Hi there! Are you all finished with your Holiday shopping? I bought a few gift cards for my sister Tina, son Jerry and his girlfriend April so I decided to make a lil' homemade holder for each:
A few weeks ago, I spent a little time at my LSS in the studio using their AccuCut die machine and I cut a bunch of Kraft envelopes that are the perfect size to hold a gift card and are a lot of fun to decorate.
For color inspiration, I played along with this week's Off The Wall Challenge #38:
After embossing the envelope, I used a few strips of double sided tacky tape to adhere the side edges together. I brushed on some paint, tied a bow at the top and added an ornament that was stamped using an image from Waltzingmouse Vintage Ornaments then cut/embossed using a S4-283 2010 Heirloom Ornament die template. I love the added little jingle bells :)
Here is a peek of the inside:
Thanks for looking! Hope you have a great day :) Happy Holidays!
Supplies Used:
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Vintage Ornaments
Die Templates & Machine: Spellbinders™Nestabilities® S4-283 2010 Heirloom Ornaments, S4-190 Labels Four, GC-001 Grand Calibur
43 Sweet Comments So Far:
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Lovely gift holders, the colours are so pretty together. I love the embossed backgrounds, I have some myself that I rarely use, I just forget they are there! This is a nice reminder and great inspiration to use more of my stuff! Merry Christmas! XX
Beautiful ... love the paint effect on the embossing ... Have yourselves a wonderful Christmas time ...xxx
These are super cute, Mona!! Gift card holders are wonderful things, aren't they????
Oh how fun Mona! I love those envelopes! So so pretty! Have a Merry Christmas!!
These are so cute. I love the envelope idea for gift cards and you've topped them off so beautifully. Glad to have you playing along at OTWC!
Adorable - they will be thrilled. The envelope itself is a gift! Love the embossing with paint brushed on. And the ornament is so sweet! A "Mona Original" ... beautiful!
Yes, Mona, I have to agree with your previous commenter, these sweetly decorated little envies are a gift in themselves! Sooo sweetly decorated & that paint totally looks like a dusting of snow! How fun!!!
What a sweet creative idea Mona! Love that ornament die/stamp! So beautiful!
Mona, your are so creative!!!! I love these little gift card holders! You embossed them so nicely and I love the splash of paint along the edges! What a nice effect! Also that ribbon and bow are so beautiful along with that beautiful ornament die cut! Fabulous work as always and oh do inspiring!!!!! Merry Christmas!!!
You've reminded me that I want to spend a day at my LSS using their dies - and now I specifically want to seek one like this out! :) Isn't it so much fun to make a simple gift so impressive with this obsession of ours? ;)
OH MONA--this is super cute! LOVE the softness! You are FABULOUS! Merry CHRISTmas to you:)
Hi Mona ! lovely envelopes the pink ornament is gorgeous. I hope you have a great and happy Christmas surrounded by all the people you love. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful creations. This is definitely one of my favorite blogs and one I look forward to being updated to see so many cute things. Gracias !
Mona, these card holders are divine! I love the embossing and white washing! So creative! Also that striped bow is gorgeous with that green button! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
I have envy over those envies! haha Love those! So quick and easy too! Love the embossing! So pretty! Merry Christmas, Mona!
Merry Christmas, Mona! You have given me so much inspiration this year and I am very thankful! I just love visiting your blog to see such gorgeous designs like these gift card holders! Absolutely amazing look! I wish I were on your gift list!!! Thanks again!
I love love love these gift card holders!! The color combo was perfect for them!! I love how you used stamps on the edges of the embossed envelopes!! FABULOUS!
Mona....these are exquisite! I love every little detail you put into these especially the little jingle bells!! I'm so glad you shared your talent with us at OTWC!
These are just darling, Mona! Merry Christmas!
These are so pretty! Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, Mona!
Beautiful gift card holders! Love the sweet colors! A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
These are super adorable, Mona! Love the ornament dies and stamps. Hope all your holiday shopping is done! Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family. Hugs....
Gorgeous gift cards, Mona! So elegant and creative! Love those bows and the ornaments! Happy Holidays!!!
oh your gift card holders are so beautiful, mona! wonderful details, love the bells, button, ornament, and the little kraft envie. thanks for sharing! wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas! *hugs* steph :)
Now those are some GORGEOUS gift card holders and, um, I LOVE the gift card inside! Oh, Apple-y goodness!!! Drool.... Beautiful work as always Mona! Happy holidays to you and your family!!!!
Such cute GC holders! Love the added paint on the embossing and the jingle bell embellies! Have a Merry Christmas!
Fantastic looking gift card holders! If I were the recipient, I'd be equally as thrilled with the holder as with the contents!
I see an Apple gift card!! LOL!!! LOVE these giftcard holders! Super CUTE! Merry Christmas!
Lovely gift card holders, the ornament stamp is so adorable, thanks for sharing and wishing you and yours a Magical Christmas!
Sweet little card holders, Mona! I love the embossing and the white paint along the edges, really makes it stand out! Also, your beautiful ribbon and ornament are divine! Merry Christmas, Mona!
What pretty gift card holders Mona! love the painting over the embossing on the envelopes!
Gorgeous gift card holders, Mona! Great creative idea! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Such beautiful gift card holders Mona. Love the paint swished over the embossing,,,give that pretty snowy look. Fabulous embellies!! Christmas blessings ;)
beautiful card holder Mona! Merry Christmas to you!
Very beautiful gift card pouches, Mona! I love the wintery embossing! So creative and useful! Happiest of Holidays!
Always beautiful work Mona! Merry Christmas to you and Scott!
Fabulous sweet card, Mona! Merry Christmas!
Very cute gift card holders. I really like the rounded flap too. Gift cards are always nice to receive. :)
Hugs!
Mona, I adore your gift card holders! I know they were a hit!!!
Wow, what beautiful gift holders, Mona! I love that embossing with the white paint that really makes it stand out!! I also love that pretty ribbon, button and stamped ornament! Simple but gorgeous!
I would love to get just that gift card holder; I wouldn't ask for a giftcard. That holder is a gift already :)!!!
your cars, all your works are very beautiful! I really like this.
I wish you a Happy New Year!!!!
greeting
margit (Austria)
your cars, all your works are very beautiful! I really like this.
I wish you a Happy New Year!!!!
greetings
margit (Austria)
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