Fathers Day 1

While vacationing in Brazil, I could spend some time with my family and friends. One person I miss like crazy and can't spend time with is my Dad. He has been enjoying heaven since 1993. But because Jesus died for me on the cross, and I gave my life to him, I know for sure I will spend time with my Dad again someday. Meanwhile I'll treasure the memories I have, and I'll keep thanking God for my Dad and for my husband, who is a great Daddy to our son. So in celebration of Father's Day, I will post some cards here for you.

 Here is the list of material I used:
Paper: grey, black and white card stock (Paper Studio), leftover pieces of paper for the ties
Tools: a paper clip for the hanger, pliers, white thread, a needle, ruler, pencil, black fine point pen and glue
Embellishments: hanger, ties and sticker letters for the word Father

How to make a hanger from a paper clip

For this step you will need the pliers

Here is the template for the ties:

Just right click on the picture, print it and cut the little tie as a pattern

Celebrate Fathers Day. Treasure each moment with your Dad. Make him a special card.  

Thank you for stopping by. God bless you and yours.

Vanias Reed   

For girls?

In my post before this one I talked about making personalized cards. How about making one for that special girl who's graduating? 

Supplies Used
Paper: Red and white cardstock paper (Paper Studio)
Tools: Cutting/ embossing machine (Sizzix)
Embellishments: 3 D Graduation cap, gown, diploma stickers, stars stickers.

Thank you for stopping by.

God bless you.

Vanias Reed     

Music

We need to try to make our cards as personal as possible, because that tells the person we made the card for how special they are.
This card,  for instance, is for someone graduating from a music school. I'm going to add the name of the person below the word 'bravo'. Enjoy.

Card 'Recipe'
Paper: Black cardstock, vintage music, and dark beige paper (Paper Studio)
Embellishments: Graduation 3D stickers.

Thank you for visiting my blog. 

Many blessings to you.

Vanias Reed   

Navy blue

I'm enjoying my vacation a lot. But I know some of you are getting ready for the end of the school year and for graduations. So here is another graduation card. Enjoy.

Supplies Used
Paper: Navy blue, dark beige and white cardstock (Paper Studio)
Tools: Cutting/ embossing machine (Sizzix), embossing folder (Paper Studio)
Embellishments: bronze pearls, golden thread (used to embroider) for the tassel.

Get rid of some of the stress the end of the school year causes by making a card.

Thank you for visiting my blog. God bless you.

Vanias Reed     

Hats off

I hope your Mothers Day was as great as mine.  After celebrating this special day with my Mom and some very special people, I will be posting more graduation cards, so you'll have time to make your favorite.

Supplies Used

Paper: Dark blue and white cardstock (Paper Studio)

Tools: Cutting/ embossing machine (Sizzix), embossing folder (Darice)

Embellishments: Dark blue ribbon, star gemstone, owl, star and 'hats off gradd' stickers.

I'm still on vacation, but I'll do my best to post more cards for you. Thank you for stopping by. God bless you.

Vanias Reed    

Mother's Day

I cannot believe Mother's Day is almost here and I'm going to spend it with my Mom, my son and my husband. I don't think there's a better way to spend this holiday than with the people you love the most. So today I'm posting the last Mother's Day card I made this year. Make one too. There is still time.

Supplies used
Paper: Light green and pink cardstock
Tools: Cutting/ embossing machine and polka-dots embossing folder
Embellishments: Light green ribbon, green and pink gemstones and 3-D stickers.

Thank you for stopping by.

Happy Mother's Day.

 Vanias Reed

Graffiti Graduation

Sometimes I get so "stuck in my style" and I forget that people have different taste. So I decided to make a card that "is not me". It was interesting though, when I finished it, I liked it.

 

Supplies used:
Paper: Off white, beige, and white cardstock. 
Tools: Cutting/ embossing machine, Brick wall embossing folder, computer, printer, coloring pencils (red brown) and pens (black).
Embellishments: Door die-cut, brown pearl (for door knob), yellow tissue paper (for curtain), 'Congrats' and cap handmade stickers (the cap was sprayed on the wall).

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderfully blessed weekend.

Vanias Reed