Giving a gift card doesn’t have to be plain, you can make it special with a handmade touch. Learn how to fold an envelope for a gift card, for a quick little craft project that only takes a few minutes and basic supplies you probably already have at home.
Easy Paper crafts are always fun to make, there is something so satisfying about folding and glueing paper to make a tangible product. Check out more Gift Wrapping Ideas for inspiration!
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how to fold an envelope for a gift card
A step by step tutorial showing how to fold an envelope for a gift card.
What you will need: Scrapbook paper or cardstock, a pair of scissors, tape adhesive, a paper trimmer and optionally adhesive dots. You can also have your kids help make this and add stickers to the front instead.
1. Trim any Scrapbook paper, Patterned Paper, or Cardstock to measure 4.25 by 7.5 inches. Score and fold at 1.5 inches from the bottom and 3 inches from the top.
2. Apply adhesive tape or glue stick onto either side of the 1-inch bottom fold as seen in the image above.
3. Fold over the 1-inch bottom and adhere to place.
4. Insert your card and your Gift Card Envelope is ready to be gifted!
Optionally, you can also use a sharp pair of scissors to create a soft curved edge along the top.
I like to use an Adhesive Dot to keep the flap of the Gift Card Envelope shut.
ALSO READ: The Best Tombow Adhesives: What glue to use when?
You can also decorate the top of the envelope, you can print a HOLIDAY CARD SENTIMENT from my previous blog post!
Gift card holder dIY
I love how versatile this project is, you can choose to use wrapping paper, white printer paper or even try wrapping a gift with fabric. If you use plain paper, you can add color or designs on top and personalize it further.
I hope you find this how to fold an envelope for a gift card tutorial helpful. A gift card need not be an impersonal gift and make it feel special instead.
What a fun way to dress up a gift card!
Worked great! It was exactly what I was looking for!