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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Graduation and Lei

It's June n it';s graduation time!  Made this graduation card for my Grand Niece.  It's mature looking since she will be going on to College in the Fall. It's a pretty easy card to make. Finished size 5-1/2" X 4-1/4". Papers used are from my stash and left over from previous graduations. X Cut doCrafts 3D Stars embossing folder used on the blue card stock.

Card inside: Scraps of leftover papers from previous graduation along with the "congrats" Darice Graduation Theme die used.

Graduation hat is from the Darice Graduation Theme die. It is die cut twice: trim the hat top itself and die cut the tassel, trim in the contrast school color. Pop the whole hat with foam tape.

 Diploma is also part of the Darice Graduation Theme die. Die cut it twice, then trim off the top of the diploma, pop with foam tape to achieve 3D look.  Tie the diploma with blue organdy ribbon.

For the graduation, a ribbon lei made with the school colors:

 A more clear look of the lei:

 "Grad" glitter fun eyelglasses are from the Dollar Tree:

 Another look:

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Bridal Shower Leis and Recipe Cards

These Hawaiian ribbon leis are for the Bridal shower in Hawaii.  They are made using specialty ribbon acquired from a Lei Making store in Oahu: U'I Mau A Mau LLC at the Gentry Pacific Design Center.  Schedule a free lei making lesson with the purchase of ribbon when visiting the Island. Leis shown here ( left to right) are called Star of India, Orchid Lei, and Mt. Apple. These leis were given to the 3 guests who participated in the Bridal Shower games.

The Bride at the shower was also given favorite recipes from many friends and family. I sent along these 2 recipes on 6" x 8" Recollections White card stock, score 4" along 8" side, fold. The recipe was printed using Dark Green ink Comic San Font.
Papertrey Ink Tropics Stamp Set used to decorate the edges. Note: Stampin-Up Always Artichoke Ink - 2nd generation stamped to give the light effect. Stampin-Up Close to Cocoa Ink (retired) with lightly sponged edges on both recipes.

Here are the cards folded in half:

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2017 Graduation Box Card and Lei

Had two graduations this year. This graduation is for school colors Orange and Black. Graduation box card works best.  In addition, a ribbon lei was made to accompany this card (it was sent to the East Coast: New Jersey).  Recollections Black and White card stock used for this card.  Doodlebug Cap and Gown decorative paper (used on the back). 
My Momenta Star Dies cut using Orange card stock, then randomly positioned on the card.
Flap sentiments were computer generated.  Box card finished size: 6-3/4" x 6" (flat).

Here's a closer look at the card:

Side view of card:

Card Back: stamped using Hero Arts CL336 Clear Graduation Stamps, black ink. Creative Time Stitched Gift Card Pocket Die is at the bottom holding the Michael's Gift Card.

Computer generated words used on the flaps and on the inside back panel. 

"2017" was generated using my Silhouette Computer program. Graduation hat is a dimensional sticker left over from my stash. Ovals were also computer generated, cut using the Silhouette.

Right side flap:

Impression Obsession DIE296-T cut using orange card stock, off set with black card stock.  "Hana" is also cut using the Silhouette.

Here is the card flat, ready to be placed in an envelope:

The ribbon lei:
All ribbons were purchased from Hawaii (a store called U'l Mau a Mau LLC 808-888-9487) . Length of lei is 42" long.  In order for this lei not to look like it is Halloween, only 1/8" black with gold edges were used for the subtle "spikes" along with green "spikes".  The Orange Satin Organdy with Gold(outer petal) makes the lei softer in feel and appearance. Orange flowers are a double petal: inside petal is solid satin Orange ribbon.

Here's how the lei looks in a row.

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Pineapple Ribbon Lei

This is a lei kit purchased from Chris Tanizawa at ctanizawa@gmail.com. It was purchased long ago and finally got completed. For FREE lei making classes in Union City, California. She has various lei kits for purchase and has a schedule for her classes but may not have this specific lei style. This particular lei finishes 42" long. Honestly, it was quick to make since the "pineapples" were one continuous strip of ribbon.

In this photo, you can see the pineapple does have another orange sheer layer of ribbon toward the inside.

A even more closer look: the green ribbon is both satin and sheer:

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Mountain Apple Blossom Lei

This Lei is named: Mountain Apple Blossom.  Colors selected are original colors. This lei uses a Variegated pink stripe ribbon cut to a point for the inside, rolled, then wrapped with a multi metallic sheer ribbon.  The smaller green leaf sections are 5/8" wide ribbon.  The larger green leaves are using a 7/8" wide solid bright green satin ribbon wrapped in a 7/8" wide metallic green ribbon. Finished lei length is 42". Flower colors can easily be changed.

If you wish to make one,  instructions can be found when you visit the island of Hawaii (Oahu) - refer to the name of this lei for instructions and their specialty ribbons.  Check out the retail store and schedule lessons at U'I Mau A Mau LLC.  They do have a website: www.uimauamau.com. There are many types of lei samples on their site but in person hands on instructions are a must in order to complete the first lei.  But if you can't make it to the Island and live on the West Coast, contact  Chris Tanizawa at ctanizawa@gmail.com for FREE lei making classes in Union City, California. She has various lei kits for purchase and has a schedule for her classes but will not have this specific lei style.

 Here's the bunch:

 A Closer look:

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Star of India Aloha Lei

This Lei is named: Star of India Aloha Lei Color # 2.  Colors selected are original colors. The ribbon size used for this lei is 7/8" wide except for the "spikes" which are 1/8" wide, along with specialty Green stripes and variegated Pink color ribbons.  There is also a combination of sheer ribbon wrapped on top of solid satin. Finished lei length is 42" long.  

If you wish to make one,  instructions can be found when you visit the island of Hawaii (Oahu) - refer to the name of this lei for instructions and their specialty ribbons.  Check out the retail store and schedule lessons at U'I Mau A Mau LLC.  They do have a website: www.uimauamau.com. There are many types of lei samples on their site but in person hands on instructions are a must in order to complete the first lei.  But if you can't make it to the Island and live on the West Coast, contact  Chris Tanizawa at ctanizawa@gmail.com for FREE lei making classes in Union City, California. She has various lei kits for purchase and has a schedule for her classes but will not have this specific lei style.

 close-up of the sections: LOVE all these special ribbons

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Orange and Sunshine Yellow Lei

This Lei is named: Orchid Lei.  It is made for my God Daughter in her favorite colors. The ribbon size used for this lei is 5/8" wide except for the "spikes" which are 1/8" wide ombre green color.  This lei has a spiral effect. Orange and Yellow colors used for this lei.  There is a combination of sheer and solid satin. Finished lei length is 42" long.  

If you wish to make one for a special event, instructions can be found when you visit the island of Hawaii (Oahu) - refer to the name of this lei for instructions.  Check out the retail store and schedule lessons at U'I Mau A Mau LLC.  They do have a website: www.uimauamau.com. There are many types of lei samples on their site but in person hands on instructions are a must in order to complete the first lei.  But if you can't make it to the Island and live on the West Coast, contact  Chris Tanizawa at ctanizawa@gmail.com for FREE lei making classes in Union City, California. She has various lei kits for purchase and has a schedule for her classes but may not have this specific lei style.

 A closer look:

 A closer look at the single row: see the yellow row that is "twisting" on the lei.

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Sweet Petunia Lei for a Ballet Recital

This Lei is named: Sweet Petunia Lei to be given to my Grand Niece who is a participant in a Ballet recital. The ribbon size used for this lei is 3/8" wide metallic edge lavender and pink pastel colors except for the "spikes" which are 1/8" wide metallic edge lavender and pink color combination. Finished lei length is 38" long since it is for a 9 years old.  

If you wish to make one for a special event, instructions can be found when you visit the island of Hawaii (Oahu) - refer to the name of the lei.  Check out the retail store and schedule lessons at U'I Mau A Mau LLC.  They do have a website: www.uimauamau.com. There are many types of lei samples on their site but in person hands on instructions are a must in order to complete the first lei.  But if you can't make it to the Island and live on the West Coast, contact  Chris Tanizawa at ctanizawa@gmail.com for FREE lei making classes in Union City, California. She has various lei kits for purchase and has a schedule for her classes but maybe not this specific lei style.

 Here's a closer look at the lei:

 A single row closer look:

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Shades of Purple Lei

This Lei is named: Orchid Lei.  It is made for my Grand Niece in her favorite colors.  See the Blue and Gold Lei posted a couple days ago,  too. The ribbon size used for this lei is 7/8" wide except for the "spikes" which are 1/8" wide gold and purple color.  This lei has a spiral effect.  Purple and Lavender colors used for this lei.  There is a combination of sheer and solid satin. Finished lei length is 42" long.  

If you wish to make one for a special event, instructions can be found when you visit the island of Hawaii (Oahu).  Check out the retail store and schedule lessons at U'I Mau A Mau LLC.  They do have a website: www.uimauamau.com. There are many types of lei samples on their site but in person hands on instructions are a must in order to complete the first lei.  But if you can't make it to the Island and live on the West Coast, contact  Chris Tanizawa at ctanizawa@gmail.com for FREE lei making classes in Union City, California. She has various lei kits for purchase and has a schedule for her classes.

Here's a closer look:

Hope this will inspire you to make a lei, too. Have a crafty day.