Make Your Graduation Party Shine!

I can't believe it....alomost a year ago I made this set of party decorations for Core'dinations and Darice and now I have two children graduating...Brighton with his Bachelors of Science and Mackenzie from High School!  Time to break these out and party!!!!!!!  These were super fun to make and I really love the way they turned out.

Graduation Party Decor Supplies:

• Core'dinations Tim Holtz Kraft Core Metallic Paper
• Core'dinations Core Basics Black  Canvas Texture 12x12 Paper
• Core'dinations Party Mixers  3 Pack Rosettes in Black, White, and Golden Pearl
• Core'dinations Party Mixers Rosette Garland Kit in Golden Pearl
• Core'dinations Party Mixers Paper Pops Silver and Gold
• Graduation Day Cut File from SVGCuts
• Dowel
• Mason Jar
• Yellow Embroidery Thread

Mason Jar Congratulations Centerpiece:

Step 1:  Select desired pieces from Core'dinations Paper Pops pack.  These packages come in a varitety of styles and colors for any celebration.  You will need 6 pieces of two sizes to create ornament shapes, plus two larger shapes for the title.
Step 2:  Fold shapes in half with the side you want displayed on the inside.

Step 3:  Glue shapes with the right side in together leaving a bit of a gap on the inner corner.  When all six are glued together you will get your ornament shape.

Step 4:  Thread ornament shapes and larger title shapes onto dowel.

Step 5:  To create band on mason jar begin by cutting a sheet of the Tim Holtz Metallic Kraft Core paper to fit your jar.  I cut mine at 1 1/2 inch by 10, and emboss if desired.

Step 6:  In order to keep your embossing pattern consistent throughout your longer projects, you can cut a slit in the top of the folder allowing the paper to slide through.  I love this technique for embossing longer strips.

Step 7:  Simply wrap your mason jar with the Tim Holtz Kraft Core Metallic Paper and insert your dowel with the ornaments.  I used a bit of krinkle paper to hold everything together, but almost anything would work, from pebbles to marbles to little hard candies.

Graduation Cap Boxes Step 1:  Cut all pieces from the SVGCuts file.

Step 2:  Assemble as per their directions.  The Core'dinations Texture cardstock gives the cap a nice fabric finish.

Graduation Cap Banner Step 1:  Cut 1 1/2 inch mortar board shapes with electronic cutter.

Step 2:  Attach mortar boards to banner rosettes.  The rosettes come pre assembled, so creating this banner is quick and easy.

Medallion Wall Decor Step 1:  Directions for assembly are included in each kit.  Begin by removing adhesive from end piece and attaching to the other end to form a ring.

Step 2:  Place medallion ring over cardboard ring with post.

Step 3:  Press ends of medallion down and cover with top screw and additional cardboard ring.

Step 4:  Cover cardboard rings and posts with included foam tape cardboard circles and embellish further with paper pops.  Layer on wall for a unique decoration.

With all the great color combinations available from the Party Mixer line from Core'dinations I am sure you will find the perfect combination for your next event.

 ~Nancy

2015 Grad Card

Hey everyone!  Happy Monday!  Today I want to share with you a card I made for a friend of my daughters.  It's graduation here and it seems we are innundated with graduation parties.  Thank goodness for SvgCuts and the beautiful files they create.

You may remember I did a graduation decoration post for Core'dinations last month using a box from the Graduation Day Collection.  Well, that set also contains a couple of cards.  Hooray me!

 Of course I used some of my gorgeous Core'dinations Papers to create the card on my Cricut.  (all but the base piece which is just a scrap I had lying around).  I can not begin to tell you how much I love the new Tim Holtz Kraft Core Metallics.  swoon.....  Wait till you see what else I have made.  hee hee

Well, thanks for dropping by.

Hugs.

Make your Graduation Party Shine - Coredinations

Happy Friday everone!  Hope you have great plans for the weekend.  Things here are getting a bit crazy with end of the year things and swim season.  And you know what else is this time of year?  Graduation!  Check out the post I have today over on the Core'dinations blog showing how with just a few Core'dinations products you can make all these gorgeous party decorations.

Have a great weekend.

Hugs

Grad - The Sampler

Hi everyone!  Today I want to share with you a new project I made with the new June Kit, Lazy Days of Summer, from the Sampler.

I am loving the blue and orange combination in this kit, not to mention the fabulous wood banners and super cute alpha.  And I love how it worked so wonderfully with these photos of my son at graduation.  I can't believe that he graduated.  They grow up way too quickly.  sigh

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs.

Nancy

Graduation Advice - the Sampler and Zutter

Hi everyone!  Today I want to share with you a little mini album I made using my April kit from the Sampler and my Zutter Bind-it-All.  One of my son's best friends is graduating next month so I made this little mini album for him.  It is full of advice that is most often attributed to Bill Gates.  (I found the list here)


I love the neutral colors in this kit and the mix of alphabets in the kit made for great title work.

 Oh, and the gorgeous fabric tape.....

 and brads....

 I used lots of fussy cutting to embellish my pages.  I really love how I can make anything into a mini album with the help of my Bind-it-All.

Don't forget, yesterday we posted the new sketch and card challenges on the Sampler blog.  You don't want to miss your chance to win some fabulous prizes.  Be sure and check it out.  


And, before I go....How about another sneak at the June kit from the Sampler...

I know I can't wait for mine.


And check out my project over on the Bind-it-All blog.  A fun little wine journal.


Hugs.


Nancy