Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Congrats times two

 My daughter has had a very busy spring and summer.  She graduated from Yale University with her PhD in Theology and has gotten married.

She didn't attend her graduation in person but opted to have it sent to her in the mail.  Since we were not able to attend her graduation I asked if she would take a picture of her and the diploma once she received it.

Here is the card I made for her.  The colors for her area are blue and white, and I had just bought this ephemera pack with the image of this stack of books so I thought that was fitting.


  • Bobunny - Sentiment stamps, white embossing powder
  • Paper Studio - Ephemera pack (books)
  • Taylored Expressions - Confetti die
  • White Gel pen to add a frame around the card

Here she is holding her diploma, she was really shocked because she said her undergraduate diplomas were a lot more impressive then this one.


I don't think I have mentioned it on my blog before or not but she had to divorce her first husband, for her privacy I will not go into the reasons but she has found love again and we are happy for her. He has 3 kids and wants to stay near his kids so she will have less job opportunities than she would have but she picked being with him, and we are so glad she has found happiness once again. Since they both have been married before they didn't want a big to do.


  • Hot off the press - Mystic Garden Papers, stamps, foiled Fancies and Card base
This was a kit that I bought awhile back and although I have used the papers, stamps and foiled images before I have never tried them with this pre fold card base.


Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by today,

Connie

11 comments:

Chrissy said...

Fabulous congratulations card Connie and your daughter looks very happy and pleased with herself and so she should, fabulous achievement, and congrats on her marriage and hope they will all be very happy, then down to the birds, they are gorgeous and I love the fold and grungy papers, adds so much texture whether it is there or not..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Leslie Miller said...

I should say congratulations are in order! You must be very proud of her. I'm glad she has found love again and do wish her a happy forever after. Your cards are perfectly fitting for the occasions. Clever and beautiful!

Kim said...

Congratulations to your daughter, Connie, both on obtaining her PHD at Yale University and on her recent marriage. I would imagine achieving a PHD at Yale University is no mean feat! You must be all so very excited! Such a lovely photo of her! Your card is perfect for such an achievement. All the very best to your daughter and her husband.

Debbie said...

wow!! how wonderful, you must be so proud of her!! she is so pretty, she looks like you...

i am so happy she has found happiness again. both cards are really beautiful and special, and coming from mom i am sure they are special to her as well!!

April said...

Congratulations on both her graduation and marriage. Both cards are pretty and very fitting for the occasions!

carrie@northwoods scrapbook said...

What lovely cards! And congrats to your daughter on her accomplishment - and of course you know I relate well to the finding love the second time around. Blessings to them both on their new journey. 💗💗💗

Donna Phelan said...

Wow! Hard work pays off! Congratulations to your daughter! And Happy Wedding! Such JOYous news! Love your celebration cards! Second time around for us too, we have been married for 36 blissful (mostly lol) years! She looks so happy! xoxo

Birgit said...

Congratulations to your daughter! What an eventful time for her. Both cards are lovely!!

Carrie @ Cottage Cozy said...

How wonderful for your daughter, Connie. A new love in her life to share her accomplishments with!

R's Rue said...

Congratulations to your daughter on her joyous life moments.
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Lisa said...

Congratulations are in order for your daughter. What a wonderful summer and your card is just beautiful and a very lovely piece of ephemera too. Your step card is very lovely too. The colors on the designer paper are quite striking.