Nov 17 2007
Gift card holder wallet!
EDITED: I just added the photo of the stamped/designed wallet! I did this first thing this morning to show you a stepped up version!
This uses the new set that Demo’s got from Stampin Up. I think its called Time Well Spent. I colored it with my Copic markers, then spritzed with my black marker!
Here is the inside view
click for larger view.
I basically did a OSW-then cut it up!
Happy Saturday!!!
I love Saturday’s. This week since I am feverishly working on Christmas stuff- I figured I’d share a newer version of my “wallet” gift card holder! This one uses JUST paper/cardstock to hold the card.
Its super easy, and dresses up any gift card you may give.
You can keep it simple or go ALL out.
Tis the season, and I assume people give these out alot this time of year. I know we do 
This simple template can be done in under 3 minutes, after you first try it out. So you could mass produce these holders for anyone whom you are giving one to!
Here is a diagram for you to print/follow. Any questions-just ask here, and I will answer in the comments section.
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Get a 6×6 piece of cardstock/patterned paper
Step 1
score at 3 1/2
Step 2
Turn cardstock to other end. Score at 2 1/2 and 3
3) Trim excess piece at 3 inch end (long end, on shorter measurement). Fold in smaller flap, then fold up, to create a “pocket”.
insert card into pocket.
4) From scrap-cut a 1 inch piece. Score at 1/2 inch. Then adhere the 1/2 inch piece to back of wallet.
I like to use my Basic Grey magnetic closures, but to keep costs down you could use velcro-or the style I used in the link above, for the older version of the wallet.
You could even punch a slot to fit the flap closure into!
Let me know how you like it.
Send us a link here should you decide to create one.
Remember this is for inspiration ONLY-and not to be used for submissions or contest enteries
Tomorrow I have a really cool project/gift idea, so come back again.
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These gift wallets are adorable!!! Of course Lauren, you make them look OHHH SOOOO EASY to cut and create
I will have to print out your diagram and see if I can get through it, as we have older neices and nephews who only want gift certificates, so this would work out well. Either that or they’ll just get stuck in a white envelope !~~ hahahaha
These are fabulous. I am always on the prowl for great papercrafts. What a great gift idea.
Thank you
Janine
This are very, very cool! Thanks for sharing…I can’t wait to try them!
OK this is awesome! Doesn’t take a lot of paper so I won’t be using up my precious DP…lol….too fast!
Just bought some magnet closures last night! YAH! Now I can do this ANY your belly band card! Now if only I can do this before my company arrives!!! LOL
Oh wow, thanks for sharing this– it looks sooo cool!! What a special way to give a giftcard (or cold hard cash! )
love the wallet Lauren! I just had to pop in here and tell my dentist I was telling you about was on the front page of our paper this week for breaking the world record in his division for weight lifting! 700 lbs!!!! Now why I know he tried to take my face off!LOL!
this is fantastic. I made gift holders a few years ago but this template rocks! Thanks for sharing.
STOP IT! I do not have enough time in my day for all this! The first sample is the cutest thing ev-ah!!!! Now I have to ignore my kids all morning to try making one myself! And its all your fault
These are Beautiful Lauren.
Don’t you just Love the new Demo set
from Stampin’ Up ? I have used mine
several times already.
I just printed out your directions…
and am off to try it. Thanks for sharing !
Have a great day !
Dee
You are a genius! Thanks for sharing.
Fabulous, Lauren — LOVE it!!!
Great idea Lauren! And you did a great job with that new set, the colors are so happy!
Totally cool Lauren. I do give a lot of gift certificates out at Christmas so this is PERFECT!
Thank you for sharing the template with us. You rock!
Oh Lauren, you were right, this is awesome! I can’t wait to make one! Thanks for the challenge!
~Lynda
I am still trying to figure out how in the world you get SO MUCH done!!!! You are SUPERWOMAN X 5!!! You must have some incredible energy…what a blessing!
This is the cutest thing ever, and the button just “makes” it! How adorable…thank you so much for the directions, too…you are AWESOME!!!
Super directions Lauren!! Thanks so much for the time you put in to share all your wonderful ideas with us!!
Wow! Completely Amazing wallet/giftcard holder!! It’s adorable! I LOVE the OSW you created with that new SU set! I thought it was DP before reading the post. Never woulda guessed you stamped that!! Yay! I’m so excited to try this out!!
Thanks so much for the tutorial/directions! Your creations are amazing!!
This is great! Thank you for sharing. I liked your idea so much that I just blogged about it and shared the link back here.
Hot doggies!! Now I can “dress up” the cards for my nephews.
so cool! I am going to try one!
Here is mine. You make some of the neatest stuff. Where do you get all of your ideals? http://www.susanscornor.blogspot .com Susan
Super cute, I am whipping up a batch for Christmas teacher gift giving! Now that the boy is in high school the teachers all get gift cards according to their interests! Thanks for the inspiration.
I love it. Super, thanks for sharing!
Lauren,
These are so cute. You come up with the best ideas! Thanks for sharing with us!
Can’t wait to try out this project, very cool.
Diana
Awesome, Lauren!! I love this!! Thanks for the tute!!
WOW! This gift card wallet is ADORABLE! Awesome tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing the instructions!
This is just so adorable Lauren - I like your ’stepped up version’ too!! Way cool to have with Christmas coming, and nephews who love video games…ummmmm gift cards to Best Buy anyone??? Way cool…Thanks for sharing!
Very cute! Would be perfect for teacher gifts. Thanks for another awesome idea.
This is awesome Lauren!! I’m totally making these, because we give out a lot of Gift Cards at Christmas!! Fabulous!! Thanks for sharing!
Thx for posting the wallet and the instructions. They will be great for C’mas.
This is a wonderful idea, it seems so simple and can be ready in minutes if you use double-sided cardstock! I love that!
It is probably faster that the version I made in the past, inspired by Erika’s….
(http://dare2beecreative.blogspot.com/2007/09/gift-card-holder.html)
I am so trying your version too!
Thanks for sharing! At this season those will be useful!…
Wow Lauren!! This is perfect!!! Thanks for the tutorial. Hope you have a fantastic day!! Chris
What a totally cool idea. I have a few gift cards to send that this will be perfect!!! Thanks for sharing the idea.
Thanks for the idea! I popped into Archivers today and picked up some bootiful double sided card stock to try this quick project. They turned out fantastic! I have what I need for the holidays and few extras for later.
Thank you so much for sharing!
Jennifer
Hey Lauren,
I gave your little wallets a try…you can see my version here :
http://dare2beecreative.blogspot.com/2007/11/gift-card-wallets.html
Thanks for the cool idea! ♥
SUPER-cute wallet, Lauren! TFS!
Love IT…..I tried to follow someone elses instructions, but failed misreably. Theirs was inspired by you, so I came here and followed your instructions and it turned out
and SO EASY. Thanks for such a cute inspiration to dress up those Giftcards!
I really love this idea … but I’m wondering … how do you keep the gift card from slipping out of the end?
Do you think some glue dots could hold it in place?
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