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 8, 2020
Lovely twist on gift card holders—especially if you need to make lots of them for a corporate event/gift. Love the kitty caught in the tree lights too–too familiar around here(lol). Thanks for sharing these great helpers!
motherbirdd Robin
November 8, 2020
Super Fun and CUTE cards!!!!
November 8, 2020
Those are so clever and cute! Who wouldn’t want to receive one! Love them.
November 8, 2020
Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
November 8, 2020
Loving your pink and red Christmas card! So cute. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
November 8, 2020
I am really loving pink for Christmas cards and tags this year. SO cute
November 8, 2020
What a great way to hide a gift! Love these!
November 8, 2020
Great playful cards with their hidden pockets for secret stash! Nicely created!
November 8, 2020
How fun is that background with all of the sentiments stamped on it. Creating a flap to hide a flat gift inside is a great idea. Someone’s going to be smiling when they get these cards, that’s for usre.
November 8, 2020
I love your cards and the gift card holder is so clever! Gonna have to try that one.
November 8, 2020
I love all your cards! The gift card/money holders are such a great idea!
November 8, 2020
Love these wonderful cards. Since it looks like everyone on my list will be getting a gift I can place is a mailed card (think gift card or cash), this is a definitely an idea I’ll use.
November 8, 2020
Love the cards with the gift card holders! But your other cards are also amazing.
November 8, 2020
Thank you for sharing so many different ideas with us!! I love hops because I get to see lots of different ways with the same supplies!! I never thought of gift cards ~ these are SO cute!!
November 8, 2020
I love the gift card holders the best. They are so cute.