Learn how to turn a fun fold card into a gift card holder! And I have a variety of different ways you can use this design in your card making. The cards feature the Merriest Trees Bundle and A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up! However, keep in mind you can use any supplies you have on hand with this gift card holder design.
Creating the Card Base
First let’s talk about how to create the base of this fun fold card. We are basically creating the card base for an off set style gatefold card. This particular fun fold design is perfect for creating a gift card holder! The small flap of the gatefold will become the “pocket” for holding the gift card.
To create the offset gatefold, start with a 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 inch piece of cardstock. Score the 8-1/2 inch side at 1-1/4 and 5-1/2 inches. Fold on the score lines to create the gatefold sections. Once you have the base of the gatefold created, you can easily turn it into a fun fold card. Simply add a 5-1/4 x 4 inch piece of white cardstock to the inside section of the card between the two score lines. Take the small 1-1/4 inch wide flap, add a bit of glue to the left and right side of the flap and adhere it down to the white cardstock. That’s it!
This card features A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper. However, keep in mind you can decorate the front and inside of the card with any supplies you have on hand. Plus, you can create a gift card holder for any occasion!
Portrait Style Gift Card Holder
As with many card designs, you can use the gatefold design in portrait style to create a gift card holder. The first card features the pocket for the gift card on the right side of the inside of the card.
The second card idea features the pocket for the gift card on the left side of the inside of the card. The measurements for creating the portrait style cards are the same as the measurements for creating the landscape style card. I simply changed the orientation of the card before decorating it.
For more off set style gatefold card ideas, check out my latest post HERE. You can really turn any off set gatefold card design into a gift card holder.
Tutorial & Supplies
Now you have a variety of different ways to change a fun fold card into a gift card holder. For a complete list of supplies and the step-by-step instructions for creating the gift card holders, feel free to download the printable tutorial.
I hope these card ideas inspire you to play around with a gatefold design to create a few gift card holders. Be sure to watch the video to see the creation of the pocket for the gift card holder in action. Have a fun and creative day my friends! ~ Lynn