Winter Wonderland Gift Card Holder for the Pals Blog Hop

Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

Hi, Stampers!

This month, the Pals have been busy creating cozy, frosty, whimsical card ideas and paper crafts for our Winter Wonderland theme — using our favorite Stampin’ Up! goodies. Each project brings a different twist, and that’s what makes the hop feel like a stroll through a creative winter village. If you’re looking for inspiration (or maybe a reason to stay inside with your craft supplies), this hop is for you! I always need a gift card holder during the holidays, don’t you? The best part of putting “Happy New Year” on it is that it frees you to give it before or after the holidays. I love the Elegant Pine Snowflakes designer paper because it can be used for more than just the holidays. Then, I used the great Branching Out dies to make it beautiful.

My Secrets!

Let’s start with the card base…

• This gift card holder is so easy and a great way to use your beautiful patterned paper! Here are all of the measurements for my W-fold gift card holder. I followed this video tutorial but tweaked it a bit.
• Card Base: 8-1/2 x 5-1/2
• Gift Card Holder Inside: 4-1/2 x 11 (don’t forget to trim off the 1″ if you are using patterned paper). Score at 2-3/4, 5-1/2, and 8-1/4. Then, on the far right side, I trimmed from the score to the 2″ mark on the side edge to create the pocket for a gift card.
• Cardstock Panels for front and inside (3): 4 x 5-1/4 and DSP for front: 3-7/8 x 5-1/8
• I glued the panels to the front and inside, then added glue to the left side of the gift card holder panel. Once that was in place, I added glue along the left, right, and bottom with a very thin stripe of glue. Do NOT glue the slanted top edge! Then, I folded it up and closed the back of the card on top of the panel and let it dry.

And now, the fun part!

• OK, don’t you think that was easy? I thought so!
• Once that was done, I started on the front of the card by making a panel of white and Cherry Cobbler cardstock, cut with the wonderful Branching Out dies. I love them!
• After that, I cut out the “Happy New Year” with the Words for the Season dies (definitely a keeper in my forever stash) with Cherry Cobbler cardstock and glued them to the panel.
• Once that was done, I cut out two of the branches from the Branching Out dies and colored them with Stampin’ Blends (listed below). I cut them in half and glued three of the pieces to the panel. Then, I made a bow with Cherry Cobbler ribbon (sorry to say that the spool is unmarked, so I don’t know the name).
• Finally, I couldn’t resist adding a few retired snowflakes with a sparkle dot in the center

Then, on the inside…

• So, for the inside, I cut out two of the branches and three of the pinecones. Then, I colored them with Stampin’ Blends (listed below).
• I cut out the smaller Branching Out dies in white and Cherry Cobbler cardstock and layered the branches and pinecones before adhering the entire panel to the inside of the card.
• The “just for you” sentiment from With You in Mind was inked up with Cherry Cobbler ink and cropped out with the Greetings of the Season die. Then, it was layered onto another Branching Out die. I made a second bow and covered the hole from the die.
• The third panel on the inside was made with the Branching Out dies from more designer paper and cardstock. Then, I colored the clear sparkle dots with Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends before adding them to the center of the panel.
• The inside panels could be used for a personal message, but you would have to write out your message before adhering it to the fun fold panels. So, I made another panel for the back of the card with the Branching Out dies.
• This card can be mailed, but it’s a bit thick, so it would need extra postage and a larger envelope.

Keep the inspiration going! Follow the lineup below to hop through each blog and enjoy every beautifully frosty idea. And next month we’re creating for the “Something New” theme. You won’t want to miss it!

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop Lineup

1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
2. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
3. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot
4. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
5. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping <<< You are HERE
6. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
7. Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
8. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
9. Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
10. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
11. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
12. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
13. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs

I hope to share my project with these challenges:

1. 613 Avenue Create
2. A Place To Start
3. A Perfect Time to Craft
4. Allsorts
5. Die Cut Divas
6. Ellibelle’s Corner
7. Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenges
8. Simon Says Stamp Wednesday

So, what do you think of my card today? I love hearing from you!

Please leave a comment if you have any questions or comments about my project today.

If you enjoyed my project today, please be sure to…

• Firstly, visit my Gallery and Fun Fold Gallery for lots of ideas, and…
• Enter the Creative Creases Challenge HERE with any fun fold card!
• Also, follow me on Pinterest
• You can see My Secret Sale HERE

Today’s project supply list

Traditional Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [169220]	With You In Mind Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [164747]	Elegant Pine Snowflakes 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [166066]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685]
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083]	Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154890]	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892]	Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674]	Stampin’ Blends Deep Combo Pack [158152]
Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154899]	Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154880]	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882]	Branching Out Dies [165775]	Words For The Season Dies (English) [165797]
Greetings Of The Season Dies [164112]	Opal Rounds Assortment [163298]	Adhesive Backed Snowflake Assortment [162129]	Low Profile Sparkle Dots [166157]

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