Faithful Keepsakes Gift Set | Handmade Easter Card & Bible-Inspired Gift Box
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I’m so excited to share my latest handmade card and gift box project with you. This one is close to my heart and truly special. For today’s blog hop and video class, I’ve created what I’m calling the “Faithful Keepsakes Gift Set.” It includes a unique arched card and a coordinating gift box designed to look like a Bible.
Inspiration Behind the Design
Sometimes inspiration strikes in the most unexpected places. Over the weekend, I was moved by a beautiful arched door with a cross at my church. It immediately brought to mind one of my favorite paintings, “The Light of the World” by William Holman Hunt. This piece shows Jesus standing at a door without a handle—meant to be opened only from the inside. That powerful symbolism inspired the arched shape of the card and the cross embellishment.
To bring this idea to life, I used the Everyday Details Arch Dies to create the unique arched door shape. I’ve also included the verse from Revelation 3:20, which appears in Hunt’s painting. You can download a printable PDF of the verse in the instruction section if you’d like to use it too.
Simply change the words and you can make this a card for many occasions. You can even make it an invitation. Whether you’re crafting for Easter, a First Communion, Baptism, or Confirmation, this heartfelt duo makes a meaningful and beautiful gift.
A Handmade Card That Folds Flat
Although this card has a beautifully arched shape, it conveniently folds flat and fits inside a standard Stampin’ Up! Medium Envelope. That makes it perfect for mailing if you’re sending blessings across the miles. The front design reflects a rustic, church-inspired door—simple and elegant, just like the one that first inspired this project. You’ll notice I left off a handle intentionally to honor the symbolism of the painting.
Bible-Inspired Book Treat Box
The coordinating treat box adds the perfect touch to this gift set. I used the Stampin’ Up! Book Treat Box and transformed it to resemble a Bible by brushing it with Early Espresso Ink using a Blending Brush. The gold cross on the cover adds a classic, elegant touch.
In my original Bible Box I colored the 2 pieces of the Book Box with Early Espresso and I loved it. During the video class I was thinking I’d love it even more if the inside box edges looked like book pages.
I went a little rogue on my own project and I used Basic beige Ink Pad and Blending Brush for the inner box edges and a Crumb Cake Stampin’ Write Marker (Neutrals Pack) and drew lines to look like pages. I used the Paper Trimmer Guide for the straight lines. Check out the video.
I love how this version came out even more! Which one do you like better?
This box is just the right size to hold small trinkets, candy, prayer cards, or even a gift card. It’s a versatile packaging idea that works well for Easter baskets, church events, or simply sharing a thoughtful moment with someone special.
Ready to Make These?
I’ve put together everything you need to recreate the Faithful Keepsakes Gift Set yourself! In the instruction section below, you’ll find:
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A step-by-step printable PDF tutorial
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A downloadable PDF of the Revelation 3:20 verse
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A full video class walking you through both the card and box assembly.
Pop Up Cross Cards
If you are looking for cool Easter card ideas, be sure to check out my Pop Up Cross Card tutorial that I shared yesterday.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re creating this set for Easter, a Baptism, or another special faith-based event, I hope it brings as much joy to your heart as it did to mine while making it. Handmade cards and gifts are such a beautiful way to share your love and creativity. If you do recreate this project, I’d love to see it—feel free to tag me on social media!
Until next time, happy stamping 💖
—Tami
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Wow, that looks so real! #stampitcontest
Beautiful project for this holiday/religious event.
Thanks for all the great inspiration.
Tami, your Easter projects are fabulous. Thanks.
Amazing card and Bible box! Thank you for sharing your beautiful creations with us!
beautiful card
#stampit contest wonderful project
The Bible box with the pages is sheer genius, Tami!
Just finished watching the Utube video and had to Hope over to your blog! Such great inspiration! A gift!
I love the projects, you need to put the new Bible box in the picture!!!
I love the pop-up cross card. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely love both of these projects. Your creativity amazes me.
Everything you create is bumped up a notch! Your creations are just fabulous!
Thank you for sharing.
Wow! Everyone did such beautiful Easter cards and crafts. It gave me inspiration. Have a Blessed Easter everyone 🐰✝️
What beautiful projects. Thank you for the instructions and video
What color did you change the inside box to in the video
This may have gotten a little lost in the Instructions area above “I used Basic beige Ink Pad and Blending Brush for the inner box edges and a Crumb Cake Stampin’ Write Marker (Neutrals Pack) and drew lines to look like pages. ” I am taking some photos of the new box in a few and will post them.
I’m in love with the box you made that looks like a Bible. Definitely making a few for gifts as well as making just a book box for my husband for his birthday gift since he has his Library with many books. Thank you for sharing. You have such wonderful techniques and share them with so much enthusiasm!!
Love the door idea! Also the says for the card. Thanks for sharing. Love your crafty ideas.
I want to make the bible box. I love it.
I love these projects! I like the Bible where you made the sides look like pages. I especially like the tri-fold arched door card. Awesome!
Thank you for sharing both projects. Amazing the way the card goes together and I absolutely love the Bible box with the look of pages. Beautiful projects!!
Beautiful card and box ensemble! Love the way you drew the lines to look like book pages! Such a pretty detail to the project!
What a lovely Christian set.
Thank You for your easy to follow instructions.
You R a great inspiration 2 us all.
Thanks for the inspirational projects, downloads and video!
I love it! What a special gift! I was thinking the box would be great for a graduation gift , especially with the cross on it!
Love the idea of adding the lines to make the Bible pages.
Really like the Arched Easter card and the Bible book box. Thank you for sharing the pdf! I’m gonna have to make some for Easter this year.😊