I needed some masculine graduation cards and think these fit the bill perfectly. I used the school colors for the background paper and ink.


The hat is inlaid so it creates interest and keeps it easy for mailing. I used the Peek A Boo Chevron inside to draw attention to the sentiment which I placed at the bottom. I need to do that more often. ~Rhonda 


Congrats to the Grad card
stamps: PTI - Congrats All ways, Fillable Frames #
ink: PTI- Pinefeather, Orange Zest
paper: PTI - Stamper's Select White, Orange Zest, Pinefeather, Perfect Black
Other: PTI - For the Graduate die; MFT Blueprints #6, Peek A Boo Chevron

I'm just getting around to making the graduation cards that I need today! The latest Papertrey Ink MIM #120 - Overlapping Ombre inspired my creation. I used the Watercolor Wonder to create my ombre using Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest, Terracotta Tile, and Canyon Clay.


The local school colors are orange and black. I used the new Star Spangled Impression plate to add some texture. I think you can see it best in the picture up top.

A border created with the Super Star border die ran through my Xyron machine. Do you have a Xyron? I purchased it after a suggestion from Dawn McVey for another MIM. I'm so glad I got it. My hat is popped up!

Have a great week! ~Rhonda

Congrats Grad card
stamps: PTI - Congrats All Ways, Watercolor Wonder,
paper: PTI - Stamper's Select White, Orange Zest, True Black
ink: PTI - Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest, Terracotta Tile, Canyon Clay; Memento - Tuxedo Black
other: PTI - By the Numbers die, For the Graduate die, Super Star Border die, Star Spangled Impression plate

I'm playing along with the Verve May Diva Dare. You can read about the challenge below.

Stars & Stripes May Diva Dare
This month's dare pays tribute to Diva Amber's (Stamping Scrapbooker) military service and Diva Laurie Willison's (Soapbox Creations) wonderful use of stripes on her cards.  So we're daring you to create a card using stars and/or stripes.  While the title may conjure up visions of red, white and blue any stars and stripes will do! If you're feeling pretty in pink, go for it! Just remember to use at least one Verve product on your creation!

You can't go wrong with stripes! I love them. I also used an impression plate to create some vertical play. I was hoping that it would mimic the light coming from the stars but it is a little hard to see.




Are you in that season of graduations? We have several though less than last year. We are moving into the wedding and baby shower seasons. Enjoy the weekend friends! ~Rhonda

Happy Graduation card
stamps: Verve -  Dare to Be, Shining Star
paper: My Mind's Eye - Oliver; PTI - True Black
ink: PTI - Smokey Shadow
other: Verve - Starry die; MFT - Fishtail Flag Stax; PTI - Seeing Stars

other: PTI Star Print dies, Limitless Layers, Sunshine Impression Plate, twine

Other: Papertrey Ink - car die, Hawaiian Shores ribbon, picnic plaid impression plate; pop dots