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Stumped on gifts? Win the holidays with adorable Amazon gift cards in pop-up boxes

You'll be gifting them endless possibilities — and the cute packaging at no extra charge makes it a present-ation!

An Amazon gift card makes a lovely surprise, no strings attached! (Amazon)
An Amazon gift card makes a lovely surprise, no strings attached! (Amazon)

Holiday shopping can really scramble your brain — especially when you're picking out presents for all your friends, family, extended family, neighbors, co-workers, mail carriers, hairdressers, dogwalkers ... you get what I'm saying. If someone didn't give you a wish list to work from or they were a late add to the roster, finding something just right might seem impossible. The obvious solution is a gift card, but a card the size of a driver's license definitely needs some dressing to make it feel, well, like a gift. As with most items we're looking for, Amazon has the solution: gift cards in pop-up boxes that are almost cute enough to be gifts themselves. You can get one with any amount from $50 to $2,000 — no extra charge for the cute boxes! And they'll arrive in time for Christmas and Hanukkah.

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The Gingerbread Luminary Ornament Gift Box looks like a gingerbread house — it slides open to reveal the gift card and doubles as a tree ornament thanks to the loop where the chimney goes.

"My grandson-in-law is very hard to buy for and loves Amazon," shared a happy shopper. "I got him a gift card in this holder for Christmas and he loves the holder so much that it will now be an ornament on their tree every year. He was thrilled with the card too, but enthralled with the holder."  

$50 at Amazon

The festival of lights just got a little brighter with this Hanukkah gift box. Decked out in a menorah print and tied up with a festive bow, it’s ready to dazzle and delight.

This doting grandparent noted: "My grandsons loved this Hanukkah-Christmas gift! They will not feel guilty for not saving it in a bank! It's meant for fun!"

$50 at Amazon

This isn't so much a pop-up box as a sliding one, with Santa on one side and the gift on the other. The red-and-white striped box and blue ribbon complete the package.

"I have two kids in daycare/preschool and had to buy a bunch of teacher holiday gift cards," revealed this parent. "Naturally they are all just getting Amazon gift cards ... I didn't even know these cute ones existed for free. OMG they're so adorable, I wish I'd gotten more. Only thing I will mention, I wrote the word 'pull' on Santa's mitten for any elderly person who may be confused on how to get it out lol." 

$50 at Amazon

If you're looking for something less elfin and whimsical and more debonair and sleek, this number will do the trick. Comes with a matching black gift card.

"Perfect gift," raved this fan. "Nicest gift card I’ve ever seen. Matte black card, in beautifully-coordinated gift box. A very elegant presentation. And everyone shops Amazon, right? Tie it together with a personalized card and black ribbon. You can’t go wrong."

$50 at Amazon

Who can resist a bear in a scarf? This charming box makes the gift card almost too cute to unwrap.

"When you don't know what to get your high school nephews you can't go wrong with this gift," shared a relieved shopper. "Thanks Amazon!!"

$50 at Amazon

This stylish design looks like it's been wrapped by the pros. It features a menorah surrounded by delightful birds and flowers.

"Classic," reported this buyer. "Perfect for Hanukkah, nice gift box." Another agreed: "There's no one in the world who can't find something they want on Amazon. It's the can't-lose gift." 

$50 at Amazon

This may not scream holidays ... at first. But if you're buying a gift card for someone who likes to work with their hands, whether it's crafting or building their own deck, then this is the ideal personalized gift. 

This reviewer agreed: "Love this packaging for this gift card. It’s made of thin wood-like material and really made the gift card feel like a special gift." A second concurred: "Absolutely loved this. Beautiful case for a gift card at no extra cost? Seriously what is better than that to spruce up a gift card? So worth it!"

$50 at Amazon

Get those letters to Santa answered with a note you can leave on the tree! 

"The perfect gift with no wrapping needed," shared an excited gift giver. "The gift card comes in a cute, high-quality box with a magnetic closure, so there’s no need for extra wrapping. It’s a thoughtful and easy option that looks great and gives the recipient the flexibility to pick exactly what they want. The box designs are really nice, adding a special touch to an already practical gift."

$50 at Amazon

Winter white flowers are a classy alternative to holly (not that we don't love holly!). But this has a certain je ne sais quoi that will definitely spruce up a gift card. 

"The box is the cherry on top," an enthusiastic buyer reported. "Who doesn’t love an Amazon gift card, and with this flower box, it looks elegant and like you took that little extra time to make it special. The box is beautiful, opens easily and makes it the perfect gift to a teacher, friend or loved one."

$50 at Amazon

Continuing the winter white theme is this classy number that would be ideal for a white elephant gift. You can also jazz it up with a ribbon and bow.

This reviewer wrote: "Excellent! Included in white elephant gift exchange at family dinner at Christmas. Was most competed-for gift." 

$50 at Amazon

If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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