Everyday Collection Bookmark Gift Card Holder

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Design an elegant gift card holder card with a built-in bookmark element. This card features a hinged wrap design with a decorative bookmark strip created from the coordinating patterned paper, perfect for wedding invitations or thank-you cards.

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Step by step

1. Start with a top-folding note card as your base. ▶ watch 18:15
2. Die cut the wrap element from patterned paper using the hinge die from the collection. ▶ watch 18:30
3. Cut a small piece from the panel edge of the patterned paper to create a bookmark strip. ▶ watch 18:45
4. Glue the bookmark strip to the back of the wrap panel, then trim the excess so it extends slightly beyond the fold. ▶ watch 19:00
5. Mount patterned paper onto the top of your card base to frame the design. ▶ watch 19:15
6. Adhere the wrap element to the front of your card, positioning it to showcase the bookmark. ▶ watch 19:30
7. Cut out a sentiment from the included sentiment sheet. ▶ watch 19:45
8. Adhere the sentiment inside the card, centred on the inner panel. ▶ watch 20:00
9. Close the wrap with the brooch clasp, securing it with tape or glue depending on whether you want it permanent or reusable. ▶ watch 20:15

Tips from the show

• If making this a permanent fixture, seal the brooch clasp on only one side to allow the gift card or bookmark to move freely.
• This design works beautifully for wedding invitations with ceremony details inside or thank-you cards.

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• Everyday Collection Banner Card with Fussy-Cut Flower

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