Gift cards tally into the millions each year during the holidays. Gift cards are popular because you can give a gift without worrying about your recipient’s taste, size, or other personal preferences. But giving gift cards can also feel a little impersonal. As a DIY crafter, I always look for a way to add custom and personal details to any gift. In this tutorial, I will teach you how to make an easy DIY gift card holder, which is the perfect way to add a handmade touch to any cash gift.

This gift card holder designs feature a coffee cup and latte with whip cream on top. These designs can be made in other colors to reflect more than just the Fall and Christmas seasons. I’ll be using my Cutting machine in this tutorial, and you can download both of my gift card holder templates below for free!

DIY Coffee Cup Gift Card Holder Video Tutorial

Below watch my full step-by-step video tutorial for these holiday gift card holders. They are super easy to assemble and quick to make! You may also love my teacher appreciation gift card holders as well.

DIY Gift Card holder Picture Tutorial

First, download the free gift card holders above in the AKC Freebie Vault. Once saved, navigate to Online Design Space to upload the SVG cut file. Learn how to upload SVG files here. Choose your cardstock colors and load each corresponding color onto your mat as prompted. I used the glitter cardstock setting and medium cardstock setting in Design Space.

Once all the gift card template pieces have been cut out, layer the top details with glue. I like to use Bearly Art glue.

To create the pocket for the gift card to slide in an out of, add the 3D foam strip tape around the bottom and sides. Use a weeding tool to pull off the back of the tape.

Line up the top and base piece, pressing firming so the tape grabs. Add your gift card to the remaining whip cream cut-out and slide it into the gift card holder. That’s it! Both the latte cup and coffee mug holder are created the same way!

Would you make these DIY gift card holders for Christmas this year? Gift cards are ideal for co-workers and friends, but with this personal touch, your recipient will feel the love you put into their gift.

What other gift card holder ideas do you have? Tell me in the comments!