Hi, crafty friends. I’m excited to be part of THIS blog hop celebrating THIS new release. I have two cards to share that have a peek-a-boo opening that holds a gift…
For the first card…
I laid out sentiments from THIS, THIS, and THIS stamp set on a gray A2 panel in my MISTI. I used THIS to help me align all of the stamps straight. I stamped all the sentiments at once using THIS ink creating a text background. I die-cut THIS die from the center of the panel but I left out the top part of the die from the top cutting plate…
This prevents the top from cutting and I was able to score there instead, creating a hinge for the piece to open…
I adhered the panel down to a one of THESE notecards that I covered in green patterned paper using THIS foam tape. It gives a pop of color to the inside of the opening. This creates a spot to place a gift for the recipient. For this card, I used money as a an example…
I finished off the card design by stamping and coloring one of the snow globe images from THIS stamp set. I used THESE coordinating dies to cut it out and adhered it towards the bottom of the opening to give a good place for the recipient to open the flap. I also adhered one of THESE sentiment strips underneath.
For the second card…
I did the exact same process as the first card, but switched up the colors and the snow globe image. I stamped the text using THIS ink on THIS card stock.
For both snow globe images, I added “snow” using THIS white gel pen and added THIS on top for some shine…
Another gift idea for the peek-a-boo opening is a gift card…
You could also put a photo inside!
I hope this inspires you to do some partial die-cutting and create a peek-a-boo opening. The Holidays are just around the corner and it’s a perfect way to make your gift extra special.
Also, try using sentiments or small images from different stamp sets to create a custom background.
BLOG HOP
There is much more inspiration to see. Click HERE for the next stop on the hop. Click HERE to start at the beginning of the hop. Here’s the complete hop list…
Looking for even more inspiration using THIS release? I shared a couple of other projects HERE…
and HERE…
GIVEAWAY
Simon is so generous and giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop so be sure to leave comments along the way for your chance to win. Simon Says Stamp will announce winners on their blog on Wednesday. Good luck!
Wait, there’s more…
Use the code SPGKN7 to receive a FREE exclusive Speckled Egg Mini Distress Ink Pad with any purchase. Valid while supplies last or until 11/8 at 11:59 EST.
Thank you so much for stopping by. I appreciate your support.
I’ve linked to the entire release below as well as products used on today’s cards.
November 7, 2020
I love your wonderful cards!!! The gift slots are fabulous, I would love to receive one of these!!
November 7, 2020
I love the pink and red for for a fun Christmas twist!
November 7, 2020
I love how you created your word backgrounds.
November 7, 2020
The red ink on pink cardstock is awesome! Totally going to recreate that look today! I love the way you incorporated the gift card holders into these designs.
November 7, 2020
Beautiful cards! great ides for giving gifts.
November 7, 2020
Oh my word!! Creative genius among us!! This is absolutely incredible!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE
November 7, 2020
These are great cards!
November 7, 2020
Great gift cards! You’ve been really busy – love all your projects!
November 7, 2020
OMG! Your post is dripping with creativity and inspiration! So much to take in and so many clever ideas! Love the peek a boo card idea! Perfect for gifts for the older “kids” on the Xmas list! Thank you for the inspiration!
November 7, 2020
Heather! Your inspiration continues to flow OFF THE CHARTS! I think your brain is on a whole different planet than mine. I love your ideas, so cool to turn these into gift card holders. Thank you so much for creating, inspiring and sharing for all of us to enjoy. You rock!
November 11, 2020
Hi, Heidi.
Thank you for the kind words. You made my day.
You rock!
Heather
November 7, 2020
What a great idea, especially for my “growing up too fast” grandchildren! I love how you created the background too. Perfect
November 7, 2020
Fabulous gift card cards both festive and fun!
November 7, 2020
Those gift card/money holders are awesome. Thanks for the great idea.
November 7, 2020
Thanks for the idea, always looking for different ways to gift money or gift cards.
November 7, 2020
OMG! I LOVE ALL OF THESE! The gift cards are soooo clever and great coloring!