CuriousDoodles Packaging Redesign

You might have noticed some new book inspired packaging for the DIY kits in the shop. I'm going for a clean-modern-natural, with a touch of handmade look. I've always admired the way a set of classic books looks so organized and pretty. It's part of the inspiration for the redesign.

The new packaging system is designed for flexibility in the retail setting. It can be hung by the hole punch or they can sit on a shelf like books. It's also easy to ship for online sales.

CuriousDoodles HGTV feature

CuriousDoodles Stitchie Kits are featured on the HGTV website along with several other very talented etsy makers. If you go to the HGTV home page and click on handmade holidays, there are a lot of cool ideas to look at. Go check it out right here in the handmade kits section.

DIY Embroidery Holiday Deer Card Kit

The weather is perfect for crafting a STITCHIES kit and snuggling up by the fire this holiday season. The deer and the border pattern is screen printed in silver water based ink which looks sophisticated. There are black dots that are printed on the card that act as a pattern guide for the embroidery stitching. This would make the perfect gift for someone that has everything already, or for a crafty friend that enjoys a little project. It also looks great framed.

How does it work? First, punch the little black dots out with your needle. I prefer to start with the border first, but I recommend doing what make sense to you. Then, divide your thread into two 3-strand groups. Tie a knot and start stitching! The dots will be a guide for where to stitch. I've stitched a couple of these up and they take about 1-1.5 hours to make.

DIY STITCHIES KIT INCLUDES:

• 1 Holiday Deer Screen Printed Card on 100% recycled craft paper

• 1 green envelope (square flap)

• 2 Needles

• Quality teal embroidery floss

• Instructions

• Zip-lock bag organizer (great for on-the-go projects)

These kits are ready to ship out from my shop. Click here to order.

French Knot DIY Tutorial

If you are not already familiar with the DIY STITCHIES Embroidery Card Kits, go check them out here. These kits are great for beginners that want to try out embroidery on paper. The holes are all laser cut so its really easy to get started. All of the cards can be made using a simple backstitch and a french knot. I made this french knot tutorial because sometimes its much easier to learn by watching (at least for me it is). The STITCHIES kits are ready to ship from my shop.

Please note, sometimes when you are working with embroidery on paper, the french knot will go right through the hole on accident. Don't freak if this happens. Make another french knot right on top of the existing knot until its bulky enough to not go through the hole.

DIY STICHIES Embroidery Card Kits

I am so excited to share my first line of DIY Embroidery kits in my etsy shop!

Embroidery + Minimal Typography + Beautiful Paper= STITCHIES

This kit is perfect for the DIY-er exploring emerging niche of modern embroidery. Each card is laser cut to make it easier to sew (like connect the dots). They are made out a beautiful recycled paper with a subtle woven texture and matching envelopes. STITCHIES are oh so tactile and will be treasured far longer than the usual electronic correspondence.

If you love the look of these cards but don't want to do the sewing, I have some sewn cards ready to ship in the shop.


What does the kit come with??
• 5 laser cut cards and matching envelopes
• Needle and quality red thread
• Instructions
• Zip-lock bag organizer (great for on-the-go projects)


Here is an example of what one the finished cards looks like.


So I've been a little quiet on the blog lately. That is becuase I have been busy making lots of new stuff for the shop. Thank you for being so patient. I will be sharing more of my latest projects over the next week.