I have gift cards for our farm workers (4) and the fellas in my household so these seemed like a nice way to present them. I roughly sketched a design I found online for the inside and used YvonneAna's tutorial for faux leather in the resources section. The size I used for the main wallet: 8 1/2 x 3 1/2 Inside panel: 7 7/8 x 3 Each gift card holder section (cut these separate for best results in folding the wallet closed) 3 7/8 x 2 The belly band is about 3/4 inch wide. It is close to cocoa paper that I pressed onto the "sanded" bg stamp from SU. I then scrunched it and ran walnut stain distress ink over it and sponged around the whole piece with vintage photo distress ink. I tapped the band in versamark and sprinkled and heat with clear ep.
Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 GMT Views: 10842
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Registered: August 18, 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK Posts: 31972
Wed, Dec 21, 2011 @ 11:03 AM
Wow!! Michele, your wallets are fabulous!! The faux leather looks so vintage and distressed - it's got that partial shine and wrinkled worn look like something well used - the sanded stamp and the embossing folder are quite perfect for this -what a wonderful way to present a gift card! Sending you warm wishes for a Christmas full of enjoying God's blessings, Michele!
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Sun, Jan 01, 2012 @ 8:18 PM
Wowee! This is so cool! I love it, Michele! What a clever presentation for the guys' gift cards! Hope you had a great holiday! Happy New Year my friend!
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Sun, Jan 08, 2012 @ 6:28 AM
Holeeeeee schmokes! Sister, this is a textural delight! I would have loved to see a photo of the recipients faces too. Love how your show your care for others in the little details- that is everything! Bless your heart! LYMI
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Sun, Jul 08, 2012 @ 10:22 AM
WOW, this is impressive!! I love it!!
Everytime I give a card to a man, the first thing they comment on is the texture! This is sure to please them all!!