More Graduation Boards

I've had several orders for graduation boards the past few weeks. 

This mom had LOTS of photos (almost 60) she wanted displayed.

That was a challenge, but I was up for it!

Here's was I came up with....

I have a few tips for you to make your boards extra special.

Tip #1....

I cut mats for the extra special photos. 

I want them to POP off the board

when people first look at it.

Embellished them with a ribbon and button.

It adds a special touch to the frame.

This gentleman is attending Michigan State University next year.

 His mom gave me his acceptance letter

to incorporate onto the board.

I also matted the cute baby photo...

A ribbon, button and special saying was added to the photo.

Here's tip #2...

I find most of my saying on "quotegarden.com".

Once you find a saying you like

 make a folder of different categories on your computer. 

I copy the saying and type it out using different fonts. 

Once I have it exactly how I want it, I save it to a file.

Next time I need that quote,

I just open up the file and it's ready to use.

I have folder for all different categories.

Mother, Father, Grandchildren, School, Friends, Pets, Love

 and many more....

Here's Tip #3...

This student had many awards.

Most awards are 8"x11"

 which takes up way to much room on the memory board. 

 Copy the award in color, reducing the size about 60%. 

 This works great!

Take a look at the National Honors Society Award.

It's also great for a student to get their name in the paper.

Use the same tip as the award and shrink it down.

Here's tip #4...

I double mat all my photos.

After I mat them, I distress them with metallic craft paint. 

 I use either silver or gold.

Just use a sponge and wipe it on.

This adds something special. 

 It's a bit of work to double mat the photos and add the paint

but it's well worth it!

Last tip but most IMPORTANT...

I attach all the photos to a large foam core board. 

It's extra sturdy. 

 I purchase them at Hobby Lobby. 

They carry extra large boards which can be easily cut down

with an X-ACTO blade to any size you  need.

After all my photos are matted,

 I then add small blocks of foam core

to the backs of some of the photos. 

 This helps to give the board a 3D effect.

Here's a side view...

Can you see the piece of foam core

behind the National Honor Society Award?

The young man's mom picked up the board this week. 

I had it displayed in my kitchen.

When she saw it she cried. 

 It was a good thing... 

 I knew she loved it!!!

If you are interested in making a one of a kind

graduation memory board and centerpiece

 I have a "HOW TO" video on my ETSY shop.

  Take a look HERE.

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