Need something fun and handmade for all those gift cards lovers on your list? I have a few of those peeps on my list too and to add a touch of handmade to those gift cards I made some Simple Gift Card Holders in lou of those not-so-handmade ones that most stores usually give you when you buy them.
These are easy to make and there’s no sewing required!
All you need is a pretty piece of paper, any kind will do, and a pair of scissors or an exacto knife!
{How’s that for handmade!!}
First cut yourself a 6 x 10″ piece of paper. I used some Amy Butler scrapbook paper but like I said before any kind will do! Think brown kraft paper, newspaper, even pretty cardstock…they would all fit the bill nicely in my opinion.
Cut your paper to the dimensions above. You’ll be left with some crazy looking origami thing but rest assured that this will actually turn into a simple envelope-style gift card holder!!
Now just fold around the center rectangle like in the picture above.
If you had one of those handy dandy bone folders they would work perfect here, if not no probs, you and I are in the same boat. I just used my hands, amazing tools that they are 🙂
Then on the bottom rectangle you will cut a slit horizontally that is about an inch long for the pointed flap to go in. Your gift card will be nice and secure then!!
Place your gift card in like so…
Ahhh, Target…you may be my most favorite type of gift card to receive!!
Then, just fold the ‘arms’ in to hug your gift card and bring the bottom flap up towards the top flap…
Tuck the point into your slit and your gift card is ready for giving!
And receiving!!
Simple. Pretty. Functional
and…
HANDMADE!!
Take that gift card lovers!!
I love it! Great paper choice. 🙂
Cute and simple to make. Thanks
Love that paper! What a brillant idea. I don’t give gift cards very often, but I will have to do this when I do.
Fab idea! Love it!
I am so glad you posted this today! I just told my husband this afternoon that I needed some gift cards. I am going to do this instead. Thanks!
I got a starbucks holder like this today and my first thought was, “I can make a cut file in SCAL so I can make LOTS of these.” LOVE yours- great tutorial too! 🙂
WOW!!!! I LOVED IT!!!!
hope you don´t mind if I feature on my blog.
Hugs from Brazil
Another great idea! Thank you. Really enjoying all your tutorials.