If you are looking for a great gift idea, look no further! This Gift Card Photo Album is the perfect gift to give anyone and I am totally doing it.
All it takes is a little creativity, and it will be the most thoughtful gift you give for the holiday season, birthday’s, special occasions and more!
It all starts with a small empty photo book, and just gets more magical from there.
No, you won’t be filling it with your favorite photos — although you could make that part of it.
Get your creative juices flowing, because the ideas here are limitless.
How To Make A Creative Photo Album Christmas Gift
Start by grabbing a little photo album. Just make sure it has enough pages for what you plan to do.
Don’t have time to go out and get one? You can check out some inexpensive photo albums HERE.
Now, here’s where the magic happens.
You are going to gather enough little trinkets to fill about half the photo album, so plan accordingly.
Get some colorful paper, because you are going to want to make this pretty.
Cut the paper down to the size of the photo album: 4X6, 5X7, whatever.
On one piece of the colorful paper, you’re going to write a little note: “For the times…”
Then, once they flip the page, there will be a gift card or small item that they can use.
For instance, you can fill out the note, “For the times when you need a little caffeine.”
Then on the next page, put a $10 Starbucks gift card.
Or, fill out the note, “For the times you need to pamper yourself.”
Then on the next page, put a single face mask (you can get some HERE).
Or, you can write on a piece of the blank colorful paper, “For the times you just need a little bling.”
Then on the next page, tuck a cute little necklace into the photo slot.
See what I mean? There’s so much you can do!!
In the second to last slot, you are going to tell them who the gift is from.
Then, on the last page, put a photo of you, your family, you and your dog — whatever you want.
This will work for every occassion and holiday including Christmas. You can make these for mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, siblings, your kids, other family members and even friends and co-workers.
It’s perfect for weddings, college graduation, a birthday and so much more. You can customize it with favorite memories and family photos.
These Gift Card Photo Albums are a really creative way to give a special gift to someone without having to guess what they’d like (because who doesn’t like gift cards?). Trust me, these are going to be a huge hit and provide laughter to any gift recipients.
A version that feels thoughtful without buying a pile of gift cards
You don’t have to fill every sleeve with money. Try one card for a coffee or lunch they already love, then use the other pages for photos, handwritten notes, a favorite recipe, a tiny drawing, or a plan for a day together. The album is the gift; the dollar amount doesn’t have to do all the work.
For a holiday version, make the first page a note about why you chose the little things inside. Pair a “For a day when you need a break” note with a coffee card, then follow it with a picture or memory. Leave the last sleeve for a photo of the two of you. If you are mailing it, keep bulky objects out of the sleeves so the album closes without bending the pages.
Before you wrap it
- Check the sleeve size before buying the album; some gift-card packaging is larger than a 4-by-6-inch photo pocket.
- Keep activation receipts until the recipient confirms the cards work, but don’t put the receipts or exposed card numbers in a photo you post online.
- Write the card’s value on the note page so the recipient knows which one to use for what.
The original album photos above are inspiration for the format. Pick the places and notes that actually sound like your person, and this becomes a gift they’ll flip through rather than another envelope of plastic.
