04 December 2013

MCT 5 Days of Christmas: Gift Card Sandwiches

Welcome to the My Creative Time 5 Days of Christmas. Today is day 3 and the designers have some great Christmas projects to show you! For each of the five days, we will have a giveaway. You can check out Emma's blog for information on today's giveaway.


As I've shared before, The Hubs and I have a TON of gift cards to give for Christmas this year. Two of our nieces (Jenna, age 8 + Mariah, age 7) are very girly and love to shop. They've asked for gift cards to Justice for Girls this year. Ask and ye shall receive!

It's usually a no-brainer to wrap gift cards: throw them in a box or an envelope and you're all set. With so many to give this year, I wanted to switch it up a bit. So the girls are getting Gift Card Sandwiches. Who doesn't love a sandwich?

Disclaimer: This is a totally made-up name that I'm hoping will go viral in the crafting/blogging world. Spread the news. :o)

These 'sandwiches' are simply made by 'smooshing' two chipboard coasters together with a gift card glue-dotted inside. I then tied a bow around the sandwich to keep it together.

By the way, have you seen the wonderful bow-tying technique that doesn't leave any knots or bumps? Check this out. Totally worth it.

I decorated my Sandwiches using fabulous stamps + dies from MCT (recipe below).

MCT Products Used
A Day In December Stamp Set ("Believe" Star)
From Our Family To Yours Stamp Set (Bell + Tree)
Warm Holiday Fun Stamp Set (Stocking + Ornament Tag Dies)
Just Tags Stamp Set ("To:")

Thanks for stopping by today!

I hope you were inspired!

- Veronica

27 comments :

Joan Smith said...

Your gifty card ideas are precious and so cool. You will be the cool Aunt & Uncle this year and it don't get better than this.
I'll bet you can't wait to see their big smiles and hear there squeals of excitement. Love it, luv it. Love how you used Miss Emma's goodies. What a great looking gift card presentation.

jessica said...

Totally LOVE the "sandwich" you made.....and such a fun fun name!!! Super duper adorable!
I am pinning this idea so I can remember this FUN gift idea!
Thanks for sharing and have a GREAT hump day!!!

Crafting Katie said...

Super cute idea, Veronica! They will love these!!!

snappy scrappy said...

Gorgeous way of giving a gift card!!!

Liz O. said...

I am a huge fan of Sandwiches!!! And definately this are amazing!!! I love the way us used MCT on these projects Veronica! And thanks for the bow tying link!
TFS
have a wonderful day!
Liz O.

Kim H said...

Veronica ~ Thank goodness I am done with my coffee! Your post AGAIN cracked me up! I will TOTALLY spread the word! LOL! Well these sandwiches turned out AMAZING< BEAUTIFUL and PERFECT!! LOVE all the details and oh my word THANK YOU for the bow link too! Saved it even before I watched ! Have a WONDERFUL day!

Terri said...

Gift Card sandwiches!! Love the name and you know how many coasters I have in my craft closet. Guess what everyone is getting next year! The girls will love their cards and wrapping.

Thanks honey,
Love ya,
Mom

Hawks Nest Hobbies said...

Consider it done "Gift card sandwiches" are the new hot word in the crafting community! What a fun crafty idea to share with the girls! This is the best reason to go to Olive Garden to load up on coasters!

Holiday Hugs,
Debbie

crafthawk@centurylink.net

CA Scrapper said...

I love these. So super cute. Great idea and the girls will love them.

Leslie
cascrapper at gmail dot com

Brenda said...

I love your "gift card sandwiches"!!! lol Love that phrase too! Such a cute way to give a gift card to the girls, so fun and crafty. lol
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Crafty Moni said...

How cute and what a fun name:) The girls will love them, because they are so cute! Love the way you used the MCT ornaments as tags:)

Peace, Love, & Cricut Hugs!
Monica L.

moni023 at yahoo dot com

Deborah said...

Cute and quick my favorite I love this idea

Jennifer said...

Hi Veronica,

Super cute idea to use coasters!!! :) And I love the way you called them sandwiches! ;)

Thank you for taking the time to share!

Crafty hugs,

Jennifer
partridgelu at yahoo dot com

Charity Morris-Chamberlain said...

These are fantastic! I love how you put something all over the whole card but it's not over powering, its perfect!

Gerda said...

These are super cute! Great idea! Your nieces will love them! TFS!

Sue D said...

Love this gift card sandwich idea!
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Kristi said...

Love the idea of your GC Sandwiches! They are designed so cute.
kidshomelove at yahoo.com

Kathy Salido said...

These are adorable and I am sure your nieces will love them. I shopped at Justice for my granddaughters!!
Kathy
Salido99@msn.com
http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/

Mimi said...

Oh I totally think your idea will go viral!!!! Thanks for the inspiration and the link to the bow video!

cbarwick@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

Cute Idea!!! My daughter loves Justice too. I am off to view the bow tying video.

TFS
Sue
shannegan 16 @ att . net

Sherrie K. said...

Your gift card sandwiches are so stinken cute and I LOVE the idea! Super cute the way you embellished them!
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

Carol Ric said...

Super cute idea! I like the name. I am sure it will be a go. TFS!

Momof4inArlington said...

That's one virus that I hope will be catching! I adore the way these holders are outfitted!

Debbie said...

clever idea , will pass on the sandwich
upnurse at aol dot com

quilt4fun2 said...

Clever and cute holders. I love how you decorated them. Great colors...I like these colors together also.
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Marissa said...

Love your projects! The simplicity of the card is gorgeous!

rissaflor atyahoo dotcom

Claire Broadwater said...

What a wonderful idea! Love it!

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