His and Hers Gift Card Holder Cards

Growing up I was a lone Aquarius in a house full of Aries.  I have FOUR family birthdays within two weeks of each other when the end of March rolls around! And although I love to be creative with personal gifts sometimes a gift card is just the way to go… especially when you’re pregnant and looking after a two year old.

That doesn’t mean my gift has to be *boring*, though.  If I am sending a gift card I at least want the packaging to be pretty.  So I whipped up these “his and hers” cards with built in gift card holders from Fancy Pants’ Summer Soul and Wave Searcher lines… one for my sister and one for my brother. 

I used the same design for both of these.  The front is cut shorter than the back so the pocket for the gift card stands out. 

The “hers” version uses Summer Soul… a big glitter cut as the focal point. 

And on the “his” version I replaced the Glitter Cut with an accordion folded circle.  I love how these beach lines translated so well into the general birthday theme!

Thanks for peeking!

Ahhh, the weekend!

Happy weekend!  I am feeling satiated today for two reasons.  One, I am really digging the project I am currently working on.  What a tease I am.  But it is almost done! And two, I made cinnamon rolls this morning and I honestly have no idea how anyone could be down on a day that starts with warm, gooey, homemade deliciousness like this:

I am planning on completing said secret project today and then working on some Operation Write Home cards for May Arts.  What are y’all up to this fine weekend??

Happy Spring!

Last week was the first official week of Spring… can you believe that??  Actually, LAST week I did believe that given that it was in the eighties in New England.  Scary!  This week we are back to the seasonal 48* temps but they sting so much more after that massive tease. Sigh. 

Today I have a cure for my Spring Fever… candy wrapped up in pretty!

That’s some Fancy Pants Summer Soul right there.  I didn’t use any of the beach-y elements and opted instead to keep these bright and cheery with a generic Spring vibe. 

The pillow box is old flower packaging.  I never throw stuff like this away!  I used all kinds of Summer Soul goodies on here: ruffled paper, filter embellishments, buttons, chipboard, oh my!

 

This clear box is from The Container Store.  I wrapped the ruffled paper around the top of the box but made sure it could freely open.  The flower on top was made with an EK Success 3D punch and I used foam tape to elevate the leaves. 

The Easter peanut butter cups inside *barely* survived through the picture taking… mmmmm!

Speaking of treats… have you checked out the awesomely apt theme at Paper Issues these days?  Yeah, we’re talking Candy Shoppe right now and I highly recommend having something sweet to snack on while you look at all the amazing candy themed projects that have been linked up.  And link up your own while you’re at it…. I am!