We’ve challenged three designers to use only the materials given to them to create a matching springtime birthday card and gift tag. Read on to see how they got on…

THE CHALLENGE

• White 14 count aida fabric

• Seven shades of stranded cotton (shown above)

THE RULES

• Create a matching card and tag design for a springtime birthday

• The design should be no larger than a 40 x 30 stitches (card) and 20 x 20 stitches (tag)

• Only the materials above can be used

• Be creative as possible!

S pringtime is filled with pretty flowers, adorable animals and many more beautiful sights, so we asked our three designers this month come up with a sweet springtime design to fit a card and matching gift tag. Our designers could only use the seven shades of stranded cotton stipulated, and also had to fit their design within a specific card and tag size. Take a look at their beautiful results below – we’ve featured a chart for each one so you can stitch your favourite! We hope this will inspire you to join in too – turn the page to see what our challenge will be for Summer – we’ve listed everything you need to take part.