Precious Parcel Card Kit

In my last order I spent enough on products to earn a free Level 1 product from the Sale-a-bration catty.

I chose the Precious Parcel Card Kit and yesterday I got time to put it together.

It is such a cute set and easy to do.

The photo's really don't do it justice!  It is really a cute set.

This is what you start with, the right side is the front of the card, the left is the back of the card.

On the front of the card you place a sticker just under the slot and a gold corner sticker on both bottom corners.

Poke out the holes and slot.

Thread the supplied cotton through the two holes and tie a bow.

The 2 strips down the sides, pull them off and stick the flap down.

Then take one of the little cards, using the supplied paperclip clip the postage stamp onto it.  Slip the little card into the slot.

Fold the card and you are finished!  So simple and you end up with 8 gorgeous cards!

A great set for a beginner card maker or quick and easy cards.

Just one of the options you can choose when you spend over $90 (without p&h added).

Donna Todd Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Greeting cards | Invitations | Craft supplies Email | bumblebuzzcraft@gmail.com Web | http://donnamtodd.blogspot.com.au Images©Stampin’ Up!® 2018

Kiss card

I wanted to share with you a card that I was asked to make.  The person receiving this card is a huge Kiss fan.  I managed to find pictures of their first album released in 1974 plus pictures of the LP as well.  I was stoked!

Here is a video of the finished card.  I did a video because it was hard to show it in pictures.  

I hope you all have had a lovely day.  I am going to be doing some crafting on Saturday with some friends and can't wait!!  I will post what I have done 😃

I'm also excited as my son will be visiting for a few days.  He works in Western Australia so I don't get to see him very often....yay!!

Have a crafty weekend everyone!

Donna Todd Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Greeting cards | Invitations | Craft supplies Email | bumblebuzzcraft@gmail.com Web | http://donnamtodd.blogspot.com.au Images©Stampin’ Up!® 2018

Geared Up garage Fathers day card

Hi everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

I haven't been on for a while and I apologise for that.  So as an apology I have a new card with instructions for you :)

It's using products from our newly released Occasions Catty and we also have Sale-a-bration.  I have put the links to these on the left of the page.  Or easier still you can click on the link below to take you to my shop so you can have a look.

https://www3.stampinup.com/ecweb?dbwsdemoid=4010882

Remember if you need a hand with anything just drop me a message and I will help you.

Ok so here's the card I made....

I love this set!!  It is great for male cards or even ladies that love to tinker or are car lovers!

I know I'm a bit early for Fathers Day but I couldn't resist!  How good does it look!!  I love it!

Father’s Day Card

Products

l Geared Up Garage Cling Bundle 150610 Price: $84.50

l Classic Garage 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper 148482 Price: $19.25

l Basic Gray A4 Cardstock 121689 Price: $14.75

l Crushed Curry A4 Cardstock 131288 Price: $14.75

l Whisper White A4 Cardstock 106549 Price: $17.00

l Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad 101406 Price: $17.50

l Hexagons Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder 143231 Price: $16.00

l Stampin' Dimensionals 104430 Price: $6.00

To achieve the results needed for the card you will also need:

l Big Shot 143263 Price: $159.00

l Stampin' Trimmer 129722 Price: $50.00

l Bone Folder 102300 Price: $12.00

l Clear Block D 118485 Price: $14.00

Instructions

Card base: Crushed Curry cardstock cut to 10.5 cm x the length of the cardstock (approx 30 cm).  Fold in half to form a card that measures 10.5 cm x 14.8 cm.

1st layer: Cut Basic grey cardstock to 10 cm x 14.3 cm.  Then run through the bigshot using the Hexagons Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

2^nd Layer: Using Crushed curry cardstock cut one of the cogs using the die from the set.  You will need to cut 2 of the cogs from the left hand side of so you can separate them under the folded DSP.

3^rd Layer: Cut a piece of the Classic Garage 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper (preferably one that has some Crushed Curry colour in it) to a 10 cm square piece.  On each side of the square mark the halfway point (5 cm) then score across each corner the the other mark. Then again at 2.5 cm.

Then fold the 5 cm flap into the middle and the 2.5 cm back to the outside.

Stamp the fathers day sentiment from the Geared Up Garage stamp set onto a piece of Crushed Curry cardstock using the Black ink.  Cut out the shape using the matching die piece.  Place 3 dimensionals on the back and place in the middle of your piece of DSP you just folded.

Final Step: Position the cogs where you want them on the grey cardstock remembering they go slightly under the folded DSP, glue down when happy. Then position folded DSP into the middle of the embossed grey cardstock on top of the cogs.  Making sure they are all positioned centrally on the grey cardstock. Then glue that down making sure the opening of the card is on the right side otherwise you will have a left side opening card (hmmmm maybe this could be good for left handers like my Mum :) ) Oh and make sure you have the sentiment up the right way too.  

You are finished……now admire your craftiness :)

I have been into macrame at the moment as well and am really enjoying it!  What other crafts do you do?

Donna Todd Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Greeting cards | Invitations | Craft supplies Email | bumblebuzzcraft@gmail.com Web | http://donnamtodd.blogspot.com.au Images©Stampin’ Up!® 2018

No stamping Christmas Card

Hi there!

I just wanted to show you a very quick card I made today.

There was no stamping involved with this card.  All I used was Whisper White cardstock and the Santa's workshop memories and more card pack plus some wink of stella  on his moustache hat band and pom pom.  Too easy!!  Just love it.

I also did some macrame last night and made my first bottle cover.

Just something a little different from paper craft :)

Have a great weekend everyone!!

1/2 Bauble

(isn't he just adorable?)

Last night before I started to finish off my swaps for Onstage in Brisbane I wanted to try and make on of these 1/2 baubles that I saw a fellow demonstrator had done.

When I saw what Jennifer Sootkoos (the fellow demonstrator) had made, it gave me the inspiration to make some. So darn cute! and easy!  I used the Santa's Workshop 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

When I get home after this weekend I will have to make some more! I just got the baubles from one of the dollar stores.

After that I finished making 41 shadow boxes for the swaps at Onstage.

This is my original, I did change it slightly to using Pineapple punch embossing powder.  It certainly gave it that bit more of a punch too!  I will get a photo of it once I've unpacked on the weekend 😀

Plus keep an eye on my Facebook page as I will be posting photos from our onstage event and this is where we get a sneak peak of new products!

Not only do I get to go the onstage event but I will also get time to spend with my grandson!  His Mum (my daughter) just got his Daycare photos today and she has a couple for me, can't wait to see them!

Rudolph the Reindeer card

Ok I tried making a reindeer card and this is what I came up with.  

What do you think?

For the background I used the Hexagons Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder then rubbed some Frost White Shimmer Paint over it to give it a nice shimmer.  His antlers I used the retired die set for the Christmas Quilt stamp set.  His ears I drew and hand cut.

i am working on an elf at the moment and will share him as soon as I am happy with him :)

I hope you have nice plans for this weekend.  I am off to a day of crafting on Saturday which my good friend is running.  Can't wait!!

Have a good one and.....

Mrs Claus

Hi Everyone, How have you all been?  I've just come back from a weekend in Echuca which is 4 firsts for me 1. First visit to Echuca 2. First time seeing the Murray River 3. First time in Victoria and 4. First time on a Paddle Steam Boat!  We went there for my husbands Aunties 90th Birthday. I made her an exploding box card and she absolutely loved it!  She reckons I will have to make one of those for every family members special birthdays 😁  It was a great weekend catching up with his family there.

Well I made a Mrs Claus as I couldn't have Santa all alone.

I think she is just adorable!  What do you think?  If you would like to make one of her here are my instructions.  Let me know how you go, send me a pic of your finished Mrs Claus.  I would love to see them!

Mrs Claus Christmas Card
DONNA TODD - INDEPENDENT STAMPIN' UP DEMONSTRATOR·WEDNESDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2018
Instructions written by Donna Todd 

Supplies
Cardstock
Real Red
Whisper White
Shimmery White
Basic Black
Punch
1/2” Circle
1” Circle
Colouring Tools
Real Red marker
Garden Green marker
Stampin’ Chalk marker
Powder Pink Ink pad
Memento Black ink pad
Embossing Folder
Swirls and Curls textured impressions embossing folder
Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Stamp set
Peaceful Poinsettia
Dies
Detailed Poinsettia thinlits
Retired circle dies – You may have something that suits
Other tools
Sponge
Large round plate
Sissors
Adhesive
Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon

Big Shot

Magnetic Platform

Instructions
The pieces you will end up with....



Card base - Real Red cardstock 27 x 10.5 cm or half A4 lengthwise

Blouse and Bonnet band – Real Red cardstock 10 x 10.5 cm
From the bottom measure up 6.5 cm on each side and place a mark. Line up the marks with your plate & draw the curve (on the reverse side of the cardstock so you can’t see your markings). Then measure up another 2.5 cm on each side and place a mark and again line your plate up with the marks, draw the curve. Cut along these lines. Emboss the Larger piece with the Softly Falling embossing folder using the end with the most concentration of dots.

Blouse Collar – I don’t have the Layering circle framelit dies so I used the largest circle with the scalloped edge that came with the retired circle dies. I cut one out then this is where it gets fiddley. Line the circle up on top of the blouse piece, the edge of the circle runs about 3 cm down the side and line up with the middle of the blouse trace the curve and put dots where you need to cut too.



Then do the same for the other side.

Brooch – For this I also used the retired circle dies, the 2 smallest ones. I put them together evenly, the smallest inside the larger one and run through the bigshot then adhered a piece of the Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon behind it. You could punch using the 1” punch first then use the smallest die for the centre. I found it too hard to line up in a punch to punch out the middle.



(It’s great for using up all your scrap bits of cardstock)

Bonnet & Hair – Whisper White Cardstock 9 x 10.5 cm
Measure up 6 cm from bottom put a mark on both sides, using your plate line up the dots with your plate and trace the curve, then measure up 2.5 cm on both sides and trace the curve (curved towards the bottom of you piece of cardstock). Cut along the traced lines. Emboss the larger piece with the Softly falling embossing folder using the end with the most concentration of dots. Emboss the smaller piece with Swirls and Curls textured impressions embossing folder, then cut in half.

Face – Whisper White Cardstock 6.5 x 10.5 cm
Dab the sponge in the Powder Pink Ink pad and using circular motions starting off the cardstock and working your way onto the cardstock until you have coloured the entire piece.

Eyes - Punch 2 out using the 1/2” circle punch using the chalk marker draw his little highlights or you can draw them after you have glued them on.

Nose – Punch out 1, ½” circle and colour the same as you did for her face.

Glasses – Punch out a 1” circle and cut in half. Cut 2 strips about 3 – 4 mm wide and long enough to hide up under her hair.

Bonnet decoration - Using the Peaceful Poinsettia stamp set and dies use the little holly, cut it out and colour using the markers.

Mouth – Using the Real Red marker (thin end) draw her mouth. I always draw lightly in pencil first to make sure I am happy with the curve and size etc.

Putting it together – adhere the collar onto the blouse, and then adhere the brooch on in the middle where the 2 pieces of the collar meet.
Adhere the bonnet band onto the bonnet then adhere the holly.
Adhere the face panel onto the card base (about 4 cm up from the bottom is where the bottom of the face piece will be.
Adhere the blouse onto the bottom of the cardstock.
Adhere the bonnet onto the top but leaving enough room for the hair to slide up underneath so don’t glue all the way to the bottom edge. Take your 2 halves of hair. Using one half adhere it into position it by starting from the middle of the bonnet out to the edge, you will need to trim the excess that hangs over the edge of the card. Do the same for the other side. I always use tombow for this as it gives you time to manoeuvre your pieces into place.
Adhere the eyes onto the back of the glasses leaving a little more than half looking over the glasses, don’t forget to mark the eyes with the Chalk marker. Adhere into place on the face, leaving room for you to slide the nose and glasses arms underneath. Take the piece for the glasses arms and measure how much you will need for some to tuck under the glasses and the hair. Mine was about 3.2 cm. Adhere these into place. Then adhere the nose by sliding up it up under the glasses.
Draw the mouth and you are finished!

Created by Donna Todd
Independent Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator
www.donnamtodd.blogspot.com
©Stampin’ Up! 2018

Remember if you would like to order anything please go to my store, if you need any help just ask me, I am only too happy to help.  You can also click on any of the Supplies in the Supplies list and they will take you directly to my store as well. (except the round plate and retired circle dies)

I hope you all have a lovely week!