My step-sister recently earned her Masters from Stanford University and the graduation ceremony was this past weekend (you can see bits and pieces of it in this week's vlog).

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Of course, I *had* to make her a card to celebrate the occasion. 

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It's actually a very simple card — just a lot of fancy lettering.  I used Moonlight pens to color it all in and a Pitt Brush Pen to add the shadow.  The shadow is a key part of making the design pop!

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I had fun making the card.  I think that she liked getting the card.  Really, it's a win-win!

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

21 thoughts on “Con-Grad-You-Lations Card

  • I could look at those doodles all day, fascinating! I never like the way my turn out and these are so random but amazing at the same time. Thanks for sharing

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  • I could look at those doodles all day, fascinating! I never like the way my turn out and these are so random but amazing at the same time. Thanks for sharing

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  • I could look at those doodles all day, fascinating! I never like the way my turn out and these are so random but amazing at the same time. Thanks for sharing

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  • I could look at those doodles all day, fascinating! I never like the way my turn out and these are so random but amazing at the same time. Thanks for sharing

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  • I could look at those doodles all day, fascinating! I never like the way my turn out and these are so random but amazing at the same time. Thanks for sharing

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  • I could look at those doodles all day, fascinating! I never like the way my turn out and these are so random but amazing at the same time. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  • I could look at those doodles all day, fascinating! I never like the way my turn out and these are so random but amazing at the same time. Thanks for sharing

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  • Congrats to the Grad,
    Love the card Julie very fitting and very colorful.You always do a fantastic job. I just purchase some water pens and I am looking forward to trying them out.
    Here to a happy sunshine day.
    Happy crafting,
    Fawna

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  • Congrats to the Grad,
    Love the card Julie very fitting and very colorful.You always do a fantastic job. I just purchase some water pens and I am looking forward to trying them out.
    Here to a happy sunshine day.
    Happy crafting,
    Fawna

    Reply
  • Congrats to the Grad,
    Love the card Julie very fitting and very colorful.You always do a fantastic job. I just purchase some water pens and I am looking forward to trying them out.
    Here to a happy sunshine day.
    Happy crafting,
    Fawna

    Reply
  • Congrats to the Grad,
    Love the card Julie very fitting and very colorful.You always do a fantastic job. I just purchase some water pens and I am looking forward to trying them out.
    Here to a happy sunshine day.
    Happy crafting,
    Fawna

    Reply
  • Congrats to the Grad,
    Love the card Julie very fitting and very colorful.You always do a fantastic job. I just purchase some water pens and I am looking forward to trying them out.
    Here to a happy sunshine day.
    Happy crafting,
    Fawna

    Reply
  • Congrats to the Grad,
    Love the card Julie very fitting and very colorful.You always do a fantastic job. I just purchase some water pens and I am looking forward to trying them out.
    Here to a happy sunshine day.
    Happy crafting,
    Fawna

    Reply
  • Congrats to the Grad,
    Love the card Julie very fitting and very colorful.You always do a fantastic job. I just purchase some water pens and I am looking forward to trying them out.
    Here to a happy sunshine day.
    Happy crafting,
    Fawna

    Reply
  • I enjoy your blog. It gets the creative juices flowing. Thanks.

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  • I enjoy your blog. It gets the creative juices flowing. Thanks.

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  • I enjoy your blog. It gets the creative juices flowing. Thanks.

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  • I enjoy your blog. It gets the creative juices flowing. Thanks.

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  • I enjoy your blog. It gets the creative juices flowing. Thanks.

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  • I enjoy your blog. It gets the creative juices flowing. Thanks.

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  • I enjoy your blog. It gets the creative juices flowing. Thanks.

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