Classic Gift Card Holder
Learn how to make a classic but stylish gift card envelope/holder that is perfect for office gift giving or any occasion. Simple tricks for precision cuts save time and effort to help you master this basic paper craft. Keep closures simple or embellish to suit your special occasion.
materials
What you’ll need:
1 – 6″ x 5 1/4″ piece of paper (your choice)
Scoreboard or scoring tool
Corner rounder (1″ works best)
Glue
Begin by aligning your 5 1/4″ side of your paper at the top of your scoreboard. Score at 3/4″, rotate 180º and make another score at 3/4″ on the opposite side.
Align your 6″ side at the top of your scoreboard and score at 1 1/4″ and 3 3/4″.
Burnish and fold.
Cut out the four rectangles at the top and bottom. Cut the center rectangles at a slight inward angle at the bottom. Gently bend but don’t crease and align the corners of your envelope bottom and cut toward the scoreline at a slight angle. Repeat for the top flap of the envelope. This will ensure each side is symmetrical.
Round the center outer flap corners with a corner rounder. Round the four corners of your angled sides. Fold and glue as shown.
If you desire a belly band closure you will need a 6″ strip, any width to wrap around your envelope. You can also use a simple circle as a closure. Align halfway at the bottom of your open flap and glue below that line.
Embellish as desired.
Happy paper crafting!
