Sweet Birthday

If you're like me, this lockdown is not doing you any favours when it comes to snacking! So when I was asked to make a few samples for the Duo Dies new set of dies this month I was really taken by the ring doughnuts that were included. 

I thought it would make an ideal card at this time, even if it was just to show someone that you are missing them and thinking of them, and is a calorie free option to sending a real box of doughnuts!

It was so easy to make. The 'lid', with the shaker element, is made seperate and added on top, so the sugar strands shake freely without getting caught up on the doughnuts.

What I really like about the dies is that they come with an additional die so you can layer them or use to cut apertures, but I used mine to give them additional depth to look like the icing is really standing out on the doughnut. You just have to remember to cut a centre hole in that layer. You can, of course, also colour them to make them any flavour or colour, so you can match them to the recipient's favourite doughnut choice, and they are so easy to colour.

Let's hope it won't be too long until we can meet up with friends and family again for a real coffee and doughnut, until then, stay safe x