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Friday, December 18, 2009

making a gift card holder




this is the video version of a gift card holder tutorial that i posted last year. these card holders are really easy to make, and you can create them in a jiffy!


here's a better look at the holders that i created in the video....one thing that i forgot to mention is that rounding the corners of the outside flap gives it a nice finishing touch!
have fun!!

for a larger format, you can watch the video here at you tube!

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17 comments:

  1. DoloresDecember 18, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Thank you for this. It's much nicer than a plain old envelope and even more festive than the envelopes that are sometimes given with the gift card. Gotta remember rounding the corners in other things too. Much nicer.

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  2. LRDecember 18, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    the recipients will love the holder as much as the gift card. it's nice to have a gift card holder with a personal touch. thanks for the tutorial.

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  3. BeedeebabeeDecember 18, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    Hi Lori! These are sooo pretty, and watching and listening to you teach us how was so much fun! I think you should do videos for us every single day...along with making your beautiful journals and adorable doodles! =D Hugs, xoxo

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  4. MirkaDecember 18, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    This might be a silly question but I just have to ask - what is the thing you glued the holder with? I know it only as a white corrector but I've never seen it as a glue (or gluing tape). How is it called? Because I'd like to buy one of these but I think they don't sell it in my country :/

    I love the card holders (the second one is my favourite because I can't resist the small cute decoration).

    Thanks for the answer!

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  5. lori vliegenDecember 18, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    hi meg! the adhesive that i used to put the gift card holders together is the Tombow mono adhesive tape runner. it comes in permanent and repositionable.....i use the permanent and it holds very well. it's sold in most craft stores and you can buy refill cartridges for it. here's a link that gives more information:
    http://www.tombowusa.com/OfficeDetail.aspx?sku=10004

    thanks for your question....please let me know if you'd like any other information!! :))

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  6. MirkaDecember 18, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Thank you! I'll look on eBay or somewhere because the American suppliers usually have very expensive shipping :(

    I'd like to ask one more question. I plan to buy a paper cutter and I really like yours. Could you, please, tell me, what mark and type is it? I was trying to find out in the video but didn't see anything..I guessed Fiskars (because of the blue-orange colour combination).. Sorry for all the questions but I'm a complete 'paper beginner' :) Thank you for answering!!!

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  7. Kim HambricDecember 18, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Funny, just five minutes ago I was rooting around in my gift box drawer searching for some little boxes that would be wide enough for gift cards. I found some, but made a heck of a mess in the process.

    Then I get on the computer and I find this tutorial. Ah, well. I'll put this to use next year.

    Thanks!!

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  8. lori vliegenDecember 18, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    hi meg! the paper trimmer that i use is by Fiskars. you can buy replacement blades, and the black scoring tool is also sold separately. there are lots of different models on the market (and you can probably find this on ebay, too), but here's a link to the one that i use:
    http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_12-euro-personal-paper-trimmer.aspx

    i hope you find one that you like! :))

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  9. MirkaDecember 18, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    Thank you very much! I've already ordered it (yes, from eBay :D) so it'll be my late Xmas present :)

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  10. Patty SDecember 18, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    hey that's funny ~ great minds think alike! we both have gift card holder posts on our bloggity blogs today! :-)
    yours are so cute and colorful! and it was nice to hear your voice on the video! :-)

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  11. SandiDecember 19, 2009 at 6:10 AM

    terrific job. Sandi

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  12. AlisaDecember 19, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    Lovely idea! A good way to personalize it! Thanks for the idea!

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  13. JancalligrapherDecember 19, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    It was SO fun watching you make the gift cards and hearing your voice, Lori. They turned out so well.
    Thank you for sharing, <3

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  14. Alexandra MacVeanDecember 20, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    Hi Lori...love your cards and what a great video. I hope you have a great Christmas. Hugs!

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  15. shibori girlDecember 20, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    I have some extra time this year (How'd THAT happen, I wonder?)... so I will be trying these. How wonderful, to have a Lori-inspired thing to do!

    Happy Holidays, Dearest,

    Hugs,

    Kate

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  16. Lisa Lectura CreationsDecember 21, 2009 at 4:25 AM

    Hi Lori! Thanks always for your generous inspiration! Loved your video and your finished creations are so cool! Happy Holidays!

    Hugs,
    Lisa :)

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  17. julie kingDecember 23, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    those are so cute, lori! you rock!

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