Monday, June 27, 2016

Graduation

While home in Michigan we celebrated my nieces Graduation from High School, their colors are red and white at her school, so I new where to start but I was having a rough time trying to figure out what to do.  Was going to put the word GRAD instead of the year but went with the year instead, maybe I will do GRAD when she graduates from Michigan State University :)  I stamped the flags then cut them out to make the banner, used a little twine to hang it with and tied knots on the ends, cut a border with my punch to give it a little something more than just a straight line, but it still needed a little something so I added the stickers to look like confetti.


Hero Arts -- Friendly Flag stamps
Taylored Expressions -- Whimsy#s die
Raspberry Road designs -- Love lives here paper
Martha Stewart -- Border punch
David Tutera -- sentiment
Stampendous -- Geo shape stickers

Some of you have mentioned in the comments about making cards while I was doing VBS, I didn't have time or the energy to do it while I was doing VBS, all that I posted while gone and since have all been cards I had done before I left, I have at least one more that I had done before I left, I did have to start back to it right after VBS though because I had my sister and a few from church to do.  As soon as my sister gets her card I will share it, it was my first time trying this type card, but I can't say more because she comes to my blog :)

Oh I haven't forgot about making cards for those of you that are so sweet to come and comment either, things have been a little crazy and it has taken me awhile but I have what I wanted done, now it will be just putting the card together and I will be sharing that one soon too :)

Thanks so much for stopping by today,

Connie

17 comments:

Donna Ellis said...

A wonderful banner for any memorable event taking place in 2016, including the new year! Hope you are enjoying your time at VBS. hugs, de

Debbie said...

just a simply perfect graduation card. those banners are so popular right now and i love them!!! nice to match her colors!!!

Unknown said...

This is such a pretty graduation card. Perfect pennants! Love that pretty red Designer Paper too! Bet she loved it!

Darlene said...

Wow what a clever grad card Connie! Great job!

Ann Greenspan's Crafts said...

Love the lacy edge die that adds a nice feminine touch to the already beautiful card.

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Connie, your graduation card is terrific. Love the color and the the lace look with the plaid. Your grad will love it! Have a great week. xo

Lowcarb team member said...

Great idea to match the school colours.
I love the way you've done the banner.

Have a good week, catch your breath and restore you energy levels ...

All the best Jan

Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog said...

Lovely card for a graduate! I think it would have worked with either the year or Grad. Very nice!

Marie-Louise said...

Fantastic card Connie. Great keepsake.

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Have a great week!!

Hugs,
Deb

Daniela said...

So lovely card for celebrate such and important moment in a girl's life, I'm sure they'll love it !

Hope your week is off to a good start I'm sending dear hugs and much love to you, dearest Connie, cheers !!!

Xx Dany

Alex said...

The red and white bunting is fresh and positive - just the thing for wishing her a bright future!
Have lovely restful days dear Connie.

AppleApricot Wen said...

Wonderful red patterns, beautiful card!

Leslie Miller said...

What a cute idea for a grad card, Connie! I love anything with flags, and the 2016 with her school colors makes it more personal for her. Your confetti stickers definitely add to the festivity. They really look like little rhinestones. Good luck catching up after VBS. Summer is always a busy time.

Christine said...

A red and white delight! Its sweet and summery for graduation!

lovely work connie!

Janice said...

Love your card, so perfect for the occasion and fabulous colours!

Linda Carson said...

Fabulous grad card! It's perfect in every way! I may have to case it next year!!