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May 29, 2021

A Handmade Graduation Card in a Z- Fold Card Style

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It's Saturday again and that means a new theme at Allsorts challenge! Mervi is hosting and she would like to see "Any Celebration but Birthday". Hope you'll play along with us. 


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This was the perfect challenge at the perfect time for me as my son is graduating from Highschool. He told me a few years ago that he prefers receiving my handmade cards more than a store bought one, so I definitely wanted to make one. And for a special occasion such as this one I decided to make a "fun fold" card.


The inspiration for this card came from one of our Allsorts entrants from a challenge last year. You can see it here. I did use different images and colors, but the main idea came from that card. She had used a SVG file, but I searched for card fold in a similar style (I don't own an electronic cutter) and found a Z-Fold tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers. 

I had this idea of using an eagle in flight image but had no stamp, so google came to the rescue and I found this gorgeous eagle coloring page which I sized down and printed on Neenah 80lb card stock. Colored with Copic markers and fussy cut using my Cutterbee scissors. 


This is how the card looks when closed. 


I used an old script type background stamp from Whimsy Stamps (no longer available) with white craft ink (options) on the black card stock. The stars are all die cuts.


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The brushed gold paper was part of a Hero Arts stamp kit. The graduation cap is by Stampin Up, another oldie. A wire which I had in my small jewelry making stash was used to make it stand up. 

Sentiments were typed up on the computer and printed out. "Embrace your Journey" came from Tim Holtz' Quotations sticker set



I feel like there is too much going on for my personal normal card style, but I do like to occasionally step out of my comfort zone.

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52 comments:

Mervi said...

How the kids grow! Congrats! Gorgeous card;-))m

Wendy L said...

It looks amazing Ellie, xxx

Jayne said...

What a lovely card and congratulations on your son's graduation. #MMBC

Rainey's Craft Room said...

What a fabulous card using this fun fold to display all the gorgeous graduation elements. Love the floating Mortar board, looks just like someone has thrown it in the air as they do for the photo shoots. I'm sure your son will love it.
Lorraine

Linby said...

It looks wonderful in this contemporary colour palette. Congrats to your son.

Amy Johnson said...

Wow! That's a fancy Gradation card. You sure spent a lot of time on it. Congrats to your son. I can't believe he's graduating from H.S. already.

brenda said...

I guessed that might be for your Son Ellie, what a fabulous make, so different and something I am sure he will treasure as it's made with Mum's love.

B x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Amazing design and shape for this celebrate card!! Big congrats to your son!!

HilaryJane said...

this is brilliant and so clever, your son will love it xx

Debbie Mageed said...

Wow, what a perfect fun fold for your son's graduation! Congrats! I just love all of the great details you put into it and know he did, too!! Thank you for playing in the Creative Creases Extravaganza Challenge and hope you will join in again soon.
Debbie
www.secretstamper.com
Creative Creases Challenge for Fun Folds

Kathleen said...

A really super make Ellie, looks brilliant, a great shape of card and some lovely embellishments. Congratulations to your Son on his graduation.

Kath x

pilch92 said...

That came out great.

Sylvia kaarten en zo. said...

Beautiful card. Thank you for joining us at CRAFT Challenge. Hugs Sylvia Hoekman-DT.

ScrappyHorses said...

Wow, what a special card for your son! I know he will love this one with all the handsome elements and unique design! I especially like the white font on the black reminiscent of chalkboards! So happy you shared this delight with us at Path of Positivity! ~Katrina

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Ellie this is one fantastic fun card fold and beautifully crafted for your sons graduation a superb make
hugs
lorraine x

ℓaiℓa said...

This graduation card looks lovely! I know a few people who may be graduating in a year or so
Laila
www.lailanblog.blogspot.co.uk

Jennifer said...

This is so goood!!! Your son will love it!

Jennifer
Curated By Jennifer

Ellibelle said...

Thank you so much, Mervi!

Ellibelle said...

Thanks so much!!

Ellibelle said...

Many thanks Lorraine! I usually stay away from too many things, but thought it was appropriate this time :-)

Ellibelle said...

Thanks so much, Lynn. I tried to go with the school colors of black and gold.

Ellibelle said...

I can't believe it either Amy. Seems like he just started Highschool!

Ellibelle said...

Thank you so much, Brenda! He surely will!

Ellibelle said...

Many thanks, Alice!

Ellibelle said...

Thanks so much Hillary!

Ellibelle said...

Thank you so much Debbie! Glad I was able to join in this time. Might have to dig a little bit to share another creation I made previously, since this time we can link up old makes too!

Ellibelle said...

Thank you so much, Kath!

Ellibelle said...

Thanks so much!!

Ellibelle said...

Thanks so much, Syvia!

Ellibelle said...

Many thanks Katrina, hadn't thought of the white on black as a chalkboard idea, but you are so right!

Ellibelle said...

Thank you so much, Lorraine!

Ellibelle said...

Thanks Laila! It's been a tough year for this year's graduates, but they did it!! Congrats to all 2021 graduates!

Ellibelle said...

He did! Thank you Jennifer!

Billie A said...

Awesome card. Great design and so glad you shared over at Crafty Sentiments.

Joanne said...

Congrats to your son! What a lovely card you've made him.

Lovely said...

That's a beautiful card! Congrats to your son on his graduation!
xoxo
Lovely
www.mynameislovely.com

Doris P. said...

Wow! What a beautiful card! I like this tricky technique. And a big congratulation to your son. Thanks for joining us at S+F=C.

Marilyn said...

Awesome card! Congrats to your son!
Have a great day!
Marilyn ❤️

Sueb said...

Hello Ellibelle,

What a beautiful card, I love the colours.
Thank you for joining us here at CRAFT challenge, I look forward to seeing more of your lovely creations.

Love Sue
CRAFT DT

Sheryl said...

Fabulous graduation card.
Thank you so much for entering our challenge this week at CRAFT Challenge, looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Hugs Sheryl xx CRAFT DT

Ink Outside The Box With Diane said...

It’s a great fold! All the details you added are perfect for the graduate! Thank you for sharing your wonderful card with us at Krafty Chicks Challenge.
Diane - DT

Debbie Adams said...

Very lovely Graduation card. I like all the embellishing you did along with the fold very nice.
Thanks for joining us for the Graduation Challenge at International Art & Soul.
Debbie DT

Ellibelle said...

Thanks so much, Billie!

Ellibelle said...

Thanks so much, Joanne!

Ellibelle said...

Thank you so much, Lovely!

Ellibelle said...

Many thanks, Doris!

Ellibelle said...

Thanks so much, Marilyn!

Ellibelle said...

Thanks so much, Sue! Hope to join in again soon!

Ellibelle said...

Thanks Sheryl!

Ellibelle said...

Thanks so much, Diane!

Ellibelle said...

Thanks Debbie!

Chriss America Real said...

This card is so cute & clever! Everyone seems to prefer the handmade cards now.

Thanks for joining us at International Art & Soul

Hugs,
Chriss - DT