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Welcome to DAY TWO in my series “Time to Create for the Graduate Using Design Space” where each day I am creating new projects using the Graduation Category images in Design Space. If you don’t know how to find the Graduation Category in Design Space, check out my video HERE. And don’t miss DAY ONE in the series for Cards for the graduate HERE.
DAY TWO: Unique Gifts for the Graduate The graduate deserves a gift to celebrate their big achievement, right? And I like to give something the graduate can really use and make it something a little more unique than most. Today I am sharing a project I hope will be memorable and something the graduate will appreciate.
GRADUATE MONEY BOX:
To start this project, I took a box shape from the Wrap It up Cartridge (click link to see cartridge images) in the Graduation Category in Design Space and used it as the basis for the Graduate Money Gift Box. The basic box was kind of plain, just the two graduation caps on only two sides of the box. But to add more pizazz and make it truly memorable, I added more image phrases from the Graduation Category. I sized the box so it would fit on a 12X12 sheet of paper and sized the matching phrase embellishments to fit the top and sides of the box. I even created two liners for the inside of the original box cut out using the Insert Shapes Free images in Design Space. All cardstock I used for this project is CTMH Cardstock that cuts perfectly in the Cricut Explore. You can find the Design Space file I created below if you wish to re-create the box for your graduate.
Take a look at the finished box sides to see how fun this project turned out. You could make it any colors you prefer.
Each of the Phrases I used for embellishments are layered images I cut out using CTMH Cardstock and glued together. I used foam pop dots to add them to the sides of the box.
I added some CTMH Enamel Stars to the Embellishment Phrases for some added fun...every graduate is the star of their graduation, right ?
I added a handmade enamel dot to the graduation cap. I made enamel dots melting perler beads (stay tuned for another video on that at a later time). You could use store bought enamel dots or even a brad top if you prefer. The adhesive I used fro this project includes Scor Tape, Zig 2 Way Glue Pen, Foam Dots and Glue Dots Mini (click on link to see and purchase).
Now for the exciting part of why I called this a Graduate Money Box !
To represent little diplomas, roll up dollar bills of your choice of denomination to give your graduate and tie with red ribbon and place in the box. What graduate doesn’t love getting money to spend on whatever they prefer….stuff for their dorm room, help paying for books and supplies or even Pizza !
Watch today’s video on making the Graduate Money Box gift and learn a few tips I share about putting together the project.
GRADUATE MONEY BOX INGREDIENTS:
Design Space Images: #M2F140, #M211262, #M46568, #M3D282
Design Space File by Debbie O’Neal: https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/27901470
Supplies Used:
CTMH Cardstock http://goo.gl/YZCfjc
CTMH Enamel Stars http://goo.gl/hzaJ8V
Scor Tape 1/4″ 3 roll pack http://amzn.to/1B8lcV1
Zig 2 Way Glue Pen http://amzn.to/1S2lNCe
Glue Dots Mini http://amzn.to/1cLBzkf
Foam Pop Dots/ squares http://amzn.to/1S2mwDr
Leave me a comment if you have any questions about today’s project. Be sure and check back tomorrow to see another unique gift for the graduate that they will love receiving. If you like the products I use in any of my projects, I appreciate your using my links to purchase to help support my crafting efforts I share with you.
Love this. Thanks so much. The website for the scor tape didn’t work.