Pinkfresh Studio November 2020 Essentials Die Release Blog Hop

Hi Friends! I'm so excited to be a part of the Pinkfresh November release blog hop, and can't wait to share five different ways to use the new Fillable Gift Card Holder die!! It's truly a must-have from this release!

But first, you may have come from the blog of Keia Shipp-Smith, if not feel free to start at the beginning with the Pinkfresh blog.  

Fillable Gift Card Holder

I was anxious to get the Fillable Gift Card Die because I knew there were going to be a large amount of different uses for it. This die cuts the tabs to hold your gift card in place, with an adorable border of holes framing your gift card. It also scores and cuts an additional piece to fold over and cover your gift card. There are three "bonus" dies that allow you to add some details.

 Let's take a look at no less than FIVE ways you can use this easy die:

1. Gift Card Holder

We might as well start with the obvious (and potentially main) use for this die - giving gift cards! The iTunes gift card fits perfectly in the tabs and within the dotted frame. Pure happiness! The gold sparkle leaf detail under the "Bravo!" (from Scripted Bold Sentiments 2) is one of three adorable detail dies that come with this set. I think it adds a lot of personality. Did you notice how the die cut shape matches the leaf on the iTunes gift card?! It was meant to be!!

The front of this card is decorated with another new die in this release, the smallest frame from the Stitched Scalloped Rectangles set. It's one of four frames that will get so much use for all types of cards, and I'm thrilled to have it in my toolbox. The middles of the stamped flowers from Pop Out Hexagons are the Essentials Crystals which are new to me. So in love with the brilliance of these!

Hot Tip: If you'd like to create a custom envelope for your gift card holder, and have an envelope punch board, I have the exact measurements you're going to want to use. These allow for a bit of thickness from the gift card. You'll want to cut a 6 3/16" square piece of paper, and score at the 2 9/16" mark. It's a perfect fit! You can also stamp the paper before making your custom envelope, like I did with the Rubber Stamp Enchanted Blooms.

2. Gift Card Holder Inside a Greeting Card

Many times when I'm giving a gift card I'm also giving a standard-sized A2 greeting card. A gift card holder like the one I just shared would be a little bulky and over kill to put inside the greeting card, plus it would slide all over. So I have a solution! 

Cut the top flap off of the die cut, and adhere the tabbed half of the die directly to the inside of your card. Your card stays put and is immediately viewable when your recipient opens the card!

If you want to go for a little extra credit, be sure to stamp a surprise message under where the gift card will be. When they remove the card, they will get another little message. 

Did you notice the scallop frames on the bottom portion of the inside of this card? These are two larger frames from the Stitched Scalloped Rectangles set.

Here's the front of this card. You guys are going to think I just love everything, but I have to say this die is going to be another staple very near to my desk. The Essentials: Stitches die gives a TON of texture to your cards and I can't wait to explore this one further. For now, I cut out a section of the Rubber Stamp Lemon Lush and adhered that on top.

3. Ticket

Another fun idea doesn't even involve the die cut holding anything. If you take the tabbed half of the die and cut straight through the border of holes, you get a ticket!

 

What a great thing to do for Valentine's Day - make your own tickets for a night out, a home cooked meal, or in this case some good old fashioned hugs and kisses!

The background on this card is from multiple impressions (3) of the
Rubber Stamp Diamond Tiles that I explored in this post when it was released.

4. Desktop Frame for School Photos

Eeep! I'm so excited about this one, as I'm always giving loose school photos to grandparents and relatives. Now, with one easy pass of the gift card die, you have a perfectly sized frame for your kids' school wallet photos! All grandma needs to do it open it and set it right on the counter. You can decorate the inside like I did here with the Rubber Stamp Abstract Cube, and even write the school year dates on the two tabs.

For your convenience, the measurements for the photo to fit in this holder is 2 1/8" x 3 3/8". If you're on the receiving end of these photos now you'll have somewhere to display them. So quick, easy, and inexpensive! 

5. Reusable and Recyclable Greetings

Another idea I'm going to be using on all my cards going forward is this gift card holder to insert my greetings on the inside of the card. Then, when the recipient is done displaying the card for awhile, she can remove my greeting, and send the card to someone else!! The gift that keeps on giving!

The background on this card is also from multiple impressions (four) of the
Rubber Stamp Diamond Tiles that I explored in this post when it was released.

 

If you want you can even stamp an extra insert and slide it behind your greeting so all your recipient needs to do is grab a pen. Your recipient will most likely really appreciate being able to use your card for one of their needs.

Well, there you have it ... FIVE different reasons why you need the new
Fillable Gift Card Holder. Have I convinced you?! : ) I'm sure there are even more uses (how fun would this be in a scrapbook page?!) Let me know in the comments if you can think of any and I'll add them to my list! [Edited to add: Nicki B has a fantastic idea, use these for your holiday cards and put your family/pet/holiday photo here!]

Another thing I appreciate about this die is that it measures exactly 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" so you get 4 gift card holders from a single sheet of paper, with no wasted paper! It really is an awesome supply worth taking a serious look at. 

Shopping Promotion!
Pinkfresh is offering free US or discounted international shipping on all orders 
$50+ from November 20th to November 25th. You can find the codes
above based on your location. 

There will also be a free Hey Gorgeous die for all orders over $50!

Prizes!
Excited to say you can win a $25 gift card to Pinkfresh just by following my blog,
and leaving a comment below! You can be entered for more chances by commenting
on the other wonderful posts in this hop. All winners will be posted on
November 30, 2020 on the Pinkfresh GIVEAWAY PAGE. Be sure to check that
page & claim your prize within 2 weeks. Good luck!

I'm now happy to send you to the wonderful blog of Kelly Lunceford who has some beautiful projects to share with you!

Thanks so much for stopping by!
-Kelly

  Supplies Used (affiliate links, thanks for your support!)

Fillable Gift Card Holder

Essentials: Stitches

Stitched Scalloped Rectangles

Rubber Stamp Enchanted Blooms

Rubber Stamp Lemon Lush

Rubber Stamp Diamond Tiles

Pop Out Hexagons

Rubber Stamp Abstract Cube

 

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