Well, the crafting hasn't stopped. But, I am taking a small break to post a few pictures. I love sharing what I create, but I always under-estimate the amount of time it takes to photograph, edit, and post images. {frown}
A wonderful lady who works at my Dentist office, came by my last craft fair (@ Tramway Community Church) and purchased all of the gift card holders I had created. {smile} It is very nice to 'sell out'. And this gave me the push to create some new ones, using some different pattern papers, and embellishments.
These little cuties are a blast to create. It really forces you to think differently. The space to embellish is only 4" x 2 1/2", with a slope. So, it needs to be minimalist, without looking bare. It's always good to have a challenge, right?
I forgot to photograph these before I packaged them. So sorry for the cello bag glare.
Speaking of packaging. What is stamped on the bag topper is what is heat embossed on the inside. Also, there is a dot on the back of the bag topper, to show what color of embossing powder was used for the inside.
Recipe: The top gift card holder: I used the roses G45 Christmas paper for the outer flap. The polka dot pattern paper is Aqua dots & stripes by Echo Park. I used garden green card stock by Stampin' Up! for the base. I also used the new real red cotton ribbon by Stampin' Up!. It is soft and ties some beautiful bows.
The bottom gift card holder: I used Eskimo Kisses by Basic Grey. That paper is easily 3 yrs old. I only had scraps, so the top panel piece wasn't wide enough to fit across the whole card. So I made it into a panel. I added a text pattern paper So Noted by Carta Bella. The gift card base is made with Pool Party card stock by Stampin' Up!. I also used the new cotton ribbon by Stampin' Up! in blushing bride.
I tied on snowflake charms from Stampin' Up!. Yeah, they are new this holiday season.
I created two different by equally perfect sentiment pieces. I stamped both in real red classic ink onto whisper white cardstock; both from Stampin' Up!.
Look for these and many more different styles of gift card holders at my next craft fair this Saturday @ La Cueva High School, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Thank you for stopping by. I'm heading back into my craft room, to finish some more gift card holders. And a few more cards, gift bags, and gift card/box combos. {smile}
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