{"id":3719,"date":"2021-04-26T13:05:27","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T18:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/?p=3719"},"modified":"2025-08-04T09:21:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T14:21:34","slug":"graduation-printing-4-products-plus-tips-to-celebrate-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/features\/graduation-printing-4-products-plus-tips-to-celebrate-students","title":{"rendered":"Graduation Printing: 4 Products (Plus Tips) to Celebrate Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--the_content--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-6\"> <p>Graduations are about so much more than the cap and gown. From preschool to college and everything in between, planning the celebration of those academic achievements is an event in its own right. With announcements, custom invites, personalized yard signs and more, parents and educators alike can earn a degree in graduation printing from Smartpress.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2> <ul> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">With <a href=\"#announcing-success\">custom announcements part of a graduation printing strategy,<\/a> families, schools and designers can celebrate students in a way that\u2019s customized, stylish and meaningful.<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"#major-mailings\">Smartpress&#8217; direct mail services<\/a> make it easy to personalize print pieces for each graduate, along with features like variable data and die-cutting.<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"#inviting-details\">Design tips for graduation invites<\/a> include rounded corners for an elegant touch, including RSVP cards, matching envelopes with customized sticker seals and choosing a unique fold.<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50-image --><div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-10\"><div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-top-sm blockOffset-left-sm\"><figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/grad_invite_group.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=76844681d37e709f9e3e079fdfe5ae27\" alt=\"Three rows of custom graduation announcements printed with images of a smiling girl with dark hair and Christina.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption style=\"width: 66.5833333333%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">ANNOUNCEMENT: 100# UNCOATED SMOOTH WHITE COVER, 5 X 7&#8243;<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>  <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-bottom-md raisedRight\"><figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/grad_announcement.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=a27d97fba7a6a4cb10cb6a54827e5d62\" alt=\"Three graduation announcements overlapping each other printed with an image of a boy wearing glasses and 2020 Graduate.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption style=\"width: 66.6666666667%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">ANNOUNCEMENT: 100# COATED MATTE WHITE COVER, 7 X 5&#8243;<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>  <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2 id=\"announcing-success\">Announcing Success<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>Graduation printing begins with graduation <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/announcement-printing\">Announcements<\/a>. With size, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/small-format-paper-stocks\">paper stock<\/a> and finishing options, custom announcements spread the word about accomplishments and can even act as save the dates for upcoming grad parties.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>It was those online printing options that led graphic designer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carolineroycedesign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cailey Birchem<\/a> to Smartpress. For her client\u2019s announcements, Birchem chose <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/text-weight-vs-cover-weight\">100# cover<\/a> stock in <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/coated-paper-stocks-vs-uncoated-paper-stocks\">coated matte<\/a> to make the grade.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>\u201cMy client was thrilled [that] the cards stood out in the stack of announcements from the rest of his class,\u201d she said.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>As a full-service online printer, Smartpress can even complete your announcement printing with pre-printed <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/product-resources\/understanding-envelope-sizes\">envelopes<\/a>. Just select a matching paper stock and we\u2019ll print your return address for you. Better still? With <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/variable-data-printing\">variable data printing<\/a>, we can save you tons of time addressing envelopes to your guests, too.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>It\u2019s just another online printing service that keeps us ahead of the learning curve. \u201cThe excellent customer service helped me decide what was the best choice for printing,\u201d said Birchem. \u201cEven without being in the print shop, I was able to understand the processes and how it would impact the design.\u201d<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p><em><strong>Hint:<\/strong> <\/em>When designing your high school or college graduation announcements, be sure to add these essential details:<\/p> <ul> <li>Full name<\/li> <li>Graduation year<\/li> <li>School or program name<\/li> <li>Majors and degree<\/li> <li>Graduation date<\/li> <li>Plans for the future<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/grad_invite_postcard.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=dc5a587830237bcc7fd6d19e9153a711\" alt=\"Custom graduation postcards lined up in rows, with a girl posing on the front and a light purple design on the back.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption style=\"width: 66.6666666667%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">POSTCARD: 120# COATED MATTE WHITE, 4 X 6&#8243;<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>  <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2 id=\"major-mailings\">Share the News With Major Mailings<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>Before your graduates switch their tassels from one side to the other, let family and friends know about graduation details with custom <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/direct-mail-postcard\">Direct Mail Postcards<\/a>. Unlike announcements that need an envelope to be mailed, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/direct-mail\/about-direct-mail\">direct mail printing<\/a> lets you skip that step and send your scholar\u2019s specifics straight to recipients.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>For Matthew McKeever, graduation postcards helped him stick to a budget for the big day. \u201cThe postcard format was something unique that we thought might stand out. On top of that, you save on postage, envelopes and printing.\u201d A postcard never fails &#8211; and neither does the vertical orientation McKeever chose for the front.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Whether you\u2019re an educator sending families ceremony details or a parent planning the after-ceremony events, Smartpress makes it easy to customize your <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/direct-mail\/postcard-marks-smudges-scratches\">postcard printing<\/a>. You\u2019ll ace the design with coated stocks, paper weight options and <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/uv-coating\">UV coatings<\/a>. You can even add <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/print-with-perforation\">perforation<\/a> to create instant tear-off tickets for drawings or games at the party.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>Smartpress\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/direct-mail\/mailing-and-addressing-services\">mailing and addressing services<\/a> have your direct mail covered, too, with return address options and <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/direct-mail\/list-processing\">list processing<\/a> to personalize addresses for individual recipients. We\u2019re happy to help you do it all, to which McKeever can attest.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>\u201cCustomer service was hands down the best part of the process,\u201d he said. \u201cI had lots of questions about final dimensions and what paper\/finish [would] survive the transit and all were answered timely and accurately.\u201d<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>\u201cThe website is easy to use and offers a great user dashboard to track projects [and] the <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/ordering-shipping\/shipping\">24-hour pick-up<\/a> area is an added convenience for locals,\u201d he noted.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><em><strong>Hint:<\/strong><\/em> When designing postcards for your school ceremony or senior events, remember to mention these graduation printing must-haves:<\/p> <ul> <li>Date<\/li> <li>Time<\/li> <li>Parking instructions<\/li> <li>Potluck dish to share<\/li> <li>Banquet decorations to bring<\/li> <li>After-event clean-up<\/li> <\/ul> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50-image --><div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-10\"><div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-top-sm blockOffset-right-sm raisedLeft\"><figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/grad_invitation_1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=2876bc2e08f7d7082428195b026a979f\" alt=\"A scattered pile of graduation invitations with a superhero design in blue, yellow and red.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption style=\"width: 66.6666666667%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">INVITATION: 120# COATED MATTE WHITE COVER, 7 X 5&#8243;<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>  <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-bottom-md\"><figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/grad_invitation.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=85005e03a66e1d26a190c3aef79e4ea1\" alt=\"Two graduation invites overlapping each other printed with images of a smiling blonde girl and Class of 2019.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption style=\"width: 66.6666666667%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">INVITATION: 100# COATED MATTE WHITE COVER WITH 1\/8&#8243; ROUNDED CORNERS, 7 X 5&#8243;<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>  <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2 id=\"inviting-details\">Graduation Printing With Inviting Details<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>Graduating is a rite of passage, but that doesn\u2019t mean you have to stick to every tradition. Applaud your academic your own way with custom <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/invitation-printing?sharedProductConfig=1dfff6fb480777d4d5d094040a930ff0\">Invitations<\/a>.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Not just for the ceremony or reception, our invitation printing lets you gather guests for special graduation events like a school potluck with the parents, backyard BBQ for family and friends or trivia night with teachers and staff.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Designer Tracy Smith created invitations for one such special event: a breakfast for an entire seventh grade class. With vibrant comic book graphics, Smith personalized invitations that popped.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>\u201cI was looking for a flat, heavyweight card that could be paired with a second smaller card of the same weight [for an] RSVP,\u201d she said. \u201cThe students and parents all loved the design and the quality.\u201d<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Online printing with Smartpress means you can print your own graduation invitations with can\u2019t-miss <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/color-ink\/color-space\">color<\/a> and unique <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/color-ink\/white-ink-printing\">white ink<\/a> that captivates on darker stocks, plus high-quality finishes that protect and look amazing. \u201cSmartpress&#8217; coated matte stock is exactly what I was looking for and I&#8217;ve used it several times since,\u201d said Smith.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p><em><strong>Hint:<\/strong><\/em> Let the celebration commence with these creative ideas for graduation invites:<\/p> <ul> <li>Add rounded corners for an elegant touch.<\/li> <li>Create a complete invite package with <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/rsvp-card-printing\">RSVP Cards<\/a> in matching envelopes and personalized <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/seal-printing\">Sticker Seals<\/a>.<\/li> <li>Stand out with a tri-fold, gate fold or custom fold. (Check out all of our <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/product-resources\/brochure-folding-ideas\">fold options<\/a>.)<\/li> <li>Get extra credit by designing unique gold, silver or holographic <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/foil-invitations\">Foil Invitations<\/a>.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50-image --><div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-10\"><div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-top-sm blockOffset-left-sm\"><figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/grad_yard_sign.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=3379d4fbab22cf2d912feec725d9bad9\" alt=\"Five graduation yard signs printed with student names in a red, white and black design.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption style=\"width: 66.6666666667%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">YARD SIGNS: CORRUGATED PLASTIC 4MM WITH 10 X 15&#8243; H STAKES, 24 X 18&#8243;<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>  <p><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-bottom-md raisedRight\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/grad_yard_sign_group.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=69485b5143ccb96022adaa2ad903b60d\" alt=\"Four custom lawn signs overlapping each other with graduation designs in green, yellow, black and red for the class of 2020.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/div><\/p> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2>Honor Grads With Outdoor Signage<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>When it\u2019s time to get the party started, celebrate with custom<a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/yard-sign-printing\"> Yard Signs<\/a>. Whether in your front lawn or on your school grounds, yard sign printing salutes students with content and imagery on one or both sides.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Printed on weather-resistant <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/banner-materials-sign-substrates\">fluted corrugated plastic<\/a>, graduation signs are easy to install with H-stake options that suit any size. And with <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/color-ink\/black-vs-full-color-printing\">full-color printing<\/a> that doesn\u2019t fade in the sun, custom lawn signs recognize your graduate\u2019s accomplishments all season long.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>While they make great advertisements and directional signage, personalized yard signs can also simply toast to your specific graduate. Emily Robertson, DECA business advisor at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swchs.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwest Christian High School<\/a>, created a sign for each member of the class of 2020. How? With Smartpress\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/print-with-versions\">Versions<\/a> feature.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>\u201cIt was a super easy, quick process. We were impressed with the user-friendly system,\u201d Robertson said. Versions lets you personalize and print multiple signs in the same order. As long as your signs have the same size and finish, you can vary the content on each one.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Keep them all uniform or explore die cutting to create signs in the shape of basketballs or footballs for graduating players. Or get really creative with dancer poses, instruments, diplomas and graduation caps.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><em><strong>Hint:<\/strong> <\/em>When designing lawn signs for students, don\u2019t forget to include:<\/p> <ul> <li>Graduating year<\/li> <li>School name<\/li> <li>School mascot<\/li> <li>School colors<\/li> <li>Student\u2019s name or nickname<\/li> <li>Fun photos<\/li> <\/ul> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>Learn even more about finishes for graduation printing projects:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/on-press\/luxury-to-the-letter-introducing-foil-cards-invitations\">Luxury to the Letter: Introducing Foil Cards &amp; Invitations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/on-press\/soft-touch-laminate-a-premium-finish-with-a-velvet-feel\">Soft Touch Laminate: A Premium Finish with a Velvet Feel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10\"> <p><strong>FEATURED DESIGNS<\/strong><\/p> <p>Christina&#8217;s Announcement Design by Aurrie Hicks<br \/> Logan&#8217;s Announcement Design by Cailey Birchem<br \/> Clara&#8217;s Postcard Design by Matthew McKeever<br \/> Charlotte&#8217;s Postcard Design by Heidi Edwards<br \/> Graduates Invitation Design by Tracy Smith<br \/> Katarina&#8217;s Invitation Design by Katarina Spasojevic<br \/> Jack&#8217;s Invitation Design by Renee Thomsen<br \/> SWHS Yard Sign Design by Emily Robertson<br \/> The Ellis School Yard Sign Design by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.erinfosterdesign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Erin Foster<\/a><br \/> EP Eagles Yard Sign Design by Eden Prairie School\/Boosters\/PTO<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--><!--\/the_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Graduations are about so much more than the cap and gown. 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