As a demonstrator every month I have the added bonus of receiving in the mail our Stampin' Up! demonstrator 'Impressions', filled with lots inspiration and cool project ideas.
This month I would like to share with you the words of our co founder and CEO Shelli Gardner as she reflects on the pleasure of giving gifts. Shelli says giving gifts provides the perfect opportunity to send an extra-special message of love by adding a handmade element. A hand-stamped tag jazzes up a jar of jam, or any gift, and a card that co-ordinates with hand stamped wrapping always makes a delightful impression. And of course when you can actually make the gift itself, that's even more fun!
Shelli tells of how she gave her mum a gift card for her birthday earlier this year, and of course how she dolled it up by creating darling gift card packaging. She says somehow it made the gift feel much more personal and heartfelt. You guessed it... the first thing her mum commented on was the packaging!
Here is a simple and adorable gift card holder I'd like to share with you which was a project from our October 'Impressions'
To create this you will need a piece of card stock that is 10.2cm x 27.9cm
* In landscape position score your card at 4.5cm, 12.4cm, and 20.3cm
* Turn your card to portrait position so as the have the smallest section at the top. Punch a notch in the right edge of the bottom section using the 1 3/8" circle punch.
* Adhere sticky strip to the bottom edge and opposite side (left side) of your notch in the bottom section, then fold this up to create a pocket for your gift card.
* Decorate as desired.
Ta-da! Now you will have a beautiful gift card holder that will be sure to impress that special someone you care about.
Stamps: Snow Swirled
Ink: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip
Card: Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip Patterns DS Paper
Accessories: Crystal Brad, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon
Tools: Paper Trimmer & Scorer, Scallop Border Punch, 1 1/4" Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, small hole punch, adhesives including Sticky Strip & Dimensionals.
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