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Saturday, December 17, 2011

Holly Jolly Jingle Gift Card Envelope

Are you giving gift cards this holiday season? Well here is a quick, easy and thrifty way to make them extra special! Megan loves working with felt and she came up with this cute idea for a gift card envelope.




Simply cut a piece of felt about 1" wider than a gift card and about three times longer. You basically want to be able to fold up the bottom third and fold down the top third to create your envelope.



It's easier to sew on your button before you stitch up the sides. We used jingle bells, but a regular button would be cute too. Cut a slit in the top third to match up with your button.




I stitched up the sides on the sewing machine, but you could easily stitch by hand. I'm thinking that a little hot glue or craft glue would work too.



And there you have it. I told you it was quick and easy. What a cute way to give a gift card!



We glued a few felt leaves on the outside for extra cuteness. Once you have the basic idea, the possibilities for being creative here are endless.




Did I mention that Megan and I are having so much fun being crafty this holiday season? And this project was quick, easy, thrifty and very, very cute!


I'm linking to...

A Crafty SoireeFunky Junk's Sat Nite Special

Days of Chalk and ChocolateSomewhat Simple



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Sumo's Sweet Stuff


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29 comments:

  1. Betty SneeringerDecember 17, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I love these and since most of my gifts will be cards this year, I am going to get busy making some! Thank you for sharing!
    Betty

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  2. NanaDianaDecember 17, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Now THAT is cute! I love the sweet simplicity of it! xo Diana

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  3. {northern cottage}December 17, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    pretty darling! pinning this for use all year round!

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  4. gail@My Repurposed LifeDecember 17, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I love your felt gift card holders! so sweet and thrifty!
    gail

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  5. Linda@Coastal CharmDecember 18, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    Sharon,

    Megan had one NIFTY THRIFTY idea...these are soooo cute...hope you will share them at NTT. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  6. BodenDecember 18, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Well aren't these just as charming as all get out!?! Well done! I'd be thrilled if you popped by and shared this at the Head to Head Showdown, going on right now at www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com Feel free to link up a few of your favorite projects! ~Jen

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  7. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥December 18, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    these are just FABULOUS!!! thanks for sharing! sending holiday hugs!!!

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  8. Melissa (Melly Sews)December 18, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    These are adorable! Hunting for felt now.

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  9. My DuongDecember 18, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Such a great idea! Would love love love for you to share this at our party going on now http://space46.blogspot.com/2011/12/co-hosting-pinteresting-link-party-week.html. Happy holiday! My

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  10. Ali RichardsonDecember 18, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Awesome idea!! And, you could also use them after for business cards or wallet sized photos in your purse. Cute!!

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  11. LaurenDecember 18, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    These are so cute! I always have felt and happen to have those bells too. Now I can give my gift cards in a prettier way! Thanks! :)

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  12. AnnDecember 18, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    This is a fun, easy idea! Your leaf and jingle bell embellishments perfect them.

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  13. DebDecember 18, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    So cute...so adorable...I love them Sharon! ~Deb~

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  14. milliemorganmediaDecember 19, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    So cute & clever! Thanks for sharing! I am your newest follower and I look forward to reading more of your posts. I'd appreciate it if you came by my blog and followed me back. Thanks! http://milliemorganmedia.blogspot.com.

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  15. UnknownDecember 19, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    What a great idea! (and pretty simple to make). I would love it if you would stop by and share at the crafty link party going on right now at Lines Across.
    I hope to see you soon,
    Rachel
    http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/12/cure-for-common-monday-22.html

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  16. Simply SimplisticatedDecember 20, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    WOW! this is really a unique and simple idea! SUPER JOB! Thanks,Deidre~http://simplysimplisticated4.blogspot.com

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  17. timmorisonDecember 20, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    It is easier to stitch the two sides before you sew the button. We use the Jingle Bells, but an ordinary button, too cute.

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  18. G InspiresDecember 20, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    These are very cute, I love how you used the bells as buttons! Thanks for sharing, visiting from Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop

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  19. JenniferDecember 20, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    This is awesome. I love the bell as the fastener. Brilliant! If you have time, could you link it up to my party too?

    http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com/2011/12/latest-and-greatest-friday-10-christmas.html

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  20. Artsy VaVaDecember 21, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    So cute! I love the bell as the button!!! How clever.

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  21. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    What a sweet idea!! Quick and easy! Thanks so much for sharing. Pinning this! Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

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  22. KelseyDecember 21, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    This is adorable!!! I am hosting a 25 Days of Handmade Christmas series on my blog and need one more participant to make 25! Would you be interested in sharing this tutorial with my readers?? My blog is embracingmessy.blogspot.com or you can email me at embracingmessy@gmail.com!

    Merry Christmas!!!

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  23. Kara at Petals to PicotsDecember 21, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I love this gift card holder! I would love for you to add it to my Best of 2011 link party, as well as any other projects you are most proud of from this year. Visit http://www.petalstopicots.com.
    ~Kara :)

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  24. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageDecember 21, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    This is such a cute idea, Sharon. And they're so simple to make. After the gift card is used up, the pretty holders can be reused for a debit card. ;)

    Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday this week. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

    Blessings,
    Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  25. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    This project rocks! I just wanted to let you know that I featured it this week on "You Sew Rock Me Fridays" on my blog SewRockin.com. Here's the link if you want to check it out: http://wp.me/p1VAkT-ie

    Great job, I can't wait to see what else you come up with!

    Jamie

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  26. marissa | Rae Gun RamblingsDecember 22, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    these are darling I'd love you to add these to my What We Wore and Made party over at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com

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  27. Katy @ Lolly LinensDecember 28, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    These are so cute, thanks for sharing your idea.

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  28. KatieDecember 28, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    It was so clever of you to use the bell for the fastener!

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  29. JosephMay 2, 2012 at 3:21 AM

    Giving gift card in this holder is suitable to give women i think not for man.
    Gift Card printing
    Scratch Cards
    Plastic Business Cards

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