How to Create Gift Certificates & Coupons

Make your own certificates or coupons as a unique, personalized gift.

If you want to give a unique gift to a friend or loved one, consider making a set of handmade certificates or coupons. The certificates or coupons can be personalized with the gift recipient's name and a specific gift, errand or chore that can be redeemed by turning in the certificate or coupon to you. Consider making several certificates or coupons and stapling them together into a booklet.

Things You'll Need

• Sheets of card stock (8.5 X 11 and color of your choice)
• Markers
• Scissors
• Stickers
• Stapler

Instructions

1. Place one sheet of 8.5 X 11 card stock horizontally onto your work space. Then, fold the piece of paper into thirds.

2. Cut along the fold lines using a pair of standard or decorative scissors.

3. Write out the words "Mike's Gift Coupons!" or "Mary's Gift Certificates!" across the top of the coupon, using your recipient's name.

4. Write out exactly the gift, errand or chore for which the coupon can be redeemed. For example, you may write the following: "This gift coupon can be redeemed for one hour of cleaning the house." or "This gift certificate can be exchanged for one home-cooked meal."

5. Decorate the white space on your coupon with stickers or artwork related to the coupon's value or your recipient's personality.

6. Stack your coupons in a pile. Use a stapler to secure them together by placing a stapler in the middle of the left vertical edge.

References

• DLTK: Coupon Ideas