DIY Embroidered Sunflower on a Wood Wedding Invitation
Embroidering a sunflower onto a wood wedding invitation adds a stunning, handcrafted touch, blending natural elegance with artistic detail. Using beautiful silk ribbon in vibrant yellow and shimmery green, we carefully stitched each petal and leaf, bringing the sunflower to life. For the center, we used rich brown floss and the French knot technique, creating a textured, seed-like effect. The invitation itself was printed on an Aspen Fleece Back Sheet using an HP Envy Photo 7855 and then securely adhered to a Wenge Wood Back Sheet, resulting in a one-of-a-kind, nature-inspired wedding keepsake.
Below is a materials list and the brief details with how we created this beautifully unique Wood Wedding Invitation.
Materials Used:
- Wenge .025″ Thick Wood Back Sheet
- Aspen .010″ Thick Fleece Back Sheet
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- Aspen 5″ x 7″ Wood Envelope
- HP Envy Photo 7855 Printer
- 3/8″ wide Yellow Ribbon
- 1″ wide Green Ribbon
- Brown Floss
- Embroidery Needles
- Awl or Paper Piercing Tool
- 3-in-1 Beacon’s Glue
Step-by-Step Tutorial
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Design & Print Your Invitation
There are a variety of programs available to create the perfect wedding invitation. For this project, we recommend your main layer be printed on our .010″ Thick Fleece Back Sheets or .016″ Thick Paper Back Sheets. -
Before You Begin Embroidering The Flower
Some previous embroidery experience is recommended. There are many tutorials on YouTube to get you started with Sunflower Silk Ribbon Embroidery. We did not have a design template for our design; we created the design free-hand, as we went along. We recommend using an awl or paper piercing tool to pre-punch holes into the wood. This makes it much easier to pull your needle and ribbon through the wood sheets. -
Begin Embroidering The Flower
We opted to begin with our brown embroidery floss to create the center of the sunflower. We used the French knot technique and created many knots for the center of the flower. Next, we began punching/piercing holes for the yellow flower petals. The ribbon is thick, so take your time, make your holes slightly bigger than your needle. Once all the ribbon petals were in place, we moved on to the bigger green ribbon for the leaves. Again, make your holes even bigger with this wider green ribbon. -
Assemble Your Wood Wedding Invitation
Once your sunflower is complete, glue the Aspen Wood Sheet to the Wenge Wood Sheet to hid your ribbon and floss. We used Beacon’s 3-in-1 glue but you can also use your favorite adhesive.
To view more of our DIY Wood Wedding Inspiration, please visit our Wood Wedding Page.
To learn more about our 3 Different Wood Veneer Thicknesses as well as the difference between Short Grain and Long Grain, please click the links provided.
Other Creative Uses for Embroidery on Real Wood Paper
Embroidery on Real Wood Paper sheets opens up endless creative possibilities beyond wedding invitations. Add delicate floral accents to personalized bookmarks, postcards, and greeting cards, or stitch intricate monograms for customized gifts. Create textured artwork by combining embroidery with laser engraving or printed designs, adding depth and dimension to your pieces. Embroidered holiday ornaments, name tags, and keepsake tags bring a unique handcrafted touch to special occasions. Whether you’re crafting for décor, gifts, or stationery, embroidery on Real Wood Paper adds a stunning, tactile element that blends nature and artistry.
This Wood Wedding Invitation measures 5″ x 7″. The Aspen sheet was cut to 4″ x 6″ to be the perfect layering size for this invitation. The natural beauty of Real Wood Paper adds a touch of sophistication to any DIY project.
We hope you enjoyed this project. We invite you to share your DIY Wood Wedding Invitation photos with us. We’d love to see them!
