Graduation

I've been thinking about graduation a bit early this year. At first I was thinking...wow! For the first time in years I don't have a high school graduation open house to plan. And I don't. But I do have someone graduating from college!

My oldest son will graduate from Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa, with a degree in Engineering in the first week of May. We are very proud of him and he really is such a wonderful young man! His kindness and fun personality are quick to draw people in. We have just gotten very good news this week! He was accepted at Iowa State in the graduate program AND they are paying for his 5 year degree AND they hired him as a researcher AND he will get paid on top of that! We are very happy for him as he begins this new chapter in life.

I also have a very dear friend whose daughter is graduating from high school. I knew I wanted to make something for her, so when Crop Chocolate sent me a box of goodies I knew exactly what I would do with it.

Here's a little peek of the chipboard album all opened up (Fancy Pants School Days Album in a box; Basic Grey Recess papers, alphabet, die cuts; Making Memories AlphaFetti; Basic Grey Periphery Ribbons; Fancy Pants All Fall Embellishment Kit; Fancy Pants Delight Buttons).

I added little post it notes to show her what type of photos to add on each page. And little hints on how to journal a little. I will add some adhesive and a black pen to her gift box.

Here's the cover of the box:

And the cover of the album:


I wanted her school colors, which are maroon and gold, but not so 'school colored' that it wasn't cute. I think it turned out really well! More up close peeks tomorrow!