Week 10 of the 12 Weeks of Christmas

Here we are at Week 10 of the 12 weeks of Christmas.  It's hard to believe that there are just 10 days left until Christmas is here.  I am finding it especially difficult to keep track of the holidays while living in Florida because the weather usually dictates that the holidays are coming.  At home in Michigan, fall and the cooler weather means Halloween, then Thanksgiving, followed by Christmas.  When it is warm most every day, it's hard to keep track of the days.  Although, and I am certainly not complaining, since I know the weather back home in Michigan and other places has been much colder, it has been a bit chilly for Florida the last week.  Even the Manatees are sensing the cooler weather.  I'm going to check on them tomorrow, I'll report back next week. 

This week's Christmas project is a cute gift card holder for any of those last minute gifts that you need to purchase, or the ones that you have already purchased and you need a fun way to wrap them up.   This gift card pattern allows you to get three gift cards from each 8  1/2" x 11" sheet of cardstock.    Here are a few of the gift card holders I created:

 

Here's what I used to create each gift card:

• Gift card base cut from cardstock cut at 3 1/2" x 8 1/2".  Score at 2" & 6"
• Designer Paper cut at
• 3 1/4" x 3 3/4"
• 3 1/4" x 1 3/4'
• 3 1/4" x 2 1/4"
• white for inside tab cut at 3 1/4" x 1 3/4"
• Assorted stamps, inks and papers

Cut a gift card base at 3 1/2" x 8 1/2" and score on the long end at 2" and 6".   On the end with the shorter score line, use a corner rounder to round the corners.  I used the notch on the top of my  Envelope Punch Board (item #133774).  Round the corners of both the designer paper and white paper cut at 3 1/4" x 1 3/4" making sure that the design on your paper is aligned in the direction it will be placed onto the gift card holder.  Fold on all score lines and burnish with your bone folder. 

Apply adhesive onto the edges of 2 1/2" edge as shown below.  Here I used tear & tape but you could also use Multipurpose Liquid Glue or Fast Fuse.  Be sure to only apply adhesive along these edges or you will not be able to insert your gift card into the slot.  Remove the backing from the tape and fold inward, creating a pocket. 

Score on long end at 2" and 6"

Round corners on end that is 2".  Place adhesive on the edges of the end that is 2 1/2".

Attach designer paper pieces using fast fuse, snail or multipurpose glue.  Place the 3 1/4" x 3 3/4" piece onto the back of the holder, the 3 1/4" x 1 3/4" piece onto the front top tab, the white piece onto the front inside tab for to/from and the 3 1/4" x 2 1/4" piece onto the front pocket piece.   

I used assorted stamps sets, framelits and punches to create the  front decorations.  Attach these pieces onto the tab that flips open, making sure to only attach the top half as your gift card will be sealed shut permanently if you apply adhesive to the entire piece.   See image below.   Insert a gift card into the pocket as shown below.  Tie a ribbon around the top of the gift card holder to hold it closed. 

I hope that you are finding the holidays peaceful, and that you are having enough time to do all of the things that make you happy this season. 

If you need stamping supplies, I would love to be your demonstrator.   Please visit my store here. 

Happy Holiday Stamping,

Debbie