Vintage Linen card - turn old, torn and stained linens into handmade cards
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- I love to repurpose old, torn, stained and otherwise ruined linens into handmade cards. Saving these unique pieces of handwork is a passion for me. Watch the cardmaking video to see how easy it is to give old linens a new life and purpose. All supplies and dimensions are listed below.
#cardmakingtutorials #embroidery #repurposing
Supplies & Dimensions
5" x 7" cardbase (heavyweight ivory 110lb cardstock)
Old linen (ironed to remove wrinkles)
Elmer's Spray Bond (spray adhesive) #elmersglue
Brayer
"Wishing you the very best of Birthdays" rubber stamp (Hero Arts) #heroarts
Versafine "Vintage Sepia" ink
"Vintage Linen" label (made with PC and printed on home printer)
So adorable. Love it.😊
Thank you! I love to be able to give old, torn and stained linens a new life.
I wish you had turned it into a picture that she could frame and have FOREVER……love it…Thankyou very much…hugs carolyn from Columbus Georgia
I think it could still be framed, don't you? I was happy to save this jewel from going into the trash.
That's the first handmade card I have ever liked. But then I am lover of vintage, ripped, torn, stained linens. They should be used. Brilliant😊
I'm so happy you dropped by my channel! Vintage linens are an artform that should be given a new purpose and not just stored away or (gasp!) thrown away! Happy crafting! PS. I will be posting a new video next Weds showing how to repurpose vintage sewing patterns.
I love this, and I do love saving the torn or damaged linens. I cringe if a beautiful and pristine one is cut up.
I’d probably frame a card like this if I had one.
@@StarrLara-j8m what a nice compliment. Thank you! I'm agree with you on the linens that are still in good condition; I would never repurpose linens that are not damaged. Happy crafting!
When I find beautiful old hand made linen & cotton pieces that are at the thrift store, I start to cry thinking of the time and love it was made for someone. Especially handmade lace & tatting.💖
I agree. I also think about all the stained/torn linens that get thrown away (gasp!). The handiwork is indeed a lost art form. I only repurpose linens that are damaged. It's truly gratifying to give the old linens a new life. Thank you for dropping by and sharing your thoughts. Happy crafting!
Many people are rescuing the vintage linens to make these lovely items. This card could be used to create a mini-journal by the recipient in order to keep it "in circulation" and enjoy writing poetry, memories or making sketches. The cover and a few pages of blank paper can be sewn in with a three hole pamphlet stitch.
Fantastic idea! I love reading comments with possible alternative, creative options. I agree; this vintage linen piece would have made a lovely journal cover.
WOW, I loved your tutorial, I am so glad UA-cam dropped your channel on my list of videos to watch.
I have so many vintage pillow cases, towels, table cloths and I was wondering what to do with them. Now I know what to do with these 😊.
You now have a new subscriber and follower.
Oh, I'm so happy you dropped by to visit! My heart smiles when I learn I've inspired someone, especially with vintage linens. I have a Playlist you may be interested in: "Vintage - repurposed projects". Happy crafting!
Beautiful as usual.
TY. It was an honor to repurpose this beautiful handwork.
Beautiful! I’ve been making cards with vintage embroidered pieces since I first saw your video. I work at a thrift shop and have been saving the ones with slight damage because they were getting thrown out. I finally found an embroidered lady💕💕💕 thank you for the inspiration and instructions.
It warms my heart to hear stories like this! I'm so glad you joined the club and found a way to repurpose those old, torn, stained linens. Someone put a lot of effort into creating these works of art, so I'm glad you are salvaging them and giving them a new purpose! I'd love to see your creations. Happy crafting!
I’m so enjoying this video - I have hundreds of vintage linens from grandmother and mother. Beautiful ideas. 😊
I'm so happy you dropped by my channel! Family linens are the BEST! I hope you can give new life to some of those old linens. Happy crafting!
Thank you, Melanie, for sharing your talent. I have some vintage pieces and this is another great idea. The card is so lovely.❤ Subscribed and will be watching your videos from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦
Hello there! I'm so excited you stopped by and have become a new subscriber! The work that went into vintage linens is just so special, I had to find a way to salvage the old torn, stained material(s). My heart smiles if you pick up any inspiration from my video(s). Happy crafting!
That’s pretty ❤
I can’t take credit for the talented person who embroidered this beauty. I was just happy to salvage it for a new purpose.
This card is stunning! 😍 I is a gift as well as a card. This has given me lots of inspiration. Thank you for sharing your lovely talent❤🇬🇧
Oh, thank you for the lovely comment! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. It's very gratifying to figure out ways to give old items a new life and I'm happy to share those ideas. Happy crafting!
How charming. I have lots of bits and bobs I now know what to do with. New subscriber, from Iowa
Welcome to my channe; so happy to have you as a new subscriber! I'm glad you found some inspiration for your old linens. It truly is gratifying to give those old, beautiful linens a new purpose. Happy crafting!
Hi Melanie! Gorgeous card using that beautiful fabric.
Just beautiful!!!!
Thank you for the positive feedback. I'm so happy you dropped by my channel. Happy crafting!
This card is beautiful. Thanks for the video. Blessings.
Thank you for the kind compliment. I'm so happy you dropped by my channel. Happy crafting!
Very beautiful.
Thjank you so much! I'm so glad you dropped by to visit. Happy crafting!
Stumbled on your video and loved it! New Subscriber for sure! I have a ton of old linens that have seen their better days... will now feel more comfortable cutting them up~ Thanks for the courage boost!
Hello. Thank you for dropping by my channel and becoming a new subscriber! Yes, there is something gratifying about giving new life to old, worn items that are destined for the trash. There is still a bit of art in the handiwork that went into those old linens even if they are torn and stained. So happy you found some inspiration for your old linens. Happy crafting!
Lovely, Thank You.
Thank you! You are welcome. Thanks for stopping by my channel.
Oh wow! I love this idea. I have lots of vintage linen pieces and will be trying this now! Great way to save my mom and grandma’s linens which I have saved.
Hello. Your comment makes my heart smile! I'm so happy you have found a new way to repurpose some items that hold some sentimental value for you. Giving new life to old linens is very gratifying; you will see... Happy crafting!
Hi Melanie, greetings from 🇦🇺😎 I just came across you & subscribed, loved that card, I too have a mass of old linens & will be digging them out xxx I will be binge-watching your past vids .... Oh what fun 🤗🤗🤗 TFS XX
Hello there! I'm so happy you dropped by my channel and that you are a new subscriber! I'm glad you found some inspiration for your old linens. That is so exciting for me to hear!!! It's so gratifying to give new life to old, unused items. Happy crafting!
So pretty. I never thought about stamping on linen. Such a good idea. Thank you for sharing this card.
I'm so happy you dropped by my channel. Yes, you should try stamping on linen. I was pleasantly surprised! Happy crafting!
This is so sweet!
Thank you so much!
How charming! There is a way to whiten the stained fabric of old linen that I can’t remember at the moment, but if you Google it, you can easily find it. I was thinking how this might look even prettier if it were whitened first. It could also be starched and ironed. At that point, you would probably want to frame it! L O L
Thank you for your feedback. I'm always interested in learning from other crafters. Yes, the handiwork in these old linens is priceless. I'm just happy to repurpose them and give them a new life rather than staying packed away or (gasp) thrown away. Happy crafting!
Great card!
So happy you dropped by! Thank you for the positive comment. Happy crafting!
wow, this is right up my alley!!!!!!
Yay! I'm so happy you dropped by my channel. Happy crafting!
Lovely. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for stopping by my channel! I love to repurpose vintage items that are probably headed for the trash. It's oddly gratifying to give things like these lovely, old linens new life; someone spent a bit of time creating the hand-work. Happy crafting!
In all the videos I've watched over the years, I've never seen this spray adhesive, or any spray adhesive used. I just added a cover to my junk journal and it's lumpy. I don't like it. I think it needs this adhesive and I'd be very happy! Thank you for sharing this linen idea that is very dear to my heart. Be well.
Hello, Joyce! I would love to hear your feedback after you give the Elmer's Spray Adhesive a try for your journal cover. I've had good luck using it for adhering any type of fabric to paper. The brayer is a great tool as well, to really "push/adhere" the sprayed fabric to the paper. Just make sure you read the directions on the can for permanent adhesion. Happy crafting!
so did you stamp and color in the first linen piece or was this embroidered?
The girl with flowers is embroidered. The linen was originally a torn, stained pillowcase. You will see the backside of the embroidery when I flip it over to add spray adhesive. The inside sentiment is stamped on a scrap piece of linen using a regular stamp pad. Feel free to watch how I did that in the video as well.
You could easily sell these!
Thank you!
Let me know if you need an address to send that to lol
Ha! Ha! Than you for dropping by and leaving a comment. Glad you liked this card.