A project from our live show THE ART OF CARDISTRY - Join me for my Creative Card Session with all my wonderful USA following - Broadcast 25th SEP 23 · 25/09/2023 · watch it from 8:30

Create a professional-looking gift card holder that die-cuts in one pass with stitch detailing and score lines. The card features a recessed slot for your gift card and coordinating belly band wraps that seal it closed, giving you a beautiful finished card both inside and out.

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Die-cut your card base using the large gift card die, which creates the stitch detail around the edge and a recessed pocket for the gift card. ▶ watch 9:30
Glue or tape down each side of the die-cut card to secure the structure. ▶ watch 10:45
Insert your gift card into the slot so it sits securely in the recessed area. ▶ watch 11:00
Fold the card closed with the gift card inside, creating a curved decorative feature on the outside. ▶ watch 11:15
Select one of the coordinating belly band dies (such as 'Best Wishes', 'Cake', or 'Frame') and die-cut it from your patterned paper. ▶ watch 12:00
Wrap the belly band around your folded gift card and glue it at the back to seal it closed. ▶ watch 12:15
If you prefer the belly band to wrap the other way, glue an extender piece of white card to the back of the die-cut band to extend its length. ▶ watch 12:30
Use any coordinating patterned papers from your stash or the included double-sided papers to customise your gift card holder. ▶ watch 13:00

Tips from the show

You can use any papers from your stash, not just the included ones, to create different variations.
The belly band can be worn either way around depending on your preference.
You can build the gift card holder into a larger card design by attaching it to a card base with background elements.

Popup Gift Card Holder with Belly Band

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