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Drink Graduation Card
Have you been bombarded by graduation announcements? Need something inexpensive, unique and fun? I have the perfect solution for you!!!
My very good friend Dorothy took a creative twist on the Sweet Thinking of You card and made a GRADUATION CARD out of it! YES she DID! Inside the tube you can either put a PROPEL Drink Mix, then write inside: I know YOU will Propel to the TOP. OR if you want to do something more, you can roll up MONEY* and slip it inside the tube!
It’s not complicated or hard, and Dorothy walks you through step-by-step, so click on over and let’s get started!
Graduation Gift Card
Supplies:
1 – 8 ½ “ X 5 ½ “ cardstock
2 – small brads
1 – 4” X 5 ¼” printed paper
Small hole punch
These measurements are for a PROPEL DRINK MIX or money:
1 – 3 ½ “ X 11” cardstock
1 – 1” X 3 ¾” cardstock
1 – 3” X 5” printed paper
1 – 3’ x 4 ¼” coordinating printed paper Scissors or paper cutter
1 – PROPEL drink mix packet or Money* to roll up and place in the tube
Ruler
Directions:
Cut out all pieces.
Fold cardstock in half
Glue 4” X 5 ½” on front of card centering it.
On the back of the 4” X 5” piece of paper mark the center on the 4” side
Use the round punch and make a small notch on the center mark
Run glue down the 5” edge. (only about ¼” wide)
Overlap the other side and glue into a tube
Flatten the tube so that the notch is centered
Run glue down the center back and then one on each side. *If using money I would suggest gluing the BOTTOM end of the tube (without the rounded circle punched cut) so the money cannot fall out. 
Glue on the card at an angle. 
Slide PROPEL drink mix into tube OR the rolled up MONEY*
Print your greeting and glue onto 1” X 4” cardstock (I used catsup 18) Shows wording for sweetens your day, but change it as directed for a graduate as shown at beginning of tutorial.
Hold the paper over drink mix or money in the tube and punch holes for the brads.
You will need to use an awl on the left side, as it is difficult to reach with a paper punch. 
Put the brads in place, easy peasy and ready to gift! 
Place in the PROPEL drink mix OR rolled up money*, write in the card to personalize it, and there you have a very appreciated and unique gift!
*If you choose to put in money, I would secure it with a fancy paperclip, or glue the bottom of the tube so it will not fall out, as I mentioned above.
Graduation DIY Card
Created by Stan Groneman, Adapted by Dorthy for a graduation card, Copyright Carrie Groneman, A Mother’s Shadow, 2014, 2016
Click HERE for the original post featuring drink mixes to cheer someones day.
Recognize a blessing and be a blessing today.
What a great idea for a DIY graduation card and will definitely be trying this if I have any graduation gifts to give this year. Thanks Carrie!! 🙂
It’s a terrific little way to give a gift, small or otherwise. Sure appreciate your visit Janine.
Carrie, what a sweet card!
And what a sweet friend to adapt your other pattern, and show you!
Isn’t Dorthy the BEST! So glad you stopped by Melinda, and have a great May.
Carrie,
You always make absolute adorable cards. I love this graduation card.
Thank you for this great idea. I know I have several cards to send.
Many blessings,
Diane
I’m so glad you like this fun cards Diane, and hope you can get a few made for all the grads in your life:)
You really make the best cards Carrie! So cute and with a personal touch….much more meaningful than a regular ol’ Hallmark card!
Aaawwww, that’s the sweetest thing ever! Can’t complain when in the same alphabet as Hallmark, at least ‘G’ is next to ‘H’, heehee. Thanks so much!!!