Welcome to another round of the Stamper's Dozen Blog Hop!  This month our theme is Congratulations!  This year we have quite a few graduations to celebrate so I thought it would be a good idea to get started on the cards.   One thing I like to do is coordinate the colors I use  to the school colors.  I think it makes it more personal and fun.

I was so happy that the school colors for the first graduate is purple and gold! I couldn't wait to break out the gold foil paper and gold glimmer paper.

This card fold is called a tri-shutter card and they are a LOT easier to make  than they look.   Here's a diagram help you.

The dotted lines are scoring and the solid are cut lines.

Product List

Fabulous Four Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134174] $14.95	Celebrate Today Photopolymer Stamp Set [137138] $25.95	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95	Basic Black 12" X 12" Card Stock [124267] $5.95	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50
Elegant Eggplant 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105126] $6.95	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $3.95	Gold Glimmer Paper [133719] $4.95	Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack [133787] $16.95	Confetti Stars Punch [135861] $21.95
Stars Framelits Dies [133723] $26.95	Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies [137547] $39.95

I was very pleasantly surprised to see that a gift card fits perfectly on one of the panels.  I secured the gift card with stars and glue dots.  I am so happy that I have a gift and card that will work for both male and female graduates.

Thank you for stopping by!  Next person on the hop is France Martin. I know she has something really cute to share with you!

or if you can head to BJ's blog and see what fun project she has for you!