This year I used some Chinese takeout boxes (they are new- from the craft store) and paper shred. Very simple but I thought it really jazzed up a boring little gift card.
Simply add some paper shred to the bottom of the box. Place gift cards or scratch lotto tickets or movie theater tickets in the center. Add more paper shred on top of the cards/tickets.
Tie a bow to the handle- simple for a boy and as fluffy and elaborate as you can imagine for a girl. And there you have it. Very easy but more fuss than a plain envelope.
8 comments:
Good idea, I'll remember this for next year. I always just stick them in a card, but that's so boring. Gift cards are always a good idea. I know a lot of people who think they are impersonal, but I love them and I love giving them. I have never seen or heard of a person who was honestly disappointed on any level to receive a gift card. The movie theatre, iTunes, and the local (but upscale) spa are my favorites to give. What about you?
Again so cute, you are the queen of gift wrapping. I am jealous.
Susan- I happen to LOVE gift cards too! Spas, shops and restaurants are my favorites. Oh and Target. Honestly, a Target gift card might be the best gift ever. I love love my some big red bullseye!!
This is a *splendid* way to do gift cards, especially for someone like myself who isn't all that talented when it comes to creative packaging.
You really are an awesome wrapping/packaging goddess. I'm with Susan too, I don't know a soul who doesn't enjoy using a gift card.
Sending you a smile, and hopes the New Year is all you dream.
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Great idea!
Happy New Year!
What a great idea thanks for sharing. So nice to meet you just found your beautiful blog and so happy I did. I have enjoyed looking around and I'm now following you, if you find a spare minute hope you visit me sometime and follow back so nice to meet new friends. Sending you special wishes for a wonderful New Year I’m looking forward to keeping in touch in 2012.
Always Wendy
I always love the opening too! Great idea! Much better than the usual little envelopes, and you can put these under the tree without them getting lost!
Cute!! I gave quite a few giftcards this year but didn't package them up. Great idea for next year!
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