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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