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15 Card Ideas & Handmade Gift Card Holders from the Pals!

Today’s 15 card ideas & handmade gift card holders were designed by the talented members of my Stampin’ Pretty Pals Virtual Stamping Community. I’m thrilled to highlight the creative designs of “the Pals” and hope they inspire your artistic journey as much as they inspire mine!

A sweet card using the Artful Amaryllis Bundle from the Sep - Dec 2024 Mini Catalog

A sweet card using the
Artful Amaryllis Bundle

Happy Hibiscus Thank You Card

Happy Hibiscus Thank You Card

Sweetest Star Christmas Wreath

Sweetest Star Christmas Wreath

Textured Floral in Wild Wheat

Textured Floral in Wild Wheat

A Fall Thank You Card

A beautiful Fall Thank You

Add-a-personal-touch-to-gift-cards-and-cash-with-a-handmade-holder.-Designed-by-Su-Mohr-Aromas-And-Art - handmade gift card holders

Add a personal touch to gift cards and cash with these handmade holders

Create a You're Too Kind Card with Stampin Up Wanted to Say Dies and Golden Greenery Dies - Card by Stesha Bloodhart, Stampin' Hoot!

you’re too kind with
stampin up wanted to say dies

Windy Ellards Fun Fold Gift Card Holder

you had me at doughnuts & hot cocoa
handmade gift card holder

Construct Super Simple Gift Card Holders with the Painted Christmas DSP, Christmas to Remember Samp Set, Seasonal Labels Dies and Bough Punch - Mary Fish Stampin' Pretty

Simple Last Minute Gift Card Holders

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A Thank you Card with Sketched Butterflies  by Brian King

A Thank you Card with Sketched Butterflies

An Otterly Amazing Fun Fold Card for the Fun Fold Blog Hop

An adorable Otterly Amazing Fun Fold

Enjoy making this fabulous fun fold card with the WINTER MEADOW Designer Paper! FREE VIDEO TUTorial

fabulous fun fold with the
WINTER MEADOW Designer Paper

Yuletide Village with Season of Elegance paper

Yuletide Village stamp set
with Season of Elegance paper

Decorative Trees meet Sentimental Christmas DSP for an old-fashioned Christmas card.

Sentimental Christmas DSP for an
old-fashioned Christmas card

Green & White Christmas card using a variety of retired and current Stampin' Up! products

Green & White Christmas using a variety of retired and current Stampin’ Up! products


5 tips for making handmade gift card holders using Stampin’ Up! products:

  1. Choose Sturdy Cardstock – Use high-quality Stampin’ Up! cardstock, like Basic White Thick or Early Espresso, to ensure your gift card holder is durable and looks professional. Layer designer series paper for added flair.
  2. Incorporate Punches and Dies – Stampin’ Up! punches and die sets, such as the Tailor Made Tags or Scalloped Contours Dies, make it easy to create decorative shapes and slots for gift cards.
  3. Add Interactive Elements – Consider including interactive features like belly bands, fun folds or flaps. Use Stampin’ Up!’s Simply Scored Scoring Tool for crisp folds and precise scoring.
  4. Embellish Thoughtfully – Use Stampin’ Up! embellishments like ribbon, rhinestones, and stamped images to match the occasion. Keep embellishments flat to avoid bulk if mailing.
  5. Personalize with Stamps – Stamp sentiments or images from versatile sets like Phrases for All or Seasons of Fun to suit holidays, birthdays, or other events. Use coordinating ink colors for a polished look.

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2 thoughts on “15 Card Ideas & Handmade Gift Card Holders from the Pals!”

  1. Hi Mary. Your cards are so beautiful and I really appreciate your tutorials because I have Dementia and I get very frustrated so having measurements helps me immensely. I want to keep making cards for as long as I can. Thank you so much. ❤️🥰❤️

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    • Susan, thank you for your kind words. It warms my heart to know the tutorials are helpful for you. I’m so inspired by your determination to keep creating, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. Wishing you joy and creativity always! ❤️🥰❤️

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