Crochet Snowman Card

Today I'm posting the second card from the 'Snowman Series'. This one has a cute little crochet snowman that can be used as a refrigerator magnet, a pin or an applique. The pattern is my gift to you. Enjoy.

Supplies used
Paper: Light blue and white cardstock
Tools: Cutting/embossing machine (Sizzix), snowflakes embossing folder (The Paper Studio), snowflakes border punch (Martha Stuart), Circle punches, Winter Wonderland glitter glue (Stickles), red, white, orange and white yarn, crochet hook size G, tapestry needle.
Embellishment: Crochet snowman and yarn sentiment phrase 'Merry'.

Snowman Pattern
Abbreviations:
MR = Magic Ring
Ch = Chain
Sl st = Slip Stich
SC = Single Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet

Snowman Body
Round 1: MR, 11DC in ring, sl st, ch2
Round 2: 2 SC in each st around, sl st, fasten off and weave in ends.

Head
Round 1: MR, 8HDC in ring, sl st, ch1
Round 2: 2 SC in each st around, sl st, fasten off, leave a long tail to sew the head to the body

Earmuffs:
Rd 1: MR, 6 SC in ring, DO NOT fasten off
Sl st along the top of the snowman head until you reach the place on the other side of the head parallel to the first muff. Repeat Rd 1. Sew earmuffs to the head, fasten off , and weave in ends.

Nose:
Using a tapestry needle and orange yarn, weave the yarn into a carrot shape. 

Eyes, smile and buttons:
Knots made with black yarn

Scarf:
Ch 20 (More or less for longer or shorter scarf)
SC 20, fasten off and weave in ends. Sew scarf around snowman's neck.

For a magnet, punch two circles out of white cardstock and glue them to the back of the snowman before you glue the magnetic strip. That way it will be firmer.

 
Thank you for stopping by. Blessings unto you.

Vanias Reed        

Christmas Table Place Tag

Today I'm posting a stocking silverware holder for your Christmas dinner table with a gift tag to replace the place card. The idea here is for the gift tag only. You will find the pattern for the stocking at my Etsy shop 

Supplies Used
Paper: Dark green, red and white cardstock (The Paper Studios), Cream and Green Holly (DCWV)
Tools: Large Tag Punch (Recollections), eyelet and eyelet settler, red glitter gel pen, glitter small alphabet stickers
Embellishments: Holly sticker
Thank you so much for checking my blog. Many blessings to you.

Vanias Reed        

Out of Box Thanksgiving Card

My son's favorite color is blue, and I just noticed I've been using this color a lot lately. This card is not an exception. It is a different Thanksgiving card because it doesn't have any rusty red, orange, yellow or green color in it, but a creative blue. That's why I called it my "out of box" card.

Supplies Used
Paper: Cardboard color, thick blue, and white cardstock.
Tools: Cutting/embossing machine (Big Kick), fall leaves embossing folder (Darice), maple leaf punch (The Paper Studio), Label Ornate #2 die (Sizzix), and white gel pen
Stamp: Clear 'Grateful' (Studio G)
Ink: Blue pen for stamps (Recollections)

I used the layering labels technique for the label with the sentiment phrase. Check my post 'Card+crochet+tip" of 07/01/13  for the tip on how to do that.

Create something new and different, out of the box. I'm pretty sure your friends and family will appreciate your creativity. I know mine do.

Thank you for checking out my blog. May the Lord Almighty, Creator of everything and worthy of all our gratitude, bless you and yours. 

Vanias Reed      

Snowman Family Card

Those who know me know that I love and collect snowmen. Therefore I could not post Christmas cards without posting some of the ones I made with those cute little fellows. Here is the first one.

 Supplies used:
Paper: Sky blue, red, orange and white cardstock
Tools: 1.5", 1" and 3/4" circle punches, precision scissors, fine point white and black gel pen, clear dimensional glitter glue, computer and printer
Embellishments: Pipsqueak white yarn (Bernat)- trimmed.

Thank you for stopping by. God bless you.

Vanias Reed            

Penguin Gift Bag

If you are a teacher,  you are probably thinking of a little something to give to your students for Christmas. Some teachers like to give candy, some prefer to give little toys, or books, bookmarks (see my animal print bookmarks idea)... Whatever your choice is, you will need wrapping. You can buy those plastic favor bags from a store or you can give something more personal. That's why I'm posting a bag that I made for my students as an idea for you.

I used both the bow tie and the snowflake here in order not to post too many pictures, but you will use either one or the other.

 Supplies used
Paper: Small red bag - I bought them in bulk- black, white, orange and red cardstock
Tools: Cutting/embossing machine, top note die, triangle, oval and circle punches
Embellishments: bow tie (for boys), snowflake (for girls), clear gemstone.

You can add a personalized gift tag (see my Christmas gift tags) for each bag, and switch the eyes for big wiggly eyes. 
Thank you for visiting my blog, and may the Lord of the Lords give you a wonderful week.

Vanias Reed    

 

Jingle Bells

I have been listening to Christmas songs since the beginning of this month. Today I was listening to Casting Crowns  singing "Peace on Earth". I absolutely love their version of that song. So, inspired by them, I made this card. I hope you like it.

Supplies used
Paper: Red and white cardstock
Tools: Embossing/cutting machine, music sheet embossing folder (Sizzix), Decorative oval cutting die (Nestabilities)
Embellishments: Bells sticker (La Petite), Merry Christmas vintage mini sticker, red, green and gold decorative elastic.

So, this is my version of "I heard the bells on Christmas day..."
Thank you so much for visiting my blog. May the CHRIST of CHRISTmas bless your home. 

Vanias Reed    

 

Golden Thanksgiving

Wow! I cannot believe Thanksgiving is almost here. So, before I continue my series of  Christmas projects, I decided to post a few more projects for Thanksgiving. Today we have a Thanksgiving card with gold fall leaves. Enjoy.

Card "Recipe"
Paper: White card, Rusty Red and Mustard cardstock (the Paper Studios)
Tools: Cutting/ embossing machine (Sizzix), Cutting frame die, cutting oval die (Sizzix), Fall Leaf Background embossing folder (Darice), Gold metallic gel pen (Pentel), Border punch.
Stamp: 'Happy Thanksgiving' clear stamp (Studio G)
Ink: Espresso (Color Box)
Embellishment: Border cardstock strip, cardstock frame with white oval punch, transparent cream color ribbon.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you come back soon. 

Vanias Reed