Week 10 of my 12 Weeks of Christmas Inspiration: gift card holders/pocket cards

 

I hope you've been enjoying my weekly Christmas ideas. This week I made some gift card holders. This is something I use all year long and it is a must during the holidays. With grown nieces and nephews and all the other people on my list, I give tons of gift cards during the holidays. And- I like to make them look pretty. 

Get out your favorite holiday colors, stamps and papers and make these gift card holders. I used some retired favorites and some items that you can find in my online store. Some of these items are in the Last Chance category (retiring) and are while supplies last. I use them often, so I find great value in these sets. 

This gift card holder is not a new design. It's a pocket card with a pull out notecard. I've made this one several times. I love the style of it. You can find a pdf printable and my card version from last year here. 

For this card, I used die cuts and ephemera words. There's no stamping at all on this one. The base is a quarter of a sheet of cardstock (5 1/2" x 4 1/4") and the pocket is made from the same color. My base layer is 5 1/4" x 4". It is a pattern from Peaceful Garden designer series paper pack. It reminds me of a wintery sky. The pocket is 4" x 7 1/4". Score at 1/4" and 3 3/4" on the long side and 1/2" on the short side. *See the pdf directions at the link above or on the video below.  Fold and crease the score lines well. I cut away part of the bottom to create a flap to adhere my pocket together. The 1/4" flap also gets adhered to enclose the pocket. You can decorate your pocket however you like. The Pocket is 3 1/2" square so the layer will be 3 1/4" square. The notecard ( 4" x 3 1/4") pulls out and a gift card fits in with it. You an attach it if you like. I leave mine loose. To finish off the notecard, I add a die cut circle as a pull tab. I used the smallest stitched circle from Stylish Shapes dies. (Seriously- these are my most used dies!)

For this card, I decided to do a layered die cut scene. I used the Stylish Shapes largest stitched square die. I cut three Basic White squares and one patterned paper square. One of the Basic White squares layered with the dsp to make it sturdier. The other two Basic White squares were die cut with a mountain die (Scenic Adventure dies) and tree line (Light & Wonder dies). I colored the trees with Stampin' Blends markers in Old Olive and dark Mossy Meadow and added in some tree truck with Natural Tones #300 (medium deep). I used a light Gray Granite Stampin' Blends marker to add in some snowy shadows along the ground and snow on my mountain. I used the Color Lifter to dilute the Gray Granite color and lighten it. Once I colored my trees and mountain, I adhered all the squares on top of each other. 

The greeting is from the Greetings for You mix & match ephemera pack. I added some color to it with a blending brush and Cloud Cover classic ink. Finish off your notecard with a special handwritten note or stamp a greeting or images along the bottom and add a die cut circle or other tab to the top. 

Colors used: Secret Sea, Cloud Cover and Old Olive.

This next gift card holder has a pocket built in to the card base. This is a quick and simple card base that you can dress up a little or really go all out on the layers. 

The card base is 5 1/2" x 9". Score the long side at 3 1/4" from the top and 1 1/2" from the bottom. The bottom part folds up to create a pocket for cash or a gift card. For the patterned paper layer 5 1/4" x 4"), I cut one piece and then cut it again so my designs would match for the top layer and the pocket. I used Modern Christmas specialty designer series paper (polka dot) and added color with a blending brush and Pool Party classic ink. After I altered my dsp, I cut it to fit my top section and pocket. If you notice, on my pocket the pattern does not come all the way up on my pocket. If you'd like it to be more even all the way around make your layer 5 1/4" x 4 1/4".  To make the layer for the top flap, cut the 4" side (or 4 1/4") at 3". This gives you a 5 1/4" x 3" piece for the top and 5 1/4" x 1" (or 1 1/4") for the pocket.  You'll also need a 5 1/4" x 4" Basic White layer for the inside and a die cut (or multiple die cuts) to layer on the flap. I used a die from Branching Out dies for my layer and stamped my images on it. You can keep it simple or layer it up. 

To assemble, stamp and adhere your inside layer. Then add strong adhesive (tear & tape or seal +) along the sides of the bottom flap. I placed a couple of strips from the bottom to the score line on each side. Do not put adhesive along the bottom. This will be your pocket opening.Then just fold up and press. Add your layer. Adhere the layer to the top flap. Then, adhere the die cut. Make sure you do not put adhesive on the area that hangs over. 

Colors used: Pretty Peacock, Pool Party and Cherry Cobbler.

Here are some other cards with pockets:

Products used on these pocket cards:

• More Than Autumn stamp set (retired)
• Modern Christmas sdsp (plaid pattern)
• Traditional Labels stamp set
• Delicate Pines stamp set

Have fun with these. Make them reflect the recipient. They are also great for other occasions throughout the year. The mountain dies and trees dies are some of my most used products. What are your favorite images for the holidays?

You can see me make two cards on my Crafting with Beth Facebook live video replay.

Thank you for stopping by and checking out my cards. If you'd like to support my crafty habit and keep me making cards and videos, please shop my online store. Thank you to all those who support me by shopping and in other ways like watching my videos, sharing with friends and pinning on Pinterest. I appreciate you.

Happy Creating!

~ Beth