My daughter, Caroline, recently returned from the UK after finishing her Master’s Degree and this is the congratulations card (above) I created for her. The note card (5″ x 3 1/2″) housed an Amazon gift card to celebrate how proud we are of her!
I used the Bike Ride Photopolymer Stamp Set & Build a Bike Framelits Dies to create today’s card – a very different way to use these products than my previous card here (and pictured above) with this stamp set and dies.
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- The stack of books from Bike Ride Photopolymer Stamp Set is stamped with Basic Black Archival Ink (line image) and layered with the two solid book images in Powder Pink & Berry Burst.
- There’s a perfect die in Build a Bike Framelits Dies to crop the books. I popped them up on Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- I created a frame around “congratulations” using the Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies and the coordinating Layering Oval Framelits Dies.
- A touch of Powder Pink 1/2″ Finely Woven Ribbon and the new Black Mini Sequin Trim (My Favorite Things) add a flirty finish.
- An Essential! I used the Stampin’ Up! Envelope Punch Board to create the perfectly sized envelope for my 5″ x 3 1/2″ note card.
- Cool thing! I used the punch from the Envelope Punch Board to round the corners of the Berry Burst rectangle. Thanks for the reminder, Pam Morris!
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I can’t believe she’s finished her Master’s Degree when it seems like yesterday she was going into college. Congratulations to her and to you and your husband. That’s a great accomplishment for the whole family. Oh, and the card is terrific!!!!
Thanks, Karren. And right now, Caroline and I are celebrating in Thailand. Lovely!
Ooooh MsMary, such beautiful cards,
Tfs
Hugs Frenchie
Such an adorable graduation card for Caroline! Love, love, love the stitched oval frame. This e-mail is a keeper… can’t wait to try the Bike Ride card, too!
Truly an incredible stamp set and die. I can’t wait to use the little dog!
What a fantastic card for Caroline’s AMAZING accomplishment. WAY TO GO CAROLINE! (Now…..what’s next?)
Good question, Kadie. She may go back to Cambridge for her PhD next year. However, she’s also considering the working world!
So sweet! I love the simplicity of the design, the use of the books and the pops of ribbon. Lovely! Congratulations, Caroline!
Thanks, BK. Caroline and I will see you in Thailand!
What a beautiful card for such a happy occasion…the berry burst-on-white is stunning. Love how you did the ribbon (there’s hope for the bow-challenged like me!) Congratulations to Caroline and her very proud parents!!!!!!
Thank you, Rene’
Beautiful cards, Mary. You never disappoint. Congratulations to Caroline on her masters graduation! Amazing how quickly the time has gone by between her leaving and now back home. All the best to her in her next chapter of life.
I love having her home for the summer. She has lots of options and decisions to make but I’m excited for her future!
Mary, your posted are always so polished and professional looking. I really admire that! Thank you for all of the inspiration I draw from your creativity.
Thank you, Kandis! That brightens my day!