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‘Tis the Season to Give Gift Cards….. And Tutorials For Pretty Ways To Do It!

December 10, 2012

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Whilst scrolling around the internet I came across some statistics on American Christmas shopping and wondered how Australian habits compared. I couldn’t quite find the stats I was looking for but I did find this report on gift cards. It seems we really like gift cards, have a look.

  • Around $1.5 billion gift cards were purchased in the 2009/2010 financial year.
  • Based on my maths that’s an annual spend of about a $66 for every man, woman and child!
  • In late 2011, 20% of people said they intended to buy gift cards as holiday gifts.
  • It is estimated that up to 25% of gift cards are never redeemed or expire before redemption.
  • Based on the above that means retailers in the 2009/2010 financial year hung on to up to $375 million dollars of our gift card spend.
  • Or by my maths we let retailers keeps $16 for every $66 of gift card we bought.

These stats just seem crazy to me! I try not to give gift cards but must say that it certainly does happen. And I am guilty of finding the odd expired gift card in my purse. Gift cards are a great way of giving people the gift they really wanted. If you are giving gift cards year (or maybe cash after reading those stats) I have scoured the web for the best way to present them. Why not give one of them a try?Paper Tube Card Holder from Handmade by Stacy Vaughn

Money Tree from Then She Made…. (would be so pretty with Aussie notes)

Gift Card Holder from Carolyns Homework

Money Balloons from Sugar and Charm

Felt Gift Card Holder from Leaf and Letter

Money or Gift Card Holder from Studio DIY

If you enjoyed these great ideas, why don’t you check out all the nifty things I pin to Pinterest xxxxx

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Office Cleaning Brisbane
December 10, 2012 at 12:39 am
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I love all of them but the best that stands out for me is the money balloons, it is simply cute and would look perfect for my teens



Last Minute Christmas Gifting Ideas | Ask Sarah
December 12, 2013 at 3:01 am
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[…] remember! I hope this has given you some great last minute ideas beyond the gift card because as I’ve said before, many people never use them. If you are still stuck, check out this rather more expansive guide […]



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