There is no shortage of bunnies on my daily walk here in the Southwest. I cross paths with the cottontails daily because the weather here is gorgeous right now! Hello all, it’s Maureen today. Sometimes I’ll walk up to the nearest Starbucks coffee shop and they also have an abundance of bunnies. Bunny shaped gift cards, that is! I picked up a couple as gifts.
Immediately I started to create an idea for a gift card holder that would display these in a cute way. I decided to create a box card with these and I’m treating you to the idea also! Now, box cards are not new, but this one fits the specific sizing for these gift cards just in case you cross paths with these gift cards too.
Start with a 3.5″ by 4.25″ panel of Basis Light Blue, along with a couple pieces of Granny Smith Green. Cut one piece at a 4″ by 1″ strip in length. Score it on each end at the .5″ mark. Cut 2 other pieces at 2″ by 2.5″, score one end at the .5″ mark, and then cut off the larger end on the long side at a triangle to meet up with the score line. I started about halfway up the side, at the 1″ mark.
Take the 2 angled Granny Smith Green pieces and fold on the score line. Glue the score line to the bottom corners of the Basis Light Blue piece and fold in slightly. Double check the measurements match the bunny gift card, if you haven’t already! Then, cut another Basis Light Blue panel in the same size to glue over these and hide the tabs. Note: you could cut this as a pocket instead, hiding only the bottom.
Now take the 1″ strip of Granny Smith Green and fold on the scored lines. Adhere one side to the edge of the angled green piece, but not the other side yet.
Next, cut 2 or 3 strips of Granny Smith Green at 4″ by .75″. Score them at .5″ and trim off the corners of those tabs. It will be your decision on how many of these you want in the finished pocket. These will become the layers of grass inside the card.
Speaking of grass, I trimmed these strips with a fringe scissors. You can also use a regular scissors too – trim 1/2 way down through the width.
Then, on the same side you glued the front strip, adhere the grass strips on to the angled panel. Space these out depending on if you have 2 or 3 layers so they are evenly distributed.
When those are dry, fold them over and line up the tabs on the inside of the other angled piece. Add glue to the scored tabs, then lay the angled piece over to attach. Finally, lay the front piece over the top and secure it to the other side.
It’s time to decorate! I added a front and side picket fence to the edges of my box, scoring these where the natural folds occur. The fence is cut in Classic Solar White.
Now the project gets egg-citing! I die cut 3 eggs in Basis Light Yellow, Basis Soft Pink and Lessebo Amethyst. Pull out some stencils from your stash and add texture with a coordinating ink and sponge.
Then, glue the eggs inside your box on each layer of grass. I took care to make sure all 3 could be seen whether it was folded or open. You will also now attach the gift card to the back with double-sided tape.
This project is complete! The Easter bunny will be so impressed with your handiwork. Watch out, he might even ask for your help with egg hunts for next year!
I hope you enjoyed today’s project and it puts you in the mood for spring, wherever you are. For special deals on the fun colors of spring, don’t forget to check out the CutCardStock website this month! See you next time!