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IA Cute, Clever Way To Customize Gift Cards
SUPPLIES AND TOOLS:
• 4 1/4-by-11-inch cardstock, for base
• 4-by-4-inch printed cardstock
• 2 1/4-by-4-inch cardstock, for gift card pocket
• 3 1/2-by-3 1/2-inch cardstock, for circle base, print or solid
• embellishments
for circle (stickers, stamps, etc.)
• button or cardstock circle, for closure
• foam glue dots
• double-stick tape
• We R Memory Keepers score board
• circle punch or circle die cut and die- cutting machine*
• scissors
* Note: You can also use a circular shape
to trace and cut out by hand in place of a punch or die.
f you are leisurely reading MidWeek right now, chances are personalized. Although a circle punch or die cutter would be your holiday gift list is done, maybe already even wrapped easier, you can also trace a can or jar lid to make the cutout. For and under the tree! Or, maybe you’re looking for last-min- the sample, I traced a canning jar lid and cut it out with scissors.
ute gift ideas. I’ll admit, sometimes the days fly by and the last For the circle, you can stamp a design, and add stickers or
place I go to get my list taken care of is the bank for some nice crispy bills — and gift cards are always a lifesaver, too. Per- sonally, I like receiving gift cards because I can choose what to get and it saves the giver time.
any other embellishment that you want. I just traced the circle with Santa from a printed cardstock.
You can add a personal touch by making the card or gift card holder that you use to give it in. This week, I’m sharing a simple gift card holder that you can embellish to make it even more
This gift card holder can be used for any occasion. So, if you are the person that is done with your holiday gift list, you can make some for birthdays and have them ready for the new year.
You can find this project sheet and more at benfranklinhawaii. com. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday!
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Fold at the 6 3/4-inch scored line to the back and tape panel down.
Center the 2 1/4-by-4- inch cardstock pocket along the bottom edge of the 4-inch square. Tape the pocket in place by taping just two sides and bottom. Lift the 2 1/2-inch flflap and center the 4-inch square on the bottom layer. Tape down.
5 Decorate the 2 1/2-inch circle.
Close the top flap and place the circle in the half circle cut out. Tape to the panel below.
6 With the flap closed, position a button or other closure piece just below the flap
edge on the
left side, use a pop dot to glue down. The flap will tuck behind this piece to keep the card closed.
Place the 4 1/4-by-11-inch card- stock onto the score board with the 11-inch edge along the top. Score at 2 1/2 and 6 3/4 inches.
Add more embellishments to the card and write a message on the inside of the flap if you want. Open flap to place gift card
inside of the pocket.
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Fold over the 2 1/2-inch section. About half an inch from the right edge, punch or die cut out half a 2 1/2-inch circle.
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