Handmade Cards: Giftcard Holder

Hello again! Welcome back to another part of the Handmade Cards series. Today I bring to you a way to personalize, what can be seen as an unpersonalized gift, a giftcard! I have mixed feelings about giftcards. As a college student, I welcome ALL giftcards, especially to places like Trader Joe's or Whole Foods. If I were to categorize where most of my spending money goes, it is definitely toward good food and drinks! However, purchasing a giftcard is definitely the easiest and most convenient gift to purchase and it does not require much thought. Keep reading to learn how to add a special touch to your giftcard! So next time, don't take that wimpy card holder and instead make this! I'm sure the recipient will appreciate it!

Supplies:

Giftcard
2 pieces of cardstock (preferably different colors)
Scissors
Tape
Markers (and any other supplies to decorate the card)

Steps:

1. Cut a piece of cardstock that is 4.5" wide and 8" long.

2. Place the cardstock vertically in front of you and fold the bottom about 1.5"-2" from the top.

3. Fold over the top.

4. Using tape, secure the giftcard inside the folded cardstock and decorate the interior of the card. I do not like how standard giftcard holders have an obvious line to write in the amount, so before I secured the giftcard, I wrote the amount directly underneath it. When the recipient lifts the card, he will see the amount in a more subtle way. This is a great trick especially when you know the recipient will be opening gifts in front of many people.

4. Cut another piece of cardstock that is about 1" wide and 9"-10" long.

5. Wrap the long piece of cardstock around the exterior of the card. Once you have secured it with your adhesive, decorate the exterior of the card. I would wait to decorate the exterior until the card is sealed because your design may otherwise be hidden by this "ribbon" cardstock.

6. There you have it! Now you're ready to give your giftcard with a special touch!

- Urban DIYs