If you feel giving gift cards is impersonal – add your personal touch with one of these 25+ DIY gift card holders that the recipient will love!
Ah, the great holiday debate: are gift cards the savior of last-minute shoppers everywhere or the impersonal choice of the uninspired?
I stand firmly on the side of gift card enthusiasts, especially during the festive hustle and bustle. Let’s face it, who wouldn’t love the freedom to choose their own gift?
But, before you accuse me of taking the easy way out, let me share a little secret that turns a gift card into a personalized treasure – DIY gift card holders!
Think about it: sure, a gift card is fantastic (hello, Starbucks!), but when it’s nestled inside a handcrafted holder, it’s like saying, “I thought of you twice!”
This is not about hiding the fact you’ve chosen a gift card; it’s about elevating it to a work of art. It’s the difference between handing someone a gift card loose and presenting it in a holder that screams, “I crafted this just for you!”
So, for all you gift card givers out there feeling a tad guilty, worry no more. I’ve put together a delightful collection of over 20 gift card holder ideas that are as fun to make as they are to give.
These aren’t your average holders; these are mini masterpieces, crafted with love and destined to bring a smile to even the most discerning of recipients.
So, are you ready to transform your gift card giving this Christmas? Are you prepared to be the person whose gift is remembered for that extra touch of thoughtfulness? Of course, you are!
Scroll down to explore these inspiring Christmas gift card holder ideas, and pick the one that speaks to your heart. You’ll be amazed at how something so simple can elevate your gift-giving game.
Let’s get crafty and spread some festive cheer, one beautifully presented gift card at a time!
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Christmas Felt
To make gift card giving more fun this year, I made these felt gift card holders. There's a Santa, a snowman, and an elf! Aren't they cute?!
Follow the sewing pattern provided and you end up with a cute gift card holder pocket on the back of the tree and adorable pom-pom decorations on the front.
Learn how to make the cutest gift card holder out of a sheet of scrapbook paper with your Cricut. If you like to give gift cards, this is going to be a go-to project. Those paper bows are so sweet!
For a gift card holder that’s absolutely free, use magazines and add other items in your stash as embellishments. There's even a free template if you like.
Know a plant lady who needs a special gift? This is perfect for her! You can add a gift card to Home Depot or her local garden center so she can get her fix.
Grab a FREE coffee cup gift card holder template PDF to cut with scissors as well as the SVG file to cut out with a Cricut. Perfect coffee gift! And who doesn't love a cup of joe for a present?
This easy DIY origami gift card holder makes a cute way to gift a gift card. Yep, no glue or tape needed! Just the art of folding paper for these beauties.
You can turn these mini stockings into a gift card banner or tie them onto the top of bigger gifts! The best part is once you are done with them, you can hang them on the tree.
Cheryl added ribbon and embellishments to turn these mini red bags into Santa themed gift card holders. If you want to get fancy you could add some white trim on the top for extra cuteness.
Not all gift card holders have to be holiday themed! These monster card holders are such a fun way to give a gift card to a child. I love the googly eyes!
Katie made a template so that you can use any of your favorite scrapbook papers as gift card holders, making this work perfectly for Christmas or any other holidays.
This is perfect for a best friend, teacher, or college student for Christmas – or any time of year! Does your gift recipient like to choose their own goodies? They will appreciate this bouquet.
Can you believe these Mickey and Minnie gift card cuties are made using duct tape? Love it! They are perfect for Disney themed gift cards for holiday or birthday.
I love vibrant the colors are that she chose for this project. Very festive! You can use iron on patches, iron on vinyl, or anything else you like to decorate.
These pillow boxes are made from paper towel rolls and then decorated with washi tape! They are the perfect way to reuse so that you can spend more money on the gift card and not the packaging.
Using the free template provided and your favorite scrapbook paper, you can easily make these paper boxes! The boxes were so simple and turned out perfectly sized.
Yep, this Christmas ornament has pockets! Or one, anyway. The pocket is perfect for holding a gift card, and then the ornament can be placed on the tree.
This is super simple to put together if you already have plain pillow boxes. If not, they also provide a link to make your own! This reindeer is great for kids who want to give cars to their teachers or other children.
The moose and plaid on these holders caught my eye immediately! You don't need a cutter for these – you can just use Su's measurements to cut out the paper.
