Box of Donuts

A box full of delicious donuts is a great way to say "Thanks" or "Happy Birthday" to someone you love, especially if that someone has a sweet tooth! Let me show you how I created this card using six of the pre-coloured images from the Sweet Thing set of digital stamps.

1. Start by finding either a circle punch or a circle cutting die and figuring out its diameter. You'll want to resize the donut images to fit the cutter you have. For example, I have a 11/2" circle punch, so I set the size of the images to be 11/2", which left a small border around the outside of the image.

2. Punch each donut with the circle punch, then use a hole punch to cut each centre.

3. To create the card, you'll need a base measuring 4" x 53/4" and an additional piece of cardstock measuring 5" x 63/4".

4. Place the 5" x 63/4" piece of cardstock on your score board and score at 1/4" and 1/2" on all four sides.

5. Use a large rectangle die, or a craft knife and ruler, to cut a window in the centre of the cardstock. 

6. Cut a piece of acetate to 37/8" x 55/8" and secure over the window with strong tape or glue.

7. Use a small pair of scissors to clip each corner, stopping at the second score line. Cut away the outer part of each corner so that you're left with the two small triangles between the two score lines. (See the photos below.)

8. If you'd like to add twine to your card, you'll want to punch a small hole on each of the four sides of your card, which will help to keep the frame flat against the card base. I always measure and mark the placement so that they are in the correct location. Since I want my twine to tie more towards one corner, I've made the holes asymmetrical. (NOTE: If you prefer to use ribbon, there's no need to punch the holes. Instead, secure the ribbon around the frame bringing the ends to the edge of the cardstock.)

9. Thread the twine through one hole and secure it on the inside of the frame with glue and tape. Bring it over the outside of the frame and through the hole opposite, again securing with glue and tape. Repeat with the second piece of twine and the other two holes.

10. Add a spot of glue between the two triangles and bring them together to form the corner. Fold over the outer section on each side to create the frame. I found it easiest to use clips to hold things in place as I was working. Set aside to dry fully.

11. Add foam tape or chipboard pieces to the back of each donut. I used a double layer to give them extra height.

12. Arrange them evenly on the front of your card base and secure with glue or double-sided tape.

13. Add glue to the edges of your frame and secure over the front of the card, carefully lining up the edges.

14. Add the finishing touches to your "box of donuts".

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