Christmas gift card present

Continuing with my range of papercraft gift card holders, my latest design is this cosy Christmas mug. They are such fun to create, and make gift giving so much easier, especially if you are having to post it.

Three papercraft gift card holders in the shape of a cosy Christmas mug. They are decorated with stars, hearts and snowflakes and are topped with white paper whipped cream, a brown paper cinnamon stick and dark brown paper sprinkles.

Perfect for Christmas favours, this cosy mug gift card holder will hold a standard credit card sized gift card, and can also be used as a greeting card! Think Father’s Day, teacher gifts, or a unique wedding day gift!

A papercraft gift card holder in the shape of a cosy Christmas mug. It is holding a Costa thank you gift card in the back.

The template for this gift card holder comes as a single SVG cut file, and can be found in my Etsy shop. There are lots of decorations included in the download, plus you can also choose to personalise your mug with an initial!

Two papercraft gift card holders in the shape of a cosy Christmas mug. One is dark blue decorated with white paper stars and one is dark red decorated with a silver letter S.

To make one, you will need:

* Cosy Mug Gift Card Holder template (available as an SVG cut file)
* Computer and printer to print the PDF instructions
* Digital cutting machine
* Double-sided solid colour or patterned cardstock (220-250gsm / 80-92lb recommended)
* Light brown ink pad (optional)
* Craft glue

Watch my video tutorial showing how to assemble the gift card holder, and be sure to follow the tips below:

TIP 1 : Slide the gift card into the back piece before assembling. This will make it easier to get the gift card in and out. Alternatively, use a piece of plain white card the same size as a gift card.

A papercraft gift card holder in the shape of a cosy Christmas mug. It is holding a plain white card in the back.

TIP 2 : Apply glue to the top 2 sections of whipped cream only to attach the two pieces together.

TIP 3 : Glue one end of the tab to the inside of the front piece, then fold it over and glue the other end to the inside of the back piece.

TIP 4 : To add the cinnamon stick or the little gingerbread man, glue it to the back of either the second or third layer of whipped cream.

A papercraft gift card holder in the shape of a cosy Christmas mug.

Once assembled, your cosy mug gift card holder is ready to go and, because it folds flat, it can easily be popped into a 14cm x 14cm / 5.5″ x 5.5″ envelope for posting!

A papercraft gift card holder in the shape of a cosy Christmas mug. It is dark blue, decorated with white paper stars, and is topped with white paper whipped cream and a brown paper cinnamon stick. It is folded flat for easy posting.

When opened up, it becomes freestanding, and is perfect for Christmas home décor or as a unique winter birthday card / gift!

Happy crafting!
Suzanne

Sometimes it can be difficult to know what to buy someone special as a gift, and so you opt for a gift card. But how can you elevate your choice of gift into something fun and memorable? By making your very own cute gift card holder, of course! 🎁

Paper Craft Present Gift Card Holder for Special Occasions

Disguised as a wrapped present, this interactive gift card holder is super easy to assemble and will undoubtedly bring an element of surprise to your gift recipient! 🎁

The templates for this gift card holder come as SVG cut files, and can be found in my Etsy shop.

Paper Craft Christmas Present Gift Card Holders for Special Occasions

To make one, you will need:

* Present Gift Card Holder template (available as an SVG cut file)
* Computer and printer to print the PDF instructions
* Digital cutting machine
* Double-sided cardstock (220-250gsm / 80-92lb recommended)
* Craft glue / double-sided tape
* Thin cord / string / thread for the optional gift tag

Watch my video tutorial showing how to assemble the gift card holder, and be sure to follow the tips below:

TIP 1 : Glue the long ribbon piece down the centre of the insert, making sure that the two hearts meet neatly at the top.

TIP 2 : Slide the insert into the holder, then glue the shorter ribbon piece down the centre, so that the ends join up with the other ribbon piece on the front and the back. You can then trim off any excess.

TIP 3 : Attach the two separate heart pieces to the larger heart using dimensional foam or scraps of layered cardstock (one on the front and one on the back).

There’s also an optional gift tag that you could stamp a sentiment onto and attach it behind the smaller heart.

Paper Craft Christmas Present Gift Card Holder for Special Occasions

And don’t think that they have to be just for Christmas, you can customize them for any occasion using any cardstock of your choice!

Once assembled, your cute little gift card holder is ready to go – it doesn’t need to be wrapped – and because it’s fairly flat, it can easily be popped into an envelope for posting! ✉️📮

Happy crafting!
Suzanne 🎁