How to Creatively Gift a Gift Card

This post was sponsored by Walmart as part of an Influencer Activation for Soapbox Influence and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. #SaveMoneyGiveBetter2018

Let’s be honest. As wonderful as the holidays are, shopping for all those on your list isn’t always the easiest. After spending hours racking your brain or walking up and down every aisle at the store, you find yourself no closer to deciding on the perfect gift for that special person in your life. Then it hits you that you could gift a gift card allowing the individual to purchase EXACTLY what they want in the end. As perfect as this idea sounds, you just can’t seem to shake the feeling that the idea is just not quite “creative” enough in the end. But what if it could be? Below I share exactly how to creatively gift a gift card this season and finish your shopping in no time!

Finding the perfect gift card

First and foremost, you want to find a gift card that speaks to the recipient. Obvious right? From restaurants, to hotels, to stores and more… the options are endless. Thanks to holiday gift card displays at Walmart, it truly couldn’t be easier to find the perfect gift card. Simply pop into your local Walmart, find the holiday gift card display (with a large bow on top) and kick off your creative gift.

Brainstorm the theme

Here’s where it really gets fun and you can allow your creative juices to flow. After securing your perfect gift card, it is time to think about a theme. By choosing a theme, you can quickly and inexpensively secure items to purchase or craft that can easily accompany the gift card. This can all be done at Walmart as well… your one-stop-shop!

Ideas:

• COFFEE GIFT CARD: Purchase a cute coffee mug or travel mug.
• FANCY RESTAURANT: Purchase a nail polish or lipstick to use when going out.
• SHOPPING SPREE GIFT CARD: Purchase a small clutch purse or wallet.
• MOVIE THEATER GIFT CARD: Purchase some popcorn or movie theater candy.
• HOTEL GIFT CARD: Purchase some travel sized beauty products.
• CRAFT THEMED GIFT CARD: Purchase some yarn or thread.
• HOME IMPROVEMENT GIFT CARD: Purchase a tape measure or tool belt.

Focus on the presentation

After purchasing your gift card and the corresponding items, it is time for your creativity to truly shine through. Show the gift recipient just how much you care this holiday by creating a conversation piece when you gift the gift card. By incorporating both store bought items with paper and crafting supplies, create a presentation that will not only show the recipient how much you care, but also get them extra excited about the idea of a gift card.

Idea:

One of my favorite gift cards to gift a fellow busy mom is a Subway gift card. After all, what mom wouldn’t love a pass on cooking when a healthy (and yummy) alternative for the family is only a gift card away?! While the gift card itself would be valued regardless, I love to create a story that will allow the recipient to be even more excited when receiving the gift card. For this particular gift card, I love to create the illusion of a picnic by providing some essential additions. Starting with a basket (again, all about the presentation ;)), I include an outdoor blanket, some non-breakable glasses, and a handcrafted paper sub sandwich which I can use to place the Subway gift card inside.   And just like that, I am able to creatively gift a gift card for the holidays!

Who knew it could be that easy to creatively gift a gift card?

Truly, who thought it could be that easy? This year, instead of stressing yourself out with the “perfect” gift, focus on creatively giving the “perfect” gift card instead! What are some fun ways you creatively gift a gift card? I’d love to hear!