I find that I am sending more and more gift cards as Christmas gifts these days – as the children in the family grow, they love a gift card that let’s them spend some money in their favourite store. They don’t make for an exciting gift to give though do they? Make them more of a surprise by presenting them in these lovely little gift card holder boxes. When you pull out the drawer, the gift card pops up, there is also space to write a message, and even space under the shelf to put a small surprise – sweets maybe for younger children, a pretty sparkly bracelet for a teenage girl….
Once you’ve made the first one, you will be surprised how easily they are to assemble!
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1 Double Sided Sticky Tape 12mm x 25m
1 Paper Creaser Set 2 Pieces
1 Circle Craft Punch 1 Inch
1 Helix Metal Safety Ruler 30cm
1 Ho Ho Ho Paper Pad 12 x 12 Inches 24 Sheets
1 A4 Recycled Kraft Card 50 Pack
1 Stix 2 Anything Clear A4 Acetate Sheets 5 Pack
You will also need:
Craft Knife – available in-store only
Step 1
Start by printing out or copying the instructions below, then transferring to your chosen sheets of patterned Christmas papers. To create a sturdy drawer compartment for the gift card holder use cardstock, like kraft card.
Step 2
Once all of the panels have been cut and scored, apply double-sided tape to the indicated areas.
Top Tip: I always write my message before attaching to the shelf, as it makes writing easier on a solid surface. Then you can just hold down the springy card holder when you slide it into the decorated sleeve.
Step 3
Apply double-sided tape as shown along both long sides of the acetate piece. With the fold at the bottom, adhere the acetate to the bottom back-side of the gift card pocket. Now attach the other side to one end of the shelf. Cover the acetate with the sentiment panel.
Step 4
Then it’s just a case of decorating the outside of the gift box, you can use dies, wooden toppers, mini decoupage toppers, the possibilities are endless!