For my card today I needed a couple of graduation cards but I didn't have any current graduation sets by Stampin' Up! So, I improvised a bit and used the Balloon Festoon bundle along with Seasonal Celebrations which retired in April. (Sadly, it's sold out but I encourage you to look through your stash for a graduation cap. It's time to dust off those retired stamps and give them a little love. You will also find a sneak peek of an embossing folder coming in the July Online Exclusives. Of course, you can always use something you have on hand. To watch the video tutorial on how I put my card together, be sure to click this link to head on over to YouTube.
Supplies and measurements:
Balloon Festoon bundle* 167606 (includes stamps and dies)
Seasonal Celebrations (for grad cap-sorry, retired. Please use what you have or leave it off.)
Scalloped Wishes stamps (for happy graduation sentiment only) 167447 (can be purchased in a bundle* 167453 with coordinating dies.)
Sneak Peek alert! Swirls of Magic Embossing folder 168179 (July 2026 Online Exclusives coming 7/1)
Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers 167526 (I used retired Shimmer Star Foam Stickers if you have them)
Gold Foil, #132622, 4" x 5 1/4" & 3/4" x 3 5/8" strip for inside (again I used retired Brushed Silver & Gold foil I had on hand)
Two-tone and/or regular cardstock scraps for balloons in Real Read, Basic White and Basic Black
Basic Black cardstock scraps for embossing sentiments
Basic White cardstock 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" for inside layer
Basics WoW! Embossing powder (white) 165679
Ink Pads: Real Read, Basic Beige, VersaMark, Memento Tuxedo Black
Gold Striped Mesh Ribbon 165599, approx 16"
I hope you liked my card today and will give this a try using whatever supplies you currently have on hand to make a graduation card OR you could very easily make this one a birthday card or congratulations card.
You will find all the supplies I've used today in my online store (unless it's retired OR coming in the July OE release.) Click on the shopping cart to the right, it will take you directly to my online store where you can shop 24/7.
Until next time; be happy, good health to you and happy stamping!
Teresa
*Purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined. You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount. When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted. Individual piece prices may be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.
