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I can’t believe we’re already in June – where did the time go? It’s that time of year, that most schools are planning graduations, and the kids are getting ready for summer, or life…it’s high school or college graduation. My son is actually already done with school, and graduated from eighth grade last month. I still cannot believe that I have a high school student in the house now – where did the time go? ….and how am I not getting older as he does? Amazing!!
This week’s craft post, is something that you can make to give to the graduate that you have in your family, or are friends with. It’s very easy to create, and hopefully something that will mean a lot to them.
I hope you like it!! Have a blessed day, and please be sure to comment on, and share this #TBCCrafters craft on your social media channels – thanks!!
Congratulate Them With A Graduation Gift Craft
Materials/Tools Used:
- Small Spice Bottle
- Black Cardstock
- Cricut Explore
- Tassel (or Thread)
- Needle & Thread
- Craft Bead
- Glue Gun
- & Time!
Instructions:
I started by removing the tops of the spice jars, and saving them for a different use.
Then, using my Cricut Explore, I cut out some squares that were a bit larger than the diameter of the circle, so that it would be covered completely. You could do this by hand, but with how straight I cut lines, I didn’t want them having some cap that looked like it got ran over by a truck! 🙂
Next, I used some cross-stitch thread and taped it on the back (figured a knot would make too large of a space, once it got attached to the top).
I then punched the needle through the center and secured the tassel onto the cap. I finished it off with just a small craft knot (using a French style knot – double wrapped), just so that it would be a bit flatter than a normal one. Trim it off as close as you can, to finish.
I then added a dot of hot glue to the middle of the square where the tassel was attached. Using a flat craft bead, I covered that up to be kind of like the “button top” of the cap – as well as finish off and hide where it was sewn.
Now, I just used a glue dot on the cap of the spice bottle, to attach the top portion. Making sure to push it in the center, once all was attached, to make sure it was secure.
Then, it can be filled with whatever you wish. I added some candy and another “treat” to mine to give to a friend (and our son…ssshhh…don’t tell) for graduation.
Hope you like it! Please take a minute to leave me a comment and let me know what you would do different, or what you would add, etc. Be sure to tweet, pin, share, etc. – thanks!!
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This is such a cute craft! I’m sure graduates would love this.
Thanks Maggie – it was fun to make!
That is such a cute craft, and it came out so well. I love the thought of making a holder for graduation trinkets, candy or money. I bet a Cricut machine is a lot of fun to play with.
Thanks Yona!! Making things with the Cricut is so much fun! 🙂
I love this idea. Upcycling is a must if we want to continue to live on this beautiful planet. Not only is the gift crafty, but it’s practical as well.
I just love making something for someone that means something!! Thanks Elayne.
Love the caps so much, they are just so cute. Congratulations to you son’s graduation! Every time I see your Cricut, I am so jealous!
Thanks Maggie, he starts high school in a few months – AAAHH!!! ha/ha I had to save for awhile for that great tool, but it’s definitely worth it!!
What a cute idea! I need to save it for next year, when I will have a WHOLE LOT of graduates to give gifts to
Thank you, Keikilani!! I’m sure that they will love it!
How creative! I will save this for later. Our son will be graduating in a couple of years.
This will be perfect for him, Elizabeth!! 🙂
We have a couple of friends who have daughters graduating junior high in the next few weeks and this is an adorable way to congratulate them! Money is always a welcome gift, but giving it like this makes it extra special!
They will love it, for sure!! Plus, they are easy to make and can be filled with anything!
I’m so glad I saw this at the Momma Told Me link party! My son is graduating next week and I still hadn’t come up with party favors. These are perfect and I just bought a Cricut a few months ago. Thank you for sharing this!
Awesome Corinne!! Have fun with the Cricut, those things are SO worth it!!
I’d love a gift like this…great idea, might need to whip one up for next weekend 🙂
They are definitely quick to make, Rose!!
Such cute graduation gift ideas. I wish I had a creative bone in my body.
Well, you saw this, so go for it!! The creativity will begin! 🙂
That is so stinking cute! I agree time is flying by way way too fast. Next week I’ll have a Senior, 2 Freshman, 3rd grader, and a 1st grader. I just want the clock to stop sometimes.
Wow, you are one strong woman!! I only have one and am going crazy!! ha/ha
My step son is graduating on Saturday. These would be fun for the party we’re having.
Great Robin!! You could even just use them as gifts for the people who come, using candy inside, or whatever!!
Adorable! I love how you created the graduation caps! These would be so cute for adding notes, poems, etc. I don’t have any grads in my life this year, but will save this idea for later. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Andrea!! They were easy to make and fun to give! 🙂