May also starts the graduation season. I have made a few cards for you to check out. An idea can come at you from anywhere and when it does write it down or draw it out. Then when the time comes to make something you have a few ideas to toss around.

card #1...
                 

 

This card is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 from white card stock. Black card stock on top of that with a 1/8" boarder. Then the white is just 'V' shapes adhered down to make the collar like a graduation gown. For the buttons I have used tiny gold brads. The 'mortarboard' is black card stock on white card stock  with a brad in the middle. The tassel is made from gold braid. The sentiment 'Congratulations' is raised with foam tape. There is a sentiment on the inside. I always finish my cards with some design or sentiment on the inside so they are ready to send.

card #2                                                                                                                                                     

This card is 5 x 6 1/2 and opens at the top. White card stock base, covered with designer paper. The cap is all one piece. The mortarboard lifts up and has white card stock inside with computer message, also gold dazzles or stickers. The tassel is gold braid fastened on to a gold brad.

Hope this has got you off to a good start.
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