Last Updated on March 8, 2024 by Ellen Christian
This easy Washi tape gift card holder is the perfect Christmas craft. Learn how to make your own gift card envelope with Washi Tape or Duct Tape.
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Easy Washi Tape Gift Card Holder
Now that the kids are older, Christmas shopping is a bit different. They don’t want toys for Christmas any longer. They tend to want gift cards, money, and technology. At 18 and 22, I’ve come to accept the fact that it’s easier for me to give them a gift card to their favorite clothing store rather than try to buy them clothes.
Because I don’t want just wrap up a gift card and place it under the tree, I decided to make this easy Washi tape gift card holder instead. It’s easy to make and relatively festively looking. It’s the perfect size to hold a gift card and it doesn’t cost $5 like the ones you can buy in the store.
Supplies:
- Paper towel roll or toilet paper rolls
- Red, green or Christmas themed Washi tape
- Ribbon, twine or yarn
- Gift card
Directions:
- Cut a piece of the paper towel roll to be about the size of a toilet paper roll.
- Flatten it and crease very lightly.
- Open the ends up slightly and fold in the ends to meet in the middle on both sides.
- Carefully wrap with Washi tape
- Place the gift card inside.
- Tie the ends closed (the long way) with ribbon, yarn or twine.
For more fun craft ideas, visit a few of my favorite bloggers:
- How to create a Christmas snowflake by TigerStrypes Blog
- Pipe cleaner dolls by Girly Creations
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This is so unique. I’m going to have to give this a try. Thanks for the great instructions on how to make it.
Glad to share, Tammy!
Some of my family do not like gift cards so I don’t usually buy them, but others, like me, love them! I didn’t know this was a tissue/paper towel holder until I read the post, and since I do uncycle those, I’d love to give this a try and am pinning it.
*upcycle!
Thanks so much, Deb!
That is adorable Ellen. I always dislike giving gift cards in the dumb boring envelopes. This will be perfect! 🙂
Thanks so much, Jamie!
How cute, we made these a few years back and used them as jewelry gift boxes. Love the repurpose.
That’s a great idea!