Tuesday, December 2, 2014

DIY Gift Card Holders with Free Silhouette Cut Files

Hey, y'all!  I honestly cannot believe it's December already.  It's time to start thinking more seriously about gifts for the holiday season.  I'm sure some of you are totally ahead of the game and have already finished shopping.  Me?  Not so much.  I have purchased a few gifts, but I have a lot more to find.  I always give gift cards to a few people on my list, and this makes gift giving easier.  Unfortunately, most gift cards aren't that cute.  I have a remedy for that: DIY gift card holders.  And I'm gifting YOU the free Silhouette cut files for two different styles of card holders.
DIY Gift Card Holders with Free Silhouette Cut Files via pitterandglink.com
The first step to creating your own gift card holders is downloading the free cut files {HERE}.  Once you have downloaded the file, open it in your Silhouette program.  Then use your Silhouette to cut the gift card holders.
DIY Gift Card Holders with Free Silhouette Cut Files via pitterandglink.com
Weed the excess paper from your cut design and gather a few supplies to put it together.
DIY Gift Card Holders with Free Silhouette Cut Files via pitterandglink.com
You'll need a scrap sheet of paper, washi tape, a glue stick, and scissors.  I recommend a glue runner as well, but that's optional.  Use washi tape to cover a section of your scrap paper large enough to cover the cut out on the card.
DIY Gift Card Holders with Free Silhouette Cut Files via pitterandglink.com
Use the glue stick to adhere the washi tape covered paper behind the cut out.  Then use the glue stick or glue runner to finish the assembly.  Do so by first folding up the bottom flap.  Cover it with adhesive.  Fold in the small right flap.  Cover the edge of the flap with adhesive.  Cover the inside edge of the large left flap with adhesive.  Fold it over the short side and press firmly.  Then all that's left is sticking a gift card into the freshly-made holder.
DIY Gift Card Holders with Free Silhouette Cut Files via pitterandglink.com
The fun thing about the cut outs on the gift card holders is that you can put patterned scrapbook paper or any washi tape your heart desires behind them.  Sure, these are perfect for your Christmas gifting, but they could easily be used for any occasion.  Whatever the occasion, I hope these make your plain gift cards a little prettier.
DIY Gift Card Holders with Free Silhouette Cut Files via pitterandglink.com
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11 comments:

  1. Bethany, thank you so much for the image for a gift card holder. Love it! I just went through your blog again and each time I do...something different strikes my fancy. You have a wonderful blog and a very giving nature. TFS your art work. Hugs, Johnnie

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  2. Love these, especially the deer one. It amazes me how crafty you are on your Silhouette! All I can do is hit print.

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  3. Oh these are just great! We would love to have you share them at our link up party Found & Foraged this Friday at 8PM Central Time (normally it starts on Saturday at 8PM, but this week only it starts on Friday). I hope you can make it over to http://houseofhipsters.com/

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  4. Bethany I LOVE these gift card holders....pinned for later!

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  5. These are so cute! Oh gosh, I'm going to need to cave and get a silouhette. I can't believe I don't currently have one.
    Thanks for linking up with us at The Makers link party!

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  6. Love these and I've got a Silhouette on my list this year! Thanks for linking up at The Makers!
    Corey @ TinySidekick.com

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  7. I have had a Silhouette Cameo for a couple years, and keep telling myself I need to use it more. This is PERFECT! Stopping in from the Makers :)

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  8. Bethany this is such a great gift idea! I have a Silhouette Cameo and am going to make this for gift cards this year. Thanks for sharing on the Monday Funday Party. Pinning to our group board.

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  9. what a great project! i LOVE that deer head. thank you so much for linking up to found & foraged last week!! we so love having you. i hope you'll come again tonight...it's live at 8 central! xo, Laura :)

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  10. Hey Bethany! Thank you so much for the cut file! Check out the card I made that features the gift card holder! http://itsalwaysruetten.blogspot.com/2014/12/diy-gift-card-holder-card.html Have a great Sunday!

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