Tom graduated Medical School, so clearly we needed to celebrate BIG TIME! I also finished my Masters degree this past year, so we opted for a double graduation party. I really wanted to enjoy the opportunity to be creative and make it special. I love being crafty, but often lack the time. So...I was ultra-prepared. The party was earlier in June, but I started crafting in February, so I wasn't stressed at the last minute, well, at least with the stuff that could be done in advance! :)
Here are a few ways I included both a Medical School Graduation theme and a Reading Specialist Masters degree [say that five times!] theme into one {fabulous} party:
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| Welcome to the Party! |
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| Wreath with graduation pictures |
[yarn wrapped wreath + cardstock + pictures + scrapbooking letters]
[2 boxes of pencils + actual teacher alphabet desk strips + washed out veggie can + lots of hot glue]
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| A dressed up card box |
[I had an "extra" mailbox. I may be a *bit* of a hoarder.]
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| Special drink coozies for the grads |
[Dollar bin at Jo Ann Fabric + scrapbooking letters]
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| Scrub shirt cookies for dessert |
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| Large and small versions |
[Recipe for the cookie found here: Authentic Suburban Gourmet; Recipe for the icing found here: AllRecipes; "Gourmet Writer" edible marker bought at Hobby Lobby; cookie cutters found locally]
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| Alphabet and school supply cupcakes |
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| My amazing mom made this great teacher themed table runner... |
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| and tablecloth for the drink table! |
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| And you can't leave without a party favor! |
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| A prescription from the Dr.! |
[purchased empty pill bottles + Avery labels from Wal-Mart + a color printer + a little creativity
+ lots of different "prescription-y fonts]
We had a wonderful turn out and a fabulous time celebrating with friends and family. It was a treat to have everyone who supported us through the past years in one place to celebrate. I'm so glad I did all the detail work ahead of time, because cleaning our house and setting up was enough work the week of! And, making those cookies!! [Seriously, it took 2 days, or the equivalent of watching 5 seasons of the Office.]
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ReplyDeleteI just loved these awesome graduation party ideas. Pencil and alphabet vase is adorable. Want to use these ideas for my cousin’s graduation party. Will book venue New York for the party. She will surely like these arrangements.
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