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  • Handmade graduation announcements add a personal touch to the occasion. Anyone can can easily create graduation announcements with a minimal amount of materials and effort.

    Choosing the Materials

    Use a pen suited to the type of writing you will do. Calligraphy uses special pens to create the fanciful shapes of the letters. Felt-tip pens work well when not creating calligraphy. Be sure that the chosen pen or ink will dry properly; drying time will be longer on vellum paper. Choose sturdy card stock and envelopes in a matching color. For a sophisticated look, write the invitation on vellum cut a bit smaller than the card stock, and place the vellum over the card stock. Adding a bow and ribbon makes the invitation even more elegant.

    Choosing the Colors

    Work your school colors into the announcement. Use a light color, such as cream, for the paper, and school colors for borders and for added details such as ribbon.

    Adding the Information

    Write the invitation, giving school name and graduating-class year, date of the commencement ceremony, and the student's name with degrees and any honors. Be sure to include details of the graduation ceremony and for any celebration planned.

    Putting It Together

    Punch two holes through the card stock and vellum, using a hole punch; make sure that the holes are even. Tie the vellum announcement to the card stock, using the ribbon. Place each announcement into an envelope.

    Resource:

    Thrifty Fun: Making Your Own Graduation Announcements

    My Expression: Do It Yourself Graduation Announcements

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