Another Great Year

I have so many good friends that have birthdays in January and February.  So lately I have been making a lot of Birthday Cards.  I am very lucky to have one group of friends that I am extremely close with.  We all began to teach together around the same time.  We all had our children around the same time.  And now it seems that we are all having our grandchildren around the same time.  We just get along very well and try to get together to do various things together.  We like to celebrate all that is going on in our lives especially our birthdays.  So one of the "gang" had a birthday this month and this is the gift card holder that I made and gave to her.

This is one of the Envelope Punch Board Gift Card Holders that I posted the other day.  This one uses "Another Great Year" stamp set.  I used the "Chalkboard Technique" on this card because the gift card that is inside the card looks like it used that technique on the card.  Here is a peek inside the card.                                                                                  
                                                            
Here is a peek inside the card.  I used the sentiment from the same stamp set on the card.  The candles are also from the same set.  If you look closely you can see a bit of the gift card and that is what my inspiration for this card was.  The supplies for this card were:

STAMP SET:  Another Great Year
PAPER:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Coastal Cabana
INK:  Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Pink Pirouette, Pistachio Pudding, Whisper White
ACCESSORIES: White Embossing Powder, Heating Tool, Chalk Marker,  Melon Mambo Marker, Organza Ribbon, 1/8" Black Taffeta Ribbon, Sticky Strip, Glue Dots, Sponge Dauber

If you were wondering how I  got the Melon Mambo color on the Basic Black card stock, I colored the letters in with the Chalk Marker.  When dry, I colored over the Chalk Marker with the Melon Mambo Marker so you would be able to see the pink.  It needed a little bit of color to make this card pop.  Here is a close up of the lettering.  I just felt it needed a little bit of color.


I loved how it turned out.  I hope that she likes this card/gift card holder.  We have not gotten together yet even though her birthday was last week.  We try to get together close to our birthday day.  But due to craziness in all of our lives the past couple of weeks we have been unable to get together.  But it will happen soon and we will have a great time as always!  Enjoy the day!

February Technique Class Card #3

Well  this is the last in February's Technique Cards.  This is my take on the Envelope Punch Gift Card Holder.  It is so simple to do and a great way to dress up the way you give it.  This one is definitely a gift card holder for a girly girl!  The color combination of Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, and Coastal Cabana is very soft and feline looking.  I also used the Pistachio Ruffled Ribbon and Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape to help adhere the bottom fold together.


This is what the gift card holder looks like open.  The notches at the top of the card stock were made by using the Envelope Punch Board.  It is so slick how it fits into the bottom for closing.  Also from the side view, you can see how the enclosure slides up for easy access to the gift card when you open the card.






The supplies that I used for this gift card holder were:

STAMP SET:  Chalk Talk
PAPER:  Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Strawberry Slush DSP
INK:  Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding
ACCESSORIES:  Envelope Punch Board, Pistachio Pudding Ruffled Ribbon, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Rhinestone Jewels, Pink Sharpie (non SU)

I have a family wedding coming up and I can't wait to use this technique to make a gift card holder for the gift card I will be giving them.  I am so excited.  All these ideas running through my head.  

I will be doing this class again for my Tuesday and Saturday Classes next month.  I had to cancel those classes this month because of the snow storms that we had this month.  If you live in the area and would like to attend, let me know.  Enjoy the day!

Flowerfull Heart Gift Card Holder

This is the gift card I will be offering at my Valentine Buffet Event.  This has to be the quickest and easier gift card I have ever made.  I used the tutorial from Dawn Oshefske's blog.  I used the DSP from the Fresh Prints Designer Paper Stack to create the gift card holder.

The stamp is a single stamp that Stampin' Up offers.  It is the Flowerfull Heart Stamp.  The colors are Real Red and Coastal Cabana.  When you see the opposite side of the DSP you will see why I used that color combination.

 I rounded every corner using the Envelope Punch Board.  There is a corner rounder punch at the top of the board.  Love it!

This is a great gift card holder to make if you have a lot to make in a short time.  Tomorrow I plan to post another offering from the Valentine Buffet.

I will be hosting the Buffet at my house on January 25 @ 10 PM.  If interested in more info, contact me.  Enjoy the day!

Joyful Christmas Gift Card Holder

Here is another gift card that was offered at the "Let's Wrap it UP" stamping event.  Who can't use gift card holder?  My customers are always looking for new ways to make a gift card holder.  This holder is so quick and easy.  

The supplies that I used for this project were:

STAMP SET: Joyful Christmas
PAPER:  Old Olive , Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Seasons of Style DSP, Red Glimmer Paper
INK:  Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
ACCESSORIES:  Dazzling Details, Scalloped Trim Edge Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Sticky Strip

Where do you place the gift card, you ask?  It is hidden inside the flap on the left.  Here are the dimensions for this project.

1.  Cut a piece of card stock 4-1/4" x 11"
2.  Score at 5-1/2" and 8-1/2"

When you fold at the 8-1/2" mark, fold inward.  You will punch a half circle at that end of the card stock.  Place sticky strip on the side edges and close.  This will create a pocket for the gift card to slide into.  The design of the card was CASE'd but I turned the design into a gift card holder.

Another crazy week.  Yesterday was my day off from babysitting and I had a lot to do.  But life always happens and changes your plans.  This weekend is a crazy week with Eli's birthday party with his friends and then he comes back to our house for a family dinner and party.  Sunday is my Christmas Downline Party.  I will be posting again on Monday after my crazy weekend.  Enjoy the day!

Santa Gift Card Holder

Here is another project that was offered at the "Let's Wrap it Up" stamp camp.  The gift card template was borrowed from Dawn Oshefske's blog and can be found HERE.  This was such a quick and easy gift card holder that this one was made more than any other item I had prepared for the event.

I love this Santa face and was so happy when SU brought it back in the Best of 25 years...Christmas.  I have tried to use this image on a lot of my projects this year because I think the Santa is such a nice vintage looking image.  One thing I tried differently with the coloring of this image was to use Crisp Cantaloupe for the skin tone.  One of my customers accidentally used the color for a skin color when she was making a punch art project.  I really liked it as a skin tone when I saw it and tried it on this project.  I think it looks good.  All the coloring on this project was done by using Blender Pens.  I also used some Dazzling Details on the fur on his hat.  A little glitz only adds to a project is my motto.

The supplies that I used for this project were:

STAMP SET: Best of 25 Years...Christmas
PAPER:  Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper, Styles of the Season DSP
INK:  Black Staz-On, Crisp Cantaloupe, Real Red, Garden Green
ACCESSORIES:  1-3/4" Circle Punch, Festive Flurry Framelits. Big Shot, Old Olive 1/4" Taffeta Ribbon, Sticky Strip, Blender Pens, Dazzling Diamonds, 2 Way Glue, Dimensionals

This is a very simple gift card holder which has a removable Belly Band that keeps the gift card holder from opening until you need it to.  I made a couple of extra pieces so today I am going to try to finish them.  I also want to try to bake some Christmas Cookies.  Hopefully I can achieve my goal for today.  Enjoy your day!


 

A Christmas Gift Card Holder

This year I had such a tough time trying to figure out what type of Gift Card Holder to make for the Christmas in July.  Finally I decided to go back to an old friend, the envelope Gift Card Holder!  There are so many things that you can do with envelopes besides using them to put your card in to send.  There are a variety of gift card holders that you can make using envelopes and this is my favorite to make.  

Just remember once you learn the technique, then you use any stamp set and make them for any occasion.  Cute1 Cute! Cute!

Remember if you would like to attend my Christmas in July event, contact me.

Today I plan to continue to work on my swaps for convention.  Can not believe it is next week.  Wow!  Will share my swaps that I am making for convention with you next week.  Enjoy the day!

November Technique Class- Card 3

It has became a tradition at my November Technique Classes that I demonstrate how to make a Gift Card Holder.  Each year I try to show them a different way to make a gift card holder.  This year's idea came from a swap at the SU Convention in Salt Lake City.  When I saw this swap I just knew that I had to show this at my November classes.  It is really a miniature version of a Double Pocket Card.  The supplies that I used for this project were:

STAMP SET:  Beautiful Season

PAPER:  Be of Good Cheer

INK:  Cherry Cobbler

ACCESSORIES:  Curly Label Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Rhinestone Jewels, 1/4" Gumball Green Stitched Satin  Ribbon, Sticky Strip, Scoring/Cutting Tool, Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green and Chocolate Chip Markers

In the first pocket you will find a Christmas Sentiment and a place to sign your name.  And when you open it up you will find a gift card inside.  It is very easy to make.  And if you need to make a lot of gift card holders, you will find that this will be quick to make.  I will say though, you need to go slowly the first time you try to make it.  It is not hard to make but the first time might be a bit tricky.  Once you know how to do it, it will go fast.

Hopefully this gave you another way to make your holiday gift giving easier.  Well my goal today is to continue on my Christmas cards.  Usually by this time of the year, my cards are finished and ready to be signed.  This year I am so far behind.  Hopefully this weekend , I will be able to catch up.  Enjoy your day!

April Technique Class- Card 2

This is the second novelty card that we will be working on this month.  This card is a Mother's Day card with a pop up center which holds a gift card.  I love this stamp set "FABULOUS FLORETS"  Thank goodness this stamp set is staying.  I would be so sad if this set was being retired.  I have used this color combination before.  It is Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Tangerine Tango and Pear Pizazz.  I think these colors go so well together and I think they are terrific colors for a Spring or Summer card.

I wanted to also show you how I decorated the envelope.  My adopted upline ( I am an orphan ) Pennie always tells us not to have naked envelopes.  And she is correct.  When you decorate your envelopes, the person who receives your card will get a smile on their face even before they open the card.  What a wonderful way to make someone happy.


And finally this is what the inside of the card looks like.  The only think is, you probably should put in a real gift card.  I did not have one but wanted to show where you would put one.  what a great surprise for your Mother or Mother-in-Law when they open the card and find a gift card inside.  


I made this card this morning and made it into a birthday card by replacing the sentiment on the front of the card.  I really love this card.  It turned out better than what I had envisioned.  I hope you enjoyed this card also.  Enjoy the day!

Easter Gift Card Holder

I finally got a chance to make one of those crimped envelope projects.  I have seen them on a few blogs and thought they were adorable.  Some people use them to put a few pieces of candies in and some use them as a homemade sachet.  But I thought it would be great to use as a gift card holder.  With Easter approaching soon, I needed a gift card holders for my kids for Easter.  So I pulled out the wonderful Easter set, "EVERYBUNNY" and started to come up with this gift card holder.  


For this project I used:


STAMP SET:  Everybunny
PAPER:  Pretty in Pink
INK:  Black Staz-On, Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Melon Mambo
ACCESSORIES:  Envelope, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Colored Pencils, Sponges, Crimper


This is one of the projects that you can choose to make at my "EASTER CARD BUFFET" which will be held on March 28 at my house at 7 PM.  If you are interested in attending and would like more information, please contact me.


While my husband is off snowmobiling this weekend, I am trying to get one of our rooms cleaned out.  We are planning on painting it this week and install new carpet.  It is going to be our baby room.  If you are wondering why 2 retired adults are planning a baby room, I have a very simple answer for you.  We need this room because we are going to be grandparents again and again.  Yes.  Both of my daughters are going to have a baby before the end of this year!  So we are getting a room ready for babysitting these bundles of joy and a place for them to play in when they come over to visit.  We are so excited!  Well I am off to clean.  Enjoy your day!

A Quick and Easy Gift Card Holder

Here is a quick and easy gift card holder to make.  You can find the directions at Stamping 411.  The supplies that I used for this project were:


STAMP SETS: Holiday Bingo Bits, Teeny Tiny Messages
PAPER:  Candy Lane DSP (printed from MDS), Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Bashful Blue, Whisper White
INK:  Wild Wasabi, Basic Black
ACCESSORIES:  Rhinestone Jewels, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Two Tags Sizzix Die, Big Shot, Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Bashful BLue and Pink Pirouette Markers


The DSP that I used for this gift card came from a My Digital Studio download that I have on my MDS. I printed it out onto cardstock and used it for this card.  That is what is so great about having MDS.  If there is DSP that you like and it retires, you can still have that DSP by printing it from using the MDS program when you are unable to purchase it.


It is a beautiful day here and I got out early to do some Christmas shopping but now it is back to the grindstone so I can finish the wedding invites that I am making for a very special couple.  Enjoy the day!