Stamps: DRS Designs 'Graduation background', Papertrey 'Boards and Beams' sentiment. Cardstock: Night of Navy, Papertrey silver, GP110 white. Ink: Night of Navy. Accessories: Stardust glitter pen, satin navy ribbon.Here's my confession: I wasn't really planning on making this card, but was guilted into it. Eldest DD is graduating from 8th grade today -- hurray! She's a great student and an all-around great kid, but we really weren't planning on making a big deal out of the occasion. After all, it IS only 8th grade, right? I'm all about recognizing milestones, but if we make a big deal about this graduation, what is expected for high school graduation?
Anyway, a friend gave DD a fun card, so I kinda felt like Mom and Dad should, too. Thank goodness for Fall-To Sketch #90 which was great for some quick inspiration. I used school colors and threw in a bit of sparkle:
And just so you know the lack of enthusiasm isn't just mine, DD is still planning on going back to her school next week to help out with the lower grades and other special events. She really is a good kid and obviously not resting on her laurels of completing 8th grade!
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What a lovely card - and what a sweetie your DD is to go back and help out!
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Great card. Love the big, satin ribbon. Congrats on this milestone.
ReplyDeleteCute card for a great occasion! Congrats to your daughter! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat card Jessica and it sounds like your DD is a great girl! Congratulations to her!
ReplyDeleteit's a great card! I totally agree - the one that gets me is kindergarten graduation. PLEEAZE!!
ReplyDeleteStill congrats to DD! :D
Jess, this is a great card. I like the big blue satin bow on the top. Congrats to your DD !
ReplyDeleteWow - this card is super awesome... the stamps were just perfect & I love/envy your ribbon abilities! Thanks so much for visiting my blog & leaving such a nice comment!
ReplyDeleteJess this is FAB CAS design girl, perfect for a grad!!!!! These would be perfect to make mulitples...Thanks for the inspiration sweetie!
ReplyDeleteVery nice looking card; that is a cool background and I think this would be appropriate for either young ladies or men!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet girl you've raised! Congrats to her and to you, Mom!!
ReplyDeleteWe were on the same wavelength this week with grad cards. Love your images and the monochromatic.
What a great grad card! Very cool take on the challenge :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card Jessica,
ReplyDeleteHugs Riet.xx
What a gorgeous card for a special girl, that is awesome that she wants to go back and help the littlies out, you have helped create this unselfish, humble girl and she will love the card, congratulations on her entering grade 9. Love Melxx
ReplyDeleteReally fabulous graduation card!! I just love the stamped images! And I really need to get going....I have a ton of grad cards to make this year! Great job with FTL90!
ReplyDelete♥♥♥Lea
great card, beautifully clean and simple.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind an 8th grade graduation - you won't get guilted into a car or pony or anything like that right? LOL
I'm so in agreement with the poster who mentioned the kindergarten graduations - those and the preschool ones crack me up - I mean, really? LOL