An easy Gift Card idea for Christmas with free project sheet

December 1, 2025

I shared this pretty card on last week’s video. It has an option for a gift card hidden inside.

Isn’t it pretty? I featured the Modern Christmas suite here with the specialty DSP and the Ornamental Christmas bundle seen here.

I just love the font on the greetings and the unique coordinating dies in this bundle.
My colors are classy in Black, White and Gold foil. You might notice two different embossing folders on the White layer. One is the Traditional Wreath 3D and the other is the Forever Plaid 3D.

There is a scored line on the front layer to create a pocket for a gift card inside. I used a punch to create a bit of interest on it.

What do you think of this color combination for Christmas? I worried some might not like it but everyone at my Clubs loved this card. The Modern Christmas designer paper seen here is gorgeous with it’s fun patterns.

I did heat emboss the greeting with Gold embossing powder and punched it out with the Labeled with Love punch. The bits of Gold foil all over this card really make it special!

I created a free project sheet for this card and also a video with tips & step by step directions. Click here to print or download it.

You can watch the video below to see how to assemble this card. There are also two more projects you’ll want to see!

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Gingham ‘Rainbow’ Flower card

March 20, 2020
Here's another card I created for this week's Facebook Live video featuring the Thoughtful Blooms and Small Bloom punch. Both of these are free right now with a purchase. You can see them here on our Sale-a-Bration page.

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I added a bit of gingham designer paper from our Brights collection. Love this paper – it's available in each of our color familes in 6 X 6" packages and you can see it here.

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Details:
- The mini scalloped trim is from the Decorative Border punch
- Flirty Flamingo card is 4 1/4" X 11"
- Gingham paper is 3/4" X 5 1/2"
- White stamped layer is 3 1/2" X 5 1/2"
- colors are Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green and Coastal Cabana
- Ribbon is the White crinkled 1/4" in the mini catalog (currently unavailable)
You can see the coordinating card I made with similar products here. The video is there too!

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Thoughtful Blooms; punch art vase & flowers!

March 19, 2020
I made this cute, springy card on Facebook Live yesterday. It features the Thoughtful Blooms stamp set and Small Bloom punch. Both are free right now with an order during our Sale-a-Bration promotion.

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That cute vase is made with the Tailored Tag punch. Punch from patterned paper and cut it in half!

You can see all of our free products here on the Sale-a-Bration page. The Thoughtful Blooms stamp set is full of cute floral images and sweet greetings.

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It coordinates with the Small Bloom punch seen here. *This punch may return in the annual catalog this summer but you can get it free now!

I used a bit of the Brights 6 X 6" designer series paper. That's where the cute gingham designs come from. Did you know we have gingham paper in every single color right now? Each of our 6 color families have an assorted package with every color in the pack! So cool! The photo only shows one color but includes them all. See them all here.

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Details:
- White stitched rectangle is from the Stitched So Sweetly dies
- Daffodil layer is 4 1/4" X 3 1/4"
- main card is White thick card stock 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
- Vase is made with the Tailored Tag punch
- The greeting is punched with the Classic Label punch
- the gingham paper is 1" X 2" – 2 pieces; one for the top and one for the bottom. No waste underneath the layers!
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Here's the video where I made this card:

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2. If your order is over $55 you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes kit! A great start to beautiful card making.

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March host code is TRYUEHDZ

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3. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper! It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping! Be either a 'Happy Shopper' and enjoy the discount or make extra spending money.

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Golden Honey Birthday Candles! So cute!

March 18, 2020
I saw a card like this online and HAD to make one! I believe the original designer is Libby Fens. Look at this colorful, clever card!

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I wish I'd come up with the idea myself but I cased it. Sometimes I feel a bit guilty casing from others. But when people case me I take it as a huge compliment. So I get over my guilt pretty quickly! 😉

The candles are made from the Golden Honey specialty designer paper that was available as part of our Sale-a-Bration offering. It is now sold out but I know many of you own it already so I thought I'd share the card for you. Or maybe you own some similar patterned paper you could use instead.

The candles are about 3/8" wide and 3" tall. The paper is originally white with gold diagonal dashes. I colored them in with Blends markers in light and dark of each color. The colors are Real Red, Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green, Balmy Blue and Highland Heather.

For the flames I punched out a daisy from the Medium Daisy punch in Gold Glimmer paper. I cut off the petals and adhered them under the top of each candle. Then I popped up each candle with mini dimensionals.

Other Details
- The Let's Celebrate You greeting is from Bonanza Buddies set on page 34 of the 2020 January-June mini catalog.
- The stitched rectangle is from the Stitched so Sweetly dies
- Granny Apple Green
Here's a view of the Stitched So Sweetly bundle; it includes a fabulous stamp set and amazing dies. If you buy it this month you'll earn a free Sale-a-Bration choice! See it here.

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Four March Specials besides Sale-a-Braton

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March host code is TRYUEHDZ

1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

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2. If your order is over $55 you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes kit! A great start to beautiful card making.

Save

March host code is TRYUEHDZ

Order online here

3. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper! It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping! Be either a 'Happy Shopper' and enjoy the discount or make extra spending money.

Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team!

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4. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in March for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

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