Die cut boxes that will hold gift cards

[Marianne Griffin]

I was disppointed to learn that the SU Matchbox die and the Bitty Box & Envelope die are not large enough to hold a gift card (standard size gc is 3 3/8" x 2 1/8"). Anybody know of a company who makes something similar to the SU dies but large enough to stick a gift card in?

[bound4london]

I don't know but I am subscribing. When I bought the pillow box die that is one of the things I was planning on doing with it too but was disappointed. Can't wait to find out what will work;)

[TheOtherMeg]

There is a new SU-exclusive Bigz XL die in the latest catalog made especially for gift cards. It makes a pop-up card that will hold a GC. (I was also disappointed that earlier dies can't hold a GC without fiddling.)

The new Bigz XL die is called Stampin' Up Pop-Up Look Here and sells for $42.95.

[TheOtherMeg]

Also, you can cut the Stampin' Up Scallop Envelope in a way that will accommodate a gift card. Here's the blog with a video:

http://pattystamps.com/pattys_stampi...gift-card

[Marianne Griffin]

Thanks for pointing that out to me! I saw that in the catty but didn't "see" it! That'll work for what I want. I'm sure my SU demo is thankful to you, too!! SOLD!

[Marianne Griffin]

And thanks also for the Scallop Envelope information - that will really be helpful to. I appreciate your help!!

[lisa07058]

This is not strictly a die-cut box, but it's made from the Top Note die. I made one at an SU downline event that I attended. It was a little too small for a gift card. So I played around and tweaked the measurements. It's pretty easy to put together with some simple scoring. Here's a link to the tutorial.

I made several as I got on a kick with these, you can find several examples if you poke around a bit (or check the Big Shot category). Make them with chipboard for a masculine look, too!

HTH - Lisa

[TheOtherMeg]

You're welcome for the info. I love boxes & stuff so I collect the links people post.

Lisa, the TN box is really cute -- and useful. Thanks!

[Marianne Griffin]

What a great idea! Thanks so much! I have been wanting that Top Note die for so long and now this seals the deal. That is a beautiful box. I appreciate you sharing with me.

[CookieKH]

Hi! Yes, I love to use my scallop envelope for the gift cards by expanding it.

Also, the "Look here" die is specifically made for gift cards.

[Alice in Md]

All of our anguish and difficulties could have been avoided if SU simply had put the measurements of the finished boxes into the catalogs and/or on their Web site.

In the mean time, I used this gift card holder from our own Resources section and it worked fine. Gift Card Holder Tutorials at Splitcoaststampers