Hello, again! Do you give gift cards for Christmas? I do, and I like to make cute holders for them. Today, I have a lovely one made with the Gift Card Envelope die from Hero Arts May 2016 kit.
While I’m certain there are tutorials out there giving dimensions and instructions for creating a holder like this, the die makes it so easy because it scores the fold lines for you and even creates a slit to tuck in the flap (You’ll see that in a later picture). After I had die-cut the envelope, I trimmed some pretty patterned paper to cover the outside of the envelope. I used the same paper to cover the top flap of the inside of the envelope, too.
I die-cut a vellum circle, added liquid glue to the edges, and dipped it in distress glitter. I also die-cut the word “happy” three times using Simon Says Stamp’s Happy die: once from glitter cardstock and twice from green cardstock. I layered those die-cuts together. The stamped sentiment is from Simon Says Stamp Happy 3×4 set. I stamped it in Versamark and heat-embossed it in white. The strip was then bannered on both ends. I adhered my vellum circle onto my envelope and arranged the die-cut and banner on top. A snowflake from EK Success was popped up for some added sparkle.
On the outside flap of the envelope, I adhered a die-cut snowflake, which was created with Whimsy Stamps’ Layered Snowflake dies. A blue gem in the center is the finishing touch. Below is a picture of the outside of the envelope as seen when it is fully opened.
Thank you for visiting. I hope your day is wonderful!
I’m entering this card into the following challenges: Hero Arts Holiday Cardmaking Challenge, a2z Scrapbooking November 2016 Challenge: Embellish It, Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes, and Simon Says Stamp Work It Wednesday Challenge October 2016.
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Angie | 2nd Nov 16
This is so pretty! Love it! Thanks for joining us at a2z!!!
Arlene McClung | 2nd Nov 16
Lovely – puts me in the mood for Christmas – the colors and glitter are perfect for the season.
So glad you joined us at A2Z Scrapbooking.
Debby | 2nd Nov 16
Gorgeous, beautiful Christmas giftcard.
Thank you for joining us at Simon says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
Luv
Debby
Cindy C. | 2nd Nov 16
Wow this is so pretty!! Love how you embellished both front and back! So nice to see your creation in our challenge gallery at a2z.
Helen Gullett | 6th Nov 16
Andrea, that is a very beautiful way of giving. I love how you embellish this gift card holder on the front and back. Beautiful colors, too. THANK YOU for playing along with a2z Challenge this month 🙂
Michele Greenwood | 9th Nov 16
How beautiful – I love the colors; and a gift card holder to boot – nice work!!
Thank you for joining us at a2z Scrappbooking!! ~Michele, DT
~amy~ | 21st Nov 16
This is so pretty! I LOVE the soft colors and the glitz!
Thanks so much for joining us for the Hero Arts Holiday Cardmaking Challenge!
foleysfriend | 28th Nov 16
So very pretty; love all the beautiful details you added; thanks for joining us at a2z this month.
sue n.
D idlet | 28th Nov 16
Beautiful card! I love the soft colors you used. Thanks for sharing with a2z.
Dawn T | 29th Nov 16
Very pretty. Thanks for joining us at A2Z this month