We tapped the Etsy community for their favorite unexpected gift card holder ideas—and they didn’t disappoint!
As the holidays draw near, we’re down to the last few lingering names on our lists and reaching for one of our tried-and-true last-minute gift solutions: Etsy Gift Cards! Here to save the day whenever we’re in a present pinch, gift cards are quick and easy to purchase, and guarantee that your lucky recipient ends up with something they really, truly love. What’s more thoughtful than that?
And while simply printing one out at home (or emailing it to your giftee!) will absolutely suffice, we have to admit we love the chance to have a little fun with presentation. Lucky for us, when it comes to original ideas for how to wrap a gift card, the Etsy community is full of creative suggestions! We tapped our social followers and in-house team for their best gift card holder ideas—scroll on to discover 11 of our favorites.
How to wrap a gift card, according to the Etsy community:
1. Tucked into a mini custom stocking
2. Wrapped in a versatile scarf
3. Nestled in a vintage cookie tin (filled with holiday treats!)
SHOP: Vintage cookie tin from Fields & Glass, $19
4. "Tied" with a special bracelet
5. Perched in a handsome wooden photo holder
6. Placed in a festive paper holder
7. Presented with a frame-worthy card
8. Tucked into a fun oven mitt
9. Set inside a custom jewelry box
SHOP: Personalized velvet jewelry box from Hundred Hearts, from $19
10. Wrapped in a multi-use bow
SHOP: Velvet bow from Bardot Bow Gallery, $45
11. Stored in a stylish card holder
SHOP: Personalized leather card holder from Leather Milano, from $45