Birthday Card - Leopard + tip

Not everyone looks good wearing animal print, but I have two friends who know how to wear their leopard print very well. It was inspired by them that I made the card I'm posting today. Here it is. 

Supplies used: 
Paper: White card, black, white and leopard print card stock
Tools: Cutting/ embossing machine (Sizzix), polka-dot embossing folder (Darice), label and oval dies (Sizzix), computer and printer.
Embellishments: orange gemstones, gold ribbon, vintage brad 

Do you know someone who likes animal prints? Make them a card like this one. It will make a good Mother's Day card too. Just change the sentiment phrase.

Tip of the day: Do you wear make up? Feeling like you need some help in that area? One of the two friends I mentioned on the top of this post has a blog with amazing tips about that subject, and she really knows what she's talking about. You can check her blog by clicking here.

Thank you so much for stopping by. Happy crafting and God bless you.

Vanias Reed

Masculine Card with Tips

Today I'm posting a birthday card that I made for a dear friend of ours. If you want a masculine card, this is it. (wink and smile).

 Supplies used
Paper: White and aqua card stock, plaid wrapping paper
Tools: Cutting/ embossing machine, scalloped and plain oval dies, computer, printer, bone folder, eyelet settler, 1/4" circle foam mounting
Embellishments: Burlap ribbon, twine, buttons, buck sticker, eyelets, sentiment phrase

 Tips

My tips for you today are:
1. Use different material on your card. On this one I used wrapping paper on the bottom,  and a bone folder to score the aqua card stock giving the impression of embossing.
2. Change the sentiment phrase and turn this card into a Father's Day card.

Thank you for stopping by. May God pour His blessing unto you. 

Vanias Reed  

Baby Card with Crochet 2

It seems that my first baby shower card with a crochet carriage has been a big hit. So today I'm posting a second card with a crochet embellishment. You also get a free pattern and a bonus idea. Here it is.

Supplies needed for the card
Paper: White card stock, black with polka dots scrapbook paper
Tools: Embossing machine, 'Celebrate' embossing folder
Embellishments: white lace with pearls, crochet bib, baby sticker, piece of white crochet cotton thread, white bow, and self adhesive pearls.

 Bib Pattern

Material

Crochet cotton white tread #3

Hook: 1.40mm

Abbreviations

Ch = chain

SK = skip

SC = single crochet

DC = double crochet

TR = treble crochet

SL ST = slip st

TOG = 

Ch 17

Row 1: sk 1ch, sc2, dc 2, dc 2tog in each of the next 8 ch (16), dc2, sc 2, ch1 and turn

Row 2: sc 2, dc 2, tr 2tog in each of the next 16 st, dc 2, sc 2, ch 3, and turn

Row 3: sk 1st, sl st ch, ch 3, sk 1st, sl st ch, ch 3, sk 1st, sl st ch - repeat pattern through the row. Sl st, fasten off. Leave a "tail" to sew to the beginning of bib forming the inside part. Glue or sew small bow. 

Bonus Idea

I used green yearn for this one, so I skipped the second row.

For the 3rd row I did:

In same stitch and using a different color 

DC 2, ch 2, sl st in first ch, DC 1. Repeat throughout this row, and end the same way shown in the pattern for the white bib.

Glue a piece of magnet tape in the back of the miniature bib for a refrigerator magnet.

You can also glue a small tag with the name of the baby and the date he/she was born before you glue the bow, and give these bibs as party favors at a baby shower.

Thank you for stopping by. May God bless you abundantly.

Vanias Reed    

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.

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderfully blessed day.

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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