This is the second lesson in “Graduation Card Making 101″…quick and easy graduation cards featuring images from the Great Grads stamp set. Once again, this card focuses on matting to make a statement, and can be adjusted to reflect the school colors of the graduate’s school. Oh, by the way, making the little tassel really wasn’t a hassle at all!
- Using Stampin’ Write Markers, ink the “Grad” stamp from the Great Grad set with Handsome Hunter (or appropriate school color) for the letters, and Basic Black for the mortarboard. Stamp on Whisper White card stock, and mat onto Basic Black, followed by Real Red and Brilliant Blue card stocks.
- Adhere to Whisper White and attach to a card base. Tip: I used Handsome Hunter, a school color of this graduate.
- Ink the “Congratulations” sentiment using Handsome Hunter, Real Red, and Brilliant Blue Stampin’ Write Markers and stamp onto a strip of Whisper White card stock which is slightly wider than your card. Tip: “Huff” on the stamp to remoisten the inks if necessary.
- Using the Stamp-a-ma-jig, perfectly place your stamp in order to make a continuous stamped image.
- Mat onto Real Red and cut to the width of your card. Adhere at the bottom of the card base.
- Ink the mortarboard section of the Grad stamp and stamp again onto Whisper White card stock. Cut out using your paper snips. Using a scrap of embroidery floss, fashion a tassel and adhere to the underside of the mortarboard with a Mini Glue Dot. Place this mortarboard with tassel in position above the original.
This is a quick and easy card, yet it can be totally customized to the school colors of your choice! Graduates, move your tassels!
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Stamp Set: Great Grads (114976)
Inks: Stampin’ Write Markers in Handsome Hunter(105116), Real Red (100052), Brilliant Blue (100057), Basic Black (100082)
Card Stocks: Whisper White (100730), Basic Black (102851), Real Red (102482), Brilliant Blue (100721), Handsome Hunter (105122)
Adhesives: SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)
I like all the matting tying in the colors of the school. Nicely done!
Adorable!
I love both of your Grad cards… very inspiring, Ann.
That is a really cool touch!
I agree with Tiffany. WOW! The tassle was the crowning touch. Hugs, M
Wow – this is great! Very classy. Nice job Ann!