Turn an Invitation Into a Card.....

I mentioned that we had LOTS of baseball this summer, we also had lots of graduation parties.  I love getting graduation pictures, but somehow they get stuffed in a drawer at the end of the summer and then I feel guilty. 

 How many of these cards have you received in the past?

Here's an idea of taking the photo

and turning it into a graduation card

that will hold your gift for the new graduate...

Next time you receive an invitation, think about turning the picture into a graduation card for the new graduate.

Here's a few more cards I made for the new graduates...

This was my friend Denise's son who graduated this past June...

I have a large box of small pieces of scrap book paper left over from past projects. The small pieces of left over paper work great for this smaller project.  I always try and select paper that coordinates with the school colors.

Here's what the inside of what the card looks like. 

This graduation invitation had three different photos. 

 I decided to use all three. 

I also added a bit of glitz with the rhinestone and iridescent shred.

I love doing girly cards! For the front of the card,  I print off a graduation saying and add a bit of gold paint. 

*Here's a tip... I have different word document files saved on my computer.  Each file has different sayings for different occasions.  When creating the file I type out the saying and then change it up by selecting different fonts for different words.  This creates a more decorative look.  When it's time to create the card I just print out the saying that I have saved.

Here's Andrew's card....

I always use a ribbon that coordinates with the school colors.

A few more creative ideas....

I also love polka dots so this is a favorite. 

 This is my friend Rose's daughter....

There are so many other designs you can make with these photos.  Last year I shared more ideas HERE. 
   I changed this one up a bit also....

I really enjoy making handmade cards.  No matter what the occasion, it's always fun to get a personalized handmade card.  I hope I inspired you to create a personalized card.  Next time you get an invitation think of how you can turn it into a special gift.

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