Donna-Marie's Designs

Cookie Swap

I told you I would be back.

Here is my cookie swap all packaged up.

I have to make 35 of these guys!

The cookies are all made, but I am on the boxes now.

I was on a roll until I ran out of ribbon, :-(

So I am taking a break and sharing this with you.....

They are filled with Grandma's Bon Bon's.

 

I started with a small white box and punched a "window" hole in the front.

I used my Impression Obsession Stamp and stamped the round Holly

Image with Aqua Staz-on.  I added Aqua Ribbon and wrapped it like a gift.

I made the snowflakes from my Nestabilities Flake Die.  The white snowflakes are a Martha Stewart Punch.

The "joy" is another Impression Obsession Stamp.

It is sitting on a Marvy Scallop Punch (Pink Glitter Paper).

A few pearls finish this off.

The back part of the box is plain, I will be added the recipe there latter.

Only 15 more to go...hahaha

I will be at

Wholly Scrap!

all day tomorrow, stop by and say hi!!

TTFN

Warm Winter Wishes

Good Morning!

I feel like the craziness of the Holidays have already started??

Is it just ME??

I wanted to try something different for my neighbors this year.

Each year I send a small package of Homemade Christmas Cookies to our closest neighbors.

I wanted to change it up this year (this is our 5th year in the

neighborhood) and the list is getting very long. LOL

I recently saw a recipe for "Snowman Soup".  I am sure you have all

heard of it (I must be living under a rock because I had not).

I think it is the cutest idea!!!

So I created "Snowman Soup Packets" and a gift Box to hold them.

 

All the supplies to make this box are at Wholly Scrap!

Except the Large Ribbon, the box directions, and the Soup. I will get to

 the box instructions and the soup instructions in a bit.

Check out the rest of the box...

You can click on any image to enlarge it.

 

 

 

The directions for the "box" comes from Lauren Meader.

She creates wonderful boxes you can make from 81/2 x 11 card stock.

You go on-line at PTI and order the directions for only $5.00.

You then download it on your computer and print it anytime you want!!!

Here is the site...PTI

Check it out, it is well worth the trip!!!

As for the "soup" You package together:

A pack of hot chocolate, mini marshmallows, a candy cane, and a few candy kisses.

I put it all together in a plastic bag and added a paper top.

Can you tell I am so excited about these, hee hee hee

Of course I had to try it OMG mmmmmMMmmmm

As for the decorations on the box,

 I used the Nestabilities Snowflake Die,Bo Bunny Paper, Red Sparkle Paper, Chipboard Snowflakes, Stamp Impression Obsession 'warm winter wishes', Velcro Dot (for closure), Red Ink, Doodlebug Green Gems, Kiwi Green Card Stock, and Stickles (lime green/waterfall). 

I will be back later on show you my cookie swap stuff, I am still working on them!!!

TTFN

Merry and Bright

Good Morning Folks

I have soooo much to do today!!!

I am involved in a Cookie Swap this Friday Night with 35 People!!

So you know what I will be doing today and tomorrow.

I am still behind from being sick last week, Why is it that we are not allowed to get sick??

While I was sick I spend the time worrying about what I was not doing and needed to do...mmmmm

there is something wrong with that!!

Thanks for letting me vent

Here is a new card for you...

Once again no sketch, no challenge, just little old me LOL

 

I used my favorite Christmas Papers...Webster's Pages.

I added card stock (burgundy, aqua) and the STAMP!!

Wow, love this Stamp!!

It is from Impression Obsession. I stamped the image

 on Cream, Burgundy, and Aqua Card Stock.

I cut out the Poinsettia so that the image got smaller and smaller

with each different color.

I used foam tape in between the layers.

The outside holly and leaves got colored in with my Tombo Marker

 and Glitter  Pen.

I used my Circle Punch and Scallop Marvy Punch to cut out the medallion.

 
You can click on any photo to enlarge it.

The sentiment is also from Impression Obsession "merry and bright"

That got foam tape also.

Burgundy Stickles finish the card off!!

This card will be included in my Holiday Card Class next Saturday the 21st

at

Wholly Scrap!

I am off to play Betty Crocker for a few days LOL

I have an awesome project to show you tomorrow!!!

I worked on it over the weekend and it needs a bit more work tonight.

Be sure to check back tomorrow!!!!

Housework will have to wait, ha ha ha

I will also have a pic of my cookie swap.

Have great Day!!!

TTFN

 

Make Merry

Good evening folks

I am taking a break from grading to show you a new card...

no sketch or challenge, just me

 

This card is an A2 size.

I matted it with red card stock and Designer Paper from Bo Bunny.

The Chickadee Stamp is from Impression Obsession.

I stamped him on Cream Smooth Prism with Black Memento Ink. I colored it in with myCopics

 

You can click on any image to enlarge it.

After I colored him in with my Copics, I added Stickles to the Holly Leaves and Berries.

The sentiment is another stamp from Impression Obsession.  I stamped "Make Merry"and punched it out with my Circle Punch and layered it on a Small Mavry Scallop Circle.

I used some foam tape under the sentiment and the stamped image.

If you are interested, this card, along with the "Mitten"s card, will be included in my Christmas Card Class in two weeks. Saturday, November 21st.

All the products to make this card are at

Wholly Scrap!

Have a great night!!

Thank you for stopping by!!!

TTFN

 

Get your mittens ready

Good Morning Folks!!

I believe I am finally on the mend, Yay!!

I had this card made a few days ago for a challenge, however I missed the deadline.  You know I do not feel well when I can not post LOL.

So, enjoy the card, the challenge was to create a neutral background and use a Pop of color.

 
I think this card is soooo cute .....ha ha ha

Love those mittens!!!

 The mittens (new stamp from Impression Obsession) is a clear set that has others images.  It is a small set, so not too expensive!!

The mittens got stamped on Smooth Prism White with Memento Black Ink.  I colored them in with my Copics....

 

This is my new Favorite Red Set for Christmas, I will add it to my list on my sidebar.
 you can click on any image to enlarge it.

You can barley see that I stamped the image twice and cut out the mittens so that I could layer them on top with foam tape.

The whole image got cut out with a Marvy Scallop Punch and the sides got inked with Ranger Shabby Shutters (green).  I used the foam pads on the wooden base, also from Ranger  to ink so that I got the smooth look.

 I used chipboard under the white embossed layer.  This layer was embossed with my Cuttlebug Folder and set on top of chipboard.  I ran the ribbon around it before I glued it down.

This is an A2 size card, not the usual 5x7 I make.  The stamp image was too small for such a large card.

I also used a bit more ink around the edges.

That is it for today folks, I have lots of school work and house work to catch up on!!!

This stamp set, the copics, as well as all the other supplies for this card are available at

Wholly Scrap!

Have a great Day, I am going out for some fresh air!!

I have not been out of the house in three days, wow!

TTFN
 

Sick

I have stuff to show you, however I can not get out of bed

this "bug" has hit me hard!!!

Yucko!!!!!!

I hope to feel better tomorrow.

Technique Class

Good Morning Folks

Many of you have been asking what I will be teaching for my Technique Class.

I am very excited about this project.  It is an old one, but a GOOD one.

We will be making a Stationery Box with 2 different size cards and tags.

The Class will be Saturday November 14th

1-4:30  cost $24.00

Call Wholly Scrap! to sign up

Please make sure you take a scoring tool!!!

Either the black colored blade for your trimmer, or a full size Score-it.

There are many scored pieces in this project and I do not want to waist time sharing, there is sooo much to do LOL!!!

You will also need Zip Dry, Foam Tape, regular adhesive, and scissors.

The rest will be provided.

I will also be sending you home with complete instruction on how you can make more at your leisure.

I hope you can join me!!!!

Please sign up early, there is a lot of prep involved and it would help a great deal. Thanks!!!

I will be announcing what my Holiday Card Class will entail tomorrow......gotta get to work on it........ LOL

This "bug" I have is killin ME!!!

Here is the box closed up

Here is how it all fits together

Have a great day!!

Thank you for stopping by :-)

The Little Things

Good Afternoon Folks

Quick Post today, I have a terrible cold!! Yuck!!

 

I made this card in response to a Taylored Expressions Challenge.

Here is the sketch

I tweaked it a little bit :-)

The paper is from TCP Studio.  I am in love with these colors!!! I added Dark Brown and Aqua Card Stock.  The card measures 5x7.

The medallion in the center was made with Oval and Scallop Oval Nestabilities.

The sentiment is a rub-on from TCP Studio, it comes with the pearls!!

I added a Quickutz Damask Flourish.  I cut two out of more Aqua Card Stock and nested them around the oval medallion.  I did some inking with Ranger Walnut Distress Ink.

Aqua Stickles finish this card off.

 You can see from this angle that I added chipboard and foam tape under some of the layers.

You can click on any of the images to enlarge them.

This cold medicine is getting to me....weeeee!

All the product to make this card and more can be found at

Wholly Scrap!

TTFN

Check back tomorrow, I have some cute stuff to show you :-) 
 

LUXE

Good Morning Folks

I have a new Challenge and a new Card for you...

Check out this new challenge Saturday Spotlight

You are to create a card with "words"

here you go...

This is a Tri-Fold Card.  I have made them before, but here are the measurements again.  The base Pink Card Stockmeasures 5x12".

I scored and folded on the 2 1/2 "mark and on the 5" mark.

Remember when you are scoring and folding, hold the card so that the 12" is horizontal.

I used Anna Griffin Stamps for the "LUXE".  I inked and stamped on Light Kiwi Prism Card Stock.

The Inks are Colorbox Chalks "Dark Peony" and "Orchid Pastel".

The patterned paper is from Dream Street. 

My flowers were made with Prima Pink Flowers for the base and then I layered a circle of Sparkle Pink from Best Creations and then another stamped image, the "Circle" from the Anna Griffin Stamp Set.The Circle was stamped with more Dark Peony on Kiwi Light Prism and cut out.

The flower was all put together by a Delish Pearl Brad.

 

You can click on any photo to enlarge it.

The larger flower also had an extra layer of "words".  This is a stamp from Impression Obsession "Butterfly Circle" it has all random words relating to butterflies. I stamped that one in the Orchid Pastel on Light Kiwi and punch it out with one of my Marvy Scallop Punches.

The butterflies are from a Martha Stewart Punch.

Here is the card open

 The "Life is Good" circle, and the Photo Corner came with the papers as chipboard shapes.

The Leaves are from Creative Impressions.

 I hope you have a Fantabulous Day!!!

All the supplies to create this card and more can be found at

Wholly Scrap!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

TTFN 

For You

Good Morning Everyone!

I have a new card "for you" today...

 

This card was made in response to two challenges..

The first Mercy Tuesday

 

and the second Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge, who asked us to make something with a border punch.

 
I think I covered all the bases on this one.  I started with Prism Deep Razzleberry and Black Card Stock on a 5x7 white card base. From there I added Delish (gray word) Paper (left over from yesterday).  I added a border at the bottom.  This border is a Martha Stewart Punch. The Pink Paper is from Webster's Pages, as well as the ribbon!!

 

The medallion in the center was made up of Just Rite Stamps and Oval and Scallop Oval Nestabilities. I also added some Gray Card Stock in there.

I stamped the Just Rite Image twice (so that I could layer the inner and outer rings) onto Prism Smooth White Card Stock and colored the image in with my Copics..

 

You can click on any of my images to enlarge them

I then layered my pieces. I added Frost Stickles to the flower centers.

The white ribbon and "for you" stamp are from my stash.  

However the Beautiful Brad Pearls are from Delish and everything else can be found at

Wholly Scrap!

Hope to see you there!!

Thanks for stopping by

TTFN