Last Minute Holiday Gifts The Spot Challenge

Hey y'all!!

Are you done with you holiday shopping? Not started yet? Or somewhere in the middle? I'm stuck somewhere in the middle. This time of year can be very overwhelming for me. The early darkness really gives me the blahs. I reach a point of overwhelmed lack of motivation.  I've found over the years that the best thing is for me to knock out all the school related things (parents gifts, students gifts, planning the end of semester celebration). I put up our tree with lights on it. When the kids were little we would decorate together, now that they are grown I decorate it slowly. Right now it's got lights and the super cute Menagerie Mix Up boxes I made a couple of weeks ago. They make me smile. I add a few other ornaments here and there.

But my biggest blah basher is crafting!! This week I'm sharing all kinds of Blue and Silver based projects, I hope you head over to see them. I'm actually going to share a couple of things with you today. The first fits into my IG theme for the week, and it lead to my official projects for this week's Challenge. Let's take a look at the IG project first.

This is a cash wallet that I made for my daughter's Christmas gift. These are SUPER easy to make (see the video below). There was a time when I spent hours wrapping the latest toy or doll or outfit, but now that my children are both in college they both ask for help with paying bills or getting gift cards to their favorite place. And honestly, I totally get it! I love a gift card to my favorite place. Some of my favorite gift cards are to Sonic and the massage therapist  I use. So I can't blame the kids for wanting that same excitement- getting the gift and then the fun of going to use the gift. 

So drawing on that inspiration, I created a gift card and matching cash wallet for today's challenge. Let's dive into today's projects.

Details for today's card

Here they are! This combination is a cash wallet and a gift card holder. Both of these items were made with the Heartfelt Hugs DSP. 

The cash wallet is made from a 7" by 7 1/2" sheet of DSP. You score it on the 7 1/2" side at 2 1/4 and  5 2/4". Fold in and use tear and tape to make a pocket on one side. You will also need to make a belly band from a 1 1/2" x 6 1/2" strip of DSP. I used 2 different size circle punches and the Four Season Floral stamp set and Stampin' Blends to finish the belly band.

This is my gift card holder. This one was also super easy to make. 

And here they are together and with some cash/ gift cards. I think my kiddos are going to be happy this summer. I hope that you are inspired to create something for this week's Challenge. Check out the other design team members projects by clicking the image below.

How to make the Cash wallet/ envelope:

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