New Project with Cut File and Assembly Instructions

Custom Crops posted this weeks new project/articles last Monday and this was my contribution:  Bridal Shower Ohh La La Gift Card Holder.   Not being a fan of lingerie bridal showers, I created this cute gift card holder to allow the bride a bit of modesty as well as the opportunity to select her own unmentionables.

This cut file was created entirely with the new Forever Young cartridge.  I used Basic Grey paper as well as Core'dination cardstock.  I especially like that the flowers work as the closure on the card.  For full instructions and the cut file follow the blinkie on my blog (or click on the project title in the previous paragraph) to visit my page at Custom Crops.  And don't forget to shop for the necessary supplies and check out the sale while you are at the Custom Crops site.

Gift Card Holders Featuring New Stampin' Up Toys

What a busy day I had in my scraproom! I cut and assembled two projects that you will get to see in a week or so, and I played with my new Stampin' Up toys! At stamp club last month I purchased a cute set of ornament stamps and a matching ornament punch. Tonight I finally opened the packages!

I made a few gift tags for the gifts I am making for the ladies at work. Then I moved on to my main event: Gift Card holders! Or should that be gift card cards? Which ever...

My cards were made using 4.5 x 11 inch cardstock, scored and folded. I looked at a few web sites for instructions on how to cut out the slot for the gift card, but in the end I made up my own way.

The card holders were super easy to cut and assemble. The most difficult part, oddly, was finding the right Christmas cardstock. I used the trusted "trial and error" method and only disposed of one card.