There’s a tiny gift bag inside this card


Hello Reader

A gift card is practical.

But putting it inside a tiny paper gift bag that pops up when the card opens?

Much more fun.

This week’s project is a pop-up gift bag gift card holder, complete with optional twine handles, tissue paper and a belly band to keep everything closed.

When the card opens, the gift bag expands and reveals the gift card inside.

Honestly, it is ridiculously cute.

video preview

The finished card looks clever, but the mechanism comes down to a few accordion folds and two carefully placed adhesive tabs.


Keep the Christmas crafting going

The July Pretty Poinsettia Christmas Card Experience is also available now.

You’ll create three elevated card designs while learning techniques including ink blending, embossing and paper piecing.

The Digital Class includes:

  • a detailed printable guide
  • full-length private videos
  • instant access
  • the ability to craft wherever you live

Canadian crafters can also choose prepared kits or purchase the Pretty Poinsettia Bundle through me and receive the Digital Class free.

Pretty Poinsettia CCC details:
https://thecanadianstamper.ca/pretty-poinsettia-christmas-class-victoria/

Your free printable tutorial is ready

The PDF includes:

  • all cutting and scoring measurements
  • the gift-bag template
  • photos showing which sections to remove
  • concise assembly instructions
  • both finished versions shown in the video

Download the PDF here A_Gift_Bag_Inside_Ep.297.pdf

July Craft & Chat: Summer Box

July’s Craft & Chat includes five easy, cheerful projects designed for relaxed summer crafting.

Perfect if you want pretty projects without designing everything yourself.

July Craft & Chat details:
https://thecanadianstamper.ca/craft-and-chat-july-2026/


One question before you go:

Would you add the little handles—or keep the gift bag simple?

Happy crafting and thank you for being here,

Tanya
The Canadian Stamper
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The Canadian Stamper

Tanya is a Canadian Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and the creator behind The Canadian Stamper. She helps busy and beginner crafters create beautiful cards without the overwhelm through simple, thoughtfully designed projects, classes, and tutorials. Her approach focuses on building confidence, making creativity accessible, and fostering a welcoming community where crafters can learn, connect, and actually enjoy the process.

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