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.
LINKS TO ENTIRE HOLLY JOLLY RELEASE:
LINKS TO SUPPLIES USED ON TODAY’S CARDS:
November 7, 2020
Great cards, I love how you created the background.
November 7, 2020
These cards are really great. I send a lot of gift cards at Christmas, so this is perfect!
November 7, 2020
That red/pink gift card holder is really eye catching.
November 7, 2020
Thanks for sharing these darling gift cards! So cute!
November 7, 2020
That is a terrific design! Thanks so much for sharing. Now I’m off to look at your other designs from this release!
November 7, 2020
Really great cards .. I love how you designed them to use sentiments!
November 7, 2020
So much inspiration for this release. Wow! I really love today’s cards the gift card flap. Super cool idea!
November 7, 2020
Love the hidden pockets!
November 7, 2020
These hidden pocket cards are absolutely amazing. In this day and time, it’s almost impossible to get our grandkids presents they will love. Gift cards have become their most favorite gift of all. These certainly up the presentation. Thnx
November 7, 2020
Love your cards!
November 7, 2020
Those hinge cards are absolutely amazing! I never would have thought of that!
November 7, 2020
You have created so many great cards. I especially like the cat stamps.
November 7, 2020
Wonderful cards!
November 7, 2020
Love the pop-up windows. Most Christmas
presents will be money or gift cards this year.
These cards are a fun and different way to
present them. thanks for sharing
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November 7, 2020
All of your cards are amazing! I love the secret pockets with a big surprise! So perfect for Christmas this year!