Christmas Gift Card Holders

It is time for the new challenge at The Funkie Junkie Boutique Blog.  Sara Emily is our hostess for this one called It's A Wrap. Here is what she has to say about it:

Whenever I hear this term, I think of something that's finished or completed. But for this challenge, we want you to share your vintage or shabby chic gift wrapping, gift box or bag or perhaps a set of gift tags. Or maybe you might take a different approach and use a wrap die cut or gift packaging on your project -- just be sure to tell us what your 'wrap' is if it's not obvious!

When I saw this challenge I immediately knew that I needed to work on something for Christmas. Since there is zero chance I am going shopping at the mall during a pandemic, I will doing most of the shopping for Christmas online. I have Grandchildren that are at the age where they want to select their own gifts so I decided on gift card holders for this challenge. I normally take them shopping for their birthday, give them a budget and they pick their own presents and along with lunch out that Grandma buys, they walk away very happy. This year they got gift cards purchased online at stores where they like to shop in person but can shop online. It wasn't as much fun for me but it worked and I can see Christmas being much of the same although I do plan to ask their Mother for a shopping list of things I can buy online. I am getting quite proficient at hitting the SUBMIT button since I am buying everything online, including groceries right now.

I made a quartet of very simply decorated but different gift card holders. Since some e-gift cards can be cut into the shape of an normal gift card, a couple of the holders will accommodate that type but when you print from some sites, you have to fold the gift card so two of the holders are made with space to accommodate that type.

For all of the holders I used the Festive Greens and Holiday Greens die sets from Tim Holtz. If they are no longer available in the store I will link to suggested alternatives. Since I am on a mission to use up leftovers and scraps in my stash I also used leftovers from a couple of Graphic 45 Christmas paper pads that were in my stash along with some of the Metallic card stock pads from Tim Holtz.

• Cut a strip of card stock 4" wide x 8 1/2" long
• On the long side score at 2 1/2", 2 7/8", 5 7/8" and 6 1/4"
• Fold all score lines and burnish with bone folder
• Cut patterned paper to cover the back, front bottom and front top (I cut mine so it was 1/16" smaller on all four sides)
• Ink edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink
• Cut two pieces of card stock 1 3/8" wide x 2 3/8" long for the gussets
• Score on the short side at 1/2" and 5/8"
• Fold gussets and burnish with bone folder
• Adhere to the inside of the front bottom and back with double sided tape
• Add velcro fasteners or make a belly band to keep holder shut
• Decorate as desired - I just added a fussy cut element from the paper and a pair of die cut holly leaves with adhesive pearls

For the next one, I was inspired by a little double flip box that I found online HERE. I used the template shown on the blog but did my own measurements and actually messed up when I did the outside so the top isn't quite as flat as it should be. I will explain in the instructions.

• Cut one piece of card stock 5 5/8" x 4 3/8
• On the long side score at 1/2", 1", 4 5/8" and 5 1/8"
• Cut out sections and angle edges as shown on the template
• Fold to create box bottom
• Cut one piece of card stock 8 7/8" x 3 1/2"
• On long side score at 2", 2 1/2", 6 3/8" and 6 7/8" - the centre section needs to be at least 1/4" longer than the box bottom and I only added 1/8"
• Cut out sections and angle edges as shown on the template
• Fold to create double flip top
• Die cut a label for the closure
• Add magnets to right side of flip top and to back of the label closure
• Cut patterned paper for both sides of the flip top inside and out as well as the back of the label closure
• Adhere the box bottom to the inside bottom of the double flip top piece making sure it is centred
• Decorate as desired - I used the Festive Greens die set and Gold Metallic card stock

• Cut one piece of card stock 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" for base
• Cut patterned paper to fit base and ink edges with Vintage Photo DI
• Cut one piece of card stock 3" x 4 1/2" for a mat and centre over base
• Cut one piece of card stock 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• On long side score at 2 3/4" and fold like a card
• Dye a strip of seam binding with Antique Linen DI and attach to outside of folded card to act as a closure
• Adhere folded card to mat
• Cut three pieces of patterned paper to fit insides and the front, ink edges and adhere
• Fussy cut an element from the paper pad and add to inside as pocket
• Decorate inside and front

• Cut one piece of patterned paper 3 1/2" x 7 1/4"
• On long side score at 3 5/8"
• Cut a thumb notch at one end using a circle punch
• Fold and adhere with a narrow strip of double sided tape on each side
• Cut a piece of patterned paper 3 3/4" x 3"
• On short side score at 1 1/2" and fold
• Adhere the pocket section to the inside of the top and add Velcro closures
• Decorate as desired - I used a mixture of die cuts and plain and metallic card stock

I hope you will join us for the challenge. It runs until 11:55 pm EST on Tuesday, September 1st. One randomly chosen winner will receive a gift certificate to shop at The Funkie Junkie Boutique and the Design Team will choose their top four picks with the overall winner receiving an invitation to be a Guest Designer at a future date.

Supplies list:

Sizzix Alternations Tim Holtz Thinlits Dies - Holiday Greens 658759
Sizzix Tim Holtz Thinlits Die Set - Funky Festive Florals 664221
Graphic 45 - Christmas Magic - 8x8" Pad
Tim Holtz Idea-ology 8 x 8 Metallic Kraft Stock
Tim Holtz Idea-ology 8 x 8 Metallic Jewels Kraft Stock
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Vintage Photo TIM19527
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Antique Linen TIM19497
Ranger Inkssentials Mini Ink Blending Tool - With 4 Blending Foams IBT40965
Scor Tape
Rayon Seam Binding
Graphic 45 St. Nicholas 8"x8" Paper Pad

Tim Holtz Festive Greens Thinlets Die Set

Joy to the World

It is time for the last challenge of 2019 at The Funkie Junkie Boutique Blog.  Maggi is our hostess for this one and she has given it the title of It's the Holidays and describes it like this:

This is such a busy time of the year that it's hard to find anytime to pursue our paper passion! With that in mind, I designed a challenge that will hopefully give you some needed crafting time, while making something useful for the holiday season that is upon us! For this challenge, create a vintage or shabby chic card, tag, gift box, bag, anything holiday related, that you can use over the holidays.

I have the Graphic 45 paper pad called Joy to the World so I thought I would use it to make a card with a pocket inside to hold a gift card.  This is a little bit shabby so it won't be one that goes in the mail - that might require robbing a bank to pay for the postage.  I think my Daughter will be the recipient since she has numerous gift cards on her wish list for Christmas.  My Granddaughter has her beaten by a mile but this wouldn't be her taste even with the gift inside  I guess when you turn 13 and become a teenager, you don't trust Grandma to pick anything out for you, even with instructions, so that explains all the gift cards. 😃😃😃

This card was simply put together as follows:

• Cut a panel of patterned paper for the background, ink the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink and add to a card blank
• Cut chevrons from two more patterned paper, ink the edges, mount on kraft card stock chevrons and adhere to background
• Cut angel element from patterned paper, ink the edges, mount on kraft card stock and add to card
• Add sentiment sticker element from collection
• Cut flower petals from cream, salmon and kraft card stock using the Shabby Posies die
• Ink petal edges, layer to create flowers and glue copper seed beads to centres with Glossy Accents
• Use Skeleton Leaves die to cut leaves from Rose Gold Metallic Kraft Stock
• Use Holiday Greens die to cut greenery from green card stock and ink the edges
• Add leaves, greenery and flowers to front of card
• Cut another angel element from the patterned paper, add gussets to create a pocket and adhere to the inside of the card for a gift card holder

We would love to have you join us for this challenge.  It is a perfect opportunity for you to show off some of the cards and other festive things you are making for the holiday season.  The challenge runs through 11:55 pm EST on Tuesday, December 17th.  One randomly chosen winner will receive a gift certificate to go shopping at The Funkie Junkie Boutique and the Design Team will choose their top 4 picks with the overall winner receiving an opportunity to Guest Design with us at a future date.

Supplies List:

Graphic 45 Joy to the World 12x12 (sold out)
Staples Cream Card Stock
Martha Stewart Wild Salmon Card Stock
Spellbinders Shabby Posies Die by Tammy Tutterow (no longer available)
Copper Seed Beads
Sizzix Alternations Tim Holtz Thinlits Dies - Holiday Greens 658759
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Vintage Photo TIM19527
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 5pk - Skeleton Leaves by Tim Holtz 663094
Tim Holtz Idea-ology 8 x 8 Metallic 2 Kraft Stock - Rose Gold & Copper TH93780
Ranger Inkssentials Mini Ink Blending Tool - With 4 Blending Foams IBT40965
Scor-Pal Scor Tapes
Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents GAC17042

12 Tags of Christmas - #11

I am back with my project for week 11 of the 12 Tags of Christmas sponsored by The Funkie Junkie Boutique.

Here is Linda's tag and this time I took my inspiration from the mitten and made a gift card holder that is masquerading as a tree ornament.

I found a template online, printed it on card stock and then cut it out.  I used this as my pattern, laid it on the back side of my patterned paper (Graphic 45) and traced around it before I fussy cut it.  I repeated this making sure to flip the pattern before I traced it.

Next I turned one half of the mitten to the back side and marked where the gift card was going to sit.  This time I decided to let it peek above the top since the gift card came in a nice green wrapper but you can hide it below the top by just marking where you want it to stop lower inside the mitten.

I added double sided tape (Scor Tape) to a small strip of fun foam (Michaels) and added it to bottom of the outline I made.

Next I glued both halves of the mitten together using a fine bead of glue (Art Glitter Designer Dried Clear Adhesive) around the edge but leaving about 1/2" open on each side at the top (you can see where I erased the lines to remind me).  Once the glue was dry, I trimmed away any bits that did not match up perfectly.

To finish the mitten I added cuffs cut from quilt batting and a length of burlap string for a hanger on one side.  I decorated the opposite side with a label from the paper pad (Graphic 45), some greenery cut with a punch (Martha Stewart), paper roses (Wild Orchid Crafts), sparkly berries (Michaels) and a loopy bow from burlap string.

Daisy Doodles Blog Hop Day Three - Gift Card Holders

Welcome to the final day of a three day blog hop for Daisy Doodles new store grand opening .  Today the Daisy"s Digi Doodles Store opens and Daisy is having a one-day sale so make sure you attend the Grand Opening and pick up some of her wonderful stamps, paper packs or card kits.  While you are there sign up for the Newsletter because everyone that signs up before June 10th  will receive a free image and have their name entered into a draw for a $20 gift certificate.  The winner of the gift certificate will be drawn on July 1st.

If you came here from  Mary's Blog then you are hopping in the right order and saw her wonderful project.  If  you didn't come from Mary's blog, hop over the Daisy Doodles Challenge Blog where you will find the complete hop list and you can start the hop from the beginning.

You won't want to miss any of the stops because one secret blog will have a random draw today from those people who left comments on that blog.  Since we don't know whose blog will be drawing you need to leave comments at each blog in order to be sure you are in the last daily draw.  While you are at it, why not become a follower so you don't miss any future posts.  The winners of the three daily draws will be announced on June 4th on the challenge blog and the prize is the new Summer Fun digital stamp set to be released when the store opens today.


During the blog hop, there is also an event happening over at SNR Card Universe being hosted by DT member Lawren so check that out too. 

The next stop on your hop today is Rhonda's Blog.
 
Daisy has drawn a number of small images that are perfect for small spaces, such as these pop-up gift card holders, which are so easy to make.  The Daisy Doodles images are called Flower, Butterfly and Patch and have been coloured with a combination of Prismacolor and Koh-I-Noor pencil crayons.  The papers are all scraps from my stash and the card stock is Recollections (Michaels).  Other supplies used:  Stickles (Ranger), Circle Punch (EK Paper Shapers), Wire (Artistic Wire) and Ribbon (Michaels).