Picture Perfect Graduation Greetings!

Good afternoon!

This weekend we had the privilege to attend a high school graduation party for a friend, what a wonderful reason to celebrate.  I like to try to personalize the card for the recipient and graduations are the perfect time to use the graduates school colors so I made this card that uses a couple of retiring items (that will only be available until tonight) in unique ways.  This card was inspired by my friend Bree's graduation card that she shared last week, you can see it HERE which I just loved.

I started with Thick Whisper White cardstock for the cardbase and then added a mat of Basic Black cardstock for the Pumpkin Pie cardfront which was embossed with the Big Shot and Subtle Dynamic Embossing Folder.  Next I added a piece of the Broadway Bound Speciality Designer Series Paper (retiring and on sale!) which the fun foil accents.

The greeting is from the Picture Perfect Birthday stamp set (retiring) and was stamped in Basic Black ink on Whisper White cardstock.  I used the Bokeh Dots stamp set to make the fun fireworks type pattern in the background using Pumpkin Pie ink.  Before attaching the greeting to the cardfront with dimensionals I matted it with Basic Black cardstock.

To finish off the card I made this cute graduation cap punch art piece, using the Tailored Tag Punch and Balloon Bouquet Punch (retiring) as well as some Whisper White Baker's Twine (you can search on Pinterest to find how to make the cap, it's not my creation!)

I was beyond happy with how this card turned out, and using a "birthday" stamp set for graduation only extends it's usefulness (trust me this one will not be leaving my studio any time soon.  Reminder today is the last day to order retiring items from the 2018-2019 Annual Catalog and the 2019 Occasions Catalog so make sure to check your list to make sure you have everything you wanted before it's too late!

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Picture Perfect Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set [145519]	Bokeh Dots Wood-Mount Stamp Set [148110]	Big Shot [143263]	Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Broadway Bound Speciality Designer Series Paper [146277]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272]	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105117]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]
Balloon Bouquet Punch [140609]	Tailored Tag Punch [145667]	Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262]

Enjoy,

Diana

Graduation Card: Everything is Rosy

Good evening,

With graduation season upon us I've been working on graduation cards to celebrate this special occasion and since I make my cards I try to personalize the cards to the school colors of the graduate.  I had this gorgeous piece of foil designer series paper from the Everything is Rosy Product Medley and I knew I just had to use this bundle for another graduation card (even if it meant take a little creative license on the foil color).

I started with Whisper White Thick cardstock and then added the piece of Night of Navy/Rose Gold Foil Designer Series Paper as the cardfront.

Next I used the Big Shot and Large Letter Framelits to cut the GRAD letters out of the Rose Gold Foil Paper that's also included in the bundle (heads up, since the Large Letter Framelits are retiring they just were put on sale for 30% so make sure to order these NOW as they're only available while supplies last!)

For the rest of the greeting I used the Everything is Rosy stamp set and stamped in Night of Navy ink on Whisper White cardstock and then cut it out with the Big Shot and Stitched Rectangle Framelits (I sponged around the edge with Night of Navy ink before attaching the piece with dimensionals).

This foil is so elegant its the perfect way to celebrate!  Don't forget, the Everything is Rosy Product Medley is only available through the end of the month so you have to order by tomorrow so you don't miss out (all the Rose Gold elements in this bundle is reason enough to make sure it's part of your crafting tool box!)

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Everything Is Rosy Product Medley [150059]	Big Shot [143263]	Large Letters Framelits Dies [141712]	Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies [148551]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272]

Enjoy,

Diana

Paper Craft Crew Theme Challenge #PCC337: Everything is Rosy

Good morning!

Graduation season is approaching so it's time to start adding some cards to my stock for the occasion.  This week the Paper Craft Crew theme challenge is about celebrations so this works perfectly!  I'm also still having lots of fun with the Everything is Rosy Product Medley, with it's Rose Gold elements so that's what I went with.

I started with Blushing Bride cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Melon Mambo cardstock as a mat for the gorgeous  foiled designer series paper.  I wrapped a piece of the Night of Navy Rose Gold Trimmed Ribbon around to anchor the greeting.


The Big Shot and Large Letter Framelits (retiring) make easy work of cutting the letters out of the Rose Gold Foil paper included in the product medley.  Look at this awesome greeting tag!  It's also part of the kit and has Rose Gold Foil accents so I just stamped the greeting in Night of Navy ink using the Everything is Rosy stamp set and attached the greeting with dimensionals.

This product medley is jam packed with products that help you make stunning projects without needing lots of extras.  Makes sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing and we would love for you to play along with us and share what you create.

Remember the Everything is Rosy Product Medley is only available through May 31, while supplies last so don't miss out on ordering yours.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used in today's card:

Product List

Everything Is Rosy Product Medley [150059]	Big Shot [143263]	Large Letters Framelits Dies [141712]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115320]
Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131198]

Enjoy,

Diana

SSINKspiration Friday Favorites: Bravo Graduation

Good morning!  Now that spring has arrived it's time to start thinking about the end of school and with that comes graduations.  Recently I decided to make a graduation card to be ready for these happy occasions and decided to use one of my favorite stamp sets, Bravo, for this fun card so this card fits perfectly with today's SSINKspiration blog that's all about Friday Favorites.  This card is pretty much stuffed full of retiring items so you're definitely going to want to grab these items if you don't already have them.

 

I started with Lost Lagoon cardstock for the cardbase and then added Hello Honey and Very Vanilla cardstock.  On the Vanilla piece I stamped the greeting using the Bravo stamp set (retiring) and Lost Lagoon ink and then added a piece of Typeset Speciality Designer Series Paper (retiring) to the bottom (the map makes me think of all the adventures ahead of graduates).  I used a piece of Hello Honey 5/8" Stitched Cotton Ribbon (retiring) around the middle of the cardfront to hide the seam.

 

I wanted to personalize this card for this years graduates so I cut out 2016 using the Big Shot and Little Numbers Thinlits (retiring) and some Gold Foil Paper.  I wanted to dress up the numbers so then I embossed them with the Confetti Embossing Folder (retiring) before gluing to a piece of Basic Black cardstock and then matted that with Lost Lagoon cardstock.  Dimensionals were used to attach the year tag to the cardfront.

 

This card is so fun and elegant and could certainly work for any graduates school colors and any way you can personalize a card or gift for the recipient will really help them feel special.  I love to celebrate accomplishments so I know I'll definitely be keeping this stamp set for future projects.

 

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Have a great weekend!

 

Diana