Thursday, December 4, 2014

Nutty Gift Card Holder CCMC 332

We really have a change-up in store for you today!!  Instead of a color combo or a sketch, Create with Connie and Mary has a fun challenge to make a gift card holder, and who doesn't need these at this time of year!  Here's what I came up with:



I used the Fry Box Die as the basis for my box, however I changed it up a bit.  I cut two box backs with bottom sections and glued the bottoms together to make my box (however, I didn't glue the box sides together yet at this point)..  This gave me a front and back the same height and fit the nutcracker image better, as well as holding more loot!  : ).


Partial side view.
I cut a piece of DSP to layer on the outside front panel under the nutcracker and also cut another box back (without the base) from a different but coordinating DSP.  The DSP flaps were trimmed down to 1/4" beyond the score line then this piece  was adhered to the inside back of the box before the box was assembled.   This made a pocket for my gift card!




Do you see the pocket and gift card in the above picture?



You can see it better here:  the striped DSP forms the pocket for the gift card on the back panel.  I used the Large Oval Punch to make it easier to withdraw the card.  That's it!  Fill a Cellophane Bag with treats, tie with a bow and you're ready to go!

Stamps:  Santa Stache set
Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, Cherry Cobbler Ink Pad; Blendabilities:  Skin Tone Assortment, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight.
Paper:  Trim the Tree DSP Stack; Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White Cardstocks
Accessories:  Mustache Framelit, Fry Box Die, Large Oval Punch, Paper Snips, Mono Multi Liquid Glue, Glue Dots.

Here's this week's fun challenge again:


www.createwithconnieandmary.com

Don't miss all the fun and fabulous Gift Card Holders made by the Challenge Team this week on the CCMC website!!  Check them out!

Now it's your turn!  Create a gift card holder and upload it at the end of this challenge post on the Create with Connie and Mary website (all the guidelines for the challenge are listed there).  We love to see what you have made and cheer you on with comments on your blog post!  Thanks also for all your participation this year!  We've had lots of fun and creativity going on with these challenges!!

Thanks for visiting today!  Take care!

Margaret

8 comments:

Nicole Tugrul said...

What a fun idea!! I love how you made a space for the gift card at the back of the box...too clever!!

Hetty said...

What a wonderful and colorful gift box,Margaret.The nutcracker looks very happy on the package.

Add Ink and Stamp said...

Two gifts in one! I love it! It is such a clever use of the fry box and the nutcracker fits perfectly on the front.

Debbie Henderson Debbie's Designs said...

Super idea using the Fry Box Margaret, love it!

Lisa Martz said...

A gift card and a snack...wonderful! Such a cute box!

Melissa Davies said...

I am loving the "two treats in one" idea! A little happy bonus!

Connie Babbert said...

I wondered where the gift card was when I saw this...too cute to make a pocket inside! CLEVER! Great job with the Gift Card challenge this week!

Deb said...

You are just too clever! Love the revised fry box for a gift card holder!

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