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Gift Card Holders from Stacking Boxes!

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Hiyah!

Today I have a bonus project that you can make if you have our stacking box dies. How awesome is that? It’s like a 2 for 1!

You can create these cute gift card holders with either the large Hexagon or Octagon stacking box dies. I recommend using the Hexagon version if you have it as it’s a bit roomier and looks great when it’s finished. Let me take you through it step-by-step.

Step 1: Die cut 2 of the large hexagon stacking box side panels and snip the bottom tab off 1 of them. Die cut 1 Lid panel and snip off the side tab as shown above.

Step 2: Using the layer dies, die cut and glue patterned paper to your panels. Top tip: fold along your score lines before adding your patterned paper for easier placement.

Step 3: Join the bottom edge of the 2 side panels together using the 1 remaining bottom tab as shown above.

Step 4: Add your lid panel as shown above. It can be added to either end as your gift card holder is just as pretty on the front and back!

Step 5: If you are using dark coloured cardstock, add a white layer on the inside of your lid so you can write a message to the recipient.

Step 6: Add glue to both of the side tabs and close up your gift card holder tucking the tabs on the inside.

Ta-da!

Step 7: You have many options to hold your lid closed. I have added a repositionable glue dot but you could use velcro dots, journal magnets, simply tie a ribbon bow or permanently close it with some double sided tape or regular glue dot. Top tip: try removing some of the tackiness from your double-sided tape or regular glue dot by pressing it against some clothing.

Step 8: The front of the gift card holder is crying out for some decoration so why not add one of your blooming ‘ansome snowflakes?

I can’t claim this idea as my own as my Dad actually came up with this project idea, nice one Keith! But I absolutely love that you can make a brand new project with dies that you may already have in your stash.

Many of us tend to give Gift Cards this time of year and popping them into a hand made Gift Card Holder can make them look much more special. If you make some, do share some pictures in our facebook group, we love to see what you create!

Stay warm, pop on a Christmas film and enjoy some crafting.

Claina x

Snowflakes & Flowers

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Hello everyone!

Today I want to show two different cards made with the same “Build a snowflake” die set.

Actually it is called Blooming ‘ansome Snowflake Edition and as you may know with this “Blooming” die collection you can create ( or build ) a lot of different designs from a classic wreath to a separate cluster. 

 

For my first card I cut out a few elements using Blooming ‘ansome Snowflake Edition Die set from a light and dark blue cardstock. I didn’t use any glue to assemble the snowflakes, I simply secured the die cuts with a large white brads. You can find them in Claina Palmer Store as well – Large White Brads (2 Pots) They are perfect to use with any Blooming Die cuts. I love their white matt finish so I did not cover up them with additional die cuts.

 

To create a sentiment I used Mix ’em Dies – Christmas Die Set. I cut out the word “Snow” from a light blue cardstock and applied dark blue ink on the bottom of the die cut. I stamped the other part of sentiment using white pigment ink and a small stamp “Let it” from Mix ’em Stamps – Christmas Stamp Set. 

 To embellish the card I used amazing gold foiled pearls – Top Gems – Christmas Gold.

 

As I was saying, I used Blooming ‘ansome Snowflake Edition Sie Set for both of my cards. I picked another small die from this set and I run through my die cutting machine with a coloured cardstock (use your scraps). I secured the die cuts with the white brad again and I got a beautiful rainbow flower.

 

I decided to create a geometric card background and I cut out a few hexagons from a vellum using 8″ x 8″ Double-Stitched Nested Octagon Dies. Most often I made A2 US cards, so I used the smallest hexagon die from this set. I adhered them on a white card panel. 

 

I stamped a small sentiment using multicolored dye ink and a stamp from Mix ’em Stamps – Family. To embellish the card I used silver pearls called Top Gems – Christmas Silver.

Thanks for stopping by!
Galina