Sunday, March 16, 2014

Gift Card Holder

Spring is beginning to peek through here and there; however, winter is holding on tight.  We are expecting a bit of snow overnight and tomorrow morning.  The weather temperatures have been on a see-saw lately.

This card was inspired by a tutorial I saw on the Graphic 45 blog.  It was my first attempt at making a gift card holder, and it came together rather quickly.  It's not perfect, but I know what to do differently the next time.


Everything used here has been in my stash for quite awhile.  The papers are from K&Co's ancestry.com line.  First, I cut a piece of the cardstock to an 8-1/2x12" size.  With a Martha Stewart Score Board, I scored the paper at 4" intervals.  A piece of patterned paper was glued to the second panel.  On the last panel, I cut a 4x5 section off and folded and glued the flap (leaving top of flap open) onto the second panel creating a pocket.  I fussy cut some flowers from the papers and glued them to the flap, highlighting them with Stickles and Liquid Pearls.  A piece of a Zva swirl was added for sparkle.


The front of the card was easy to decorate.  I cut out the different sizes of papers and inked and distressed the edges.  I am not sure who made the flowers, but I know the leaves are from Prima.  The oval circle was cut from the paper pad, the edges highlighted with Inka Gold, and a PTI sentiment stamped on it.   Foam dots were added under the oval for dimension.  Stamps from Crafty Secrets were used for the corner brackets.  Recollections pearls, Zva rhinestone swirl and a bit of  lace add the finishing touches.


There you have it--fairly quick and simple.  I'll need to make up some more of these.  It felt good to use up some of my stash that I have been hoarding.  I need to do more of that--a lot more!!

Thank you so much for stopping by and for the comments you leave.  I appreciate each and every one of them!  Have a wonderful week!



5 comments:

  1. Lovely soft colors for this wonderful gift card holder, Patty! Such pretty flowers and gems! The receiver will be very delighted with this beautiful creation!

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  2. This looks lovely Patty, lovely papers, love the touch of bling! It will make a wonderful gift!

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  3. Yay for using old stash goodies! This is beautiful, Patty! Really pretty paper and such a fun design! LOVE how you embellished the front. The pearls and elegant swirl are the perfect touch!

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  4. This is beyond beautiful Patty! and looks so professional and perfect! love it! xo

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  5. This is beautiful work Patty.
    byebye,Lean

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