Guest blogger {Novell} - mastering the art of the graduation card

Hello crafty friends!  

As of today I am busy processing data on the beast (see my announcement here).  Since I'm buried in numbers at the moment, my wonderful friend and talented a•muse|studio designer, Novell, is stepping in as my guest blogger today.  She is such an awesome person, I *LOVE* her talent for making simple and elegant cards, as you can see from this fabulous creation of hers:

 

 

To create this card, cut Onyx cardstock to 4.25 x 9.75"

Score at 5.5"

With the long side across the top, make a small pencil mark at 2 1/8" to the left and right of the score line.

Repeat this step on the other side.

With the short side at the top, make a diagonal score line from the top left pencil mark to the bottom right pencil mark.

Make a diagonal score line from the top right pencil mark to the bottom left pencil mark. 

With the short side still at the top, mark the center with a small pencil mark (again at 2 1/8")

Trim off the left and right corners to create a point in the center by using the center mark as a guide and cutting to the top left and top right score marks.

Fold the center section in. This creates your grad cap.

Create a tassle using embroidery floss or cording. 

Mark the center of the grad cap and attach the tassle with a brad.

Cut another piece of paper to 2 7/8".

Stamp your sentiment and cap image, then adhere to the inside of the card so it covers your brad.

 

Novell, hat's off to you for such a great idea for a graduation and for being so generous with the amazing cards you create!  (Be sure to check out Novell's awesome blog here).  

Comments

[dawns]

Fabulous card, Novell you are a wonderful friend. Keep up the good work, Jill. You are almost there.