You may have seen a few of these paper trees around. They are super easy to make. I started with a foam cone shape from the local craft store. I decided to mix it up a bit by cutting a slit in the bottom of the cone so that I could insert a gift card which I had placed in a binder clip. The blinder clip provides a stand for my tree and allows for easy removal of the gift card. I covered the cone with rectangular scraps of paper approximately 1 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch. I curled the edges, and starting at the bottom worked my way to the top, layering each piece in a spiral fashion. After adhering all the paper to the cone I added bits of bling flourishes I cut apart. After the gift card is removed, you still have a fun, festive, holiday decor item.
The next gift I made was for those coffee shop gift cards we are all so fond of giving and receiving. I hand cut the card from a template (see link below) and decorated. The card can stand on its own and I thought it made a really cute theme gift.
And finally, a money holder. It is the perfect size for bills, a chocolate bar, savings bond, etc. I have attached a template for this one as well.
Hope you have fun.
Templates
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