Tuesday, February 17, 2009

PAPER BAG GIFT CARD TUTORIAL

Hey, everyone!
It's StampTACular Tuesday so you know what that means...more Butterfly Swirls! Today I decided to post a written tutorial on how to make these fun gift card holders. I have made a few of these and they are really easy to make! You could make several in such a short time.

The first thing you want to do is gather your supplies. Here's what you will need:
1 piece of pink cardstock measured at 5½" x 8½"
Score this piece at 2” and 5½” along the 8½" side.
1 piece of black cardstock (V-215) measured at 2½” x 2½”
1 piece of Premium White cardstock (V-290) measured at 2” x 2”
1 paper bag cut at 3¼”.
Black Noir Palette Ink (TT-220)
My Journey stamp set (T-2617)
Butterfly Swirls stamp set (T-2929)
Pink Stickles (F-525)
Crystal Stickles (F-516)
Ribbon
Scor-Pal (F-358)
Tombow Brights markers (F-01)
To begin you will need to fold along the score lines. Stamp the outside using the butterflies and swirls. Stamp butterfly image on Premium White cardstock. Stamp sentiment below butterfly. Color in the butterfly. Mat the white cardstock with black cardstock. Apply adhesive to upper back half of this layer. Adhere to the card leaving the bottom portion hanging down.
Open the card and apply adhesive on one side of the bag only. Line the bag up to the inside cover of your card. Adhere ribbon to lower portion of your card. Apply adhesive to the other side of the bag and close the flap to seal it.
Now you can insert a gift card, money, special note or a small gift inside and you are done! So fun and so easy to do!!
If you want more shine, just add some Sticles and set aside to dry. Hope you had fun with this tutorial. Be sure you check out what awesome ideas Christina has to share with you!
Hugs,

12 comments:

Unknown said...

I love it! I need to make me a gift card holder so you talked me into it! LOL well maybe if i have a bag ???

Amber said...

love it girly ! im hopin for some mojo in a few days when i get to feelin better !

suzann said...

likr this idea alot...very cute...

suzann said...

very nice love the butterflies...as always.

Alley said...

I love this idea and the way you've used the butterflies for the blog hop. Very inspiring.

Bren said...

Great idea, I think this may be a great demo for my first workshop. Will need to try it this weekend to decide. Brenda

Anna said...

What a great idea! Love your color choice too!

Melisa Waldorf said...

Too cute! Love it girly!!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for posting this tutorial. I definitely need to make one of these. Thanks for inspiring me. Well done!

Laurie Unger said...

great tutorial! super cute project!

Bren said...

Ok I am trying to make this. Is the bag cut 3 1/4 from the top and the top of the bag is what is put in the card.

Thanks
Brenda

Bridgett Owens said...

Yes, Brenda...you cut the paper lunch sack from the top. You will get 2 pieces from one lunch sack actually, but you only need one for this project. You put it inside the card. HTH
Hugs,
Bridgett