Masculine Graduation Pull Out Card and Lei

Made this masculine graduation card for a nephew (for a end May 2019 graduation).  Papers used are from my stash. Finished card size: 5-1/4" x 5-1/2".  Extended card size is: 10-1/2" x 5-1/2". Card base is a darker blue (school colors). Mats are silver and a lighter blue card stock.  Darice Graduation Hat Background embossing folder used for the lighter Blue card stock. 
Graduation people is die (from Ali Express).  

Card opened and flat:

"ZACH" letters are cut using silver card stock Ariel Font from the Silhouette cutting Machine, add the nesting darker blue card stock.  Then pop with foam tape. 

"CONGRATULATIONS" letters are cut using silver card stock Ariel Font from the Silhouette cutting Machine, add the nested darker blue card stock. 

Overhead view:

Graduation Hat is a SVG cut file cut using the Silhouette cutting machine. Tassel is made using white embroidery floss.  It is secured under the 1/2" punched circle tied onto a brad. The graduation hat is popped with foam tape.  Diploma is a SVG cut file using the Silhouette cutting machine and popped with foam tape. 

"2019" numbers are cut using silver card stock Ariel Font from the Silhouette cutting Machine, add the nesting darker blue card stock.

Card back with computer generated message:

 And, here is the graduation Lei in school colors:

A closer look at the 42" long lei: ribbons used are 5/8" wide. Royal Blue and Light Blue satin, with sheer Silver accents and 1/8 wide dark green "leaves".

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