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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

congrats graduation card

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Step 1

Cut a piece of Beetle Black cardstock to 10" x 7", then score down the middle along the 10" side. Fold to the card base to 5" x 7".

Step 2

Cut a piece of Wedding Cake (white) cardstock to 4½" x 6½" and adhere it to the front, center of the card.

Step 3

Cut strips of paper as follows:

  • Gold Foil Cardstock: 1½" x 6"
  • Black and White Spots Paper: 1½" x 5¼"
  • Beetle Black Cardstock: 1½" x 4¾"
  • Gold Mini Dot Clear Paper: 1½" x 3½"
Step 4

Cut a “V” at the end of each strip, then lay them on top of one another, longest to shortest, so they overlap about ¼" apart (as shown). Adhere together, then adhere them to the top left of the card about ¼" in from left edge of the white cardstock.

Step 5

Adhere a graduation die cut to the front, center of the card.

Step 6
Embellish the card with stickers from the sticker book.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Recollections™ Adhesive Runner, Permanent

    Item # 10147423 
    $7.49
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    809188527
    You’ll Need: 1

    Bazzill Basics Paper® Cardstock, 12" x 12"

    Item # 10461366 
    $1.29
    ea.
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 12" x 12"
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Gold Foil 8.5" x 11" Cardstock Paper by Recollections™, 25 Sheets

    Item # 10541735 
    $5.99
    *No additional coupons or discounts may be applied.
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Martha Stewart Wedding Cake Textured Cardstock, 12" x 12"

    Item # 10548466 
    $1.19
    ea.
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Black & White Spots Scrapbook Paper by Recollections®, 12" x 12"

    Item # 10593393 
    $0.99
    ea.
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Signature Paper Trimmer By Recollections™

    Item # 10202471 
    $20.99
    $29.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Loops & Threads™ Straight Scissors

    Item # 10454201 
    $8.99
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    809188527
    You’ll Need: 1

    Mini Dots Clear Scrapbook Paper by Recollections™, 12" x 12"

    Item # 10470967 
    $3.49
    ea.
    • Color: Gold
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    • Color: Gold
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    • Color: Gold
    • Size: 12" x 12"
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
  • 1 - Celebrate It™ Graduation Die Cuts – 2020 (10623867)
  • 1 - Celebrate It™ Graduation Sticker Book – 2020 (10623869)
Instructions
Step 1

Cut a piece of Beetle Black cardstock to 10" x 7", then score down the middle along the 10" side. Fold to the card base to 5" x 7".

Step 2

Cut a piece of Wedding Cake (white) cardstock to 4½" x 6½" and adhere it to the front, center of the card.

Step 3

Cut strips of paper as follows:

  • Gold Foil Cardstock: 1½" x 6"
  • Black and White Spots Paper: 1½" x 5¼"
  • Beetle Black Cardstock: 1½" x 4¾"
  • Gold Mini Dot Clear Paper: 1½" x 3½"
Step 4

Cut a “V” at the end of each strip, then lay them on top of one another, longest to shortest, so they overlap about ¼" apart (as shown). Adhere together, then adhere them to the top left of the card about ¼" in from left edge of the white cardstock.

Step 5

Adhere a graduation die cut to the front, center of the card.

Step 6
Embellish the card with stickers from the sticker book.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels