May 30, 2022

Graduation

Hello everyone.  Today my eldest nephew graduates from university and I created this fun mini slimline graduation card for him.  


The skunk is from Skunks stamp set by C.C. Designs.  He was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on alcohol marker friendly cardstock, coloured with Copic Sketch markers and Polychromos pencils, then die cut out with the coordinating die.  The letters were die cut next with Reverse Confetti Letter Cuts dies from gold foil paper and black cardstock to offset for a drop shadow.  


A mini slimline panel was then die cut from mixed media paper using Mini Slimline die by Spellbinders.  Ran it through the diecutting machine with the Slim Pinpoint Burst Plate from Memory Box then ink blended gray and black dye inks around the edges, leaving the middle white to give it a glow effect.  The cap (retired) was die cut from gold foil paper and black cardstock as well.  Heat embossed the sentiments (retired) on black cardstock with white embossing powder, then trimmed into strips before assembling the card onto a split black/white mini slimline card base measuring 3.25”x 6.25” to finish.


Just like his birthday card, this may be a little too cute for a 22 year old young man, but this skunk with his thumbs up seemed like a good fit for the occasion. 😉  Too cute or not, I am one proud aunt!  Thank you for stopping by.  Have a wonderful week,








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13 comments:

Michelle N. said...

I think your skunk is adorable, and this is a great graduation card! Thanks for joining us at Die Cut Divas!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

A proud aunt has always the permission to give cuteness to their nephews! :) Well done!! The thumb up of the skunk speaks by itself and just LOVE the big gold sentiment with the graduation hat!! The pinpoint with the black fading looks fabulous! Another amazing card!!

Christine Alexander said...

I can't believe your nephew is old enough to graduate from Uni, where did the time go :) what a wonderful graduation card you made him. xx

Brenda in IN said...

Good for him! I got a kick out of this card at my age so I think he will too. It is as cute as can be with that skunk giving kudos.

Bonnie said...

What a fun graduation card, Trina! Love the background and how you did the graduation caps! That skunk is so stinkin' cute!

nancy littrell said...

OMG...your nephew is going to Love his very special card created by his very talented auntie, Trina:-) You have a right to be very proud of your nephew and to make a special very cute graduation card. TFS Love and Hugs....Nancy

Arlene said...

Such a cute card and perfect for almost any kind of event. I love the skunk - so darn cute! So glad you entered the challenge at Die Cut Divas. Arlene, DT

Mac Mable said...

That's one cute skunk and sure fits the bill for a graduation card. What a fabulous card it is with an eye catching design Trina x.

Loll said...

This is such an adorable grad card Trina. I'm sure your nephew will love it. We are all kids at heart. Your designs always inspire me. Hope you are feeling well, my friend. xx

Papercraft Boutique said...

What a fun graduation card for your nephew, Trina! I'm sure he is proud and feels like a star, like this cute skunk! I love the spotlighting effect, using the pinpoint burst plate and the gray and black ink. Wonderful details, as always!
Hideko xx

Nora Noll said...

This is SO CUTE!! I LOVE the embossed background and that little skunk is too cute!!! Your sentiment design is so fun!! Thanks for playing with us at Cupcake Inspirations this time around!!

Nora
DT CIC

sue t. said...

So stinkin' cute!! Thanks for graduating with us at Cupcake Inspirations!

BożenA said...

I'm sure my nephew is delighted with this card. I'm sure he collects all the cards that I get from you, Trina. Nothing is too sweet to express love and pride for your loved ones. I totally agree with you that this skunk is perfect for graduation. Thank you for another beautiful inspiration
xx