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   

Fathers Day 2- A family Man

I was blessed with a father who was a family man. My Dad enjoyed staying home with his family. I remember him playing with  my youngest sister and me  when we were children.  I also remember laughing, laughing a lot for several little funny things that he did or said. I am so thankful for everything I learned from my Dad. I'm from the time when parents didn't have to be afraid of disciplining their children. So I thank God for every single 'spanking' because they taught me that my Father loved me enough to correct me when I did something wrong, and to teach me what was right. My Dad also cooked. He would prepare from simple homemade meals to the weirdest smoothies ever, which my sister and I would drink early in the morning before going to school. My Dad was a man of God, a police officer, and definitely a family man. It was inspired my him that I made the card I'm posting today.

 Card 'Recipe'
Paper: Maroon, dark beige, white and black card stock, green paper and white quilling strips.
Tools: Embossing/cutting machine (Sizzix Bigkick), oval cutting die, 1" and 1/4"  circle punch, quilling tool, light blue colored pencil, precision scissors and craft glue.
Embellishment: 'Family Man' sticker, letters, silver pearl

I really hope you make a special card for your Dad and/or for your husband, if you have kids. You don't need to spend a ton of money to tell the people you love how special they are. Most of all, spend time with them. Memories are not made by what we have, but by those moments we spend with the special people God put in our lives.

Thank you so much for stopping by. God bless you.

Vanias Reed      

 

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