DIY Graduation: 2012

Graduation Party Decorations

"...We started by putting a layer of white beans in the bottom of each hurricane to anchor the juice glasses, which held the water for the flowers. We (Mom) combined some yellow and black paper shred and then some red and black paper shred and we tucked it around the juice glasses..."

Tips for Amazing Graduation Videos

"...As graduations approach, my thoughts turn to the best way to celebrate the accomplishments of your high school or college graduate; a Graduation Photo Video Keepsake. Photos and videos put to music are the perfect way to celebrate your child's graduation. These videos will be the highlight of any party and a keepsake that will be around and enjoyed for years to come.

Here are 8 quick tips for making amazing Graduation Photo Video Keepsakes:..."

How to Shoot a Graduation Video that Doesn’t Suck

"...Graduation, the event that used to happen only once or twice in a lifetime now seems to happen every time you turn around. It's become a much-celebrated family Event. That's with a capital 'E', which means you have to be there, and you have to have your video camera.

Here's how to make Graduation videos that work:..."

Homemade Graduation Cards

"...Discover unique, handmade graduation cards to make for family and friends. You'll find fun, handmade card ideas to create your own graduation cards..."

Top Ten Best Graduation Songs Ever

"...Graduation season is upon us, which means that all around the world, students are finishing a chapter in their academic career to the tune of some inspirational or sentimental pop hit. We asked you to name your favorite song for the occasion, and your responses ran the gamut from super-sentimental to highly irreverent..."

Top 40 Graduation Songs Of All Time

"...Graduation, or commencement, is one of the most important and memorable ceremonies in life. The music that accompanies the ceremony will often be remembered right along with the events of the day. These are 40 of the most proven and durable songs for helping you celebrate a graduation...."

Clay Pot Graduation Favors

"...Your friends and family have come to celebrate your accomplishments, so why not show them how grateful you are? These cute flower pot favors are something any guest will enjoy!..."

Read more at michaels.com

Free Class of 2012 Printables

Free Class of 2012 printables available for download. There are flag toppers, grad circle centerpieces, and water bottle wraps. Be sure to check out the photo gallery for ideas on how to use them!

Download printables at celebrations.com

Graduation Gift Money Holder

I love this creative idea for giving money to the graduate. All you need is a clear mini paint can, twine, the tag (available for free download), and the money, of course!

Centerpiece Graduation Ideas

"...If you are throwing a graduation party for someone, create a homemade centerpiece that will accent the celebration. This handmade creation will impress guests and also touch the graduate since you put time and effort into it. The centerpiece can even be a special gift to the graduate...."

Diploma Sandwiches

"...Fun for a graduate's party, these easy sandwiches can be made ahead and chilled. Thinly sliced ham, turkey, beef and cheese are other options for the filling. I've also used halves of 6-inch tortillas to make smaller "diplomas."..."

Easy DIY Party Favors

"...These graduation cap lollipops would be fun favors to pass out to the graduates. Gather some black plastic bottle caps, make tassels, and add foam squares. A very easy project and so absolutely adorable!..."

DIY Graduation Votive Party Favors

"...I was trying to think of what party favors I could do for our family gathering to mark our son’s HS graduation. I was perusing the internet and saw some votive candles…an idea I loved because you can always use another votive, but they were $3 each which was more than I wanted to spend.
I knew..."

Graduation Push-up Pops

"...Today I thought I’d share one of the most asked about items on the table…the Oreo Cheesecake Push-up Pops...

To make the graduation caps for the push-up pops you’ll need the following supplies:"

2012 Graduation Subway Art

"...do you have a 2012 graduate?

there are a lot of graduations that go on now days...
preschool graduations
kindergarten graduations
5th grade graduations
middle school graduations
high school graduations
and college graduations
(did i miss any?)

so hopefully a lot of you can put this subway art to good use! ..."

Get printable at eighteen25.blogspot.com

Graduation Party Menu Ideas

"...A graduation party menu can be simple or elaborate, themed or basic. Whether the party is a casual open house or if it uses an elaborate party theme, the menu should reflect the tone of the occasion. Popular graduation party menus include:..."

Graduation Party Crafts

"...Celebrate your high school or college graduation in style with some homemade graduation party crafts. Making your own decorations keeps costs for the party down, shows your graduate how much you care and impresses your guests with that personal touch. Decorating for a graduation theme is easy to do with inexpensive materials..."

More Graduation Party Favor Ideas

"...A graduation is a milestone deserving of a celebration. If you're throwing a graduation party this year, send guests home with a hand-crafted party favor. A home-made graduation favor is not only an opportunity to present your guests with a personalized token to help them remember the occasion, but an excellent way to keep costs down and use your party budget for other things. It doesn't take major artistic talent to make lovely keepsakes from the heart, it just takes a few craft supplies and a little ingenuity..."

Free Graduation Party Printables

"...The ideas behind the printable designs is that is can be used for any type of graduation party, be it junior high school or college - And Bird is offering these Graduation Party Printables as FREE Printable Downloads to all Bird's Facebook fans!!
Simply hop over to Bird's fan page, "like them" and click on the "FREE Printables" tab on the page to get your freebies! ..."

DIY Photo Booth for Your Graduation Party

This DIY Photo Booth idea is meant for a wedding, but I think it would be a fun for a graduation party as well. You will need to purchase the photo booth software, and you will also need to already have a computer, webcam, & photo printer on hand. For the backdrop you could use fabric, or if you are the creative type, you could make your own.

Graduation Party Favor Ideas

"...Whether you're hosting a graduation party at your home or at a nearby venue, be sure to try these do-it-yourself ideas for graduation party favors to add a personal touch.

If you're catering to a younger crowd, whip up a batch of homemade granola (store-bought is good too!), scoop into brown paper bags and personalize each with a name tag and few party-themed stickers. A homemade graduation party favor idea that doubles as a table decoration and a favor is soup can flower holders..."

Free Graduation Cupcake Toppers

"...take advantage of these cute graduations cupcake toppers that won’t cost you a thing! Four different styles of free printable graduation cupcake toppers to choose from..."

Graduation Cap Cakes

"...Whether you have a graduation party to prepare a dessert for or not, you should make this flourless chocolate cake for some special occasion. I've had flourless chocolate cakes at restaurants that were sadly lacking in chocolate flavor and, even worse, were dry and dense, but this recipe, adapted from America's Test Kitchen, is one of my absolute favorite desserts. One bite of this lusciously creamy chocolate dessert and you'll find it hard to stop at just one bite..."

Candy Cup Graduation Caps

These would make a cute addition to your graduation party. You can make them as shown in the photo or follow the extended tutorial to learn how to add color to them. Either way, they look delicious!

Graduation Money Cupcake Toppers

"...Now, this probably isn’t a good idea if you don’t trust your family and friends to give the actual toppers to the person graduating, but if you do trust them, this is an easy and adorable way to shower the graduate with some $..."

2012 Graduation Party Printables

"...If you’re throwing a graduation party we’ve got this fantastic set of free “Graduation 2012″ printables from Yulia at Sarah Hope Designs. I love how versatile the colors are!

The collection includes: cupcake toppers, cupcake wrappers, blank tented cards, mini cake bunting, drink/food flags, mini candy bar wrappers, an 8×11 party sign, water bottle wrappers, and a “Congratulations 2012″ banner..."

2012 Cupcake Toppers

"...We talked about graduation parties just a couple of days ago, so I thought it would be appropriate to share Graduation Printables with you this week for Fab Friday FREE Printables.

I made three different graduation tag (or topper) designs, in two different color schemes. These are simple to print, cut, and use..."

More Printable Graduation Cupcake Toppers

Here are 3 free graduation cupcake topper printables. One of them has an outdated year, but the other two are are very cute. Just print them, cut them out & tape them to toothpicks.

Share Grad's Future Plans in Announcements

"...Take your graduate announcements to the next level by personalizing with vital keep in touch details and information on future plans of the grad. Friends and family will love knowing how to get in contact with the graduate, and it’s a fun way to make your grad announcements stand out! Simply:..."

Top Tech Gifts for College Grads

"...It's once again time for graduation. Finals are almost finished (along with the late-night cramming). The mortar boards and gowns have been ordered. The invitations have been postmarked and if you're lucky enough to score one, you must now buy your favorite grad a gift. What better to choose than the latest, greatest tech products?..."

Graduation Party Ideas

"...Professional party planners Mary Anderson and Ginger Venable offer ideas for hosting a graduation party.

Have an old class photo enlarged to jumbo size, and hang it up as a poster. The guests will enjoy seeing themselves, and it makes a great keepsake.

Make a tribute board with lots of fun photos from the life of the graduate. Make it colorful with bright paper and stickers..."

Graduation Cap Money Holder

Present your gift of money to the graduate in a creative way with this origami graduation cap money holder.

Find instructions at extremecards.blogspot.com

DIY Graduation Party Decorations

"...Celebrate your recent grad's proudest achievement with scholar-inspired invitations, banners, and party decorations.

Put a celebratory seal on graduation-party invitations, and then continue the theme -- and the color scheme -- by decorating party wares such as soda bottles and bags of candy..."

High School Graduation Craft Ideas

"...Celebrating a high school graduation involves parties, decorations and creating keepsakes to mark the occasion. Crafty individuals can save money by making their own projects instead of buying ready-made items to decorate parties or give as keepsakes. Be sure to include the school colors and mascot when designing crafts to honor a graduating high school senior..."

Printable Graduation Cupcake Toppers

Here are free printable cupcake toppers for your graduation celebration.

"...Print on bright white cardstock. Use a 2" scallop punch or 2" circle punch to cut toppers, then glue two back to back with a wood pick sandwiched between them...."

Get your free printables at Simplysilhouettes

Graduation Cap Card Box

"...For my son's party, I made a graduation cap card box that the guests dropped their cards into. It was in the shape of a mortar board -- graduation cap. It was pretty simple to make so I thought I would share it with you all...."