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10+ Ideas to Celebrate Graduation

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Graduation day is right around the corner and whether you have a kindergarten graduate, a high school or college graduate, or something in between, it’s always fun to celebrate!  I rounded up more than ten ideas to celebrate graduation and any of these easy ideas will add some fun to your celebration!

10 ways to celebrate graduation

I made this graduating class cake for my twins’ kindergarten class last year.  Each child in the class had a personalized spot on the cake which made it a huge hit among these little ones.  {To make it simple, I used a plain storebought cake and then decorated it.}

10 ideas to celebrate graduation
Who doesn’t love a push pop?  These mortarboard push pops are adorable and it wouldn’t take long to make enough for the whole class.  You can even customize the color to match the school colors of the graduate.

10 ideas to celebrate graduation

Hosting a party at your house?  Create a graduation party backdrop for a photo booth or the food table by using square paper plates to create mortarboards!

graduation cap party backdrop

I love these simple graduation soda bottles.  Any type of soda would work but the black lid really completes the look.  The personalized label is super cute but not necessary if you’re trying to keep it simple.

graduation soda bottles

Graduation cap mason jars are a great way to serve beverages at a party.  And super easy!  All is takes is some cardstock and black cupcake wrappers.
 
graduation cap mason jar glasses

I’m horrible at making cake pops but these graduation cap pops look simple enough for anyone to pull off.  Delicious and cute and a really fun addition to a graduation party!

10 ideas to celebrate graduation

Graduates love money and gift cards and this graduation cap gift card holder is a great way to gift a card.  Plus, it’s easy and can be made at the last minute just before you head out the door to the party!

graduation cap gift card holder

This idea was all the rage last year: have this Dr. Seuss book signed by the teacher every year.  I started this for my twins and plan to continue it at least through elementary school … or until I forget to get it signed in the end of the year hustle {smile}.

10 ideas to celebrate graduation
 
Graduation cap cupcake toppers add a fun touch to cupcakes … and these ones are repurposed from water bottle caps which make them easy and super affordable to make.  Just start saving the water bottle caps in advance!
 
graduation cupcakes

These light bulb party favors are so stinkin’ cute, aren’t they?  Fill them with colorful candies that match school colors.

10 ideas to celebrate graduation

I made graduation cap cupcakes last year as well.  Mini chocolate donuts and chocolate covered wafer-style cookies make them quick to throw together {adhere them with a bit of melted chocolate} and the tassel is made with fruit leather, snipped with scissors to create a fringe.

10 ideas to celebrate graduation

These cookie diplomas are made from storebought pirouette-style cookies.  So simple but definitely an adorable treat for a party!

10 ideas to celebrate graduation

If DIY isn’t your style, you can buy these fun cupcake wrappers and picks {affiliate link} to jazz up your party.  I love the way it looks like the caps are being thrown in the air!

10 ideas to celebrate graduation

And if you’re giving a money gift to a graduate, this money tube is a fun way to wrap it!

10 ideas to celebrate graduation

Will you be celebrating any graduations this year?  If you need some more ideas, check out these fun graduation printables from Love the Day!


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Alexis says

    May 9, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Great minds think alike…I have a lot of those on my Pinterest Board! We are getting ready for Middle School Graduation around here, can’t believe my baby will be in High School next year 🙁

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  2. Betsy @ Anna Nimmity says

    May 9, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    These are great ideas! The book signing is very sentimental and sweet. We launched Chinese lanterns in honor of our graduates last year. It was beautiful.

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  3. barb says

    May 10, 2013 at 4:15 am

    I love all of these, especially the book signing. Beautiful!

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  4. Lisa@hooplapalooza says

    May 10, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    that graduation cake you made is AWESOME! 🙂

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  5. Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com} says

    May 15, 2013 at 1:05 am

    These are cute ideas! I love the “cake pops”! My mom wants to make them for my sister’s graduation and they look easy enough. The Dr. Suess book looks like a fun idea too! Thanks for linking up at the MBC party! 😉

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