This tutorial is thanks to my friend Susie who came up with this great postcard style gift card holder idea! Thanks Susie! Here are 2 examples of how you can use this pattern. It's completely up to you how you put it together, each one looks quite different!
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You will need:
1 piece of cardstock cut 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" for the base (note I layered mine 1/8" smaller each time)
1 piece of cardstock cut 2 1/2" x 4" for the card holder base
1 piece of designer paper (or patterned c/s) cut 3 1/2" x 4"
Scor-Pal
Craft Knife or scissors
SU Label Holder Punch
Embellishments
Step 1
Score 1/2" around 3 sides of the patterned paper. Cut the corners to form a mitre (as shown).
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On the unscored edge, mark the centre and position the label punch as shown to make a groove on the sleeve. You can use a variety of SU punches at this stage, half a word window, half a circle or scallop circle etc.
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Step 3
Using some snail adhesive, fold the scored edges around the gift card holder base.
Step 4
I attached a piece of ribbon around my holder before adhering it to the postcard base ... you can embellish it in any way you like ... I'm thinking primas!
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4 comments:
Emma, this is great :)
Fantastic tutorial. Now I know I need to buy this punch!!
hugs, Jami
This is really a great idea and perfect for Christmas!
Thanks for sharing the tutorial!
I love this! Thanks for sharing!
Hugs,
Bridgett
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