Gift card holder from envelope tutorial

Wow, I don't think I have ever had so many visitors! If you stopped by at my site yesterday thank you so much, and welcome back.  If you didn't, do scroll down and check out the Stampin' Stars blog hop that I took part in to see some of the new products in the Spring/Summer catalogue.

As promised, today I have another gift card holder made from an A6 envelope to share with you, plus a step by step tutorial showing you how to make these.

I've used the Patio Partio DSP on page 165 of the main catalogue to decorate this gift card holder as well as the Henry Says stamp set, from the new Spring/Summer catalogue, that I also showed you yesterday.

1. Take an unsealed A6 envelope and fold in half.  Then unfold and cut along the crease of the flap only.  It should look like this:

2. Rotate the envelop so that it is facing you in portrait.  Seal the top half of the envelope and leave the bottom flap unsealed (this is where your gift card will go once completed).

3. Add your choice of DSP to the areas which will form the inside of your gift card holder.  The top panel will be slightly larger than the bottom panel.  The bottom panel should cover the envelope up to the edge where is opens.  For example I have used the Patio Party DSP for this and left a thin border around each panel.  Note that the photo shows a how the gift card would fit inside :).

4. For the flap, cut another piece of DSP and adhere this to the outside of the closed flap as shown below:

5. Finally, decorate the outside of your gift card holder.  I have turned the holder to a portrait position and added some DSP, Stiched Grosgrain ribbon and the sentiment and 'bunting' from the Henry Says stamp set; inked in Raspberry Ripple from the 2012-14 In Colours.

You can of course decorate the holder in landscape as I did with yesterdays project idea if you prefer.

Don't forget to check out the new Spring/Summer catalogue and Sale-A-Bration offer if you haven't already done so.  I'm offering FREE postage on orders placed before Sunday, if you live close to me (GU16) and can collect your products so contact me now at jadedcrafter@gmail.com.

New catalogue and blog hop

The new Spring/Summer catalogue is released today and can be found here.  To celebrate, some of the Stampin' Stars demonstrators have decided to take part in a blog hop and to share with you some of the new products.

So, welcome to the Stampin' Stars Blog Hop and an extra special welcome to those of you have hopped here from Lesley's blog.

Details of the next blog to hop to can be found at the bottom of this post, along with a complete list of those taking part, just in case you get lost ;).  

For my project I decided to create a card and co-ordinating gift card holder, using the cute Henry Says stamp set.

The card is to celebrate the arrival of a baby girl... but the gift card holder could be used for any occasion...;)

The card base is Pink Pirouette and I have added a piece of DSP from the Subtles Collection paper pack to the base, before adhering a length of the Crochet Trim (see page 173 of main catalogue) and then a length of Pretty in Pink Stitched Grosgrain ribbon.

The 'elephant' image has been inked in Basic Grey and stamped onto another DSP from the Subtles Collection paper pack and then cut out and mounted with Dimensionals.

You will see I have then added the sentiment inked in Rose Red, and also selected the word 'BABY' from the 'B' stamp from the Alphabet Occasions stamp set, to go above this.  To embellish I've punched out some heart shapes using the Owl Punch and added a Designer Button.

The gift card holder has been created from an A6 envelope, and decorated with the same materials as the card.  I've added a sentiment from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set, punched out with the Word Window punch to finish it off.

If you would like detailed instructions for this gift card holder do check back tomorrow when I will have another example for you using alternative products and a full step by step tutorial.

If you would like to order any items from the new Spring/Summer catalogue or the main catalogue please contact me at jadedcrafter@gmail.com.

Don't forget that the Sale-A-Bration event running until 22nd March means you can get FREE products with every spend of £45 (excluding postage).  I am offering FREE postage as well if you place your order before Sunday 3rd February and are able to collect your products from me (GU16).

Finally, as promised, the next blog, to hop to, is - Cary's blog.  Thank you for visiting my site and I hope to see you again some time.

Full list of blog hop participants in case you get lost or find a broken link:

Fiona Whitten
Louise Sims
Lesley Gillett
Esther Boulter
Nicky Johncock
Pip Todman
Sarah Piggott
Jan Frances  
Nic Parr
Natalie O’Shea
Lesley Lendon
Jade Stutely **you are here**
Cary Buckham
Victoria Rogers 
Kim Gibbons Fee
Di Richardson
Emma Burgess
Teej Clout
Joanne Penny

Scalloped envelope box idea

Well, I got back safely from Sweden yesterday and then had a frantic rush to get myself to Cambridge... and this is the first chance I have had to have a moment to myself.

What a lovely weekend... I can highly recommend Gothenburg for something laid back and full of things to do and see, but be warned it is very expensive to eat/drink there.  We managed to keep within a reasonable budget so I can still afford to go away again sometime :).

Anyway, with so much to do and so little time I didn't even manage to bring much craft stash with me here, so please forgive my fleeting post.

I've created a box using the scalloped envelope die, with some little gift tags, which would make a quick gift.

The box was created with Pool Party card stock, very easy to make with just 2 shapes cut with the die using my Big Shot machine.  I've then added a designer button with some of the bakers twine (current summer mini catalogue) tied through it.

Inside the box I've made some little gift tags/cards with the Packed for Birthday stamp set (also from the current summer mini catalogue), coloured with Stampin' Write markers.

Apologies in advance for any period of radio silence that follows... I haven't had a chance to make anything for a few weeks and this weekend looks like another working one, but I will do my best and get some new ideas posted as soon as I can :).

Another gift card holder and upcoming classes

Yesterday I shared with you an idea for a gift card holder.  So here is another design which is slightly more masculine.  The only difference other than the colours is that I have used the Curly Tag punch and Perfect Postage punch for the tag and one of the stamps from the Perfect Postage stamp set too.



Colours are Old Olive and Basic Black with Tempting Turquoise DSP from the Brights Collection.

My next class is for Mother's Day and will be on Friday 16th March.  We will make at least 2 different designs and they can be adapted for other occasions too so why not come along and give it a try.  Full details are on my Classes page but the morning session is almost full so book your place asap by contacting me.

Then on Sunday 25th March I have an Easter class (be special request) where you can make 10 cards...

Give a gift card holder

I think people are becoming more reliant on gift cards these days rather than buying presents.  It's more convenient... but could also be thought of as impersonal maybe.  So why not personalise the gift card holder and give them something handmade in their favourite colours or with an appropriate theme.  Here's a simple gift card holder idea...

I've used Blushing Bride and Wisteria Wonder for the colour theme and the sentiment is from the Petite Pairs stamp set.

• Cut a piece of card stock 4.5" x 6.75". Score at 1.75" and 4.5".
• Turn and score 0.25" from the edges.
• Cut off all of the 0.25" section that you scored except for the sections along the 1.75" side (these will be the flaps to make the pocket in which the gift card will sit).
• Fold the 0.25" sections inward, apply adhesive to the backs of them, and then fold the 1.75" section up to create the pocket.
• Apply a 1/2" x 4" decorative strip of designer paper to the edge of the pocket.
• Cut the corners of your flap.
• Add a 1.25" x 4" decorative strip of designer paper to outside of the flap.
• Add a strip of cardstock punched with a border punch or ribbon to the top/front of the flap. Then close the flap.
• Cut 2 pieces of magnet strip and stick together and then stick one side to the flap before closing the flap to stick the other side so that you can line both pieces up correctly.
• Decorate the front with a tag.  I have used a 1 3/4" scallop circle punch and 1 3/8" circle punch.
• Attach the tag and you're done!

I've almost done a 14 hour day today and still have a call with Oz shortly... see you back here tomorrow hopefully x

Gift card holder

I saw a great idea on Amy's blog sometime ago which I have finally got round to giving a go...

The Basic Black card has been cut to 4” x 8” (scored at 4”) then folder in half and taped on each side after punching out a piece where the gift card will go.  I have then used some of the Brights DSP cut to 3 ¾” x 3 ¾ “ and 1 ¼ x 4” to decorate the front.

For the tab to hold it shut I have punched a circle using the 3/4" punch and then set this in place with just enough overlap to allow the top to be pushed behind it.  I finished this off with a button and added a oval punch to a scalloped oval and stamped the sentiment from the clearly for you stamp set.  A bow tied from Real Red Grosgain ribbon finishes this off so it's ready for the gift card to go inside.

Hi there Stampers!

I've totally CASE'd this gift card idea from Dawn Griffiths as she has a video tutorial showing how to make this.  I've used a different stamp set - Every Little Bit and the sentiment is from the Clearly for You set.  It's just so cute don't you think ;)?!