Freedom to Play
Have you wondered where I’ve been? Well, my husband and I took some time for fun to end the summer. Part of it was spent with family at a reunion in Elko, Nevada and part was playing right here at home. It’s so nice to be involved with a business that allows the freedom to play when the opportunity arises. Thank you Stampin’ Up!
Some of my playtime has been spent with the Minions. Thanks to a special seven-year old, (seven today that is), I’ve fallen head-over-heels in love with these creatures and I haven’t even seen the movies. So guess who got a special birthday card today?
He was really easy to make. Punches, Paper Snips and your Stampin’ Trimmer are the tools for this one. The card folds at the top and was rounded by drawing a curve from the bottom of a water class then cutting with Paper Snips. The goggle was created by using the Modern Label Punch and circle punches with Silver Glimmer Paper and Window Sheets.
The Glimmer Paper and Window Sheet pieces that make the goggle eye-piece are held up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Since it was playtime, there was one more sweet surprise.
A matching cake. With the help of Pinterest and cake decorating blogs I found a simple cake to match the birthday card. Everything on this cake is edible, right down to the glittery rim around the goggle. During my search I found some amazing Minion cakes frosted with fondant. They looked amazingly real. Let’s just say that there are some really talented cake-decorators out there.
The PDF instructions to make your very own Minion is available right here. Visit my Project Tutorial page for more information.
I almost forgot! The card was a little oversize so I needed a custom envelope. Great time to play with the new Envelope Punch Board!
133774 Envelope Punch Board
A beautiful matching envelope in Pacific Point wrapped up the little Minion and kept his hair from getting messed up.
Here’s a quick video to show you how easy this tool is to use.
Give yourself some Freedom to Play today!
Thank you for visiting today.
Don’t forget to let me know if you’d like the instructions by commenting on this post.
Could I get a copy of the minion card?
Debbie…. I’ll send an email later today.
This minion card is so cute. Please email the directions to me. Thanks. Karen
Karen,
I’ll get this to you later today. Thanks!
Rae
Your minion is so adorable. My art teacher’s husband loves these little guys. Sure would love to make this card. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Rae – LOVE this, and finally getting around to making it as my DGS ‘s BD is this month, and since I got a new computer, my directions are LOST – could you send them to me again – please!
He is going to flip when he sees this!!
I love yours the best.. Been looking for one that suits me and yours is the one. I would love the tutorial. Thanks.
Thank you for the great comment. I just sent you the instructions. Have fun!
I love the minion. I have been looking for a good pattern and I like yours the best. I would love the tutorial. Thanks. Jennifer
I really like your Minion this is an very cute idea would love to have the info on how to make it thank you
Thank you Monica!
Hi There, i would love the directions on how to make the minion card please 🙂 Thankyou
Sandy,
I’ll get it to you later today. Thank you!
This is absolutely the cutest minion! My 25 yr old son & 23 yr old daughter love minions. I’d love to make this card for my son if you could kindly email me the directions. Hate to rush you, but his birthday is next week, so the sooner the better would be great. Thanks a lot.
Hello from Germany Rae!
I also think these Minions are too cute. Would love to make the card (s) for my nephews (twins) who turn 9 next week. Any chance you could send me the instructions.
Thanks very much
Maxie
I too found you through Mary Fish (I’m late to the game, what else is new?) I FREAKIN’ LOVE MINIONS!!!! I’m just curious as to what the black buttons are on his overalls? Are they buttons or did you punch black paper and put crystal effects on the paper? Your card is AWESOME!
Sherri,
First of all Thank you! The buttons are some retired black brads I had leftover. You could use buttons and even the new Glimmer Brads for bling to match his uni-goggle. Do you need the instructions?
Ohhhhhh sooooo cute!
My daughter would love this card – can you please email me the instructions??
Thanks you soooo much!! 🙂
Will do. Thank you for the comment Cherylin!
They are so cute please send instructions!
Becky,
You got it! I’ll sent them oday.
we love the minions! can you please send the instructions? I found your site via Mary Fish’s facebook page. Thank you!
Thank you, thank you! I’ll get it to you today.
we love the minions – I saw your card on Mary Fish’s facebook page. Can you please send me the instruction?
Too cute! I would love the directions.
Love the card and the cake. I love doing themed birthdays for my grandchildren, making the invites, birthday card and cake myself. Woud love the directions. Thanks
HI Rae, if I’m not to late in asking for the instructions on the minion may I please have the instructions? My little granddaughter loves the minions and as her birthday gift my husband & I got her the set of 4 stuffed minions. Thank you so much!
Would love the instructions to make this cute little guy! So clever of you.
Oh, Rae, my grandson LOVES these little minions and I would love to get directions how to make this card – you are so clever – your cake is a winner too!! thanks to Mary Fish for posting this on FB!!!
OMG I LOVE Minions!!!!! This card and cake is so cute! I just turned 45 and I asked my husbamd for a Minion birthday cake 🙂 Would love the instructions for these great creations! Thanks!
I love this card! Wish I had one today for my youngest who turns 7! I would love the instructions so I can make him one for another day! Thanks for sharing with us!
I have a grandson that was adopted from Guatemala and is 6 years old. He loves Minions and I would love the directions for this card. Thanks! Carol
OMG! Mary Fish (Stampin Pretty) shared your card on Facebook. Beyond Cute!! I love the minions. Even though I’m 54, I’ve seen both movies. I would love instructions on how to make this card! Nice job on both the card and the cake!
Wow….these are brilliant. Yes please, would love to make these up! 🙂
I would LOVE the PDF instructions – what an adorable card!!!! Thank you!!
LOVE THIS!!!
Please send instructions! I am a 54 year old and went to see the latest movie with my college student – aged friend, and it was hilarious! You’ve got to see the movie! I don’t think the kids even got most of the jokes, as you have to have some life experience (age) to appreciate them. I even enjoyed the sound track to the movie!!! I’ll send this card to my friend who is now back at school. Thanks so much 🙂
Today is my husbands Birthday and my boys love the movies they would have so much fun making this for him today 🙂 thanks!
I would love the instructions. I have two kids – in high school and college – and they love this movie! I would be a fun surprise to make the cards for them. Thanks for the great card idea.
I’m in love with the Minion’s too. Your seven year old is a very lucky. You are so awesome to share your instructions.
Would love instustions for card please. Great job! Love them
Adorable! I always admire your punch art!
Would love to make one of these for any of my grandchildren. It is fabulous! Great innovation! Thanks for the instructions, can’t wait to try it myself!
Adore the Minion!! My daughter would love to get one of these in the mail. Thanks for the instructions! Can’t wait to get them.
Rae, like you I Love the Minions! The card is soo cute. I’d love instructions when you can. thanks.
cute, cute, cute. Kids will love this. Would like the instructions. Thanks
Absolutely adorable!
Would love to have the instructions for the cake and card. They are so cute!!
Would love to make a Minion card for my great-grandson but no rush. So cute! Thanks a bunch.
Cuteness. Would love the PDF but relax first and I know there is always laundry to do after vacations.
Absolutely love this little character and the cake…OMG!!! Your talent is amazing! I would love the instructions, too but no hurry!
You are absolutely brilliant! This card is perfect! I finally watched the first Despicable Me movie, and now I love those lil minions even more! (and a CAKE, no less!?–you made a 7-year-old VERY happy, I’m sure!)
I would love to have an instruction for the card. I can wait, no hurry. I love the cake too.
OMGosh!! This minion card is just TOO cute!! I would love the instructions so I can make one for my little minions when their birthday’s come around! FANTASTIC job!!!
Thank you Lynda and Nanci! If you can wait a day, I’ll put together a tutorial for the card too. Ok with you?
OM gosh this is so darn cute. Cannot wait to make one
Oh Rae…..that Minion is to DIE for……so stinkin’ cute!!! The cake also rocks beyond words!!! I have a very soft spot for Character cards and this is a corker. Brilliantly done darl….and I bet the b’day celebrator had smiles for miles!!!! ooxx