Coffee Cup Gift Card Holder Tutorial

Perfect for Christmas mornings, birthday surprises, teacher appreciation, or just because, this handmade coffee cup card holder is more than just a gift—it’s a little bundle of joy. Designed to hold a coffee gift card or even a sachet of gourmet coffee, it’s a clever way to wrap up a thoughtful treat in something they can keep. Imagine the smile when they open it to find both a heartfelt greeting and the promise of their next favourite brew. Whether for a caffeine-loving friend, a busy mum who deserves a break, or a colleague who can’t start the day without their cup of joe, this crafty card holder turns a simple gift into a personal, memorable moment.

Supplies

• Brown cardstock (for cup lid and back panel) 
• Patterned scrapbook paper (plaid, gingham, or festive patterns for the cup front) 
• Corrugated paper or textured cardstock (for the coffee sleeve) 
• Red and cream cardstock (for layered heart embellishment) 
• Craft glue or double-sided tape 
• Pencil 
• Scissors or craft knife 
• Coffee cup template (front and back shape) 
• Hole punch or small circle punch (for gift card slots) 
• Ruler 
• Optional: Brown ink pad or brown acrylic paint for dry brushing edges 

Instructions

Step 1 – Cut the Cup Pieces
Using your coffee cup template, cut:

• 2 full coffee cup shapes from brown cardstock (one will be the back, one the front) 
• 1 cup lid from brown cardstock 
• 1 cup body from patterned scrapbook paper 
• 1 coffee sleeve from corrugated paper 

Step 2 – Create the Gift Card Slot
On one of the brown cardstock coffee cups (the inside piece), mark a rectangle slightly smaller than a standard gift card in the center.
Punch two small semicircles—one on each side—so the gift card can slide in and stay secure. You can use a hole punch and then cut straight lines to connect the holes, making a slot.

Step 3 – Assemble the Cup

• Glue the patterned paper onto the front cup shape. 
• Attach the lid on top. 
• Glue the corrugated sleeve in the middle, hiding the seam between paper and cup. 

Step 4 – Turn it into a Card

• Place the two cup shapes together (front with the sleeve, back with the gift card slot facing inside). 
• Apply glue only along the outer edges—do not glue the top closed! This makes it a pocket card. 
• Let dry fully. 

Step 5 – Add the Gift Card
Slide your gift card into the slot inside.
Write a message on the back or inside before gifting.

Step 6 – Rustic Touches
Lightly dry brush the edges with brown paint or ink for a warm, aged look.
Add your layered heart embellishment to the front sleeve for a sweet farmhouse style.

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