"What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal."
-Albert Pine

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Waterfall Gift Card Holder, Birthday Card

Hi everyone!!

I have a fun birthday card to share today!

For my niece's and nephews birthdays this year, I decided to do something unique for each one.  (at least the older ones, who want money and gift cards for their birthdays! lol)  For my nephew's birthday back in July, I taped (with washi tape so it is removable) $100 in dollar bills to each other, end to end.  I then folded them accordion style, and put them in a box that was just larger than the stack of money. I attached a tag to the end dollar bill, and cut a hole in the top of the box.  Sealed the box, wrapped it, and fed the tag through the hold on top.  On the tag, I put, "Trent, Pull Here"  and then placed a giant bow on the box, to hide the hole.  I didn't get good pictures of the box, (which was very disappointing because I wanted to post them!)  So, we all went to a restaurant for his birthday, and when he was opening his gifts, he started with mine.  I got out my phone to film it, (which also didn't turn out..it was too dark!) and he pulled the tag, and pulled and pulled, and out came $100 all in singles!  It was hilarious!  Everyone in the restaurant stopped and watched, laughed, and applauded!  It was pretty cool!  (then my little niece yelled, "That's what I want for MY BIRTHDAY!!!!" lol!)
So the next birthday was my niece, Madison's.  She wanted to get clothes, so I asked where she liked to shop, and went and got four gift cards that equaled $100.  (Can't just get ONE...I have to make it difficule! LOL!)  So here is a video showing the card.  (I did take pictures, but because of this waterfall type, the video is the best way to show it!)  Hope you like it!
   
 Thanks for watching!!


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1 comment:

  1. OMG Lori, I just love this card. What a great idea. It's always fun to try a different style of card. I've never made a waterfall card, but now I'm going to have to try one. I think this is a great gift and can be used for anyone for any type of occasion. You really have an amazing talent and always come up the some wonderful ideas. Thanks so much for sharing this fun card.

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