The Card Hanger Die!

I have something to share today that I am really excited (and nervous) to share with you!  Awhile back, I was making THIS card, and wished that I had a way to showcase this card on the gift bag without actually tying it up like a tag.  So, I came up with a die just for the occasion!  I drew something up and with the help of my friend Barb...an amazing digital artist...we whipped these up!  I have had this die for awhile.  And I have to be honest.  I've been sorta freaked out to share it.  But with help from some friends and lots of encouraging words, Ive got it ready to go!

First let me show you some pics.  I have some new cards to share, showcasing the die and then some cards you may have seen before.

My new die is called a Card Hanger Die.  Basically this die, allows a clean and finished opening in your bag, to hang your card making a quick and easy gift bag.  You have the chance to showcase that card you spent so much time on instead of putting it in an envelope!  And your gift bag is decorated and ready to go in one easy step!  Just hang your card! :)



You can coordinate your card hanger with the card you are using.  Stamp on it, emboss it, personalize it...anything you want!





This card was so fun to make but obviously wouldn't fit into an envelope, so its perfect to hang right on the front of the bag....



You can see that the note is written inside the card, and slides in and out easily!



Here is one more bag that I made back in December.  I made this large medallion and this card definitely can't be mailed easily.  Plus this cute sentiment from Neat and Tangled is perfect for a gift bag!



This is one of my favorite Christmas cards from this last  year and I think it works so well here!



 Here is a video for you...(my first ever iMovie-made video!) so you can see how to use it.  Come back after you watch the video, so I can tell you a little bit more about the die....



I just love how this die makes it possible to use the card as your gift bag decoration.  Now all those cards that don't fit in an envelope, can hang front and center.  This saves us time too.  I have several bags in my cabinet already with kraft colored hangers on them.  I can grab any card, at any time and the bag is ready to go!  If I have extra time, I can make a card hanger that coordinates with my card!

In the video, I share 2 ways to use the die.  I forgot to mention that the first way to use the die is for the heavier cards.  They lay flat if the back side of the card is tucked in to the bag.  If you are reusing the bag, then cutting the hole in the bag and added the reinforcement card stock, inside and out, can make the bag last longer and hold those cards with larger details a little easier.

The second way to attach the hanger, works for those lighter cards.  Also, this die works great for making pockets on envelopes and has a few other fun uses too!  I have a few friends helping me out today and I would love for you to check out their blogs for some more amazing ideas....

Suzanne / Amy / Jen

I have a limited quantity of these dies for sale here on my blog.  I have a Paypal button on the side bar.  If I do happen to sell out, I am hoping to have more very soon!  Please email me with any questions!  I can't wait to hear what you think!

Would you like a chance to win one?  I have one to giveaway!  All you have to do is leave a comment here.  If you tweet about this new die, come back and comment again!  And if you share the news on Facebook, leave one more comment!  3 chances to win!  Thanks for helping me spread the word!  Commenting is open until Friday, the 15th, at 12pm CST.  I will announce the winner on Friday afternoon!  (Giveaway ended)

Stay tuned for some upcoming posts with more fun samples using this fun new die!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

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ETA: Answers to a few questions!  The die is around 5" long and the opening allows an A2 card to fit perfectly inside!