Anyone for cake?

Last year we got my mother-in-law a gift card for her birthday.  I made a pretty special gift card holder for it rather than just give her an envelope with the card in it.  To this day, a year later, she still has it on her kitchen shelf!

With Christmas fast approaching, and knowing we will most certainly be giving at least one gift card out, I thought I would make one of these gift card holders again; but this time with a Christmas theme.

And the secret hiding spot for your gift card?

Voila!!

Layers of gathered ribbon provide the “frosting” with flowers adding a pretty touch to the cupcake.  Rhinestones for sprinkles with the occasional holly leaf added for an extra festive feel.

It’s a little bit more special than putting the gift card in an envelope, don’t you think?

“Christmas Cupcake” by Kerryn Lawson

Products Used : Tis the Season Reindeer Specialty Paper (PS116), Diecuts (DC326), Printed Chipboard (CB115) and 6×6 Paper Pad (PP830), Be Merry Bliss Specialty Paper (PS114), Grosgrain Ribbon – Lovely (RI605) & Natural (RI612), Paper flowers – Taupe (F603), Organza Ribbon – Natural (RI613), Clear Stamps – Christmas Sentiments (CS761), Pearls – Red (SB795) & Rhinestones – Lippy Red (RS405).

Other Products Used : Tinsel, bulldog clip, styrofoam ball, Stazon.

I wish I had come up with this idea, but I cannot take credit for it.  If you are interested in making one of these yourself, you can find the instructions here.  These are pretty simple to make, although a touch fiddly, but most definitely worth the effort!  Let us know if you have a go at making one, we’d love to see!