Nov 14 2008

Tutorial #1 – Top Note Gift Card Holder

Published by Amber at 1:42 am under Christmas, Tutorials

This is my first step-by-step tutorial so please be kind :-)

I designed this cute little project after flipping through one of the fundraising gift wrap booklets my 3 year old little boy brought home…..Now, YES I did order a few items (my first year to be supportive) but I saw these "gift card" holders in it and thought I could come up with a much nicer version…..so off to the basement I went to create my prototype and here is what I came up with.

Step 1 – Cut cardstock 5 X 8 1/2  ( you can get 2 holders per piece of 8 1/2 X 11)

Step 2 – Using your Scor-Pal , Score at 3 1/2, 4 1/4, & 5

Step 3 – Fold the score lines as shown

Step 4 – place the fold side along the longest side of the Top Note die

Step 5 – Be sure to place the folded edge just inside the perforated lines

Step 6 – Run the die through your die cutting machine

Step 7 – Use the gift card to make tiny marks and with a cutting knife, slice the center fold line from one mark to the other

Step 8 – place one strip of sticky strip on the BACK side of the folder on the outermost edge.

Step 9 – Seal the back fold together and ensure your card will fit

Step 10 – Decorate the front

Step 11 – Add velcro tabs to the inside at the points

Step 12 – Don’t forget to decorate your envelope too!!  ( SU’s gift card sized envelope shown here)

 

Hope this is clear, Don’t hesitate to contact me at amber@wildrosepapercreations.com for more info

Amber

 

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8 responses so far

8 Responses to “Tutorial #1 – Top Note Gift Card Holder”

  1. # Shannonon 14 Nov 2008 at 7:06 pm

    I love it!! Once I get the top-note die, I’ll definitely have to try this out :)

  2. # Crison 22 Nov 2008 at 6:44 am

    Uh-oh! You are not helping me in resisting the temptation to buy this die!!! Gah! Well, I’ll just have to put it on my wish list, right? =) Thanks for sharing this tutorial and *enabling* me (as much as I’d like not to be enabled! lol).

  3. # Devonon 24 Nov 2008 at 5:46 pm

    hey, I just tried to make this, and your first measurement says 5 x 81/5…. should this be 8 1/2?

    Thanks!

  4. # Hollyon 25 Nov 2008 at 1:21 am

    Hi Amber, I really like this gift card holder, but just wondering how you layered the green on red in the top note shape as well? I thought the top note only came in one size.
    Holly

  5. # Terrion 27 Nov 2008 at 3:53 am

    Great 1st tutorial. I will definitely give this one a go.

    Ter:)

  6. # Bonaon 07 Dec 2008 at 8:33 pm

    Hi Amber! Thank you for the tutorial. I love it. Was wondering, where can I get that top note die? I really want one.

  7. # Nancy Dawsonon 13 Dec 2008 at 1:46 pm

    Great tutorial. Wish I had the nerve to try one… Thanks for sharing and will definitely do this one! Thanks Nancy

  8. # Shannonon 15 Jan 2009 at 3:10 pm

    Holly – you cut the green on the perforated lines on the top die note. It only comes in one size but there’s a dotted line 1/4 inch or so from the edge of the die cut (if that makes sense!)

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