Hello G45ers!
We’re excited to start the week by showcasing a beautiful project from our talented Brand Ambassador, Katelyn Spencer! Katelyn’s vintage-inspired “You Brighten My Day” Gift Card Holder is the perfect blend of elegance and charm, all crafted with our Flight of Fancy paper collection. Featuring delicate florals, ornate frames, and stunning butterfly accents, this gift card holder is sure to impress. Katelyn has even created a 78-second #G45Reel video tutorial, so you can follow along and make your own! Ready to get started? Let’s dive into her step-by-step guide and unleash your creativity!
#G45 Reel: You Brighten My Day Gift Card Holder
By Katelyn Spencer
“Hey Everyone!
I’m thrilled to be back on the blog this month sharing this adorable floral vintagey You Brighten My Day Gift Card Holder that features the Flight of Fancy Collection.
#G45Reel 78-Second Video Tutorial
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here is the step-by-step tutorial to recreate this You Brighten My Day Gift Card Holder at home:
- Die cut the Policy Envelope from the Policy & Decorative Dies out of the Watercolour Butterfly side of the Butterfly Wishes Paper.
- From the Policy & Decorative Dies, die cut the ornate frame out of the pink side of the Flight of Fancy Paper.
- From the Policy & Decorative Dies, die cut the plain reinforcement out of purple paper out of the Flight of Fancy 12×12 Patterns & Solids Paper Pack.
- From the purple butterfly side of the Butterfly Wishes paper, cut a piece that measures 2 ⅝” x 3 ⅝”.
- Adhere the policy envelope together by putting adhesive on the bottom and right side of the envelope.
- Adhere the reinforcements over the small holes on the backside of the policy envelope.
- Use Foam Squares to adhere the purple butterfly paper to the front of the policy envelope.
- Adhere the ornate frame to the middle of the purple butterfly paper.
- Take the three flower bunch out of the Flight of Fancy Ephemera Set. Fussy cut around the image. Use foam squares to adhere to the middle of the ornate frame.
- From the Flight of Fancy Sticker Set, stick the You Brighten My Day sentiment onto a piece of plain paper out of the Flight of Fancy 12×12 Patterns & Solids Paper Pack. From the cardstock stickers, adhere the two purple butterflies to the same piece of paper. Fussy cut around the images. Adhere the You Brighten My Day sentiment to the bottom of the flower bunch. Adhere the two butterflies as desired amongst the flowers.
- You can add twine to the back of the policy envelope if desired.
Graphic 45 Supplies Used:
- Flight of Fancy 12×12 Collection Pack
- Flight of Fancy 12×12 Patterns & Solids Pack
- Flight of Fancy Ephemera Set
- Flight of Fancy Sticker Set
- Policy & Decorative Dies
- Silicone Craft Mat 24” x 16”
Thank you so much for joining me today and I hope that my You Brighten My Day Gift Card Holder has inspired you to create your own at home.”
Katelyn Spencer – Canada
2024-2025 Graphic 45 Brand Ambassador
Flight of Fancy Kits
Happy Papercrafting!