I used a Satin stitch.

Simple Cacti Embroidery Box sew
The last little detail for my Embroidery Box was to add a few orange flowers to the cacti.

Simple Embroidery Box
I did another simple Back Stitch in a light orange for the main flower and for the center I used a French Knot.

Simple Cacti Embroidery Box sewing
Once the embroidery cacti was completed, I painted the bottom portion of my box with white acrylic paint.

Simple Cacti Box
I love how this easy project turned out and already have my box put to good use in my office area!

Simple Cacti Embroidery Box2
I hope this has inspired you to dig out your embroidery thread and get started on a fun project!

If you’d like to see more creative ideas like this, be sure to stop by and say hello at Delineate Your Dwelling. You can also follow me on Pinterest or Instrgram.
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Rebecca Cooper is a 42-year-old wife and mother of four from Alberta, Canada. As a photographer, crafter, author, and blogger, she finds joy and fulfillment in celebrating everyday moments. She loves to read and eat chocolate, and is a firm believer in afternoon naps. Rebecca shares her family’s adventures, photo tips, simple craft projects + more right here at Simple as That.
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  1. Amy W says

    Friday, April 24, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    Thank you for having me today!

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