When I mailed my DDs a little something for Mother's Day, I was wishing I had a nicer way to present a gift card. I was short on time so I just threw a gift card loose inside their Mother's day cards. Next time I hope I have something on hand to dress it up a bit. Another thing that prompted this challenge was a cool die set I saw on the last HSN craft day from
Stamps of Life. I was tempted ... but I also knew it was something I had seen before and I could probably make something similar without the dies, or using dies or punches I already own. Don't get me wrong, the Stamps of Life set was really cute, and you know me, I could cave and wind up with them at some point (like the gnome die I resisted until I couldn't resist anymore, ha!).
You have two (or more) options.
1. Make a greeting card that holds a gift card, such as a card with a pop up gift card holder, or a card with a pocket for a gift card.
Here is one example of a
pop up gift card by Sandy Allnock. I've seen other videos for a box
style pop up, or it doesn't even have to be a pop up, it can be a slider card. Any greeting card that can be mailed that has a way of
presenting a gift card.
2. Make a fancy envelope to hold a gift card. This can be placed inside a card you already have made, but your gift card will be "wrapped".
Just show us your envelope or wrapping. This is what I needed for Mother's Day ... I already had the cards made, but then I wanted a nicer
way to include the gift cards.
Here is an easy envelope video.
So, make the entire greeting card gift card holder, or just a gift card envelope/wrap, or even better, try both. These can be quick projects.
There is room for stamping when you decorate your card, or stamp an embellishment for your belly band if you make an envelope, or stamp your paper instead of using printed paper ... you decide. Just please stamp an image somewhere on your project(s). If you have a die that makes a card or envelope like these, please feel free to use it.
If you haul out an old stamp/punch/die/tool/medium you haven't used in a long time, please share!
I'm anxious to see how you present gift cards. I'm hoping to get some made ahead for Christmas.
*** If you wish this was more of a technique challenge, rather than a card fold challenge, use a resist technique of your choice, or use Sandy Allnock’s example of embossed resist with watercolor as you decorate. It’s optional.
My mom and I made some gift card holders from an old Stampin Up Paper Pumpkin kit this afternoon. It was nice to stamp together, and easy because all we needed was scissors, adhesive and acrylic blocks to mount our stamps ... and we did use a paper trimmer. I'll post in the gallery tomorrow.
ETA : Please add "Creative Challenge : Gift Card" in your title when you upload to the gallery. Thanks!
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ETA :
Here is the gallery post with the cards Mom and I made from the SU kit. Another cute way to present a gift card I think.
