Today’s Bloggers’ Challenge was to make a graduation card. Very appropriate for me since I have one that just graduated from Ohio State University. I didn’t use Gray for this card, just the black, red, and white. You could make it in any school color!
I started with a 5 1/2" square of Basic Black cardstock, found the center point and then folded each point to the center…this is a little tricky because you need to make sure each side is meeting exactly. I did use my Score Pal to help with the crease lines. After I folded all the sides, I pierced a hole in the middle, added a Silver Jumbo Brad and a small tassel I had in my stash.
The inside is pretty simple! I cut a Real Red square the size of the inside and layered it. I used the stamp set Great Grads to stamp the circle Graduate in Real Red on Whisper White and punched with the 1 3/4 circle punch. Then I stamped it again in Basic Black and punched with the 1 3/8" circle punch. The Black G in the center is popped up on dimensionals. I stamped the trio of Congratulations from Great Grads underneath the G medallion. Finally, I used Go Go Boots dies and my Big Shot Machine to make the 09 numbers. Pretty simple! Once you make a template of the outside, they would be pretty easy to mass produce. I didn’t worry about the back (greeting side) panels staying closed…I like how the flaps open slightly and help hold the card up for display! Closed, the card measures 3 3/4 square.
I can’t believe it is almost the weekend again! This week FLEW by! Have a great one!
Barb Hardeman says
May 29, 2009 at 6:36 amYou did a super job Connie. So fitting for your graduate. Love how the card opens and how you added your sentiment to the inside of the card. Cool!
Lisa says
May 29, 2009 at 7:21 amGreat card, Connie! Very classy!
Nikki says
May 29, 2009 at 7:42 amFabulous card…so clever in your design! Love it! {SMILES}
Chris Dickinson says
May 29, 2009 at 8:51 amConnie- This is FABULOUS!!!! I love this idea!! TFS!!!
Patti Chesky says
May 29, 2009 at 9:23 amThis is awesome Connie!!! I am going to CASE this idea for sure!!!
Lisa Somerville says
May 29, 2009 at 10:05 amVery clever design, love the black and red.
Robin Merriman says
May 29, 2009 at 10:36 amYou clever girl, what a great idea!
Ida says
May 29, 2009 at 12:06 pmHow fun is this! What a great idea to make a Graduation Cap for the card itself.
Tory says
May 29, 2009 at 3:19 pmThat’s so cool! I love it. I don’t need a grad card for another year, but I will keep this on in mind. It is just SO fun!
Jamie Fisher says
May 29, 2009 at 11:19 pmHow creative! Good idea!! 🙂 Great card!
Toni Tessler says
May 30, 2009 at 8:53 amVery clever Connie! This is awesome.
BarbaraD says
May 30, 2009 at 3:51 pmHow fun this is! GREAT grad card…..clever and easy! Gotta love that!!
Selene Kempton says
May 31, 2009 at 12:00 pmI like how it looks like a graduation cap.. You should send this in to be published somewhere. You just rock!
Sharon Field / Createdbyu says
May 31, 2009 at 1:41 pmWow Connie… that is a great idea!! Thanks for sharing!
Rachel Hope says
May 31, 2009 at 3:58 pmThis is so fun! Love it
Lori says
May 31, 2009 at 11:51 pmFantastic–and creative–graduation card!