Pearlized Cardstock Gift Card Wallet

A project from our live show CATCH UP on Fridays Launch CREATIVE CARD SHOW from the HTCN studio 8th Oct 21 · 08/10/2021 · watch it from 30:00

Create a simple yet elegant gift card wallet from pearlized cardstock by scoring and folding. Decorate with patterned paper, corner punches, and coordinating tags to make a giftable that holds a gift card or money.

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Step by step

1. Take an A4 sheet of pearlized cardstock and score it at four inches, four inches, and four inches to create a wallet base. ▶ watch 30:15
2. Use a corner punch on all four corners of the wallet to add detail. ▶ watch 30:45
3. Cut magnolia patterned paper pieces to coordinate with the wallet. ▶ watch 31:15
4. Corner punch the edges of the patterned paper pieces to match the wallet. ▶ watch 31:45
5. Glue the patterned paper onto the front of the wallet. ▶ watch 32:15
6. Create two small tags from coordinating paper and punch their corners. ▶ watch 33:00
7. Tie the tags together with twine and place inside the wallet. ▶ watch 33:30
8. Create a belly band from white cardstock to wrap around the wallet. ▶ watch 34:15
9. Glue patterned paper to the belly band for decoration. ▶ watch 35:00
10. Stamp a sentiment onto the belly band using the stamp set. ▶ watch 35:30
11. Wrap the belly band around the completed wallet and glue both ends to secure. ▶ watch 36:15
12. Insert a gift card or money into the wallet pocket. ▶ watch 37:00

Tips from the show

• Make sure all the bulk inside the wallet is complete before adding the belly band.
• If adding treats or sweets inside, create a small gusset (about one centimetre) with two score lines to allow room.
• Personalise the tag with a name or sentiment for a special touch.

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