A very simple gift card box

How simple could today's project get? I purchased this tin on sale at a discount store. It is only a little over 1/4" thick. I covered the top with some designer paper, added some 1/4" grosgrain ribbon and then stamped and punched the greeting. Isn't it cute? Who wouldn't love to receive a gift card, or even money, this way?

Be sure to share other ways you might decorate your own.

Personalized Journal and Notepad

These samples are so easy to create. All it will take is just a little time and creativity.

For the Journal: Using your designer series papers and an inexpensive journal/notebook, cover the outside as you would any bookcover. I usually add a strip at the binding to give come contrast. I then add a piece of paper inside the covers to disuise the paper that went around the corners. If you want, add a strip of ribbon for an accent.

For the Notepad: I used a 4"x4" coaster and covered one side with designer paper. The clip has a small scrap of the same paper glued around the outside. The ribbons are added as accents but add a nice finishing touch. Now, just glue a small notepad on the coaster and you're finished with another holiday gift.

I hope you've enjoyed these 2 ideas. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing your personal creations.

Lip Balm Holder

If you want to give a quick and easy stocking stuffer or maybe a Secret Santa gift, this one works great. Using just a few scraps of cardstock and an added stamp, if you want, you can create many of these in an afternoon.

Cut a piece of cardstock 3 1/2" x 5 3/4". Score at 2 1/2" and 3 1/4".

Fold the cardstock on one of the score lines. Cut 2 slits through both layers up to the 2nd score line.

Fold on the score lines to create a "book". Put the cut area inside to make a holder for the lip balm.

Decorate the front as you want. Be creative.

Now, be sure to send me photos of your creations.