Animal Print Bookmarks

The school year will begin soon and, even though I don't like to see my vacation ending, I'm excited to meet my new students and see the "old" ones again. So I'm making some bookmarks to welcome them. You can also find the video on Youtube showing how I made them clicking here

Supplies used

Giraffe
Paper: giraffe print, mustard and white (Paper Studios)
Embellishments: Giraffe sticker and brown ribbon
Tools: computer and printer, fine point golden pen

Zebra
Paper: zebra print, black and white paper (Paper Studios)
Embellishments: zebra sticker, white ribbon, star sticker
Tools: computer and printer, black fine point pen

Tiger
Paper: Mustard, black and white (Paper Studios)
 Embellishments: Tiger and tiger paw stickers, black ribbon
Tools: computer, printer and fine point black pen

 Bear
Paper: Bear paw print, brown and white (Paper Studios)
Embellishments: Bear sticker, brown with light beige dots ribbon
Tools: computer and printer

I glued the print paper to a white cardstock to make the bookmarks firm and more durable. I also used a Bible verse to encourage the students. The verse is found in Philippians 4:13 and it has been a great source of encouragement to me.

Thank you for checking my blog. Blessings to you and yours.

Vanias Reed     

Baby Room Wall Decor

I love when someone has a creative way to recycle. This one comes from my niece Courtney Deater. She used picture frames and gift bags to create a cute wall decor for her baby girl's room.

 Creativity, imagination and recycling go hand-in-hand. Recycle and create something today.

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

Vanias Reed

Tip of the Day

 Here is the revised copy of what's used in crochet language./ Aqui esta uma copia da linguagem usada no croche.

Thank you for visiting my blog/ Obrigada por visitar o meu blog

Vanias Reed   

Little Red Dress

I have been working on crochet orders and haven't had much time to make cards. Yet today I decided to relax a bit - making cards relaxes me - and do something new. So here is a card that can be used for several different occasions. Enjoy.

Card 'recipe'
First I cut a scalloped circle out of a glittered cardstock paper.

Then I turned the circle, measured, marked and cut like the picture below.

Next I punched a heart from one of the two pieces that I cut out of the circle.

 And trimmed the sides as shown to make the top of the dress. Glue the end to the back of the skirt.

 

The other piece left from the circle was used to make the layers on the skirt. Then I used a black ribbon around the waist.

Now all I had to do was to create the card using my red little dress. Here is another picture of the card.

Supplies
Paper: Solid red glitter, white, black, red (Paper Studios)
Tools: Cutting/embossing machine (Sizzix), embossing plate (Twirls by Paper Studios), heart puncher (Recollections), 4" Scalloped Circle die, 1 3/4" oval die (Spellbinders)
Stamp: For Someone 'Special' 
Ink: Black fine point marker for stamps (Recollections)
Embellishments: Transparent black ribbon, glittered asterisks

You can make a 'little black dress', a wedding gown... the possibilities are endless. 

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

Vanias Reed      

Thumb Print Turkey

A few days ago I posted a Christmas card as a preview for Christmas. Today I'm posting a Thanksgiving preview. You will make this card with your kids because it's made with thumb or finger prints. This is the kind of card that makes grandparents, uncles and aunts very happy. Enjoy.

Supplies Used
Paper: White card, green, orange, dark red, yellow, gold and brown card stock (some of them are glittered)
Stamp: Happy Thanksgiving
Ink: brown, orange, gold and red
Everything else: orange and red felt, small wiggly eyes, acorns sticker.
Main tool: my son's thumb

Detail inside

My son and I had fun making this card, and the person we made it for loved it.  I hope you make one (or more) too. 

Thank you for checking out my blog.

 God bless you,

Vanias Reed     

Wedding Card With Crochet

Recently I made some bridal invitations, and they inspired me to create a 'bridal' card. I like to crochet so I decided to put the two together. Here is the result.

Card 'Recipe'
Paper: light green (Paper Studio), pink (Recollections)
Stamp: Wedding series - Roses corner and roses bouquet
Ink: Ebony (Recollections)
Tools: Crochet needles 3.25mm (D), pliers, pink and green coloring pencils, spray adhesive.
Everything else: paper clip (hanger), green ribbon (to cover hanger), white lace (veil), white Red Heart Fashion Crochet Thread, Size 3, adhesive faux pearls (tiny and small) and pearly beads, white paper rose with leaves, Winter Wonderland glitter (Martha Stwart).
 
Dress directions
Abbreviations:
ch - chain
dc - double crochet
sc - single crochet
sl st - slip stitch
sk - skip

Skirt

Ch 7 then ch 2 to go up. 
Row 1: 6 sc , remember that last 2 ch count as 1sc
Row 2: ch 3, remember this is your first dc, 1 dc in every sc
Row 3: ch 3 (your 1st dc), 1dc  ch 2  2dc in the same base st, 1 dc 1 row below in the next st, 2dc ch2 2dc in the next st; 1dc 1 row below in the next st; 2dc ch2 2dc in the same st
Row 4: sl st until you reach the ch in the middle of dc from previous row
ch3 (your 1st dc) 1dc ch2 2dc in the ch; sk next 2dc; 1dc 1 row below; sk next 2dc; 2dc ch2 2dc in the ch; sk next 2dc; 1dc row below; sk 2dc; 2dc ch2 2dc in the ch
Row 5: sl st until you reach the ch; ch3 (your 1st dc) 2dc ch 2 3 dc in the ch; sk 2dc; 1 dc 1 row below in the next st; sk 2dc: 3dc ch2 3 dc in the ch; 1dc 1 row bellow; sk 2 dc; 3 dc ch2 3dc in the ch.
Row 6: Repeat row 5 - except that you will  sk 3dc this time
Row 7: sl st to ch; ch3 3dc ch2 4dc in the ch; sk 3dc; 1 dc 1 row below in the next st; sk 3dc;  4dc ch2 4dc in the ch; sk 3dc; 1 dc 1 row below; sk 3 dc: 4 dc ch2 4 dc in the ch
Row 8:  sl st to ch; ch3 9dc in the ch; sk 4dc; 1 dc 1 row below; sk 4dc; 10dc in the chain; sk 4dc; 1 dc 1 row below; sk 4 dc; 10dc in the chain; sl st to join
Sl st going up the skirt 

Spray the skirt with adhesive and sprinkle glitter on it before gluing the dress to the card.

Top

When you get back to the first row of the skirt, (that will be the waist)
Row 1: ch 2, sc in every precious sc (they will be up side down) 
Row 2: ch3 (your 1st dc) 1 dc in each sc
Row 3: ch 3 1dc 1 row below; 1 dc; 1dc 1 row below; 1dc; 1dc 1 row below; 1dc
Row 4: Repeat row 3
Row 5: ch 3 2dc in the next 3 dc; sl st; 2 dc in the next 4 st; sl st.
Sl st all the way to the bottom of skirt
Tie off and weave in ends.

Add a few pearls to the bouquet.

Detail inside the card

Thank you for stopping by. Blessings unto you.

Vanias Reed      

Organizing

We have seen several cards and a few gift wrapping ideas. Today I want to start posting some ideas to help you organize your spaces saving money. Remember that I am all about recycling. Today's idea is a pencil container for your child's desk. If you don't home school, it is ok too, you can make one for  your own desk.

Empty container + craft glue + thick yarn = new pencil holder.

I used a large container because we keep crayons, scissors, ruler and erasers in it too. But if you want to make one just for pens and pencils, a thin container will work too. Use one that you have at home. Wash it well, and cover with thick yarn or twine.

I made this one for my son. 3rd grade here we come!!!!

Thank you for stopping by. Have a very blessed day!

Vanias Reed