Balloon Festoon Gift Card Holder

Balloon Festoon Gift Card Holder

Summer is definitely the wedding season. So I thought I would share a quick and easy gift card and/or money holder created with Stampin’ Up!’s Balloon Festoon Bundle. I grabbed some of the black and white designs from the Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper and added some gold foil balloons. This color combination also works as a graduation gift card holder. Change the colors, and it can be used for any occasion.

Stampin' Up! Balloon Festoon Bundle

Measurements and Details

  • Basic Black Two-Tone Cardstock measuring 7 3/4 x 5. Scored at 1 3/4 and 5 1/4 on the long side.
  • Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper: one piece measuring 4 3/4 x 2 1/4 and one piece measuring 4 3/4 x 1 1/2
  • Basic White cardstock measuring 4 3/4 x 1 1/2
  • Basic Black Two-Tone Cardstock (belly band) measuring 1 x 8 1/2. Scored at 2 1/4 and 5 7/8
  • Gold Foil for balloons and Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP for one balloon.
  • 1 7/8-inch circle punch
  • Black Baker’s Twine
  • Tear & Tape

Here’s a look at the inside:

Stampin' Up! Balloon Festoon Bundle

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this quick and easy gift card holder.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other stamping project.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Playful Packaging & Silly Safari Monkey

Oh, my gosh, isn’t this just the cutest? This monkey from Stampin’ Up!’s Silly Safari is a perfect fit for the Laffy Taffy banana-flavored candy. I used the Playful Packaging Bundle to create this treat bag. Find this bundle in the May-August 2026 Mini Catalog. From the picture in the catalog, this bundle doesn’t seem all that attractive. In fact, I didn’t order it at first — even though I love creating treat packaging. I borrowed it from a friend and then purchased my own because it’s been so much fun!

Playful Packaging Bundle

Be sure to watch the video below to see how these packets come together. In addition, I show a variety of other samples.

See these other blog posts for additional ideas:

Balloon Festoon birthday treats

Silly Safari zebra treats

Waterside Retreat You’re a Lifesaver

Measurements and Details

  • Daffodil Delight cardstock for die cutting the three main pieces. You can fit all of these pieces on a piece measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4.
  • A piece of Brights (Daffodil Delight) Painted Patterns 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring about 4 1/4 x 2. 
  • Silly Safari stamp set
  • Stampin’ Blends — Crumb Cake and Pecan Pie
  • Circle punches
  • Flat 4 x 8 Cellophane Gift Bags

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step instructions for creating with this bundle. Keep in mind, this video shows a different project but the concept remains the same.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoy this cute project. Please let me know if you have questions.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Playful Packaging & Balloon Festoon

Today, I’m playing with two of my new favorite products from Stampin’ Up!’s May-August 2026 Mini Catalog. The Playful Packaging Bundle and the Balloon Festoon Bundle. Aren’t they fun together?

Playful Packaging Bundle
Stampin' Up! Balloon Festoon Bundle

Think of all the different treats you could add to the Flat 4 x 8 Cellophane Bags to give to people for any occasion.

Measurements and Details

  • Berry Burst cardstock measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4. Die cut all three pieces on this one piece.
  • Brights Painted Patterns 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (Berry Burst stripe pattern) measuring 4 1/2 x 2. Die cut with just the smaller scallop piece.
  • Brights Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper (Berry Burst dots pattern). Die cut balloon from Balloon Festoon Bundle.
  • Flat 4 x 8 Cellophane Bags.
  • Die cut Basic White cardstock with label from Lovely Arrangements Die.
  • Stamp sentiment from Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set with Berry Burst ink
  • White Baker’s Twine

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give instructions for creating with the Playful Packaging Dies. Please note: This video uses different product, but the concept remains the same.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I appreciate you! Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other stamping projects.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Playful Packaging & Silly Safari Zebra

Playful Packaging & Silly Safari Zebra

All I can say is: Cute, cute, cute! I’ve had so much fun pairing Stampin’ Up!’s Playful Packaging Bundle with other products and treats to create theme small gifts.

Playful Packaging Bundle

Honestly, the bundle doesn’t look like much in Stampin’ Up!’s May-August 2026 Mini Catalog. But, I got excited when I saw what other creators were making. Then, I bought my own. Be sure to watch the video below for some tips for using the dies and to see a host of other samples.

Measurements and Details

  • Basic Black cardstock measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
  • Paper Medley Mix-In 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring 4 1/2 x 2
  • Silly Safari Photopolymer Stamp Set. Zebra stamped in black. Punched with 1 7/8-inch circle punch.
  • Basic Black circle punched with 2-inch circle punch
  • Sentiment stamped in black
  • Black Baker’s Twin from Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack
  • Flat 4 x 8 Cellophane Bag

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give tips and tricks for using the Playful Packaging Bundle. Please note: The video shows me creating a different project, but the concept is the same.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoy this project as much as a I do. There are just so many possibilities with this bundle.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Click on any of the graphics below to shop online for the products to create this card at home. Please let me know if you have any questions.

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Playful Packaging & Waterside Retreat

Playful Packaging & Waterside Retreat

Have I told you that I really, really love treat and small gift packaging? For each in person class, I create a fun table gift for the attendees to take home. I’ll admit, I didn’t purchase Stampin’ Up!’s new Playful Packaging Bundle when it first came out. What was I thinking? Then, I borrowed it from a friend, and I was hooked. I bought my own. Oh, my gosh, it is so fun to play with. In the next few posts, I’ll be sharing some of my creations. But, I can tell you, the options are almost endless. Be sure to watch the video below to see how this pieces come together. I also share a bunch of other samples.

Measurements and Details

  • Misty Moonlight cardstock for die cutting the three main pieces. You can fit all of these pieces on a piece measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4.
  • A piece of Waterside Retreat 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring about 4 1/4 x 2. I selected the paper images that would work for my “lifesaving” theme. Find the life jackets on one sheet and the buoys on another sheet.
  • Misty Moonlight measuring 2 x 1/2 for sentiment.
  • Sentiment from May Paper Pumpkin Kit. It’s so perfect for this themed packet. Stamped in Secret Sea.
  • Hole Punch Assortment
  • Linen Thread
  • Loose Anchor Trinkets
  • Flat 4 x 8 Cellophane Bags. (I trimmed a few inches off of mine.)

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating with Stampin’ Up!’s Playful Packaging Dies. Look for a few tips, and see several other samples.

I hope you’re as tickled with these dies as I am. I have so many other ideas. Thanks for visiting today!

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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