Christmas Preview

Today I went to my favorite craft store and was delighted to see that they have the autumn decoration on the shelves - the only way we have fall colors here in Florida. They also started putting out Christmas stuff. Ahhhh Christmas in July!!! It reminds me of Christmas in Brazil because it's summer there in December. So I decided to go ahead and post one Christmas card here for you. I'm not going to keep posting Christmas cards though. This one is more like a preview of what is yet to come. Enjoy.

Card 'recipe'
Paper: Light and dark blue cardstock (Recollections and Paper Studio)
Stamp: Snowflakes, Merry Christmas
Ink: Tinted embossing ink pad (Top Boss)
Tools: Embossing heating tool (Paper Studio)
Embossing powder: Winter Wonderland (Stampendous)
Embellishments: Clear and white ribbon, pearls 

Thank you for checking out my blog. Happy crafting and God bless.

Vanias Reed    

Wedding/anniversary

Today I was looking at some pictures of a friend's wedding. So beautiful and so inspiring. So I decided to post a card that you can make for a wedding or anniversary.

Supplies Used
Paper: White, glittered white and silver cardstock (Paper Studio)
Stamp: Congratulations (Stampabilities)
Ink: Ebony (Recollections)
Tools: Cutting/embossing machine (Big Kick), Floral Oval decorative die (Nestabilities), butterfly shape puncher (Paper Studio), Swirl embossing folder (Paper Studio)
Embellishments: Transparent white ribbon, wired silver ribbon, clear gemstones, glittered butterflies

I hope you also get inspired to make a card for that special couple that you know.
Thank you for stopping by. God bless you and your family.

Vanias Reed    

Gift Box - No glue needed

After posting the pillow box and the box bag, I decided to post a little box that I use for small gifts like jewelry, for instance. Remember that you can always make the boxes I post bigger or smaller then their original size. So here is the little box with its template.

 Supplies Used
Paper: plaid (black, white and grey) cardstock 
Tools: template, scissors
Embellishments: black bow and pearl

Template

One of the things about this box is that there is no need for glue to build it, which makes it much less messy.

Thank you for checking out my blog. Have a blessed time crafting!

Vanias Reed   

Box bag

I posted a pillow box a few months ago and did not get back to posting more gift wraps. Today I'm posting a gift box that looks like a cute bag, and as my gift to you, I'm posting the bag template too. Enjoy.

 

 Supplies used:
Paper: brown with light pink polka dots cardstock
Embellishments: golden bow

Here are some extra pictures and the template for you. 

 Right click on the pictures to save in your computer and/ or to print. Use the % to print to  bigger or smaller.

Please let me know if you have any questions on how to build the box. And thank you again for stopping by. Many blessings.

Vanias Reed        

Drama Birthday

I love acting! How much I enjoyed every time I had the opportunity to perform on a stage. I also enjoyed all the years I taught drama. God blessed me so much in that area. Now I have the privilege to see one of my nephews following the same path. How wonderful it is to see him using his talent to bless others, and for the glory of God.  So here is the birthday card I made for him.

 Material used
Paper: Light blue card, red, stripped and white cardstock
Embellishments: red and white twine, comedy and tragedy masks, theater, stars and 'happy birthday' stickers.

Have you been to a theater and watched a good play lately? I sure hope so. 
Thank you for stopping by. May God bless you abundantly.

Vanias Reed      

Fathers Day 4 - Building Memories

One of the things I like the most is to watch my husband and our seven-year-old son doing things together. Sometimes, while I make supper,  I can hear them laughing as they "play rough".  Other times, when we go hiking, I enjoy watching them walking side by side talking about several different subjects. Those moments are so precious because they build memories. The card I'm posting today was inspired by one of those moments when father and son spent time with each other. 

 Here is a list of the material I used:
Paper: Brown, olive green, black and light beige cardstock. (Paper Studios)
Stamps: Text  and Moments in Time Clear Stamps (Prima Marketing)
Ink: Dark and light brown (Studio G), black (Stampabillities)
Tools: Computer, printer, precision scissors
Embellishments: Metal clock charm (Studio G), brown twine (WeR), brown pearls, letters to write 'Dad & me'.

Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a wonderfully blessed day.

Vanias Reed   

Fathers Day 3 - Simple

Sometimes we think that we need a lot to make the ones we love happy. But actually, most of the times, a simple gesture will do. Spend time and effort doing something for your Dad. Take out the trash, get the mail, cook his favorite meal, make a card, write him a note telling him how much you appreciate everything he has done for you... The possibilities are endless. You can do something simple, as long as it has meaning. Here is a card that is easy to make, and you can use it to express your love to your Father.

 Supplies used:
Paper: Maroon, white, light blue card stock.
Tools: white and silver pens, hole punchers, eyelet settler, glue
Embellishments: eyelets, decorative sticker with the word Father

I'm hoping you checked my blog out to make a special Fathers Day card for your Dad. 

Thank you 

Vanias Reed