The challenge at the Hero Arts blog this week is to make a card that incorporates or holds a gift. When I saw Julee's Mojo Monday sketch, I realized it was the perfect layout for a gift card holder.
I started with a 4 1/4" x 12" strip of two-sided designer paper from Graphic 45 Christmas Past (two-sided works best because then you also have a coordinating design on the inside). Score the paper at 3 1/2" at the top and 3" at the bottom, so that the top flap overlaps. Use strong, thin, two-sided tape on each side of the bottom flap to form the pocket to hold the cash or gift card.
I attached a piece of striped paper along the top flap of the card and a tag from the Graphic 45 collection. Waxed cotton cord (found in the jewelry section at Michael's) wraps around the card to hold the flaps closed. The sentiment from Hero Arts Holiday Sayings was stamped in the margin of a vintage book page and accented with crystal gemstones to complete the design.
I really like the vintage Santa tag. Great Christmas card.