From the outside, it just looks like an ordinary card. In fact, it is kinda plain, but I was more worried about the inside, and that is where the tutorial comes in.
Set this up by your craft table and let's start making my Surprise Gift Card!
First, you will need a piece of CS that measures 5 X 11. This needs to be scored on the long side at 4 1/4 and 8 1/2. You also need a piece of DSP that is 4 7/8 X 6 3/4. This one needs to be scored on the long side at 3 1/2. Choose a back and front side (if it is double sided). The one side is 1/4 inch shorter, and you need to draw a line at 6.5 inches from the end, like in the picture. Make sure you do this on the BACK SIDE!
You place the flat edge of the slot punch on the line, and punch above it. You need to punch twice, about an inch in from each side. Then cut 1/4 inch off each side up to the score line, as pictured above.
On the small flap of CS, you need to put some sticky strip. I had 1/4 wide , but I cut it in half with my craft knife right on the roll. Then fold it in to make a pocket. Take the DS, and add glue to the side that is NOT cut and punched.
Glue the DSP to the top of the card (not the pocket). DO NOT GLUE IT TO THE SCORE LINE!! You need to glue it about 1/8 of an inch down from the top (it should have an even border along the top and sides). It will be about 1/2 - 3/4 of an inch shy of the score line. You want it that way, and you will see why soon.
Tuck your gift card under the punch flap, then tuck the DSP with the card inside the pocket. Now, go ahead and close it...
The card will tuck inside the pocket, as you close the card. When the card is opened, it pulls the gift card out of the pocket - HOW COOL IS THAT!! I got the idea from another gift card, and had to figure out how it worked.
Have fun and happy stamping!!
Hello there! If you are going as crazy as I am this holiday season, you want fast and easy projects. This sweet little paper house is perfect for holding a gift card. The foundation can be created very fast, and then be embellished as simply or as detailed as your time allows.
Posted by: Gift Card Printing | May 02, 2012 at 01:06 AM
I have created a Cricut cut file based off your tutorial and will be linking my post back to your site...this is so super cute! Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Jamie | December 08, 2009 at 07:52 PM
i like it.....I hAVE A LOT BIRTHDAYS IN MAY...SO ...VERY GOD IDEA....THANK YOU
Posted by: paw | April 26, 2009 at 05:13 PM
Thank you so much for the idea and instructions! This is the coolest gift card holder! I had to make one as soon as I got home. Here's some pictures of the one I made. Thanks again! http://bytkg.blogspot.com/2009/04/gift-card-holder.html
Posted by: Laura | April 25, 2009 at 11:47 AM
This couldn't have come at a better time! My son is giving a gift card to his good friend this weekend...I whipped one up this morning and it's awesome! Thanks!
Posted by: Michella | April 24, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Just can't wait any longer to make this sliding gift card. TFS
Posted by: joanne | April 24, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Julie, This is a beautiful card! I love the colors and the gorgeous ribbon you used! TFS!
Cherie
Posted by: Cherie | April 23, 2009 at 07:51 PM
I can't believe you could figure out how to reproduce something like this...so awesome! Great timing with "graduation season" approaching!!
Posted by: Kim2 | April 23, 2009 at 11:53 AM
What an awesome tutorial!!! Such a great idea!
Posted by: Rebecca | April 23, 2009 at 10:14 AM
What a neat idea! Thanks for sharing it on your blog. Your cards and stamping ideas are always so inspiring.
Posted by: Jan Larson | April 23, 2009 at 08:01 AM
Julie,
I love this card!! Going to try it afterwhile for graduations this year. I sure enjoy your ideas an how toos.
Posted by: Kathleen Ward | April 23, 2009 at 06:45 AM
Just beautiful! I love color combo thanks so much for sharing. Have a great day
Posted by: CORINNE SAINDON | April 23, 2009 at 04:37 AM
ingenious!!
Posted by: Carol | April 22, 2009 at 09:19 PM
How Cool! Thank you so much for sharing this awesome gift card holder!
Posted by: Susan H | April 22, 2009 at 09:14 PM
That has got to be the coolest and cutest gift card holder that I've found to date! I'll be making this one very soon for sure!
Thank you for taking the time to not only showing us your gift card but also showing us how to make one for ourselved!
Keep up the great work!
Tanya
Posted by: Tanya | April 22, 2009 at 09:02 PM
So Cool!! Thanks
Posted by: shila | April 22, 2009 at 08:54 PM