Hollies

I love this time of the year. The weather is cooler, I work on my Christmas projects, enjoy the decorations and lights everywhere, and enjoy seeing the first hollies turning red. So today I'm posting a card that was inspired by the holly bushes we have in our yard.

 Supplies needed for this card
Paper: Green, white, red and glitter white cardstock, hollies paper
Tools: Cutting/embossing machine, scalloped oval die, oval die, border punch, mini snowflake punch
Embellishments: Red bow, leaves and hollies stickers, red and green - with holly - brad, Merry Christmas sticker, glitter snowflake.

Get inspired and make something very special for someone. Let them know you love them. 

Thank you for stopping by. God bless you.

Vanias Reed     

 

Wise Men Still Seek Him

Somebody once told me that faith is for those who are not very bright. That statement got me thinking. If faith is not a smart thing, why is it that one believes that there is no God? You need a lot of faith to believe in the big bang THEORY, or any other way that brought the human race to existence. Actually you need more faith to believe that a theory is true than to believe the FACT that God not only exists, but He loves us beyond measure. He is a loving, caring, fair and powerful God. The truth is He does not depend on ones belief to exist. He exists. Period. So, I gave my life to this amazing God when I was 13, and I am sure, as I am here writing this post, that one day I will be in His presence. WE ALL will. Some for the final judgement, and some to enjoy eternity with our Heavenly Father.  So I'm living my life, I'm happy, and I have Him to keep me going when things get difficult. If I am wrong, I have nothing to loose. But, WHAT IF I AM RIGHT? 
I firmly believe that faith is not blind. Faith is wise. That's why the wise men went to see Jesus for themselves, they wanted to place their faith in Him. Be wise and seek Him today too. Find Him, and give your life to Him. I promise you that you will never regret your decision. Here is my Christmas card for you today.

 Supplies
Paper: White card, dark blue, white and gold paper
Tools: Computer and printer, blue glitter gel pen
Embellishments: Dark blue with gold leaves ribbon, wise men sticker

This is such an easy to make card, and it will make a beautiful addition to your Christmas cards for family and friends. 

Thank you for stopping by. May the God Almighty, worthy of our faith, bless you abundantly.

Vanias Reed   

Joy to the World

Sometimes I have to stop and thank God for everything He has done for me, especially for sending His Son to pay the debt I couldn't pay. What a joy it is to know that I'm free to repent from my wrong doings (sins), receive forgiveness and have an awesome relationship with Jesus. What an amazing joy He has brought to my life! He is most definitely the joy this world needs.

Sorry, the bow and ribbon seem to be bronze color, but they are golden like the star.

Supplies Used
Paper: white and red cardstock
Tools: cutting/ embossing machine, polka dots and border embossing folders (Sizzix)
Embellishments: Nativity scene, star and sentiment phrase stickers. Gold ribbon and bow. 

If you haven't experienced what it is to have the joy of God in your heart, don't waste any more time. Tell Him you want Him in your life. Repent for whatever you've done that has sadden His heart. Turn to Him, let Him heal your heart, and bring you His joy. 

Thank you for stopping by, and be blessed.

Vanias Reed    

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