Graduation Time

It's that time of year when we start to receive High School and College Graduation invitations.  I received this card in a swap that I participated in and just love how simple it is to make.

Usually I make my graduation cards in the graduates school colors, but this one is so stunning that it just screams GRADUATION!!!  I definitely will be making more of these to have on hand.  This is just so stunning and the gold just adds that extra sparkle.

Dimensions:

Whisper White:  8-1/2" x 5-1/2"
Basic Black:  5-1/4" x 4"
Gold Foil:  4" x 3"
Vellum:  4" x 2-1/2"
Scraps:  Gold Glimmer, Basic Black

Product List:

Stamps:  Bravo, B.Y.O.P.
Ink:  Black Staz-On
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Gold Foil, Vellum, Gold Glimmer
Other:  Big Shot, Stars Embossing Folder, Heat Tool, 1" Square Punch, Silver Mini Brads, Pokey Tool/Mat, Small Star Punch, Gold Metallic Thread, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin Dimensionals


Instructions:

• Fold Whisper White Cardstock in half for the card base.
• Run Basic Black layer through the Big Shot with the Stars Embossing Folder and adhere to card base.
• Stamp sentiment on Vellum with Black Staz-On ink and set aside to dry or heat set with Heat Tool.
• Punch out three stars and attach to the vellum layer with Dimensionals.
• Punch out a 1" square from the black scraps and poke a hole in the center and attach a Silver Mini Brad and secure in the back.
• Loosely wrap the Gold Metallic Thread in the back of the cap and secure to the vellum layer with Dimensionals.
• Attach Mini Glue Dots behind the stars and cap and adhere to Gold Foil layer, attach that layer to the front of the card base.

Thanks for stopping by today...

Cathy