Friend to Friend Gift Card

Good evening,
  Yes it is that time of day and the weekend is nearly over.  Definitely needs to be longer!  Now, I have just been having a laugh at myself as I decided to do a few challenges today and of course just about everything has got in my way.  But I finally managed to sit down and create a gift card for Our Creative Corner except I forgot the correct instructions and instead of making a neutral monochrome card I made a blue one.  That will teach me to read properly.  Anyway, thought I would post this one and try again for the challenge later!

This is the one I was going to put in the challenge and then I did another one as I wasn't sure which I liked more:

  I did make a band for it but after I took the photo, go figure!!!
I like these little cards that I got from wildsprinkles.blogspot.com.  I didn't read the instructions or look at the card well but there are directions for you to follow, very easy.
Stamp set:  Vintage vogue, pocket silhouettes
Card:  Marina mist, bashful blue and my very new packet of dsp pattern stack in soft subtles (I think this is
           the real reason I blew the challenge, I was dying to use the dsp.  Have been wanting it for so long and
           finally got it for myself, love it)
Ink:  Marina mist
Acc:  Lace, buttons
Tools:  Modern label punch, eyelet border punch
Thanks for stopping by and have a great night...

Surfing Gift Card Holder

Hello,
  I am so out of whack it is not funny.  I thought I would post tonight as I am just as likely to forget tomorrow morning, the way I am going.  I made a really different gift card holder.  I found it from Artistic Avenger back in July of last year.  This is why I love having a blog.  It makes me get out all these things I have written up and finally make them.

I have taken a few photos so you can also see the insert pulled out.  I am really liking the idea of gift card holders as the kids are getting older, it is getting harder to find the right present.  What better than money or a gift card?  Goes down so well!!
Stamp set:  Just surfing
Card:  Always artichoke, not quite navy, river rock and whisper white
Ink:  Not quite navy
Acc:  River rock ribbon (retired)
Tools:  Scallop trim border and crop-a-dial
Thanks for dropping by....

Birthday Gift Card

Morning,
  Yesterday I spent some of the morning with 'The Sunshine Stampers', which is a group of Stampin! Up demonstrators.  We get together every month.  Unfortunately I had other things I had to do and could only stay for a couple of hours (to gossip).  The girls very generously gave me the make 'n takes to do at home so I promise to put those up as soon as I do them.  One was the never ending card, which I had been dying to do and now I will.  SO much to do, so little time.
  Today, though, I wanted to give you the instructions from the gift card holder I made on the 5th February, for a challenge.  Of course, I made another one, a lot plainer, but I need a couple of plain cards for boys.  So here we go:

Card (sleeve)  6" x 4"    scored at 23/4" and 51/2"
Card (insert)   4" x 25/8"
Cut and score card and then place tape on the 1/2" tab and fold together.  Put insert inside the sleeve and using crop-a-dial, punch a hole in the middle (I used the large hole)
Remove the card and turn upside down, with holes matching.  Push ribbon through holes, without cutting ribbon, push insert back down to the bottom of the sleeve.  Cut ribbon and tie a knot.  I like the double tie but one is enough.
There is your gift card, how easy was that!  Now I am going to buy a block of chocolate and make a holder for that.  I once saw one on a blog and thought it looked great, so as soon as I make one I will let you know.  I just have to keep the chocolate long enough to take a picture. 
I shouldn't admit this, but I brought a packet of chocolate eggs today, yes, I know it is too early.  But I thought I would use it for decoration with what I am making for Easter.  No, I can't, all gone!!!!!!!!!!
Stamp set:   Party hearty
Card:  Marina mist, chocolate chip, whisper white
Ink:  Chocolate chip, marina mist
Acc:  Twine, dimensional, ribbon
Hope you have a lovely day....

Valentine Gift Card

Good morning,
  What a beautiful day....
  Here is my little gift card that I showed you when I did a sneak peak but I haven't put it up before now as I couldn't find who's blog I got the instructions.  Don't worry, I will find it and then let you know, but if you do need instructions before then, just let me know.

  Love these little gift cards,
Stamp set:  Love defined
Card:  Riding hood red and whisper white
Ink:  Chocolate chip, riding hood red and old olive
Acc:  Riding hood red ribbon'
Tools:  Word window punch, sml oval (used it on edges of whisper white
Have a great day...

Valentine Top Note Card Holder

Good morning,

When I was uploading the photos, I realised I hadn't taken my note card all the way out so you could see the bottom.  I stamped the birds from Love Defined at the bottom.  I have been using Love Defined a lot for Valentines, it is such a lovely set.
Stamp set:  Love defined
Card:  Riding hood red, whisper white and dsp - jolly holiday (love the jolly holiday, it has been so versatile)
Ink:  Riding hood red
Acc:  Riding hood red ribbon, glue dots
Tools:  Heart to heart extra lge punch and 11/4" punch, big shot and top note die.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.
My heart goes out to anyone affected by the floods, I was glued to the television all day yesterday, and will be today, hoping Brisbane is not as bad as they think it will be xx
 

Valentine gift card

Good evening,
  Yes, it is evening, but I have a good excuse, we were away for a couple of days in Brisbane and it was great.  Though the rain did get heavier today, so it was lovely to come home as well.
  I have made one of my favourite gift cards, that I also did at Christmas time.  But I love how easy it is to make these and they are great for any occasion.

Stamp set:  Love defined
Card:  Real red, pink pirouette, very vanilla and whisper white
Ink:  real red.
Acc:  very vanilla ribbon
Tools, Two step owl punch (hearts), paper piercer and mat, word window punch.
I will post another type of meander book tomorrow when I have more time.
Have a great night..

Gift card

I absolutely love making these, so easy.  I even made some for halloween which looked so cute. I now have a stash of card already cut with the ribbon and quickly make one up if I need it in a hurry, last minute treats..
stamp set:  Seasons of Joy
card: real red, garden gree, very vanilla
accessories: very vanilla ribbon, crop-a-dial

I'll give you some quick measurements:
real red card  8" x 3"  scored 3 7/8" x 4 1/8"
garden green  2 6/8" x 1 6/8"
very vanilla  2 1/2" x 1 1/2"
very vanilla ribbon 15" long
thanks, Theresa..