Tutorial - How to Make a Memory Box

This Mom made a keepsake for her daughter heading off to college

Memory Box Tutorial at Crafty Staci Blog

"I’ve mentioned this before, and you will hear about it again because it’s the BIG THING in our house right now:  our only daughter (and oldest child) is leaving home in September to go away to college.  Fortunately for us, “away” is only a couple of hours from here, but the thought of not hearing her bounce through the house every day is still heavy. Before I break down (again), I want to show you what I made for her as a graduation gift.  It’s a box to keep in her dorm room where she can put a few things that remind her of home".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Money Garland

This Makes a Nice Graduation Gift

Money Butterfly Tutorial at Once Upon a Pink Moon Blog

"I decided I wanted butterflies made from dollar bills on it, but after searching the internet I couldn't really find a tutorial on how to make the butterflies I wanted that looked like the ones on the leis you can buy.  Hmmm.....must be some kinda secret. So I decided to give it a try from what I found and came up with my version.  This is for a 6 year old so you may need to adjust it accordingly for a larger person.  Here is the way I made mine".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Graduation Cap Cash Box

A clever way to give a cash gift to a new grad

Cash Box Tutorial at Crafty Staci Blog

"My husband and I have 24 nieces and nephews, with a large portion of them clustered in the middle school-high school-college range right now.  Needless to say, there’s always someone graduating.  This year, it’s one of our nephews who lives with us.  Like his cousins before him, he’s getting money, the universal “Welcome to the adult world” gift" Read more

Tutorial - How to Decorate Graduation Cap Cupcakes

Too stinking cute and they don't look like they'll take forever to prepare! Save this baby for next year's grads.

Graduation Cupcakes Tutorial at Just a Thought
"The cupcakes got rave reviews, so I took lots of pics. I spent some time researching, and this is a combination of several of the ideas. They are easy, and look great!
I started with chocolate and vanilla cupcakes, and vanilla icing. When daughter #3 graduates in two years, I think I will use more colour to match school colours..." Read more