Why are gift cards so exciting to receive as a gift from someone?

I remember that as I grew older, all I ever wanted was gift cards, anything to be able to pick out my own gift! Now that I am older and buying gifts for my family and friends, I find that I miss giving an actual gift. I suppose there is a mixture of feelings toward wanting to pick out that fun and perfect gift for someone you love and also knowing what a blessing a gift card can be to someone. Even Garrett and I look forward to the gift cards we traditionally receive for Christmas now — they usually are for the movies, Starbucks and some nice restaurants — these really help us to take more time out of our lives to get out and spend time alone and together :)

Therefore, I have finally made a decision on this week’s DARE! I dare you (and myself) to make a special gift card holder! Feel free to make it in any way, with any template or guide, as long as it is created for the purpose of holding a gift card. For today’s Gift Card holder, I used the new template that Papertrey Ink has released called the Cash or Charge Collection by Lauren Meader. It includes three different templates to create some super special gift card holders; right in time for the holidays! I am SO excited to get started on these special little guys that will help me present my gifts in an extra thoughtful way! Check it out!

Supplies Used:

Colors: Just Us Girls color challenge: Red, Light Blue and Vintage Cream
Papers: PTI In Bloom and PTI Bitty Dot Basics
Stamps: PTI Fancy Flourishes and PTI Everyday Button Bits (sentiment)
Accessories: Large Red Button and Hemp
Tools: Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/4″ Circle Punch and Hole Punch

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