Shaped Pretzels and Congratulations Crystal

I used 2 different candy forms to make the diplomas/degrees.  There was a lot of sweetness going on in my kitchen this morning.  All that's left is the wrapping of the pretzels that were just dipped. (no form used) Last of the treats for graduation luncheon.

USC colors...black and garnet

silver and black sprinkles with chocolate lace....some have red sprinkles

I made a sign like this for my son 4 years ago when he graduated from high school.  Wow, he just graduated from college this Saturday.  Time flies!  Anyhoooo, my friend remembered the sign and commissioned me to make her daughter one.  Easy Peasee!  Just thought I would share.  They will hang off the porch on her high school graduation day.

4 feet by 5 feet

To A Bright Future

My son is graduating this Saturday.  He and his roommate have been friends since 3rd grade.  My son's major is Chemistry and his roommate Biology.  They will be headed in different directions.  Anyhow, I'm putting money in the lightbulb and presenting it to him at graduation.  I spelled his name correctly...Davide  (I think it is an Italian or German version...maybe Imke knows.)

Made this in Silhouette Design Studio.

glass, silver paper, star sequins, black ribbon

Graduation Time ( more projects)

I did a little book for Mitchell to place at his seat at the luncheon.  He's been given a "paid for education", and money but I still wanted a little something at his seat.  I made this 30 page book through the use of Costco Photo Books.  I wish I could share all the pages, but just not feasible.  No, it's not a homemade scrapbook, but it is certainly portable for a young man.

The second project is a silly game to keep us in the spirit while we are waiting on our food and a good conversation started.  I rolled these up and wrapped like a diploma with a ribbon around each.  These will be placed at each person's seat.

Graduation Time

Our youngest son is graduating May 7 from University of South Carolina in Chemistry.  We are so proud of him.  I need to brag for a second.  He's been doing inorganic chemistry research for a professor the last two years.  Upon graduating, he wrote a paper and presented to professor (I think a requirement).  Anyhow, the Department of Chemistry was so impressed it is being "published" .... that's a huge deal and a bigger deal for an undergraduate.  Usually, this is saved for doctorate candidates.  From a mother's point of view, I hope it will look good on his resume and help him get a JOB!!!  Anyone out there need an outstanding chemist with strong lab experience in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry???  Haha

We are having a very small luncheon after graduation ceremony.  I wanted to do a few things for the table at the restaurant.  We will be out-of-town, so I'm trying to keep it simple and portable.  I did a few easel pieces and made pillow boxes (Silhouette Store).  I''m sharing these in today's post.

$1 easels from AC Moore's, vinyl

Approx. 5"x 3"  Inside: bags of peanuts and mints (placed at each person's seat)

Awesome

A2 size, mirror DP for eye glass section

The sentiment is from My Favorite Things.  I can't remember where I got the sunglasses svgs.  I used Lil Inker circle stitched dies and dots along with stitching.  I did these a while back and just now posting.  Tried doing some male and female versions.

Graduation card for Rachel

Where have I been and what has been going on?  I don't want to bore you.  All the events these past 4 weeks have been overwhelming.  I'm back until July 23-29.  I have visited many blogs, but have not commented but trust me that all the blogs I visited put many many many smiles on my face during the day and the past weeks which was much needed.  So thank you thank you thank you very much for sharing your talents and blogging...awesome inspiration and HAPPY!

This is a much belated graduation card for a young lady that graduated in May and now  college bound soon.  The card was made from an old Stampendous flower clear stamp. I also used Stampin Up blue and yellow ink.  I cut the star using my Silhouette.

A2 vertical, acetate for shaker card area, ribbon, Scotch Foam Mounting Tape, Fiskar scallop border punch. beads, and Martha Stewart star glitter

Congratulations Bryan

Bryan, our oldest son, graduated from the Citadel some years past.  Since then, he has married a wonderful young lady, has a 14 month old little girl, and is now graduating  tomorrow from Clemson Univsersity with another degree...this time in nursing, a BSN.  He will work in Critical Care (some type of ICU) for one year and then enter Anesthesiology School. (Well, he's hoping to be accepted.) He wants to become a Nurse Anesthetist.  Shannon, his wife, is a nurse anesthetist.  I hope that means I get good care in my old age....haha

So...here is my card.  I think he will like this fun card over a more serious one I first had in mine. I left the images "just as they are"....no coloring.  The rest of the card is pretty much self explanatory.  All the images are AKV Male Nurses from Bugaboo Stamps...precious!

A2, stitching, Clemson colors

First Digital Scrapbook Page Ever (2nd post today)

I have yet to start on a scrapbook for my youngest son who is now in his freshman year at college.  I decided to try my hand at a digital scrapbook with the help of Celeste (a very long time cyber friend) at Touched By A Butterfly and using My Memories Version 4.  I have seen no tutorials, but the program is user friendly.

There are a lot of freebie files to help with the digital scrapbooking.  So until I know what I'm doing, I will use "freebie" stuff before making any purchases.  I used a freebie file from Zena's Place.  Lucky for me she used the same colors as my son's school colors.

Again...this is my first ever...so be nice...haha

12x12, but I also did a 8.5x11 for digital frame

To New Adventures!!!

New Release Day

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Doodle Pantry

Our youngest son is graduating today so this new set from Doodle Pantry was perfect for the occasion.  This particular one is not yet released for sale, since it is the FREEBIE set for participating in this month's challenge. It also comes pre-colored, with matching DP, and sentiments.  I chose to use his high school colors for the kite.  He's headed to USC to major in chemistry.  We are very proud of him.

Head over to the Doodle Pantry Blog and see the other fun releases and FREEBIE set...just for participating.  

A2 vertical, die cut trees, sun and window punch, stitching, copics

Graduation Time ? .... 2nd Posting Today

Bugaboo

teaming up today with

The Greeting Farm

I chose to go with the graduation theme for The Greeting Farm.  I could have chosen colors and sketch; however, being a teacher, I decided to stay with the graduation theme.  The colors I chose are Wade Hampton High School colors.  The guidance department have senior volunteers and this will be a nice little card for one of the young ladies when graduation rolls around.  My son will also be graduating this year and we have been very busy with college visits.  I would love to do college all over again armed with hindsight...lol

A2 size, copics, stitching, ribbon, embellishment, punches, SU stamp

I chose the digital image Grad - Anya for my card image.

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