It's GRADUATION SEASON around here! I have a new set of ENHANCED PHOTO CLUSTERS that match my School Bound Graduation collection as well as the rest of the School Bound series. Take a look...
Add these from the Embellishments Tab, then UNgroup to customize! You can re-arrange, resize, or recolor any layer. Plus, several of these will work for other milestones as well. Don't just think "graduation;" think of what else you are celebrating right now!
Well, we just celebrated our youngest's high school graduation! He and 918 of his classmates turned their tassels and were launched into the next phase of their lives. We are so excited for him and his next steps. I haven't seen such a large group of people feeling joyous and hopeful for the future since kindergarten orientation! 😉
🎓This post has information on my latest Graduation-themed collection, graduation gift ideas, decorating, and more. Be sure to bookmark it to use later!
This Bundle is full of elements, papers, word art, templates, a ready-to-print customizable graduation card, and BONUS stickers!
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Are you getting ready for a GRADUATION PARTY soon? I've got some helpful ideas for you...
Within the School Bound Graduation Bundle, you'll find the Half-Fold Card Template. It's also available separately. Drop in a photo of the graduate, and use the number elements (or insert alpha) for the year that you need. Print on 8.5"x11" cardstock, fold, and use a Half-Fold Card Envelope (found at any office store).
Need a cool GIFT to go with the card and any money you enclose?
Then I print out my "SECRETS to COLLEGE SUCCESS." I wrote these back in 2011 when my first class of first graders were graduating from high school. I think they are still just as applicable!
The large version is below; I actually put 6 of these on a landscape 8.5"x11" sheet to print so they would be sized to fit the cannisters. I also laminate them with my Xyron for durability and slide one into the cannister.
If you'd like to use these, just right-click to save. I do ask that you keep my name on them!
Then buy M&Ms in bulk from Costco, and fill each cannister. You can also find specific-colored M&Ms from Amazon. They are much more expensive, but we did buy red, black, and white for the University of Cincinnati.
I use a hole-punch in the top corner of the envelope holding the card and tie it to the cannister. It makes a fun gift. ♥
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For the graduation party centerpieces, I used plastic jars filled with balloon weights and tissue paper. I printed off assorted photos of my kid and attached them to rulers (dowel rods would work too) and then stuck them in the jars.
Obviously, you can use any type of jar or container. And when you are done with your celebrations, pass them on to friends or neighbors with future graduates!
One of my gifts to my son was his School Photobook! To make it easy on myself, I created the School Bound Photobook Template. Just drop in your photos for each year, add some journaling, add in any extra pages you want (college acceptances, transcripts, teacher recs, etc), and print. My son got his cap & gown two weeks before graduation so I was able to finish the book, order from Forever, and have it delivered by the party!
September is a BIG month for our family - it holds 5 family birthdays (including mine!), it marks the end of summer (yeah!!! - bring on winter!), and it now signifies my Anniversary since becoming an exclusive Designer at Forever!
I get to kick off the September Deals of the Day with the release of this Dr. Seuss-inspired collection. It was briefly available at Gingerscraps for one month last summer before I closed up my GS shop. Now you'll find it at Forever, and you can save 50% on the BUNDLE! HURRY.. you only have from 10:00 am September 1st until 9:59am September 2nd to save!
Dr. Seuss's book, Oh, The Places You'll Go has been a staple gift of high school and college graduations for a while now. I love the uplifting and energizing tone of the book and wanted to do a kit that was representative of that wonderful story. This "TODAY IS THE DAY" Collection has a Seussical feel and will help you scrap all of those milestones as you go about your life's journey.
This BUNDLE Pack contains the Main Kit (20 papers & 51 elements), 6 Hodge Podge, 25 Extra Papers, 6 Word Art, and 6 BONUS Flair.
Check out some AMAZING LAYOUTS that use this collection:
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Our oldest son, Jack, is GRADUATING from high school this weekend! I'm pretty sure that he was just a little kid a few days ago, but now he has finished his classes (4.63 GPA), received his Honors cords (Summa Cum Laude & National Honor Society), and Sunday, he will walk on that stage and receive his diploma. That means we are in the thick of Graduation PARTIES! I needed some items to showcase Jack at his own party as well as numerous cards for the other graduates we know. I've made several NEW items to help you with any commencement celebrations you may have! First up... the 20"x30" POSTER Collage! After, I made this college for Jack's Senior Night for Varsity Baseball,
I had tons of requests for a template. So, I made the standard TIFF/PSD/PNG Template for Gingerscraps AND the Album Template format for MyMemories (images are linked):
These posters can be printed at any store that prints poster size (20"x30") prints - like COSTCO and Shutterfly (I used Shutterfly). I found a black frame at Walmart for around $16.00) My Creative Team worked with this and made some AMAZING posters:
Next Up... the 8"x8" Graduation Frame/Quick Page! Add in a photo of your graduate; then print on cardstock and trim. 8"x8" frames are easy to find, and you'll have a personalized gift! Paper scrappers can print the frame first, and either add their photo on top of the photo space, or cut out the hole and add their photo behind it.
Finally... the CARDS! I have a Half-Fold card that just needs the photo of your grad. Add your message (and maybe some pizza money!) inside, and you'll be ready to make the rounds at all of the parties! You'll find this at MyMemories:
Hope this helps you with your graduation celebrations! If you use the poster template, PLEASE show off what you've made in my Gallery Showcase Group! I can't wait to see it! :) Mags
Happy Memorial Day! I'm hoping you all get a chance this weekend to relax with your family and friends and also reflect on the uncountable blessings we enjoy because of the sacrifices of our servicemen & women and their families. Thank you, Rescue Heroes, for your service. Memorial Day always seems to start the SUMMER season too - and this weekend begins my "Summer Kick-Off Sale" at all of my stores. From now until May 31st, you can enjoy 35% off all of my products at all stores:
Here are some kits that might be perfect for scrapping your Memorial Day parade & picnic photos!
SCHOOL is winding down - and you might be in need of a quick GRADUATION Gift! How about this Print-Ready Graduation Collage? You get both a 12"x12" and 8"x8" in PNG format. Just add your photo, print, and frame! What a truly inspirational and unique gift for your graduate! This is available at MagsGraphics & Scraps-N-Pieces.
