Welcome to InKing Royalty’s December Blog Hop! This year’s Blog Hop themes are inspired by a single word – and this month our projects are centered around CHRISTMAS. It’s a wonderful time of year, and we are having lots of fun with our Christmas-themed projects. We are so excited to share them with you today! After you read my post, I hope you’ll hop over to the next person on the list at the base of this post.
I have once again fallen back on my favorite type of Christmas card, a Gift Card holder. As we wind down the days until Christmas, I have had a few requests for these from friends. So I assume if I and my friends need gift card holders, then you may as well. I started with my “Go To” gift card and added to that.
I paired Wrapped In Plaid Designer Series paper with the So Many Stars Bundle. I used three different sheets of the Wrapped In Plaid. They all coordinate which makes the matching super easy. The large star is stamped using Crushed Curry and die cut using the Stitched Stars Dies. (And the dies are carrying over to the Mini Catalog!!) The small Gold Foil Stars are leftovers from a swap I did using the swirl die from this die set. It has quite a few of the little stars that pop out and I made a dozen cards so I have a little container of them on my desk. They were just the accent I needed.
Here is the card with the flap open:
The gold stripe in the DSP made the lining up of the two sections very easy! And here is a view of the inside.
I have the complete directions for this gift card below the Hop Lineup. Please check it out and see how easy it is.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you’ll hop along to the next stop on the blog hop, Sheryl Sharp at Sharp Notes by Sheryl. There’s lots of inspiration to be found in this group – and you don’t want to miss it!
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The basic card is 4 1/4 X 11 and it is scored at 2 and 5 1/2. The 2″ is folded to the inside. I used the 1″ Circle punch to do a half circle finger hole for the gift card. Add Tear & Tape to the edges of the fold to secure. By doing it at the edges you have plenty of room for the gift card. Remember to place the gift card in the pocket as you are securing it though. That gives you a little more room. The DSP for the pocket is 4 X 1 3/4. Hint: hold this piece in position on the pocket when you are punching the finger hole.
The flap is attached beneath the right side Cherry Cobbler and DSP. The flap is 5 1/4 X 3 1/4, scored at 1/2. The 1/2 is folded and centered under the Cherry Cobbler. Then the Cherry Cobbler layer is adhered. The right side of DSP and Cherry Cobbler measure 4 X 1 3/4 and 3 3/4 X 1 1/2. The center Whisper White sentiment layer is 4 X 3 1/4.
The front left is Cherry Cobbler and DSP cut to 4 X 3 1/3 and 3 3/4 X 3. The focal point is the flap. The gold foil layer is 4 1/2 X 3 and the DSP is 4 1/4 X 2 3/4. The front sentiment is Gold foil at 2 1/4 X 1 3/4 and White at 2 X 1 5/8.
All of the supplies I used are listed below. And don’t forget the newly refreshed Clearance Rack and the End of Year Closeout sales.
The list below is the CARRYOVER List. Items from the Holiday Catalog that will carry over to the 2020 Holiday Catalog. They will not be orderable between the two catalogs however.
HOST CODE
My December Host Code is JTNY4EBH. Please use this code for orders under $150.00. I will have a small perk for those with orders over $50.00.
I made this little gift tag for a party recently. It would also be a great little gift enclosure or a RAK card. It is Quick, Easy, and Cute!
I made this one with a gift tag in mind, so I added a string of Whisper White Baker’s Twine. It is the same size as a gift card or RAK 3 X 3 card.
I broke out a carry over from the last Holiday Catalog, Dashing Deer. Remember that beautiful deer we all used last year? This little deer is in the set as well. The DSP is from Toile Tidings.
The card base is cut 6 X 3 with DSP cut 2 3/4 X 2 3/4, and the white cut to 2 1/2 X 2 1/2. I used Real Red Ink for everything. It cannot get much easier than this!
The list below is the CARRYOVER List. Items from the Holiday Catalog that will carry over to the 2020 Holiday Catalog. They will not be orderable between the two catalogs however.
HOST CODE
My December Host Code is JTNY4EBH. Please use this code for orders under $150.00. I will have a small perk for those with orders over $50.00.
Welcome to the Pals’ Blog Hop! We’re so glad you’re here because we made some great projects for our Retirement Fun Fold Party – showcasing our favorite products from the Holiday Catalog that will be leaving us forever. You may be starting the hop here or coming from a previous Pal’s blog. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find the full line-up below to help you move, or “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
I used the Holly Jolly Christmas stamp set for my card. I love coloring and he is perfect for that. I have made a gift card card holder for this project. I love the fold that makes the gift card, as it can be done in several different directions. It is a go to for me all year round.
The modified version I made is still super simple to do. Here is another view of the inside.
Instead of it being the normal sideways, I added a piece to the back and folded it over to create a regular layered card look from the front view.
Gift cards are so important for me this time of year that I wanted to make one a little different.
Here is how I added the back piece.
To finish off the coloring, I added the Shimmery Crystal Effects to Santa’s fur. It gives just a touch of shimmer and some shine.
Measurements:
4 1/4 X 9 3/4 scored at 5 1/2 and 8 1/4
navy 3 3/4 X 5
DSP 3 1/4 X 4 1/8
Vanilla 3 X 3 7/8
Extra piece of Cherry is 4 1/4 X 3 1/4 scored at 1/2 on the 3 1/4 side
Strip of gift card is DSP 4 x 1 1/4 and vanilla 3 3/4 X 1
Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you will leave a comment with your thoughts on today’s twist to a regular gift card holder.
More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-up below to visit the rest of this month’s Design Team. My fellow Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Don’t forget to show us some love by commenting on our creations. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 8th, for our Time to Sale-A-Brate blog hop when our Design Team showcase projects using brand new products from the new mini catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure. Don’t miss the fun!
Happy Monday to you! I have a really simple gift card holder to share today. I saw a sign over the weekend at a craft fair that said it was only something like 14 weekends until Christmas. Oh My!! Of course this gift card holder could be made for any occasion. The one I have made is a birthday one.
It took me a bit but I now really like this Mosaic Mood Designer Series paper. I love the texture of how it feels and looks. And here is the inside of the card.
As you can see, both the outside and the inside are really simple. The hardest part was deciding to put the ribbon just as an outside wrap that slides off. I originally was going to run it underneath the top layer. Then I thought of bow difficulties, etc. So went with it as just a band.
Directions:
Card base measures 4 X 9 3/4, scored at 3 1/4 and 6 1/2
From the top of the 6 1/2 score, cut diagonally to the bottom right edge.
Fold and burnish all of the score lines. Fold the angle to the inside and secure Only At The Bottom with Tear & Tape.
The inside layer is 3 X 3 3/4
The Front base layer is 3 X 3 3/4 and the DSP is 2 7/8 X 3 5/8
I started with a 15″ piece of Petal Pink Organdy Ribbon. Wrap it somewhat loosely around the card and tie a know. Trim ends.
Stamp the sentiment ,which is from #Elfie, and punch with the 1″ Circle Punch.
Punch the background with the 1 1/4″ Scallop Circle Punch.
Use a handheld hole punch to make a hole at the top of the circle layers and run a piece of Linen Thread through it.
Wrap the linen thread around the Petal Pink Ribbon underneath one of the ribbon ends. Pull tightly, tie a knot, and trim the knot very close.
Thank you for visiting today! I hope you will give this gift card a try. This is one that would be great to have in a variety of colors just to have on hand.
Even thought I mentioned most products in the directions, I have them listed at the bottom of the page and that will take you to my On Line store. My September Host Code is listed below. Don’t forget that the DSP sale is going on right now! WooHoo.
HOST CODE
My September Host Code is VYHZ6ZM2. Please use this code for orders under $150.00. I will have a small perk for those with orders over $50.00.
I know you have seen variations of this gift card holder. It is my “GO TO” for gift cards. It is also a fold that I do even when not including the gift card pocket. Hopefully you will like the different little twist I have added today.
Meant To Be Bundle, 150587
I have been doing really bright cards lately, so today is no exception! But I do love this Garden Impressions DSP. Truthfully, it can go either Subtle or Bright with the colors. That is awesome!
Have you figured out the little twist I mentioned about the card? Yes, it is the little card attached to the front. You are such good guessers!! Here it is pulled out.
And here is the inside. Just in case you have never seen it before.
I have directions listed below. This may actually be my first video. I am terrified, but I will get through it. But in the meantime, you will have the directions. If you have any problems with it, please contact me.
NOTE: I used the 1/8″ Handheld Circle Punch to punch the hole the ribbon is run through on the tag. That is going to be no longer available once supplies are depleted. Apparently the manufacturer says they can no longer make it. That is a bummer! So if you do not have it I would suggest grabbing it up before it is gone.
Thank you for visiting today! The Join Promotion is still live and SAB is not even halfway over. So Happy Stamping!!
Directions:
The basic card:
Base layer is 4 1/4 X 10, scored at 5 1/2 and 8 1/4, fold and burnish
On the short section, use a circle punch and punch a half circle for a finger slot
Fold the short section into the inside of the card
Place Tear & Tape along the very edges of the short section. Place the gift card or a piece of card stock into the slot as you adhere it down to insure enough room for the card.
The top layer:
Card stock layer is 3 3/4 X 5
DSP is 3 X 5
Also, inside white piece is 3 X 5 (so that it does not show from the outside)
Front Pull Out Pocket:
Card stock is 2 3/4 X 5 1/8
score down short side and 1/2, and 2 1/4
score long side at 2 3/8
Fold and burnish score lines
Cut away the outside 1/2 scores on both sides of the longer section
Use the Trio Corner Punch and round the corner of the longer section
Use the 1/2″ circle punch to punch a finger hole in the short end
Add adhesive to the fronts of the flaps on the short section so that when you fold them in they adhere to the back longer section.
The tag is the Everyday Label Punch with the hole punched with the 1/8″ handheld punch and add ribbon of your choice.
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Welcome to the Pals monthly blog hop. We’re so glad you’re here! December is time for glitz and bling with “All that Sparkles & Shines”. Today we feature projects that sparkle or shine. Maybe even a little of both.
You may be starting the hop here or coming from a previous Pal’s blog. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find the the full line-up below to help you move, or “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
I have a very glittery gift card holder for you today. I do not normally use a lot of the glitter paper, but I can not think of a better time to bring it out than at Christmas. I CASED Dawn Griffith’s Tri Fold Gift Card Holder to make this great project. It is pretty, quick, and easy. The amount of time you need to make this one just depends on how much stamping you want to do. I went with more bling, and less stamping.
Merry Christmas To All, 147702
The left side tucks under the sentiment for a closure. Here is a picture of that.
And here is the inside of the holder.
Note: Here is the LINK to Dawn’s video for her gift card holder and the basic measurements..
I went with Merry Merlot and the Noel Glitter DSP to make my version of this great holder. The sentiment and stamping that is behind the gift card are from the “Merry Christmas To All” stamp set. The tree on the inside of the small section is from my favorite set, “Timeless Tidings”. I have used that tree so many times!!
I really kept my stamping to a minimum to allow the glitter to shine. I hope you will give this cute idea a try. The decorations and plus / minus layers are what really makes it yours. I know that I will be using this basic design for a lot of gift card giving occasions. It could be easily made feminine or masculine with just the DSP and the stamps.
Thank you for hopping by today. I hope you will return tomorrow for another project. All of my supplies are listed at the bottom of the post.
More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-up below to visit the rest of this month’s hoppers. My fellow Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created. Don’t forget to show us some love by commenting on our creations.
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 9, 2019 when our Hoppin’ Pals share projects “From the Heart”. Don’t miss the fun.
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