It’s graduation season, and you know what that means! It’s time to celebrate the achievements of all those grads in your life. And how do you let your favorite graduate know how much you admire them and their accomplishments? Through a custom graduation greeting card, of course!
Graduation cards might sound like an overly simplistic gift, but there’s just so much you can do with them. On a budget and can’t afford something too expensive? Or simply looking for a gift that’s more personalized than those typical store bought greeting cards? Well, a custom-made graduation card is the perfect gift idea for you. And with websites like PosterMyWall, you don’t even need to start from scratch. Here are a few tips on how to create the perfect graduation card on PosterMyWall.
1) Pick out the perfect graduation-themed template
If you want to save yourself a bunch of time, the first thing to do when creating a custom graduation card is to look for a template that is already graduation-themed. This way, you don’t have to make too many changes to the layout and can work with what you already have!
PosterMyWall has a wide range of graduation card templates that you can choose from. Once you have the perfect template in hand, you’re ready to start customizing.
2) Personalize with colors
It’s time to add your customizations. And what better way to start than by picking out the best color combination? Think about what the person receiving the card would like? What’s their favorite color? What color combination would make the card more personal for them?
Once you’ve figured it out, the easiest way to lay out a color scheme on your card is to shortlist the colors you want to go with, and use the PosterMyWall color picker to apply those colors wherever you want. This way, your design will have a consistent color scheme throughout, and you won’t have to go through the hassle of adding each color separately.
3) Add a picture of the new grad
It’s not a personalized graduation card without a picture of the new grad on it. And you’ve probably taken so many pictures at the ceremony that you can add to your card. Pick out the best photograph of the new graduate and add it to the center of the card. Make sure the image aligns with all the other elements in the card and doesn’t take up too much space. If needed, you can also use the remove background tool to remove the background of your picture so that it fits better into the graduation card template.
4) Add some graduation-themed stickers to the mix
Can you ever have too many tiny graduation hats in one card? Not if they’re in the form of cute, easily adjustable stickers! You can make your custom graduation card so much cuter with custom graduation-themed stickers added to the design. Here are some sticker ideas you can go for:
- Diplomas
- Graduation hats
- Graduation gowns
- Books
Stickers are a great way to elevate a design. Just remember not to add too many or to clutter your card too much. Space them out, make them small but noticeable, and add them to the right places.
5) Add a heartfelt message
No card is complete without a heartfelt message. So make your admiration for your grad known through personalized text.
Insert a textbox to your graduation card and add your personalized message into it. Make sure to make your message deep, meaningful and important. That being said. You don’t have to write a whole essay, a few lines, a couple of words, or even a special quote should be more than enough to show what you feel. And if you can’t come up with something yourself, here are some ideas to help you build up your personal message:
- Add a quote from their favorite song
- Add a mention of your favorite memory together
- Include an old nickname that they still love
- Let them know you’re proud of them
Make your own personalized graduation card today!
Graduation season is almost over, which means you need to finalize your graduation present before it’s too late. And if you’re still on the lookout for the perfect meaningful gift, why not use the tips above to make your own personalized graduation card? Head on over to PosterMyWall for a wider selection of graduation card templates, graduation party invitations, and more.
