Handcrafted Gift Card Bows: They'll never expect it!

By: Angela Bacci
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:41:53
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What in the world are gift card bows? Well, in a word, gift card bows and boxes are pure showmanship.

They are a way to make your gift card more of a real 'gift' instead of an impersonal gesture that you just got out of the way. There's a real stigma associated to gift card presents, and taking the time to invest in a little bow or a box you make it stand out as something special.

Make your gift unique and remembered

One of the primary problems with giving out a gift card at a wedding or an anniversary is that they often have a difficult time standing out or even being noticed among all the other presents in their big shiny colorful boxes. But who said you couldn't get a shiny box and bow of your own? That'll show 'em!

Be thoughtful

Always make sure you read up on and are familiar with every single fee and charge your recipient might encounter when they try to redeem their gift card. Some states have passed laws against this type of thing, but in some places there still exists the chance that they'll be faced with a dormancy fee or a balance fee when they try to cash it in, and you do not want that to happen.

Make a good impression

For some people a gift card is just a cop-out! They think that they are lazy, unthoughtful gifts. Well, nothing could be further from the truth. And by having your card in a nice box along with a nice bow you can make the whole thing fun and playful and also make it personal and appreciated.

Make it a safe gift as well

Stolen gift cards cannot be replaced. Make sure the person knows that carrying a gift card is exactly like carrying cash. It needs to be protected and kept in the same way! Nowadays, many stores are replacing and redeeming lost or stolen gift cards, but it is still a concern.

Angela Bacci is the writer and creator of giftickles, a new rockin' rowdin' website dedicated to the genius that is and always will be www.giftickles.com www.giftickles.com!

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