Free Printable: Cute DIY cross-stitch monogram to decorate envelopes

We love the feeling of finding someone that perfect card—one that says exactly what they need to hear or is sure to make them ugly cry (or laugh) when they read it. Something that’s often overlooked, however, is the envelope!
Putting in a little more effort to decorate it with a personal touch is totally worth it, especially since there’s a good chance they’ll get that “OMG, I feel special!” look in their eyes. And with this cute DIY cross-stitch monogram idea, we’re making it super easy to decorate envelopes yourself. Follow along with our directions below and grab your copy of the free printable!
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What you’ll need:
- Hallmark cards and envelopes
- Embroidery floss in colors of your choice
- Free printable pattern
- Scissors
- Washi tape
- Cutting mat
- A small needle big enough for three strands of embroidery floss
- A larger or thicker needle to poke holes
Step 1: Pick your initial
Cut out your letter of choice (perhaps the first initial of the recipient’s name) and place on the outside flap of the envelope. This will serve as your cross-stitch template.
Place a piece of washi tape at the top and bottom of the letter to make sure it stays attached while you’re working.
Step 2: Start marking
Using the smaller needle, poke each darker dot on the template into the envelope to form the letter. Make sure you’re not going all the way through—the goal is to mark it just enough so you can remove the template from the envelope for the next step.
Step 3: Poke holes
Once you’ve finished lightly marking the darker dots, remove the template you taped down earlier. Now you can use the larger needle to poke your holes all the way through.
Step 4: Stitch away!
When your holes are ready, you can start cross-stitching. For a fuller look, we used three threads. If you don’t know how to cross-stitch, a simple internet search will bring up tons of videos that cover the basics.
Pro tip: Be careful not to pull too tight so the paper stays intact!
Just LOOK at those gorgeous envelopes! Sweet, simple and perfect for a special touch—we love!
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