Hope and a Future

Hi there!!  Well, I’m ready for the graduates!  When I sat down to play I wanted a gatefold kind of card to put in my bag of tricks for when I need graduates card quickly.  These are simple – they are made with a 12" x 6" piece of paper that is scored at 2", 4", 8" and 10" for the gatefold.  Just to keep things simple I used double sided paper.  Both of these are made with the For the Graduate set from Our Daily Bread Designs.

The first one is intended for a female and the second one is more on the masculine side but could be given to a female also :-)  I covered my bases. 

I put a pocket on the inside to hold a little bit of cash.  This could easily be modified to hold a gift card instead. 

Since all the paper is double sided, it doesn’t look bad from behind either.

The size on both is 4 1/2" wide by 5 1/2" tall. 

Card Recipe:  Masculine Card
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs –
For the Graduate
Paper:  K & Company – Brookfield
Ink:  Versafine Sepia
Accessories:
Spellbinders™ Labels Five, Spellbinders™ Mega Ovals LG, Spellbinders™ Fancy Tags, Spellbinders™ Doodle Parts,
Card Recipe:  Feminine Card
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs –
For the Graduate
Paper:  K & Company – McKenna
Ink:  Versafine Sepia
Accessories:
Spellbinders™ Labels Four, Spellbinders™ Mega Ovals LG, Spellbinders™ Fancy Tags, Spellbinders™ Doodle Parts,

 
 Have a great weekend friends!

 

 

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  • DebMay 22, 2010 - 6:00 am

    Beautiful, Becca! What a great way to present this graduation present! ;)ReplyCancel

  • Shelly CameronMay 22, 2010 - 6:11 am

    AAAA! I love the pocket! Now I can finish mine up! You do great work girl!ReplyCancel

  • Beth GrecoMay 22, 2010 - 6:13 am

    These are so pretty! I’d like to give this a try. The top part says the paper is 12×6 but the finished card size is 51/2… so just trim it down? I love how you find such creative ways to use your nesties! Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Magi DuncanMay 22, 2010 - 6:13 am

    Becca, This is one of the neatest ideas for a quick, elegant, meaningful card! I have not done cards with this type of fold before, but I love it! Thanks for always sharing your creative ideas . . .ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaMay 22, 2010 - 6:16 am

    These are gorgeous,you come up with the greatest ideas..ReplyCancel

  • MichelleMay 22, 2010 - 6:18 am

    Great idea for a graduation card. Love the fold. Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Carol RMay 22, 2010 - 6:26 am

    Beautiful and clever card with the money holder inside.ReplyCancel

  • TeelaMay 22, 2010 - 6:28 am

    Ow wow! This is such a great card!ReplyCancel

  • BeckyMay 22, 2010 - 6:30 am

    Cute cards. I am going to my craft room to make some now. Love the idea of the pocket inside for cash. Thanks for the great ideas.ReplyCancel

  • Jessica B.May 22, 2010 - 6:51 am

    these are beautiful! love this idea!!ReplyCancel

  • chrisdMay 22, 2010 - 6:59 am

    What beautiful gift cards. Thanks for yet another great idea.ReplyCancel

  • CharletteMay 22, 2010 - 7:05 am

    Wow these cards are just beautiful. I have some graduation cards to make and I’ll be doing them this way. The pocket inside is wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing. You just amaze me!ReplyCancel

  • JoycekkMay 22, 2010 - 7:06 am

    I absolutely love them! This is a favorite scripture of mine, too! Wow! Your work is awesome! Keep ’em coming!ReplyCancel

  • kraftychicMay 22, 2010 - 7:19 am

    Absolutely stunning!ReplyCancel

  • EarlineMay 22, 2010 - 7:27 am

    Wonder Ideal this is so prettyReplyCancel

  • Michel EMay 22, 2010 - 7:29 am

    Great cards.ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideMay 22, 2010 - 7:29 am

    those are very nice i m sure anyone would love to have them.ReplyCancel

  • WillowMay 22, 2010 - 7:57 am

    Those are really pretty!! Hope hubby is doing well!!ReplyCancel

  • SandraMay 22, 2010 - 8:00 am

    wow …. simple you say!
    wonderful Becca!
    SandraReplyCancel

  • neenie40May 22, 2010 - 8:07 am

    Just what I needed! A grandson is graduating at this very moment and the surgeon who did my back surgery 2 weeks ago refused to give permission for me to attend (an hour away)! I like the inside pocket. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful work as always. Guess I NEED the mega oval ???ReplyCancel

  • Lisa SturgillMay 22, 2010 - 8:10 am

    Fantastic cards!!! I have to get busy myself! Love this idea, especially the middle section! Thanks for sharing!

    *hugs*
    Lisa :)ReplyCancel

  • ChinnuMay 22, 2010 - 8:34 am

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Have to try these. Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • MarcieMay 22, 2010 - 8:47 am

    Lucky gratuates!!!! That’s all I have to say. Beautiful cards even if they didn’t have money in them. Love the paper.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • Bev J.May 22, 2010 - 8:49 am

    Those are both such nice cards=pretty too. Love the design you used. tfsReplyCancel

  • EdnaMay 22, 2010 - 9:19 am

    Beautiful card and love all the variations for it. Thanks for sharing. EdnaReplyCancel

  • DawnMay 22, 2010 - 9:23 am

    Wow! So lovely!
    Your talent is beyond words.
    Thank you so much for sharing.
    Hugs, DawnReplyCancel

  • NatalieMay 22, 2010 - 9:39 am

    Hi Becca
    I find your cards STUNNING and especially those with the scriptures I find very inspiring. I’ve tried some, but it does not come close to yours, but a least I try!
    God bless and keep up the good work.ReplyCancel

  • MarisaMay 22, 2010 - 9:42 am

    Great cards, Becca. Love the different nesties you used on them.ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterMay 22, 2010 - 10:18 am

    Oh Wow these are fantastic, love the idea for giving money or a gift card, great verse for it too!ReplyCancel

  • janeyMay 22, 2010 - 10:31 am

    I am getting ready to make a few graduation cards, so your creations come at the perfect time. So pretty!

    Thanks, Becca !ReplyCancel

  • Marianne AdamMay 22, 2010 - 11:20 am

    Gorgeous! I loooove your art!ReplyCancel

  • IdaMay 22, 2010 - 11:39 am

    Wow these are just fabulous!ReplyCancel

  • KarenMay 22, 2010 - 11:45 am

    What a wonderful pair of cards. I have grandchildren all over the U.S. and am always on the lookout for a different way to enclose money in cards for birthdays and special ocassions.

    Thanks for another great idea!ReplyCancel

  • SuMay 22, 2010 - 11:54 am

    These are awesome, thanks for sharing them with us!ReplyCancel

  • Mindy BaxterMay 22, 2010 - 12:15 pm

    Becca, this is adorable. I love all of the elegant swirls and dies. Beautiful card! HugsReplyCancel

  • Linda C.May 22, 2010 - 12:19 pm

    Brilliant!! It’s 2 treasures in one!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisMay 22, 2010 - 12:51 pm

    Both of these cards are beautiful Becca. Very creative in styling too. Beautifully embellished and I love both DP’s. K & CO. always makes the prettiest DP don’t they. As always Becca. TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • PatiMay 22, 2010 - 1:06 pm

    Beautiful cards, love that paper used. Gatefold, even the single flap style would be a great way to use and to show off double sided paper! I always hate to cover up the other side when used on regular cards. Thanks for the great ideas Becca! I’ll have to try this soon, I need to make some quick cards and I’m liking this idea alot! : )ReplyCancel

  • Mary R.May 22, 2010 - 1:21 pm

    Ohhhhhh, Becca, those cards are beautiful. The paper is exquisite. And, that is an excellent idea for the money/gift card. I love gatefold cards.

    MaryReplyCancel

  • NancyMay 22, 2010 - 1:38 pm

    Beautiful cards for the graduates. The card front is soooo pretty and i love the pocket you made for the inside. You arre so clever!ReplyCancel

  • Lori AragonMay 22, 2010 - 2:10 pm

    LOVE it!!! Just in time as I need a graduation card next week : ) Thanks, Becca!
    Love and hugs ~
    LoriReplyCancel

  • Teresa CMay 22, 2010 - 4:37 pm

    I love these cards! They are both beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • MickieMay 22, 2010 - 4:52 pm

    OH BECCA, this or just fantastic and you have given me some great ideas. Off to play. LOLReplyCancel

  • Jean McGeeMay 22, 2010 - 5:07 pm

    Very, very pretty. I like the little change to make one feminine and the masculine. I just finished putting together my graduation cards for ths year but I like the idea of the money holder. Our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren receive cash/checks from us for their special occasions so that pocket idea will come in handy. Thanks for another neat idea.
    Jean McGeeReplyCancel

  • KimMay 22, 2010 - 7:11 pm

    These are awesome. So is your work as usual.ReplyCancel

  • emilyMay 22, 2010 - 7:14 pm

    Clever idea! And just in time for graduations…
    Thanks for sharing! :o)ReplyCancel

  • Theresa HarrisMay 22, 2010 - 7:45 pm

    Beautiful Becca! TFS.ReplyCancel

  • janeyMay 22, 2010 - 8:17 pm

    Becca, I forgot to ask about the edge punch used on the masculine card. It’s a neat way to have the ends of the borders. Just curious.

    Thanks.ReplyCancel

  • GinnyMay 22, 2010 - 8:47 pm

    These took my breath away. Wow.ReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanMay 22, 2010 - 9:06 pm

    This is so pretty….and very clever….I will have to case these for sure…..awesome…thank youReplyCancel

  • Regina NMay 22, 2010 - 10:12 pm

    These card are really beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • JeannieMay 22, 2010 - 10:18 pm

    Wonderful Designs Becca!

    In the last week or so, I had a quest to start at the very beginning of your blog posts in 08 and read/view all of your previously posted work and I HAVE to tell you…I have yet to find a card that I don’t like! :) Your work truly inspires and motivates me to become better. Thank you for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraMay 22, 2010 - 10:29 pm

    I love these cards and layout . I have no graduates in my future, but these will work for a variety of occasionsReplyCancel

  • LilianaMay 22, 2010 - 11:29 pm

    Oh my god!! like always, your cards are really really beautiful, I love them .. I am so happy when I visit your blog!!ReplyCancel

  • Jacquelyn A.May 23, 2010 - 9:57 am

    Becca these are beautiful (as always)and can be used for any monetary gift occasion.ReplyCancel

  • CarmenMay 23, 2010 - 10:26 am

    Your cards are beautiful! I have just ordered some stamp sets from Daily Bread and can’t wait until they arrive! So excited!ReplyCancel

  • pam barkerMay 23, 2010 - 4:15 pm

    Beautiful cards love the colors and sayings! Great job Becca!
    PamReplyCancel

  • Charlotte KemsleyMay 24, 2010 - 4:21 am

    Such beautiful cards, as usual:-) It is always a pleasure to visit your blog and see your latest creations – thanks for sharing. Best wishes, Charlotte K.ReplyCancel

  • Miss GMay 24, 2010 - 10:00 am

    Becca

    Thank you so much these cards are right on time, I had been looking for a great graduate card and of course you have provided a beautiful card AGAIN!!! Keep working your gift…

    Prayfully your hubby’s is progessing as scheduled. Be blessed!!ReplyCancel

  • Ruth S.May 24, 2010 - 5:09 pm

    This is a beautiful card!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am in cardmaking please post how you make it. I not very good yet but you are simply wonderful. Check everyday to see what you have in store for us. God BlessReplyCancel

  • KelleyMay 25, 2010 - 11:03 pm

    Wow, what a great idea!! Love these!ReplyCancel

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