Month: December 2016

How to Make a Beautiful Gift Card Holder

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Learn how to make this beautiful gift card holder at Inkheaven

I am so excited to bring you the 5th installment of my display board samples for OnStage 2016 in Kansas City! As a display stamper I was asked to create 12 samples. We were asked to make cards, 3D items, and scrapbook pages. We weren’t instructed to make any set amount of each and if you were not comfortable with scrapbooking it was not required. I chose not to do any scrapbook pages, mostly because I didn’t have any photos that seemed suitable. Instead, I tried to do a few 3D items in addition to my cards. This is one of my 3D items.

This gift card holder is incredibly easy and fun to do! We all give gift cards quite regularly nowadays as gifts; especially when we are stumped as to what the recipient might need or want.

I have made several for Christmas and I have a FB Live video along with a couple of photos to help you create your own gift card holders! Without further ado, here is the video:

Here are a couple of photos to help you with the folds so you don’t need to re-watch the video more than necessary:

Measurements and a visual of the folds for the gift card holder at Inkheaven

This photo depicts the last two folds of the gift card.

A visual for the last two folds of the Gift Card Holder at Inkheaven

The gift card holder that I demonstrated in the video was done with these fabulous Christmas items, many of which are set to retire soon! Clicking on any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can purchase these items to create your own gift card holders. If you enjoyed the video and plan on making them, please shop with me @ www.darlaolson.stampinup.net! Thank you so much for stopping by!

Have You Hung Your Stockings, Yet?

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Hang Your Stockings Bundle

Hello Stampin’ Friends!

This pretty swap card was created by fellow demonstrator, Teri Bean. It has a lot of design elements and yet, it is still simple. The embossed background brings a lot of visual interest to the simple layout. I love it!

For your convenience, here is a list of most of the items she used in the creation of this card. Clicking on any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can shop to your hearts content (please do!) Thank you so much for stopping by!


Sending Smiles Across The Miles

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Lift Me Up Bundle

Hello Stampin’ Friends!

I am excited to share with you the 4th installment of my Display Stamper sneak peeks for the 2017 Occasions Catalog!

I created this card with the new Lift Me Up Bundle. I used an inlay technique with the die. There is a peek of new designer series paper in the back of the die as well. Even with the technique, this card was very easy and I will be doing it in my class using this bundle! What fun!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Wishing You A Joyful Christmas

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Wonderful Year Stamp Set

Hello Stampin’ Friends!

I created this card using Wonderful Year. I am rather fond of sentiments with nice big interesting fonts because they make for quick and easy cards.

This card is simple; however, it is not as plain as it appears at first glance. I added wink of stella over the Joyful font and the banner under the Christmas fond. I also added some to the two stamped elements at the top and bottom of the card (which shows up in this picture a little bit).

Adding washi tape gave it a little more visual interest. This card has a somewhat masculine look which I like.

If you like creating quick and easy cards, then this one will make you happy!

The stamp set and the washi tape are on the retired list so don’t delay in placing your order!

For your convenience, I’ve listed the items I used creating this card below and clicking any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can check them out along with all of the great year-end closeouts! Thank you so much for stopping by!


Naughty or Nice

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I am trying to work through all my Christmas cards that I have not yet shared on my blog! This particular one was a make and take at my Grand Annual Open House(s) back in August! This was easy and fun. I love the fresh, modern look of the Santa!

One of the cool things about this Santa die that I have not yet tried, is that his beard will also make fun looking waves (water)! I simply just do not have enough stamp time on my hands!

This bundle is on the year-end close out and if you want to save 25 cents (Hey, every penny counts in my books!) you will want to order the dies and stamp set separate as the stamp set by itself is discounted!

If you like creating cards with a modern, sophisticated look then having this in your craft and stamping room will totally make you happy!

Stampin’ Up! even created a video to share some cute ideas using this bundle. If you haven’t seen it, take a look!

For your convenience, I’ve listed the items I used creating this card below and clicking any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can check them out along with all of the great year-end closeouts! Thank you so much for stopping by!

Year End Close Outs Are Here!

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Wowza! I thought I would be sharing a retired list, but this is even better! If you missed out on some of the good deals during Online Extravaganza, you can still get some good ones!

My favorite deal is the Layering Circle Framelits Dies. Oh my! What a fabulous price for such a crafting staple! This is definitely and item that will only be available while supplies last at this price! (Can you say 50% Off?) What an awesome deal for a tool that will give you perfect circles of all different sizes! Add these to your cart and you will soon be creating beautiful circle layers for your cards, scrapbook pages, bulletin boards (school, church, workplace), school projects, or whatever you need to create!

Thank you so much for stopping by. I do so hope that you find some good deals to add to your crafting fun!