Congratulations Cards Roundup

“Bravo!” “You Did It!” “Hooray!” Welcome to a roundup of congratulations cards. Whether it’s a graduation, a new job, a new home, or a job well done – these occasions deserve to be celebrated in style. Sending a congratulations card is a way to recognize a friend’s or family member’s achievement.

In this post, I have used cards from my blog archive as examples. Click on the card image to be taken to the original post.

Cards can be sent to congratulate graduates from preschool all the way to graduate school. Additionally, handmade graduation cards can be tailored to incorporate the recipient’s school colors.

Featuring a sports car and festive balloons, along with the heartfelt message “You’ve turned your dreams into realities,” the card below stylishly celebrates a loved one’s accomplishments.

A “You’re so awesome” sentiment accompanied by a vibrant array of colorful die-cut stars is an uplifting way to celebrate someone’s achievements.

A whimsical card featuring a fox playing a horn and a punny sentiment can be sent for a number of congratulatory occasions.

Celebrate someone’s move to a new home with style and flair with a card featuring colorful paintbrushes.

Observations I did not include engagement, wedding, retirement, or new baby cards in this round-up. I have only created a handful of those cards over the years, and I am not sure I necessarily see them as part of the congratulations category.

For which occasions do you send congratulations cards?

Repetition in Design: Trio of Tropical Birds

Hello! Today I am sharing another card created with the Small Die of the Month kit from Spellbinders – “Tropical Friends.” I previously shared a card created with the kit HERE. On this card, I am embracing the design principle of repetition. Note: the sign-up window for new club subscriptions closes on the 27th.

Repetition in Design: Trio of Tropical Birds

Repetition in Design: Trio of Tropical Birds


Queen and Company | Summer Lovin’ Kit

Hello! Today, I am sharing summer-themed shaker cards created with the Queen & Company Summer’ Lovin kit. This is my first-time using Queen & Company products and doing so has been a delight! The kit includes a sentiment stamp set, dies to create five focal items (I used four of the five), patterned and solid paper, enamel dots, foam for the shaker pieces, and toppings.

Queen and Company | Summer Lovin' Kit

In addition to the Summer’ Lovin kit, I used Foundation die sets – 3, 14, 19 – to create the paper layers and to cut my sentiments. Each of the sets include a variety of dies to up your cardmaking game.

You can watch this video on their YouTube channel to see how to assemble the pieces. The video was created for a National Scrapbook Day Summer online class that used a card kit created exclusively for the event. Nevertheless, the instructions are pertinent to the kit I used.

Flip Flops: Summer’ Lovin kit, Foundation 19 (scallop edge, sentiment banner), Foundation 3 (mat for flip flops), Epoxy Dots included in the kit, Epoxy Flowers

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Grill: Summer’ Lovin kit, Foundation 19 (dark red and gingham check mats), Foundation 3 (sentiment banner), Tiny Trio Epoxy Bundle

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Bike: Summer’ Lovin kit, Foundation 3 (circle to cut sentiment, floral mat), Foundation 14 (navy frame border), Foundation 19 (grass), Epoxy Flowers

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Hot Air Balloon: Summer’ Lovin kit, Foundation 14 (patterned paper banner), Foundation 3 (sentiment banner), Epoxy Dots included in the kit, Epoxy Stars Bundle

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As well as the aforementioned YouTube channel, Queen & Company has a Facebook page and an active (private) Facebook Fan Group for inspiration.

Spellbinders | Tropical Flamingos

Hello! Today, I am sharing a friendship card featuring two lovely flamingos in a tropical scene – created with the Spellbinders May 2024 Large Die of the Month Club Kit “Grand Tropical Flamingos.” The subscription sign-up window for Spellbinders club kits is now open! Check out the FAQ page for more info.

Spellbinders | Tropical Flamingos

Spellbinders | Tropical Flamingos

Spellbinders | Tropical Flamingos


Spellbinders | Tropical Friends

Hello! Inspired by the colors and the beauty of the tropics, I have crafted a friendship card with the Small Die of the Month kit from Spellbinders called “Tropical Friends.” This set includes some super cute tropical birds! Note: the sign-up window for new club subscriptions opens on the 6th of each month and closes on the 27th.

Spellbinders | Tropical Friends

Spellbinders | Tropical Friends

Spellbinders | Tropical Friends

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