Friday, June 3, 2016

Graduation


 We have need of several congratulation cards, so I had to take some time yesterday to get them made. It was nice to have a little time for card making. I've been spending a fair amount of time at my mom and dad's house, sorting through their things. We're still trying to decide what to do with them. I think I'm leaning towards an estate sale, but I'm not sure yet.

At any rate, here are two graduation cards I made. They are basically the same but with different colors. This first one is for a grandson who is "graduating" from pre-school to kindergarten. The colors in the picture are not very true, but ... The cap is actually a blue foil. It is cut with Lifestyle Crafts dies. The stamping was done with a Stampin' Up! stamp. I cut the circles with Spellbinders dies. The background was embossed with a Cuttlebug folder. I matted with matching blue cardstock. The circles and the hat are mounted on foam squares.

This second card is the same except for the colors. The hat is black with a red tassel. The scalloped circle is red, also. It looks burgundy in the picture, but it truly is red:)


Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope you'll come back and visit again soon!

5 comments:

Unknown said...

"CONGRATS" to you, Lynette, on creating cute graduation cards!

Leslie Miller said...

Ideal and awesome grad cards, Lynette. You have the perfect die and embossing folder there. I was taken by surprise to learn that a friend's grandson was graduating high school this year and ended up buying a card. First card I've bought in ages. I know you must be very busy with your mom and dad's things. That's a big job. Hope you're okay.

Heartwarmers from Vicki said...

Great cards, Lynette! It always makes it more personal when you use the school colors. Great idea!

Shoshi said...

What a great card, Lynette - very striking. I love the embossed background and the nice bold foreground. Thank you for your visit and your lovely comment and birthday wishes! We did have a lovely day.

Shoshi

Lisa said...

What a lovely card for a graduate.
Can you tell me the name of the
stampin up stamp that you used?
I need to make several cards for
my son's friends that are graduating
and I love this sentiment.

Thank you for sharing all the
awesome cards that you create.

Lisa
blondone10@aol.com