Hi everyone, it's Heather with another designer guest post. With Christmas right upon us, you might be picking up some last minute gifts and one of the most convienient things to choose is a gift card. It's nice to present the a gift card in something a little bit more than just an envelope. I made up some using the Holiday Style line. Let me share my process with you that includes one of my all time favorite closures...
First off, I used and envelope type of die cut - this one is a "seed packet" die. I die cut several to make up a bunch of envelopes at once. I wanted a little stitching on the envelope and I added that at this point. Have the stitching go where you want it to show on the finished envelope.
I am adding a little closure to my envelope that uses some 1/2" circles punched from kraft cardstock that I will attach to the envelope with an eyelet. One will go on the flap of the envelope and then the other will go straight down on the main part of the envelope. Punch the holes to set the circle and eyelet with a 1/8" circle punch (or whatever size the eyelet you are using requires.) You will also need to punch the same size hole in the center of the 1/2" circles.
Use eyelet setting tools (setter, small hammer, and mat to protect your work surface) and set the eyelets and circles where you punched the holes on the envelope. Make sure that you include the 1/2" circles right behind the eyelet.
Next you are going to assemble your envelope using a super sticky tape so that everything stays together.
Next, take a piece of string or twine and tie one end underneath the envelope flap circle. It will take a bit to ease the string under the circle, so take your time and be patient. Trim the tail so that everything is neatly under the circle piece.
After the twine is attached to the envelope flap piece, wind it around the bottom circle, back around the top and repeat like in the photo above to close up the envelope (after, of course, your gift card is inside!)
Once you have everything assembled, it's time to have some fun adding some embellishment to the envelope. You could, of course, use the envelopes as is too.
I added some cardstock stickers and buttons. I think my favorite stickers are the Santas!
I love this little collection of gift card pockets that I now have ready to go if/when I need them!
Have a wonderful holiday weekend everyone!
Can you tell me what kind of die you used to cut these? Where I can find one??? Thanks!
Posted by: Sandy | December 30, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Love the patterns on these papers. Great little pockets.
Posted by: Bibi | December 25, 2011 at 03:35 AM
Oh my! These gift card pockets are sooo cute! I needed something like this but mine didn't come out quite as cute! If I have time, I'm going to change them! TFS! Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Vicki Leith | December 24, 2011 at 01:58 AM
These are so cute... TFS!!!
Posted by: Stacy Caddy | December 24, 2011 at 12:38 AM
How amazingly cute. They look great plus fairly easy to make too. Merry Christmas
Posted by: Trine | December 24, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Wow! So adoable! Thank you for this inspiring idea of gift card "pockets"! Loved it!! You really gave me one I am going to save for a long time to come!!!!!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | December 23, 2011 at 11:17 PM
Fabulous projects every single day this week! Awesome job October Afternoon and Glue Arts!
Posted by: Keesha McBride | December 23, 2011 at 11:13 PM
What a great idea!! Love all things October Afternoon!
Posted by: Sherry Murphy | December 23, 2011 at 11:11 PM
I LOVE this! I bookmarked so I can come back to this!
Posted by: Tanya Phillips | December 23, 2011 at 09:20 PM
Heather these are adorable!
Posted by: Karey | December 23, 2011 at 08:41 PM
THANKS for shring and have a FABULOUS HOLIDAY WEEKEND!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | December 23, 2011 at 04:56 PM
I love these! Perfect for gift cards or things that sparkle!
Posted by: Barb Macaskill | December 23, 2011 at 04:19 PM
Great project. Love the little gift card envelopes. I had been wonder how to do the closure. You did a great job of explaining. Thanks for sharing. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com
Posted by: Trisha | December 23, 2011 at 02:56 PM
SUPER SUPER cute envelopes!!!
Posted by: Sav O'G | December 23, 2011 at 01:34 PM
those are adorable!
Posted by: carisa zglobicki | December 23, 2011 at 12:58 PM
Lovely way to wrap giftcards.
Eveline.
Posted by: Eveline van Heijst | December 23, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Those are way too cute. Love Holiday Style and haven't seen a project like this one before with this line. Great job!
Posted by: Martha Blackman-Hughes | December 23, 2011 at 12:13 PM
So super cute! That little snowman is to die for!
Posted by: Amber B | December 23, 2011 at 12:09 PM
super project and the touch of stitching is perfect!
Posted by: Monika Wright | December 23, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Love this idea. Thanks and happy holidays
Posted by: Colleen O | December 23, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Love the envelope!!!! TFS!!!
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Posted by: Cheryl Leong | December 23, 2011 at 09:46 AM
Great idea !! I love that these are made from a seed pack die. You have mad skills, girl .
Posted by: Julie Shearer | December 23, 2011 at 09:29 AM
These are too cute...I am going to try to make some. I still have some gift cards to wrap. Thank you for the directions. Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Pam Spradlin | December 23, 2011 at 09:08 AM
Great project! I love the details you put on the pockets :) Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Nienke | December 23, 2011 at 06:57 AM
Love these!
Posted by: JillT | December 23, 2011 at 06:53 AM