Welcome to InKing Royalty's December Blog Hop! We have a fun Blog Hop theme today - Wrap it Up! The hop is filled with projects that are perfect for this time of year - everything from gift-packaging ideas to bundling up to stay warm. We are excited to share our creations with you today. After you read my post, I hope you'll hop over to the next person on the list at the base of this post.
What's warmer than a cable knit sweater. Even better, a cable knit sweater with a gift card bundled up inside!
It's been a while since I made a criss cross card. The hardest part is making the embossed (or patterned paper) panel insert. Can never get the angles right. I now cut the cardstock or patterned paper the same size as the base card, then cut on the diagonal and shave 1/8" or 1/4" off the diagonal side. The sentiment is from Sheltering Tree. I masked "heart" so I could pop up a heart in the center.
The pull-up tab is made from the Pretty Label punch.
Finally, I made a shallow pocket at the bottom and rounded the corners.
Editing to add some measurements. Base: two 9 x 5-1/4, scored at 4-1/2, adhered together in the center. Cut the ends diagonally in opposite directions (see linked Splitcoast tutorial). The insert is 4-3/8 x 4-3/4. Tutorial here.
Stampin' Up! supplies:
Stamps: Sheltering Tree
Paper: Cherry Cobbler cardstock
Misc: Cable Knit Dynamic embossing folder, Pretty Label punch
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Oh, Sheryl! I absolutely love this gift card holder - such a perfect way to give a Starbucks gift card - all wrapped up in a warm sweater. Such a creative project! Thanks for hopping with us today!
ReplyDeleteOh, Brian your comments always warm my heart, thank you. I'm so glad I decided to hop along!
DeleteAwesome gift card holder. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary Jane! Really appreciate your comment.
DeleteSheryl, this is great! Love love love the bundled up gift card!
ReplyDeleteAww Candy, thank you so much!
DeleteBeautiful card! The diagonal lines are perfect! Beautifully simple in its elegance. Love the use of the label punch as the pull.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue! Love that you commented on the diagonals and punch. :)
DeleteWhat an adorable, cozy gift card holder, Sheryl! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julie! Fun messaging with you. Love our group!
DeleteCute, cozy and clever! Warming up with your sweater packaging to a coffee gift card is just right in this cold weather. So happy to be hopping with you today, thanks for sharing this fantastic project!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Jenny! It was so awesome of you to join us!
DeleteOh this is such a cute gift card holder! The cable knit is gorgeous and the card is a great idea. You rocked it!
ReplyDeleteAw, Jackie, thank you for your sweet comment!
DeleteSo cute Sheryl! would you mind sharing the dimensions?
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I will be happy to send you dimensions! Just sent you an email. Thanks for your comment!
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