Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Holiday Gift Card Holder

Hi! This is a gift box/card that I made to hold gift cards for my nieces using the Artiste cartridge on page 79.

 I couldn't for the life of me find any instructions or tips on how to fold this hexagon "box"! I fiddled with  scoring different lines and finally got it to work. Artiste recommends 4", so that's what I used and it's perfect for a gift card. I recommend cutting a "test pattern" out of your "I'll never use this" pile of paper. I actually found out I didn't want a busy pattern because you can't really see the snowflake.


You can cut this up to make a pattern to dress up the box.
 This is at 1/4, which I personally didn't like, so I made a change in my cutting lines to 1/8". Do this same procedure to produce a pattern for the bottom. Trace 6 arms and one bottom to the back of your designer paper and adhere to the box. I colored my snowflake arms silver for a little shine, and look at how nice it turned out!

I'm entering this in the following Challenges:
Bitten by the Bug 2 Holiday Container Challenge
Rose Blossom Garden Christmas Challenge

11 comments:

Sharon said...

Great box Michelle!! Love how they both turned out. Thank you so very much for joining our 'Holiday Gift Container' challenge at BBTB2!!!! :)

Brenda said...

I love your gift card box! The paper you used to "frame" out the box is fabulous and I love that you colored your "snowflake" silver! Thanks for joining us at BBTB2;-)

Caroline said...

Both of your boxes are so pretty. You picked such pretty paper for these boxes! Thanks for joining us at BBTB2.

Lagene said...

WOW! super COOL boxes!

Lynn said...

wow, that's cool! Thanks for linking up to the Rose Blossom Garden. I am inspired to try this cut.

Laura Pizz said...

Awesome work on this intricate box! Thanks for joining the BBTB2 challenge!
~Laura @ craftychickscreating.blogspot.com

Susan Edwards said...

What a wonderful idea to use this blossom card as a gift card holder! I love the holly paper in the top photo. Thank you for joining us this week at BBTB2.
Susan

Scrapping Girl said...

Love how you dressed it up with the holly paper in the first box-SOOO pretty! Both boxes look beautiful. Thanks for joining our BBTB2 challenge this week.
:)
Michelle

Michelle N. said...

Thank you for the name of this cut! I didn't know if it had a proper name! Thanks for your lovely comment!

Pam MacKay said...

Wow this looks amazing! Love the paper selection too! Thanks for joining BBTB2

Jayne said...

So pretty and such a great idea for gift cards. Thanks for joining us at BBTB2.