Gingerbread Gift-Card Holder

Create a sweet little gingerbread-themed envelope. The perfect handmade holder for any gift card! I like to support small local businesses.

Two ways to do this craft. My favorite and to go to is paint!

Circle punch and ribbon optional. I used a bonefolder to make my creases. I will link what I used below.

Look on instagram my video here.

Template of envelope / holder:

gift card envelope.pdf

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1. Painted Gingerbread House Envelope

Materials:

• Template (pdf)

• Watercolor paper cut out on template (other paper don't work well with masking fluid)

• Painters tape

• masking fluid with silicon tip applicator

• Brown  (cookie color) watercolor paint and paintbrushes

• Scissors

• Glue

• Glue dots to secure envelope flap

Steps:

1. Pre-cut or trace an envelope template onto watercolor paper.

2. Tape down with painters tape at the back

3. Use masking fluid to draw house details on the paper

4. Let the masking fluid dry completely.

5. Paint the entire envelope shape in warm gingerbread/cookie browns. Splatter with some darker paint.

6. When dry, rub off the masking fluid to reveal crisp white “snow / icing.” Use a

   or fingers

7. Fold and glue the envelope, leaving the top flap open for the gift card.

   
   

Result: A hand-painted gingerbread house envelope that looks deliciously real!

2. Gingerbread Envelope (Paper Craft Version)

Materials:

• Template (pdf)

• Brown cardstock cut out on template

• White gel pen

• Glue

• Scissors

• Glue dots to secure envelope flap

Steps:

1. Pre-cut or trace an envelope template on brown cardstock.

2. Use a white gel pen to draw 'icing / snow' details. I like messy lines LOL

3. Glue the bottom and side, leaving the top open for your gift card.

4. Add a glue dot to seal the envelope.

Result: A sweet gingerbread envelope! Super cute and quick for the handmade feel to your gift card!