22 Clever Congratulations on Graduation Announcements

Have something important to say? Of course you do, you just graduated! This chalkboard speech bubble will help you let everyone know about your accomplishments and make for some super popular pics on social media. Instagram, here we come!

20. DIY Message Scroll

by @paperandstitch

You can go the old fashioned way and send your family some antique-looking message scrolls to announce your graduation. Guaranteed success.

Get the instructions: DIY Message Scroll

19. Gold Foil Graduation Photo Banner

by @threelittlemonkeysstudio

No need to break the bank printing and sending mail to everyone. Make this easy DIY graduation photo banner, use it as a backdrop to take some pics and email them to everyone.

Get the instructions: Gold Foil Graduation Photo Banner

18. Printable Graduation Photo Booth Props

by @everydaydishes

Having some cool graduation photos is a must and these awesome printable photo booth props will ensure your pics come out amazing and show your feelings of joy to your loved ones.

Download it free here: Printable Graduation Photo Booth Props

17. Graduation Cap Card Holder

by @reusegrowenjoy

A super creative way to show your recent accomplishment to anyone that comes over, plus they can insert their cards in there!

Get the instructions: Graduation Cap Card Holder

16. Customized Graduation Announcements

by @joyfullymad

If you’d rather have the classic printed announcements, here’s a detailed tutorial that shows you how to customize them for a gorgeous and unique result.

Get the instructions: Customized Graduation Announcements

15. Adobe Photoshop PSD Template

14. DIY Paper Lei For Graduation

by @TheHouseThatLarsBuilt

Snap some pics of you wearing this paper lei. You’ll love the results and so will your parents!  The pictured step-by-step instructions come with a free craft cutting machine SVG file so you don’t have to cut out the flowers by hand.  Whoohoo!!

Download SVG Free File here: DIY Paper Lei For Graduation

13. Graduation Cap Messages

by @studiodiy

Isn’t this the most fabulous way to announce your graduation? If you own a Cricut machine, you can easily write your own messages and don’t be afraid to get sassy.

Get instructions here: Graduation Cap Messages

12. Candy Graduation Hat Pops

by @Skiptomyloublog

Graduation is sweeter when treats are included. These graduation†hat pops are an easy food craft and as soon as you offer them to anyone they’ll know what you’re trying to say.

Get the recipe here: Candy Graduation Hat Pops

11. Graduation Confetti Cones

by @abubblylifeblog

Who doesn’t love confetti? It really gets you in the party mood and graduating is certainly reason to celebrate.

Get instructions here: Graduation Confetti Cones

10. Graduation Sayonara Peg Dolls

by @ConsumerCrafts

These cute little dolls wrap up a message scroll and they’re a creative way to announce your graduation to your family. Imagine their faces as they unwrap the dolls!

Get instructions here: Graduation Sayonara Peg Dolls

Graduation Invitations

Whether you are celebrating graduation from Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, High School, or College ~ you’ll be able to use these creative invitation ideas in different ways to celebrate the big day.

9. Galaxy-themed Graduation Announcements

by @beautifulpaper

Who says printed announcements are boring? Switch things up a bit and make your own galaxy-themed graduation announcements. Everyone will love them as they also make for beautiful keepsakes.

Get instructions here: Galaxy-themed Graduation Announcements

8. 3D Graduation Pop-up Invitations

by @jinkyscrafts

Let the kid in you come out and craft these eye-catching 3D pop-up announcements that will draw everyone’s attention!

Get instructions here: 3D Graduation Pop-up Invitations

7. Tissue Paper Party Sign

by @SugarBeeCrafts

Make this stunning party sign for your surprise graduation party – it’s cheap and makes a bright and fun graduation party centerpiece.

Get instructions here: Tissue Paper Party Sign

Graduation Card Ideas

Show the graduate how amazing they are and how proud of their accomplishments you are with a heartfelt and creative homemade card. Add a gift card or some cash for a gift that any graduate would love, especially a high school graduate going off to college.

6.  Paper Airplane Graduation Card {with printable}

by @LisaStorms

The sky’s the limit with this fun airplane card!  It’s a unique way to include a check in a card.  Download the free pdf file and print the paper airplane.

Get instructions here: Paper Airplane Graduation Card {with printable}

5.  Letterpress Congrats Card

by @Letterpress Congrats Card

Beautiful yet simple graduation card.  Using a letterpress, roll paint onto the printing plate and then roll it through the press.  Slits were cut to add the money and some simple twine ‘tied’ the whole card together.

Get instructions here: Letterpress Congrats Card

4.  Smartie Pants Graduation Card

A cute way to add a little treat!  Download the free tags, cut or punch them out and add a roll of smarties.  Easy peasy! *Sadly, this printable is no longer available.

Here’s another smartie pants graduation card you may like.

2.  Graduation Cap Money Holder

by @extremepapercrafting

How to make a quick and easy money holder for a fun way to give cash.  Sadly, this Graduation Cap Money Holder tutorial is no longer available as the blogger took their site offline.  However, it was such a great idea I just had to keep it here to show you.

However, here’s a graduation hat box tutorial made from a wooden box and here’s a graduation cap money holder from a paper box and even a simpler version of a graduation cap gift card holder.

2.  You’re a Smart Cookie 

by @UnderACherryTree

A darling card made with the Cricut cookie and milk template.

Get instructions here: You’re a Smart Cookie

1.  Graduation Cap Gift Card Holder

by @MegCrafty

This cute graduation cap card is the perfect way to wrap a gift card or cash for the new graduate.  The tutorial comes with a free downloadable pattern for you to use.

Get instructions here: Graduation Cap Gift Card Holder 

@TipJunkie

Don’t forget to grab your free printable graduation photo props and class signs. Simply download, print, and cut out.  {high fives}

How to Make:  For the best results, print these Last Day of School yard signs onto matte photo paper, although any paper will do. {wink} Next, cut out the pieces and tape {or glue} onto a wood dowel or kabob skewer, optional.  These free printable graduation signs can be used in so many ways ~ graduation ceremony for Pre-school graduation, Kindergarten graduation, last day of school picture tradition, graduation party to use at a photo booth as photo props. Or just for fun. Enjoy!

Download Free Printable Here: Free Printable Graduation Signs

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