We created a print-at-home hand-drawn card for gift givers. It matches the creative style that goes into our handmade creations and presents a solution for last-minute or delayed gifts.
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Why? An Instant Solution for Last-Minute and Delayed Gifts
Use this instant download card as a proxy for your gift when you need something to give in person. This may happen because:
- You ordered on time but the package was unexpectedly delayed or lost in the mail (don't worry: we get shipping insurance!)
- You placed the order too late to arrive in time
- The order is being shipped directly to the recipient's home rather than the gifting occasion / location
With this card, you can show the gift receiver the same thoughtfulness and expression of love that went into the buying the gift. It's a tangible object you can hand over in that important moment.
This printable card uses a standard and creative origami folding technique to maximize the gift-opening experience: it folds into a substantial-feeling envelope with a colored liner and a slide-out card. The optional bow around the card keeps the card shut and creates a gift-opening "unboxing" experience.
How-to: Printable Gift Card Instructions
To make this card, you'll need:
- 2 sheets of standard US letter-sized paper
- A printer capable of printing double-sided (if you don't have one: ask at your local library for help!)
- Scissors
- Optional: about 14" of twine, ribbon, cord, or thread
Instructions on how to make the gift card envelope:
- Print this file double-sided
- Follow the directions on the print-out* in order (steps 1-7): cut and fold the envelope, liner, and card
- Write your personal message on the card and slide into the envelope
- Optional: tie the card closed with a small ribbon or piece of twine
Our card insert includes space for you to write a personal note. You might want to use this for:
- an expression of love and your signature
- teaser (or spoiler!) on what gift is on its way
- an invitation to get together again after the gift arrives
*Need a different learning technique to understand the folding? Try one of these:
No Fold Version: Card Only
If you're not into the origami folding project for the envelope:
Simply print out the third page and use the little card alone in a standard gift card envelope!
For Standard Gift Cards: Envelope Only
You can also use the folding envelope design to present standard US-sized gift cards!
Standard gift cards are 3.375“ x 2.125”.
To use our folding envelope with a standard gift card: print out the entire file, and use the envelope and liner only. Insert your gift card instead of our folding "on its way!" card.
TIP: make sure your printer is capable of printing at exactly 100%. (How to guess-and-check: once printed, measure the envelope cut size with a ruler: it should be 7" x 10".)
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