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DIY Gift Card Holder

in Cardmaking on 02/14/23

Hello Stampers, Bonjour!

Hope you are having a wonderful day. I wanted to pop by quickly to share an easy DIY Gift Card Holder.  I’m featuring the Adorable Owls Stamp Set that is FREE this month with a $60 order.  It’s also available in French and called Trop Chouette. You can see the images in my shopping section below.  For my project today, I’m also featuring the Dandy Designs 12 x12″ Designer Series Paper.  It is also FREE this month with an order of $120.  This paper includes 48 sheets.  Wow!!!, that is a lot of double sided designer paper…. The designs include beautiful spring kind of colors:  Balmy Blue, Calypso Coral, Fresh Freesia, Granny Apple Green, Mango Melody and Petal Pink.

Here’s a sneak peek of the inside design. These make cute pockets to insert your gift cards.  Simply add a bead of Multiple Purpose Glue on the inside edges.

I have a Reel Video  showing the step by step instructions on my Instagram Kim_McGillis .  If you don’t have Instagram, I’m including the measurements here for you.

Measurements Instructions:

  • Card Base:  3 x 9 3/4, score at 3 1/4 and 7 1/2
  • Designer Series Paper:  2 3/4 x 9 1/2, score at 3 1/8 and 7 3/8
  • Inside Cardstock Piece:  2 x 2 3/4
  • Designer Series Paper for the belly ban:  1 x 7

Here are a few additional tips for you:

  • Stamp the Owl on  Shimmery White Cardstock, this will perfect colouring with the Blends
  • Use tone on tone to stamp the owl images for your card pocket. For instance I used Fresh Freesia cardstock and then stamped my owls in Fresh Freesia Classic Ink
  • Don’t forget to embellish with your favorite embellishments.  Since these were made in December with my team members,  I added the Wonderful Snowflakes.  I believe they are on sale on the clearance rack.

Color Combination Used today: 

Smoky Slate
Fresh Freesia
Pale Papaya

I hope you love this simple project today.  Wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day.  Sending all my love. xo

Don’t forget to check out Stampin’up! Amazing deals. Check out the starter kit option.  You get $225 of products plus a Mini Cutting and Embossing machine (value 89.95) for only $175 no tax and no shipping. Two color options for the Mini Machine Boho Blue or White.

Stampin’up! has other amazing deals this month:

  • Stampin’up! has replenished their Clearance Rack.  Did someone say savings?  Everyone loves a good bargain and Stampin’up! has added so many great items, while supplies last. Check out the clearance rack HERE or you can view the list below.
  • Sale A bration is going strong all month long. Make the most of Sale-A-Bration by earning exclusive products when you shop and spend $60 or more. You can also sign up as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and personalize your Starter Kit by choosing one of three incredible options!
  • More SU promotions to view HERE.

Special Exciting and Exclusive Offer from me:  Place a 120$ or more order with me in the month of February using the Hostess Code FQCBZ7EG and receive a mystery box of retired products. Shipping included. It will include stamps, paper, embellishments and other items. Wow what an amazing deal.  You can add more than one order all month long and qualify for multiple mystery boxes. If you order is more than $200 you also qualify for hostess benefits.

***You can do multiple orders during the month to get this amazing deal.***

A Mystery Box is MY GIFT TO YOU when you place an order of $120 using Hostess Code FQCBZ7EG for the month of February while supplies last. All boxes are filled with retired Stampin’up! Products like stamps, dies, paper, accessories and more. Each box is different. This month, I’m focusing on a theme of love, red, white and pink.

Orders need to be placed in my ONLINE STOREor directly with me.  I will pay your Mystery Box Shipping too.

If you can understand French: I joined demonstrators from France and Quebec:  L’Accent Creatif. We’ve created 10 classes for you.  Get these French classes for FREE when you place an order in February for $60 or more.  New ideas every month.  Use February Hostess Code FQCBZ7EG If you are part of my team, you get these monthly tutorials for FREE.

If your list is long, I suggest you get the starter kit.  You can  message me if you have any questions about the starter kit.  Join my team and get to order from the new Annual Catalogue and Mini Catalogue.   Click HERE to get your starter kit.

How amazing to get $165 of products for $135. But even more exciting…. During Sale a Bration, there are 3 kit options available.   Would you like to get your special mini die cut machine at an insane deal? You can read all about it HERE.

Hugs, Kim xo

Products used to create these DIY gift card holders are listed below.  Stamp sets are posted in English and in French.

 

160269
Adorable Owls Cling Stamp Set (English) – 160269

Price: $0.00

160810
Trop Chouette Cling Stamp Set (French) – 160810

Price: $0.00

160836
Dandy Designs 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 160836

Price: $0.00

151770
Layering Circles Dies – 151770

Price: $48.00

156340
Wonderful Snowflakes – 156340

Sale: $3.30

Price: $8.25

159185
2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds – 159185

Price: $11.75

155518
Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack – 155518

Price: $12.25

155519
Pale Papaya Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack – 155519

Price: $12.25

154904
Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack – 154904

Price: $12.25

147113
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147113

Price: $11.00

155670
Pale Papaya Classic Stampin’ Pad – 155670

Price: $11.00

155611
Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin’ Pad – 155611

Price: $11.00

155613
Fresh Freesia 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 155613

Price: $12.75

155668
Pale Papaya 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 155668

Price: $12.75

159276
Basic White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 159276

Price: $14.00

101910
Shimmery White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 101910

Price: $13.75

104430
Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430

Price: $6.00

103683
Mini Glue Dots – 103683

Price: $7.25

110755
Multipurpose Liquid Glue – 110755

Price: $5.50

152392
Paper Trimmer – 152392

Price: $34.00

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