Brazilian Bonbons (Brigadeiros)

Our Sunday School class was chosen to bring dessert to the church picnic. Of course we'll have to bring something easy for everybody to eat. Nothing too messy or that needs silverware. So I will make Brigadeiros. They are a Brazilian specialty that can be found at every birthday party. We, Brazilians, even have a saying, "It is not a birthday party if there are no brigadeiros." The thing is that some of my American friends would like to know how to make these delicious bonbons. Therefore, I'm posting the recipe here. 

Another version is to make brigadeiro and cover strawberries or cherries with it.

Enjoy

Thank you for stopping by. God bless you.

Vanias Reed     

Baby Bottle Card - Free Template

We are crocheting baby items in my crochet class. Today, while working on a baby blanket, I was thinking about babies. How precious they are. So I got inspired and made this card I'm posting. It can be used as a greeting card, an invitation or a thank you card. Below you will find the template.

Supplies used
Paper: White, yellow, blue and purple cardstock, baby scrapbook paper
Tools: Cutting/ embossing machine, stripes embossing folder, 1' circle punch, small tag punch, precision scissors, 3D large dot adhesive, and permanent adhesive sheet (Sizzix)
Embellishment: purple bow and sentiment phrases

Other options of sentiment phrases for this card

 Template

The template shows how the card looks like when open. Don't forget to add a small detail inside too.

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Masculine Birthday Card with Crochet - Free Pattern

My husband's birthday is in the winter and he likes college football, so I decided to make him a card with a winter theme and his team motif. In order to do that I used some crochet on the card. Here it is.

Supplies used
Paper: Gold, blue and white cardstock, pastel stripes paper
Tools: Cutting/embossing machine, small snowflake punch, square punch (for banner borders), snowflake embossing folder, computer, printer, gold gel pen, crochet hook size G, blue and gold yarn, tapestry needle, spray adhesive (to glue the sweater to the card)
Embellishments: gold snowflakes, blue ribbon, mini crochet sweater (Pattern Below), small banner with sentiment phrase.

Sweater Pattern

Abbreviations:
Ch = chain
SC = single crochet
Sk = skip
Sl st = slip stitch
Inc = increase
Dec = decrease

Ch 3
Working only in back loops
Row 1 - Sk first ch, sc in next two ch. Ch 1, turn
Repeat for next 7 rows (8 tiny rows total)

Working on the side of base you just created
Row 1 - Inc 1, SC 8, ch1, turn
Row 2 - Inc 1, SC 9, ch1, turn
Row 3 - SC 10, ch 1, turn
Row 4 - Dec 1, SC in next 6 stitches, dec 1, ch 1, turn
Row  5 - Dec 1, SC in next 5 stitches, dec 1, ch 1, turn
Row 6 - Dec 1, SC in next 3, ch, turn (working the V collar - right side)
Row 7 - Dec 1, SC in next 2, sl st. Fasten off, weave in end
Repeat rows 6 and seven on left side

Sleeves
Working on the decreases, do the following on both sides
Sl st to create a loop, SC 4, ch 1, turn
Row 2 - Dec 1, SC 3, ch1, turn
Row 3-Row 5 SC 3, ch1, turn  
Fasten off, weave in end.

I used a tapestry needle to "embroider" the block M on the sweater because my husband is a UM fan. But you can leave the sweater without anything on it, or embroider some other motif. 

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

Vanias Reed

 

Bear Hugs Card

Today I'm posting another card that can be used for Valentine's Day or other occasions, or even 'just because'.  Here it is.

Supplies used
Paper: Red and white cardstock
Tools: Cutting/embossing machine, post card, polka-dots and fancy oval embossing folders, computer and printer
Stamp: 'Bear-hugs-for-you' 
Embellishments: White and red bow, red and clear heart gemstones

It was so much fun to make this card. I hope you make one for that someone special in your life. You can finish the sentence 'Because' with a message inside the card that shows the reason for the 'bear hugs'. 

Thank you for stopping by. Happy Valentine's Day

Vanias Reed   

Candy Style Gift Box - Free Printable Template

Valentine's Day became a big holiday for couples. But I've been blessed with a husband that doesn't wait for Valentine's Day to give me a little something. Once in a while he likes to give me a treat like my favorite candy bar or a rose 'just because...' So, even if you already have a gift and/ or a card for your Valentine, keep this box in mind for any other occasions or 'NOT occasions'. The possibilities are endless. Just change the cover. 

Supplies used
Paper: white cardboard, white with red polka-dots scrapbook paper
Tools: template, 1/4" circle punch, spray adhesive
Embellishments: red bows + optional embellishments shown in pictures below

Template (12"x 12" paper)

Right click on picture to save to your computer and/or print.

After cutting white cardbord, spray it with spray adhesive and glue it to a 12" x 12" scrapbook paper. Let it dray well before cutting and folding.

Some embellishments options

 Thank you for visiting my blog. Happy Thanksgiving.

Vanias Reed   

 

'Valentine's and More' Card

The card I'm posting today can be used for Valentine's Day, but can also be used for different occasions or even as a Thank You card. Here it is.

Supplies used
Paper: White, red, glitter red cardstock
Tools: Cutting/embossing machine (Sizzix), twirl embossing folder (Darice), 1/4" heart punch (Recollections)
Stamps: "You made...", single rose (Stumping Up)

Valentine's Day is almost here, but you don't have to have a special date to make a card for someone you love. Do it 'just because'.

Thank you for stopping by. May God pour his love in your heart.

Vanias Reed   

Crochet Hearts Card + Free Pattern + Bonus Idea

Crocheting and making cards are two of my passions. That's why I like to mix them. Today I'm posting a card that has two cute crochet hearts on it. The hearts pattern is my Valentine for you.

Supplies used for this card
Paper: Pink, red and white cardstock (Recollections)
Tools: Cutting/ embossing machine (Sizzix), Small hearts embossing folder (the Paper Collections), small oval punch, crochet hook
Embellishments: red ribbon, red and white twine, crochet hearts, glitter self-adhesive black letters

Crochet Hearts Pattern

Material
Red and pink worsted yarn
Size G hook

Abbreviations
MC = Magic circle
TC = Treble crochet
DC = Double crochet
Ch = chain
Sl st= Slip stich

MC
In mc  Ch4 TR2, DC 3, ch 1, TR1, ch1, DC3, TR2, Ch3, sl st in mc, weave in ends.

Bonus Idea:
Sew a safety pin on the back of the hearts and turn them into a little gift to be worn on Valentines or even Mother's Day.

 Thank you for visiting my blog. God bless you.

Vanias Reed