What is the best last minute gift? Gift Cards of course. If you want to dress your gift cards up I have 6 ideas for you! Make the gift card gift a little more special with cute packaging.
IDEA 1 - Alter a Tag
For this gift card holder I die cut three tags, using the largest tag die from the Special Day Tag die set by FSJ. Two from the blue snowflake printed paper (from the Dear Santa paper by Spellbinders) and one from white card stock. I glued the two printed paper tags back to back. Then scored the top of this piece at 1" and folded it down. Gluing the tags back to back makes this thinner paper more sturdy and since the paper is one sided, I have the same pattern on the folded down flap as I do on the front of the tag. Adhere this to the white tag using a thin line of glue or 1/8" double sided tape, leaving just enough room for the gift card to slide in.
The singing tree is from the Dear Santa die cut shapes set that matches the printed paper. And I used another of the die cut shapes for the back of the tag/holder.
IDEA 2 - Use a gift card die
This is a no brainer, I love that when I just need a quick gift card holder I don't have to create something from scratch. I can die cut this Gift Card Sleeve with cute paper it's ready to go.
And using the Dear Santa paper and pre die cut images makes it even easier!
I used another small die cut on the back to hold the flap of this envelope like sleeve shut, so no need for velcro or for the recipient to rip it open.
IDEA 3 - Use dies to create a shaped gift card holder
I die cut two of the these mittens to make this holder, just sandwich two back to back and leave an opening at the top for the gift card. Look at the dies you have and see what you might be able to use to make a gift card holder. I also have a stocking die that I made gift card holders with last year. Here's a little tip for sandwiched shape dies as gift card holders. Use a few layers of double stick tape to adhere them, giving a little dimension to the opening, making it easier to get the gift card in and out.
With so many cute die cuts in this pack it was fast and easy to not only make the front of my holder cute, but also the back.
IDEA 4 - What dies do I have that could hold a gift card?
When creating these gift card holders I did just what I mentioned above and found this Window Pocket die, and found that it will fit a gift card nicely if attached to an insert!
In the window here you can see the insert with out a gift card, but what is fun about this holder is that the recipient gets a peek at their gift card.
Just add the gift card to the insert with a few glue dots or foam squares.
See how the window gives a little look at what's inside!
IDEA 5 - Use a little box for a gift card plus treat!
I thought this holder would be perfect for a Starbuck gift card and candy cane!
IDEA 6 - Put a gift card inside a card, with a sliding holder.
On the outside it is a normal Christmas card. Made very easily, I might add with the use of the Dear Santa paper and die cut pieces.
On the inside...
A fun spot for a gift card using the Gift Slider die! You can die cut this piece and add it to any card. It's fast easy and cute! I can take the cards I already have on hand and add this to include a gift card very easily.
I love all of these ideas, because they are fast any easy. I don't use kits that often now days, but I have to say they are a blessing at Christmas time for last minute tags, gift card holder and cards. I recommend finding one you like to make your holidays a little less stressful and still help you feel like you hand crafted heartfelt gifts.
At the bottom of this post I have linked all the things I used to make todays projects. But before you go I have one more project with the Dear Santa paper and die cuts. A mini gift bag, a gift card could be added to this insert too. But I decided to make little gifties for my crafty friends, sharing some of the extra die cuts left from this kit. And a personal note on the insert.
Thank you so much for stopping by and spending some time with me! I hope you are leaving inspired to create.
Thanks for such creative and fun ways to give a gift card! So cute!!
Posted by: Hope | December 17, 2018 at 01:25 PM