A Thrifty gift idea

05/28/2009 12:50 pm · 7 comments

I make these little gift card sets all the time, for thank you gifts.  Yesterday was the last day of  school for my son, so I needed a few thank you gifts for the school staff.  These are quick and easy, and the best part is you can make them for less than a dollar.

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You will need:

  • 1 sheet colored card stock from the card holder
  • 2 sheets or white card stock cut in half  ( 8 1/2 x 5 1/2) to make 4 cards
  • scrapbook paper ( I just use scraps from other projects)
  • glue or adhesive
  • 22 inches or ribbon
  • paper cuter or pair of scissors

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Take your colored sheet of card stock and fold it in half, to make a  ( 8 1/2 x 5 1/2) Then open it up and fold the bottom part up 2 inches. Then on the middle fold cut up to the 2 inch mark.  See photo above.  The flaps will fold in and become the pockets for the card to set in.  I only glue the outer edges shut and leave the middle edge open.
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Flip the card stock over and add scrapbook paper to the front cover.
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Glue your ribbon across the  front and back cover

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Take your 2 sheets of white card stock cut in half, fold them in half to make a  4 x 5 1/2 note card.  Decorate the fronts, I normally use the scraps from another project or scrapbook page,  You can make them as simple or detailed as you want.

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Once you are done tuck the 4 cards and envelopes inside the pocket and tie shut with the ribbon.

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Kim June 1, 2009 at 9:30 am

What a great idea!! I love these :-)

Megan May 29, 2009 at 7:49 am

Thank you for a great idea! I always struggle with what to get his teachers as thank you’s… this is great!

Angela May 28, 2009 at 9:09 pm

I just started using your website and I love it! I can’t believe that not only are you thrifty, but also a crafty person! We would be great friends if I lived closer! :) Cute card idea by the way!

candi May 28, 2009 at 8:41 pm

Love this idea…curvy verses is one of my favorite SU! stamp sets…

but I want to know how you have the time to do all you do AND stamp/scrapbook?!?!

I think you should change your name to the Energizer Bunny :)

A Thrifty Mom May 28, 2009 at 8:54 pm

Candi….thanks! some days are better than others….

Jessica May 28, 2009 at 2:41 pm

Wow! This is so creative and crafty. What a great gift to give someone!
Great Job!

PATTYMOMOF5 May 28, 2009 at 1:57 pm

BEAUTIFUL!ILL HAVE TO MAKE SOME NEXT YEAR FOR THE KIDS TEAHCERS,I MIGHT MAKE ONE TONIGHT FOR MY 7YR OLDS CHEER CAMP TEACHER THE CLASS IS OVER TOMORROW!WONDERFUL IDEA!

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