Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Spelling Bee Gift Card Holders




It's that time of year again... the school spelling bee!  At my school, each class holds a spelling bee, and the winners of those bees participate in the school-wide spelling bee.  We give a gift card to a local book store to each of the class champs.  Last year I made gift card holder with the Cricut Wild Card cartridge.  They turned out cute, but were very time-consuming.  This year I was so happy to have my My Creative Time Embossed Gift Card Holder Die!  It went so much faster (especially since I had to make 17 of them)!


I cut my gift card base using kraft cardstock from The Paper Company.  The black layer is cut at 2 1/2" x 3 1/2".  I couldn't find any patterned paper in my stash that I liked for this project, but then I remembered my Cricut Imagine Black & White cartridge.  This alphabet pattern was perfect!  I used the same kraft cardstock to make 2 1/4" x 3 1/4" rectangles.  The cute bee is cut from the Cricut Create a Critter cartridge at 2 1/2".  I "hid" his facial features on my Gypsy so I could stamp a sweet Peachy Keen face.


"Congratulations" is stamped with My Creative Time's Gift Card Sentiments stamp set.  Now, be sure to stop by My Creative Time today to see what sneak peeks Emma and some of the design team have for you!  Hint:  it involves the awesome gift card holder die!

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28 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 17, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    Fabulous Ms. Katie!! Love the cut little winking bee!

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  2. Doris P.January 17, 2012 at 2:25 AM

    perfect give card! yes, MCT dies and stamps are perfect for any occasion! parkernana4@aol.com

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  3. nellie27January 17, 2012 at 2:48 AM

    They'll love the cardholders you created. They are adorable. TFS
    jackie
    nellessenconcrete@yahoo.com

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  4. ttrpJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    How cute!! My granddaughter just got 2nd place. I need to send her a card and this is a great idea.

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  5. Beth Anne in PAJanuary 17, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    So stinkin' cute! I think they'll like the card as much as the gift. :) TFS
    Beth Anne in PA

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  6. StacyJanuary 17, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    Katie,
    This is so cute, such a nice idea
    Hugs, Stacy

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  7. TyTynNiyasmomJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Soo cute! I love this die. Can't wait to make some valentine goodies for my kiddos with it.

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  8. GloraJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Katie, these are just the cutest! I just love how your little bees turned out! You are awesome! Hugs- Glora

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  9. chillin with QuillinJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Awesome gift card, the bee is sooo cute!!!!
    Paula

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  10. JennyKozarJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    This is adorable! I love the gift card holder die.

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  11. Ruthie @ SeptemberNinthJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    These are so cute katie!!! The kids are going to love them.

    Ruthie :)

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  12. LorraineBJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Simply adorable!!!
    Lorraine

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  13. CA ScrapperJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    So cute!!

    Leslie

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  14. Linda KaiserJanuary 17, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Oh my!! This is one of my favorite gift cards of all time!!!

    Love the bee.

    Linda

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  15. Scrappin with the bugJanuary 17, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Sooo adorable. I love your little GC that is so perfect. Oh I think this is a great idea for the kids too - who are the "champs" Way to go.

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  16. MirandaJanuary 17, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    This is adorable Katie! TFS
    Miranda :)
    www.nanasscrapspot.com

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  17. Sandy from UkiahJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    Super cute Katie...

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  18. BrendaJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Very cute, I like the little face!!!


    Brenda W.

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  19. lindagk23January 17, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Katie, your gift card holder is adorable!

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  20. Sew Sweet N CraftyJanuary 17, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    Wow, I am just loving this gift card holder. It is so bee-utiful.

    Sew Sweet N Crafty
    SewSweetNCrafty.blogspot.com

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  21. Kim HJanuary 18, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Okay...I am going to SPELL this correctly! Lol This gift card holder is just beyond PERFECT! What a great idea to use the Imagine Black and White cartridge for the background and to stick a bee on it! Of course the stamps too! They are going to LOVE these! Again...FABULOUS idea and holder!

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  22. EvelynJanuary 18, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Just perfect. TFS
    Evelyn
    evl14512@gmail.com

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  23. KathyJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    This is so darn cute, and I love the PK faces also. Can't wait to see the rest of Emma's stamps this week.
    Hugs,
    Kathy
    http://the3esblog.blogspot.com/

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  24. teachermom5January 18, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    I agree, this die really makes gift card giving so much easier and more fun to "dress up". Thanks Katie. teachermom5@gmail.com

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  25. ScrappyRae10January 18, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    SSSOOOOOO cute!!!!

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  26. DebbieJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    It is SO cute! TFS.

    Debbie B.
    debbiebutcher@comcast.net

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  27. scrapaholicjenJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Soooo cute! Love the bee and the face you chose is adorable!
    qtme2003 at yahoo dot ca

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  28. Denise SpeigleJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    Bees are one of my favorites! Love the giftcard holder! Great Job! Denise queenbee.speigle@gmail.com

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