Backstitching a Prepunched Star Design

December's kit is all about Holey Paper & Simple Stitches. What could be simpler than stitching in a prepunched design? Bazzill InStitch'Z cardstock lets you do just that  with the star design already punched for you! A commonly used simple stitch is the backstitch, which creates a solid row of stitches.

1. Secure Fiber
Choose the fiber or ribbon that you will stitch with, and cut off about one yard to begin. You can use a needle or just wrap a piece of tape around one end of the fiber.

Insert the fiber from the back of the paper up through one of the holes. Pull the fiber through until only an inch or so remains on the back of the page. Secure the end down with tape.

2. Backstitch Design
Insert the fiber down into the second hole and pull it taut. Then, come up from the back into the next hole of the design. Pull the fiber taut and then insert it back into the same hole where your last stitch ended.
Continue until the design is completed. Secure the end on the back and trim it off.

TIP: If you run out of fiber along the way, just tape the end down on the back and start a new piece.

Take this simple design even farther by trying different stitches. For example, stitch lines between each hole to create a crisscross design. Or, tie simple knots between every two holes.