This week we will celebrate being in our house for eight years. It seems to have gone by so amazingly fast. About six months after we moved in another family moved in with a son the same age as our youngest. Now these two young men are heading off to college. Josh leaves this week while Pierce does not leave until next month. I wanted to send him off with an appropriate card and gift.
The card was created using the school colors for the university Josh will be attending - (Garden) Green and Gold. And the layout inspiration came from the Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge #216 this week! Check it out.
I am quite pleased with the result. The gold paper is difficult to photograph here is another angle.
We got him a couple of gift cards for local eateries for when he wants to escape the dining hall experience. I know our oldest always appreciates gift cards. Using the envelope punch board I made an envelope to house the gift cards.
The sentiment inside the card is from the retired stamp set Word Play that is available in MDS digital format.
I hope I inspired you to paly along with the Pals this week. Thanks for stopping by!
Michelle
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What a wonderful card and gift, Michelle! That jumbo flag with the congratulations sentiment is fabulous...really makes the whole card pop!
Posted by: Kerry Willard Bray | August 26, 2014 at 06:26 AM
It's a wonderful card, and so thoughtful using the school's colors. He will love it!
Posted by: Sandra Conner | August 25, 2014 at 04:56 PM
This a fabulous! I'm sure he will love it!
Posted by: Mamichelle | August 24, 2014 at 10:15 PM
Michelle, this is a great congrats card! Love the green and gold, clean and crisp!
Posted by: Katy McGloin | August 23, 2014 at 08:23 PM
That touch of gold makes the congrats feel like a gold medal! Sweet and simple!
Posted by: Mary Fish | August 22, 2014 at 07:28 AM
What a wonderful gift! I knew as soon as I saw your card that it had to be school colors :) I'm sure he will appreciate it!!
Posted by: Shannon J | August 21, 2014 at 06:49 PM
The gold really dresses up the card and I love that little pocket inside for the gift cards! I hope he has a good year!
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | August 21, 2014 at 04:00 PM
Love the shiny, gold foil paper with the garden green! He'll love it!
Posted by: Dawn Tidd | August 21, 2014 at 01:17 PM
Perfect card for a college sendoff! Love the graphic/geometric design!
Posted by: linda callahan | August 21, 2014 at 10:46 AM