onstage 2026 gift card holder swap

onstage 2026 gift card holder swap

by | Apr 24, 2026 | 3D projects, card samples, card swap, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, gift card holder, masculine cards, techniques

Swapping with other card makers is always fun and this year swapping at OnStage 2026 was the best! I participated in 4 special swaps and then made over 100 cards to swap in the general sessions so I have SOOOOOO many ideas to share with you!

This swap was one of the special swaps hosted by my friend Michael D. from New jersey and this one was specifically a gift card holder swap.

This first card was designed by Carrie S and uses the LAST CHANCE boho Vibes suite of products including the awesome DSP! This card scores the paper at 1 1/4″ and 5 1/2″ on the 11″ side and then folds the 1 1/4″ score line in toward the center score line to create a gift card pocket! Sweet and simple!

Anne O. used a different approach and cut an Early Espresso 1/4 sheet of cardstock as the base and the added a Pecan Pie matte of
4″ x 5 1/4″ and then a Basic White card of 3 3/4″ x 10″ scored at 5″.

She added a diagonal pocket on the inside and decorated it with the Sunflower 3D embossing folder! Love this design!

The Perennial Lavender DSP can make any project special and this tri-fold gift card holder by Patti Jean W is no exception.
She uses a 1/4 sheet of Highland Heather CS as the base with a DSP sheet of 4″ x 5 1/4″. She added a 4 1/4″ x 9″ sheet of Highland Heather scored at 3″ and 6″ and added a DSP to decorate the panels! Great thank you gift card holder!
Sandy C’s gift card holder is also a tri-fold design but instead of folding the score lines inward this one folds as a Z fold using the same dimensionals with a subtle difference in the way it opens creating a totally different look!
This wedding gift card holder by Joanne J. uses the Lifetime of Love stamp set and the Perennial Lavender DSP both of which are on the LAST CHANCE LIST!! This slider gift card holder will be detailed in a future blog post so be on the lookout for the directions with my own take on this design in the near future!
Garden Poetry DSP shines on this gift card holder by Kellie M. the design and measurements are similar to the first card shown!
This slider gift card holder version by Karen H. features the Lovely Stripes embossing folder which is now SOLD OUT and the Splash of Sparkles DSP.
This was my submission for the gift card holder which I posted originally on February 11th, 2026 with all the directions!

This gift card pop up slider uses the Swirled Designs bundle and the Words of Beauty (the Words of Beauty is on the LAST CHANCE LIST) with the Splash of Sparkles DSP.

Randy B. created this graduation gift card holder by simply adding a 1″ x 5 1/4″ piece of DSP to the inside bottom of the card and just adhering it with a thin line of glue on the two sides and the bottom creating a pocket for the gift card!

The stamp set used was the Seasonal Celebrations which is on the LAST CHANCE LIST!

The last gift card holder in this swap uses the Beach Boardwalk suite of fun products including the DSP and the puffy stickers.

Yolanda N. Cut the base card to 5 1/2″ x 7 1/4″
scored at 4 1/4″ from the right-hand side.
Then added a pocket to the right-hand side of the card.

Hope these inspired you for your next gift card holder project – they are simple to create and you do not need to buy them at the store!

Now it’s your turn to create some gift card holders one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beach Boardwalk Suite Collection (English) [ 166844 ]
[166844]
$63.50
Boardwalk Fun Bundle (English) [ 166829 ]
[166829]
$43.00
Boardwalk Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166822 ]
[166822]
$20.00
Garden Poetry Suite Collection (English) [ 167127 ]
[167127]
$100.00
Seasonal Celebrations Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 167225 ]
[167225]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Beach Boardwalk 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 166820 ]
[166820]
$12.50
Garden Poetry 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167113 ]
[167113]
$12.50
Lifetime Of Love Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 162574 ]
[162574]
$25.00
Perennial Lavender 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 162593 ]
[162593]
$12.50
Splash Of Sparkles 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 167200 ]
[167200]
$16.50
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 121045 ]
[121045]
$14.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$15.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Boardwalk Fun Dies [ 166828 ]
[166828]
$28.00
Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder [ 166145 ]
[166145]
$12.00
Beach Boardwalk Puffy Stickers [ 166838 ]
[166838]
$8.00
gift card slider fun fold

gift card slider fun fold

by | Feb 11, 2026 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, gift card holder, online exclusives, techniques

Today’s post is a little late but as they say better late than never, right? Some days you just get tied up with unforseen duties!

This gift card slider fun fold is worth the wait though!

Measurements:
Summer Splash CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″, scraps for
stamped sentiment and word die
Lemon Lolly CS: 2 3/4″ x 3 3/4″, 1 1/2″ x 6″
scored at 2″ and 2 1/2″
DSP: 3″ x 4 1/4″,2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″

Take one of the 4″ x 5 1/4″ and stamp the circle image from the Swirled Designs bundle in Summer Splash randomly around the layer.
Adhere to the card base.

I stamped the second 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece with one circle image and added it to the inside of the card.

Take the larger DSP layer and die cut a hole in the center I used one of the sentiment dies from the Words of Beauty die set.
Turn the DSP layer over and place Stampin’ Dimensionals around the perimeter with the exception of under the die cut hole.
Attach the smaller DSP layer to the Lemon Lolly matte piece.

Score the 6″ long Lemon Lolly layer at 2″ and 2 1/2″. Then add a piece of Tear & Tape between the two score lines. On the back side of the smaller section add another piece of Tear & Tape to the top edge.

Fold the Tear & Tape piece of cardstock so both score lines are resting against the back of the Lemon lolly layer at the middle top edge.
Remove the backing from the Tear & Tape and attach.
Slide the long edge through the die cut hole and remove the second piece of Tear & Tape.

Lay the Lemon Lolly matted DSP piece in the center of the bottom piece of DSP and rub over the area where the Tear & Tape will attach.

I die cut the word because from the Words of Beauty die set in three matching colors and adhered them together.

I die cut the long sentiment die and inked up the It’s Your Birthday in Summer Splash and stamped it on the die.

I adhered Stampin’ Dimensionals to the sentiment.
I die cut the intertwined circle die in Vellum and attached it to the back of the long sentiment piece then adhered both the words and sentiment piece to the outside card flap.

I added a punch to the bottom of the pull tab piece and added some Darling Duckling ribbon.

I added a matching gift card to the inside upper edge of the pull tab.
I added five Shades of Green Hexagons for the embellishments!

Pull the tab and reveal your gift card so stinkin’ cute and what a fun way to present the gift card!

Try this tutorial and make this slider gift card holder with your supplies – now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Swirled Designs Bundle (English) [ 167311 ]
[167311]
$42.25
Swirled Designs Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 167030 ]
[167030]
$19.00
Words Of Beauty Bundle (English) [ 167090 ]
[167090]
$45.75
Words Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167083 ]
[167083]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Lemon Lolly 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161720 ]
[161720]
$14.00
Summer Splash 8 1/2" X 11 Cardstock [ 163797 ]
[163797]
$14.00
Splash Of Sparkles 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 167200 ]
[167200]
$16.50
Summer Splash Classic Stampin Pad [ 163809 ]
[163809]
$9.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 163826 ]
[163826]
$11.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$15.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Words Of Beauty Dies (English) [ 167089 ]
[167089]
$31.00
Shades Of Green Hexagons [ 165233 ]
[165233]
$8.00
Swirled Designs Dies [ 167032 ]
[167032]
$28.00
pocket gift card

pocket gift card

by | Jun 14, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, my favorites, new catalog, retiring products, stamps ink paper, techniques

These pocket gift card holders are super easy and I could not stop making different versions of them because they are so useful and well – EASY!
Measurements:
Card #1
Base: Early Espresso 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Wildly Flowering DSP: 4” x 12” – cut off 1 ½” x 4”
Score large piece at 1 ¼” x 5 ¼”
Early Espresso: inside card matte 3 ½” x 5”
Wild Wheat: inside card 3 ¼” x 4 ¾”
Basic White: Scrap for the sentiment piece
Card #2
Base: Berry Burst 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Dainty Flowers DSP: 4” x 12” – cut off 1 ½” x 4”
Score large piece at 1 ¼” x 5 ¼”
Berry Burst: inside card matte 3 ½” x 5”
Basic White: inside card 3 ¼” x 4 ¾”
Scrap for the sentiment piece
Adhere the Wild Wheat piece of card stock to the Early Espresso smaller cardstock piece.
Ink the sentiment in Early Espresso and stamp in the center at the top so it is visible when tucked in to the pocket.
Cut a 1 1/2″ piece off the 4″ x 12″ piece of DSP. Score at 1 1/4″ and 5 1/2″.
Take the 1 1/2″ x 4″ and adhere the piece to the backside careful to only adhere the edges of the sides and bottom forming a gift card pocket.
Fold the DSP at the 5 1/2″ score line and then fold at the 1 1/4″ score line the opposite way.
Wrap ribbon around 1 1/2″ DSP fold and knot the ribbon over the turned down DSP.
Adhere the backside of the DSP and place it onto the 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ cardstock.
Die cut a scrap of Basic White and stamp a sentiment onto the Spotlight on Nature with Early Espresso ink. Loop a strand of Crumb Cake Twine from the Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack through the die cut holes on the circle die and through the ribbon knot.
Slip the pocket card into the DSP pocket.
Place Adhesive-backed Neutral sequins on the pocket card and the sentiment piece.
Such a fun way to give a gift card!

I started playing with this design with some old Sale-a-bration designer series paper Dainty Flowers Sale-a-bration DSP.

Cut the 1 1/2″ piece from the 4″ x 12″ DSP piece.
Fold the DSP piece in hlaf at the 5 1/2″ score line fold the 1 1/4″ score line down the opposite way.
Wrap the ribbon around the folded down DSP and knot it.
Adhere the DSP piece to the 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ base of Berry Burst cardstock.
Adhere the Basic White cardstock piece to the smaller Berry Burst piece. Ink the Basic White piece with the sentiment in the upper center Basic White cardstock.
Adhere the 1 1/2″ DSP piece to the back of the pocket card. Only adhere the sides and bottom to the backside of the bottom of the pocket card.
Die cut a scrap of Basic White from the Spotlight on Nature dies. Stamp the sentiment onto the die piece. Tie a section of white twine from the Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack around the ribbon.
Here is a picture of the pocket card and and the pocket that it fits in.
Fit the pocket card into the pocket DSP.
Place Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins on the card and the gift card holder is done.

Now go and try this unique and easy pocket gift card holder and create some of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Something Fancy Cling Stamp Set (English)
[160416]
$23.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[144243]
$11.50
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[119686]
$11.50
Wild Wheat 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161725]
$11.50
Dainty Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[160834]
$12.00
Wildly Flowering 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163323]
$12.50
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad
[147143]
$9.00
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
[147114]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Spotlight On Nature Dies
[163580]
$35.00
Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins
[161627]
$7.50
Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins
[160387]
$8.00
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
[155475]
$11.00
Basic Beige 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon
[163788]
$7.50
boughs of holly gift card holder fun fold card

boughs of holly gift card holder fun fold card

by | Oct 14, 2022 | 3D projects, card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, techniques

This is an easy gift card holder fun fold!
This is my version of a card I showed from my fun fold swap blog post on Monday, using the Boughs of Holly Suite (#159612) Collection.

Measurements:
BASE: Real Red CS 5 1/2″ x 10″ scored at 4 1/4″
and 8 1/2″
Gift Card Holder insert: Thick Basic White CS
3 1/2″ x 7″ scored at 3 1/2″
Inside layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White
DSP on small flap: 1 1/4″ x 5 1/4″
Front Layers:
Basic White CS 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
Boughs of Holly DSP 4″ x 5 1/4″
scrap of Basic White for the sentiment die cut

Adhere the 1 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ DSP to the front of the inside small right hand flap.
I stamped a holly leaf on the lower portion of the inside back layer and adhered in to the card base middle panel.
Using a Blending Brush I added color in Soft Succulent shade to the middle portion of the white cardstock, so when I adhere the gift card holder the white will stand out on the greenish background tone.
Fold the 3 1/2″ x 7″ Basic White CS in half at the score line. Stamp or decorate the left hand side of the score line and adhere the outer side edges together making a pocket. Run through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine with a small die to add a tab to the gift card pocket to allow for easier removal of the gift card. I used a smaller circle from the Stylish Shapes die set (#159183). Flip the pocket over and adhere two lines of Tear N Tape to the bottom of the pocket directly opposite of the tab you just created on the pocket.
Adhere the pocket at the score seem of the right flap in the middle of the card.
The flap will fold inward on the card tucking the gift card pocket inside the card.
Adhere the DSP to the Basic White CS front layer and adhere both layers to the card front.
Stamp and die cut your sentiment and adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals to the bottom right hand side of the card front. I also colored the white cardstock with a blending brush for added color and dimension.
I added Real Red Rhinestones to the sentiment piece for some added bling and there you have an easy flap fold gift card holder!

Hope this inspired you to begin to create for your holiday gift giving! Go out and create some art of your own soon – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List
Boughs Of Holly Suite Collection (English)
[159612]
$79.25
Leaves Of Holly Bundle (English)
[159608]
$51.25
Leaves Of Holly Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[159601]
$22.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
[159229]
$8.75
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[102482]
$9.25
Boughs Of Holly 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[159600]
$12.00
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
[147084]
$8.00
Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad
[155576]
$8.00
Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad
[155778]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$12.50
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$125.00
Holly Berry Dies
[159607]
$35.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels
[146924]
$7.00
fun fold swap cards

fun fold swap cards

by | Oct 10, 2022 | 3D projects, card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, techniques

This month our swap group did fun folds! Always a treat to get fun folds in the mail. Some of these are bulky and will cost extra postage so if you are mailing make sure that you take these to the post office or put an extra 39 cents on the envelope to be safe!

This first swap card features the Sweetest Christmas Suite of products (#159579) – with the suite collection you get it all with one order number and one discounted price 2 Stamp bundles – Sweet Candy Cane Bundle (#161052) and the Christmas Banners Bundle (#159993) plus Real Red and Garden Green ribbon (#159577), Seasonal Sequins embellishments (#159964), Real Red and White Glimmer Paper (#159578) and the Sweetest Christmas DSP (#159559) This card has a gift card holder tucked away inside the card!
Thanks to Kathi D. for the inspiration!

Jennie T’s swap card features the Abigail Rose Collection of products (#159052). The Cottage Rose stamp set (#159040) and the Cottage Flowers Dies (#158047) come in a bundle (#159048) to save you 10% if you have to have them both! The Designer Series paper is a gorgeous floral neutral DSP (#159037) and her card starts with an 8″ x 1″ piece scored and cut to fold outward to open!

The next card uses Soft Seedlings stamp set (#159905) and the Leaf Fall 3D embossing folder (#159847) adn the Lovely in Linen DSP (#158644). This card also has a gift card holder pocket inside. See this Friday’s (October 14th, 2022) blog post for my version of this card and all the measurements!

Lynn L’s card features the Rustic Harvest Suite of products (#159648) in a clever coffee mug design with a secret pop up gift card holder inside!
Jenna T’s card uses the Christmas Scottie bundle (#159744) of products and uses the book binding fun fold with a twist and a gift card holder inside as well!
Carol S’s Fun Fold swap card uses the Floers of Friendship stamp set (#155358) and the coordinating punch Flowers and Leaves (#155373) and a modified gate fold card. The designer series paper is the hostess only Design A Daydream DSP (#159161) and a belly band to hold it all together.

This fun fold – gift card holder was created by Marcy W. It features the North Pole Mischief stamp set (#159770) and the Christmas To Remember (#156300)and the Boughs of Holly DSP (#159600).  Check out this Wednesday (October 12th, 2022)’s blog post for my own version and all of the details and measurements to be able to make one of your own!

This fun fold card by Susan W. stands on it’s own and uses the Leaf Fall 3D embossing folder (#159847) and the Rustic Harvest 12 x 12 DSP (#159633)
This card featured on my blog post last monday was designed by Marie W and features the Peaceful Deer stamp set (#156891) and the coordinating Deer Builder Punch (#156390). For more details and card measurements look at the October 4th blog entry!
The last card in this post is a lovely card designed by Lori V featuring the W- fun fold and my version and card details and measurements will be featured in an upcoming post! This card uses the Boughs of Holly DSP – so pretty!
Swaps always give me many ideas and samples to share – I love our company! It is filled with creative and talented demonstrators so willing to share their ideas and gifts with us all!
Hopefully these cards inspired you to begin your holiday card and gift card holders! Go out and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List
Sweetest Christmas Suite Collection (English)
[159579]
$133.00
Rustic Harvest Suite Collection (English)
[159648]
$104.50
North Pole Mischief Cling Stamp Set (English)
[159770]
$21.00
Christmas To Remember Cling Stamp Set (English)
[156300]
$23.00
Peaceful Deer Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[156891]
$22.00
Abigail Rose Suite Collection (English)
[159052]
$73.50
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.25
Boughs Of Holly 12
[159600]
$12.00
Design A Daydream 12
[159161]
$18.00
Distressed Gold 12
[159237]
$5.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$125.00
Deer Builder Punch
[156390]
$19.00
Leaf Fall 3 D Embossing Folder
[159847]
$10.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics
[156310]
$15.00
Snowfall Accents Puff Paint
[150691]
$4.50
Flowers Of Friendship Cling Stamp Set
[155358]
$21.00
Flowers & Leaves Punch
[155373]
$19.00
Christmas Scottie Bundle (English)
[159744]
$36.75
Real Red & White 6
[159578]
$5.00