Saturday, November 2, 2013

 
 
Well, it's that time of the year for gift gifting... and for many families that begins with the Thanksgiving holiday if you're trying to fit in all the families on both sides and extended ones.. so we've put together a great hop today with plenty of ideas to make those gift cards look like a million bucks! I personally love gift cards... no hassle in returns, wrong sizes, etc. and with the ability to buy cards for even Visa and/or MasterCard, how could your gift even be considered to be regifted!
They will surely find something they want or need..
For hopping today, we have a gift for some lucky person. A 17.95 value Close To My Heart Merry and Bright Holiday Stamp set. You'll have a great little set to make your Holiday cards, gift tags, or other décor. A winner will be chosen by Nov. 6th so I can get this in the mail and off to the winner in plenty of time!.
 
 
 
 
How to win? Comment on each blog and show our creative team some love please! If you're not a follower, you might want to be... this group does a hop every first Sunday so you won't want to miss what's in store! Be sure to leave a way to contact you as well!
Now let's get hopping! You should have started with: Janet's Creative World which is exactly where you are!
 
I used a Sizzix Card base die to cut out a 12 inch card base. I didn't run it all the way through so it couldn't cut off the last few inches. I then folded the middle up, making score lines at 3 1/2 on each end (valley), and then a middle line at 2 1/2 inches between those, folding the middle sections up (mountain) and then using a Stampin Up Label punch to cut the middle section out so the gift card could slip in. Don't adhere the middle section together except on the very edges so it's open for the card.  In the bottom photo I stamped a sentiment. Made the belly band and used the scalloped punch and a circle punch to cover the joint. All papers and stamps are Stampin Up (I'm in a stamp club.. and yes I know I sell CTMH, but sometimes, it's good to broaden your horizons.. or my OCD that makes me want it all!! :)
The sentiment says; "Hoping your Christmas is trimmed with the love and warmth of family and friends". As is my wish for each of you stopping by today.
 

 
 This was so simple, and since we give out a lot of gift cards, I can whip up my supply in no time!
 
Now you're off to:
 
Thanks for hopping with us today!

35 comments:

  1. Very cute! Tis the season! Thanks for hosting this hop Janet you have been awesome!

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  2. Very cute, Janet, you did a great job as usual. Thanks for sharing.

    Robin Lane
    http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/

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  3. Thank you for hosting this Hop, Janet. Your gift card holder is very nice.

    Fondu,
    Ellen - CardMonkey

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  4. Quick, easy and very cool. Thanks for the tutorial.

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    1. Oh, here is my contact info. giveawayjean at gmail dot com

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  5. Loved your Card Holder, so very cute! Thank you for sharing with us today!

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  6. Sweet card, first thing I thought of was it kinda looks like a Santa's belt in fun colors.
    http://lorisartsyobsession.blogspot.com/

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  7. Ver cool gift card holder Janet!!!

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  8. Just love the gift card holder

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  9. Great gift card holder Janet!!!! I'm the same with products, I do believe I'm a hoarder!!!! I need it all and never want to part with it! LOL

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  10. I like the gift card holder. Thanks for the chance to win these stamps. Meredith245 at yahoo dot com

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  11. How simple and Cute Janet, I needed another idea for my upcoming Christmas Fair...I think something similar to this would work nicely :) Great work thanks for the inspiration .
    Eva :0)
    evascrapslife(at)gmail(dot)com
    http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com

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  12. What a great idea for a hop.
    I have 7 siblings, their families and now their families to buy for so gift cards are a must. I love to find new ways to create and dress them up.
    I LOVE your gift card. TFS.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

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    1. forgot to leave my email info {just in case}
      D~
      dmcardmaker at AOL dot com

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  13. Love your gift card holder

    http://vickiesscrappings.blogspot.com

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  14. Fun gift card holder. :)

    ShersL84bed at aol dot com

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  15. I can't leave a message for Katina since I do not have a Google+ account so I'd like to leave it here. I'd appreciate it if you'd pass it along to her. : )
    Katina~Great video. Love the envelope board gift card idea. TFS.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

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  16. Love the gift card idea. They do look like fun.

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  17. Great idea Janet!! I too have an issue with paper, I have lots from different sources!! Christina

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  18. Wow! Janet, your gift card holder is so cute!

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  19. Love gift card holder...yours is very pretty... going to love this hop :)
    lindaplusthree at yahoo dot com

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  20. This is a great gift card and I love the sentiment inside but that outside stamp is just adorable too!
    Teresa K

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  21. Love this gift card holder!!! Great colors you used!

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  22. I love the simple yet adorable gift card!

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  23. Super cute gift card holder! Love it:) Thank You for sharing. disneynut 4 life 22 at yahoo dot com

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  24. That's really cute!! I love the belly band. Thanks so much for sharing.

    racincrafts at aim dot com
    racincrafts.blospot.com

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  25. Very pretty - love the colors and the belly band.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  26. this is my first hop and i'm lovin' it....lots of great ideas....see ya next month

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  27. What a fun gift card holder. I like the paper you used for the belly band.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  28. Cute gift card holder.
    Thanks for the chance to win. cosci_us@yahoo.com

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  29. I love to find the gift card holders, My children and grandchildren are at an age that gift cards are what they want for anything that has a gift involved. Thanks
    Debbie

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  30. beautiful job! What SDizzix die did you use? I got a gift card holder one I haven't tried out yet but I don't think thats the one.

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  31. Looks great! So glad I found this hop... I'm a couple days late, but I have actually been wanting to find some good gift card/money holders since I give out quite a few at Christmas :) Can't wait to see what everyone has done!!

    (:(:Smiles:):)

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