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CTC#30 Graduation

Well luckily for me I am actually travelling to South Carolina for my nephew's Graduation from Clemson University. SO making a Graduation Card was not only a necessity but a good reason to make something extra special.

You will have arrived here from Allison's amazing blog.

 I used the colour inspiration from the Occasions Catalogue and created a double Easel Card (Another first for me) because I wanted the stars to be suspended in the Deco framelits frame. The gold doesn't show too well in the photos but believe me it sparkles!!!

Congratulations Connor.

This is a picture heavy post - but it's easier than writing the description!








Gold Foil, Black Cardstock, Naturals White Cardstock, Confetti Star Border Punch, Medium star punch (retired) Stamp sets: Stylish Star (retired), Pictogram Punches, Chalk Talk, Good Greetings(retired) Gorgeous Grunge and Simply Wonderful (SAB).
Gold and Black Embossing Powder

I found some instructions on a simple google search but the measurements were unique to this card.

If you came around the CTC bloghop you will have seen Jess's cute mortarboard hat mini treat box. She pointed out that the TGIF challenge this week is also Graduation - must be the season for it!


Enjoy all the inspiration from the  CTC Blog hop team, 
you can see the full crew and continue on the blog hope from here.

thanks for looking, 


cheers, Liz

PS. Well as I wrote this before we went, I can now add that my trip to Southern Carolina was wonderful. There is nothing quite like spending time with family, it was a crazy quick trip but worth it because it is a rare occasion that the family is all in one place together. 
Connor was amazed that I made the card! Had I known just how much emphasis is placed on college colours I probably should have added some orange and purple for Clemson Uni!






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  1. Anonymous15 May 2015 at 19:23

    What a work of art! This is just amazing. Love the ideas and especially all the coordinating packaging!

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  2. Monique15 May 2015 at 20:21

    WOW, just WOW!!!!! This is an awesome project.

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  3. Lillybet15 May 2015 at 21:20

    Thanks Jess and Monique. Lucky I had a real graduation to go to! that was my real inpsiration.

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  4. Jenny Engelke15 May 2015 at 22:20

    Wow! Just wow! What an incredible project!!!! Amazing!

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    1. Lillybet17 May 2015 at 19:58

      Thankyou Jenny, appreciate your comments

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  5. AB. 16 May 2015 at 10:59

    Oh my gosh - that card is ah-mah-zing!!!! The little frame with the dangling stars is beautiful!!!

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    1. Lillybet17 May 2015 at 19:59

      Thanks Alison, I love the dangling stars too! nice for Christmas also

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  6. Allison Okamitsu17 May 2015 at 02:36

    What a stunning card! I can't stop looking at all the fun features. Thank you so much for sharing the instruction you found, and for playing along with us at TGFI!

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  7. Lillybet17 May 2015 at 20:00

    Thanks very much Allison, i have long been an admirer of your work, so your comments are really appreciated.

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  8. Bronwyn Eastley17 May 2015 at 21:46

    This card certainly has the double wow factor. How special that you got to hand deliver it!

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  9. Lillybet17 May 2015 at 21:49

    Thanks so much Bronwyn, yes it was a very special family get together, and I am very lucky!

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  10. Cathy Caines18 May 2015 at 22:32

    wow! this is fantastic!!! Great to see all the angles! Thanks for playing at TGIF!

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  11. Mercedes Weber19 May 2015 at 16:25

    That's seriously Fancy! Thanks for linking up with us @ TGIFC!

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  12. Inge Groot19 May 2015 at 19:40

    Wow! Stunning card, thanks for sharing the instructions :D

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  13. Unknown20 May 2015 at 15:44

    Like the others before me, all I thought when I saw this was WOW! What a project! Great work of art :-)

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  14. Lillybet20 May 2015 at 17:56

    thankyou all for your kind comments. It was lovely to see the delight on my nephew's face. made with love and a special person in mind, always the best projects!

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  15. H2 :)22 May 2015 at 18:46

    Awesome card, Liz! What a perfect way to honour an important celebration for your nephew. I have to say I love the gold balloons tucked in the wrapping of the beautifully co-ordinated gift, that's a fun little embellishment! :)

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  16. Lillybet22 May 2015 at 22:33

    Thanks so much Helen, you do have an eye for detail !! The balloons tied in the gift wrap is something my mother started doing 40+ years ago. we always do it in our family - or fresh flowers from the garden. she always has been ahead other time - lucky me to draw inspiration from her.

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