The last 5 days have been active and full. My brother and his family stayed with us for several days and Emma was home from college. We had 10 people packed into our little one-story, 1200 square feet home. The cousins played games and read books, Brian wrestled with his 5 year old nephews (something he rarely did having 3 daughters), and my parents and grandmother came over for dinner each day. Brian and I took our niece and nephews to Fun Fore All one morning and got to be silly and crazy - we attacked robots, played fooseball, raced each other on snowmobiles, and ate ice cream for lunch. And now it's quiet because they returned home and Emma's back at college. Alaina and Caitlin are still here, of course, but 6 fewer people in a small home is noticeable!
So let's begin the blog series, shall we? It's all about creative ways to gift the ever-popular gift card. First up is an A2-sized holder (A2 is a 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" card). I received one as a swap at OnStage and loved its ease to make and that it can be mailed in an envelope for a standard sized card.
The first version has a shabby, vintage look that goes so well with the Toile Tidings set and Designer Series Paper. The cardinal was stamped on Very Vanilla in Real Red ink, then a Blender Pen was used to color over the image. This smears some of the ink to give it a soft, colored-in look. I added scraps of Very Vanilla Scalloped Lace Trim for an extra vintage touch. Let me show you how to make the basic gift card holder!
Cut your cardstock to 4-1/2" x 11"; score at 2-1/2" and 5-1/2" on the long side.
Add Tear 'N Tape to the 2-1/2" section.
Cut three pieces of Designer Series Paper: 2-3/4" x 4"; 2-1/4" x 4"; 1" x 4"
If you want to add a vintage touch, add Soft Suede ink to the edges of the designer series paper with a Stampin' Sponge.
Glue designer series paper to the pocket card (not shown is the 2-3/4" piece glued to the front); Use a circle punch (any size) to create a notch, then remove Tear 'N Tape liner and fold to create a pocket.
This is a cleaner version of the one above - no sponging, no Blender Pen coloring, and no lace. I kept the Early Espresso mat cut with the Layering Square dies.
Here's one that uses the Let It Snow product suite. I used Pool Party ink to stamp "Let It Snow" as a background for the happy snowman. Snowfall Accents Puff Paint and a Heat Tool were used to create touchable snowballs. A strip of washi tape from the Let It Snow Embellishment Kit runs along side panel and the Layering Square mat was cut with Sparkle Glimmer Paper.
This one looks similar to the first except I eliminated the stamped background and highlighted the snowflakes with Basics Holiday Rhinestones Jewels and a Coastal Cabana Stampin' Write Marker.
These gift card holders are so easy to make! Pick your favorite set and designer series paper and follow the tutorial above.
Don't forget about this big sale that starts tomorrow PLUS another special from me!
- Orders must be placed with Nicole Steele at my online store between Tuesday, December 3 and Sunday, December 15.
- Free shipping applies to orders of $70 or more (before shipping and tax)
- Shipping will be refunded by a check mailed to you from me, Nicole Steele. Checks will be mailed by December 15.
- Orders must use the Host Code B422JZJ2 if between $70 - $149.
- Orders $150 or greater do not need to use the host code - I want you to receive your Stampin' Rewards and you will still get free shipping from me, Nicole Steele.
- Questions? Ask me at nicole@thejoyfulstamper.com.
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