It's that time of year when people we love are donning caps and gowns to receive diplomas and degrees. (I am inundated with graduates this year, including my daughter, my niece, a cousin, all of my daughter's friends . . .)
Let's just say I have graduation on the brain.
If you (like me!) are looking to make easy and unique graduation gifts, here are a few of my favorite ideas!
#1: "A Little Dough" from Heart-Felt Gift Pockets
Okay, you can't tell my niece Ruby this . . . BUT I made this Heart-Felt Gift Pocket for her graduation present! (It stitched out in an hour!) I switched the colors to match the colors of her school and slipped cash inside. 😉
🎓 Purchase and download Heart-Felt Gift Pockets HERE!
#2: Graduation Background Quilting
Just think of what you could do with this Graduation 1 quilting design! (Making a memory quilt?) This design is also perfect for smaller projects as well! (Learn more about Kimberbell background quilting HERE!)
🎓 Purchase and download the Graduation 1 background quilting design HERE!
#3: Everyday Applique
Okay, just go with me on this one for a minute. Wouldn't it be fun to stitch the Snacks Everyday Applique design on Kimberbell's Folding Storage Tote Blank and fill it with treats for a senior trip?
🎓 Purchase Everyday Appliques, Vol. 1 HERE or at your favorite quilt shop!
#4: "Do Your Best" (Spread Kindness)
Remind your graduate to Do Your Best, Forget the Rest with this stitched sentiment. (Wouldn't this be great college room decor?) This design is part of our Spread Kindness collection but can be purchased separately.
🎓 Purchase and download the Do Your Best Forget the Rest design HERE!
#5: Noteables, Vol. 1
Here's an idea: turn an ordinary composition book into a beautiful journal with Kimberbell Noteables, Vol. 1! These covers are fully-lined, reusable, and absolutely adorable.
🎓 Purchase and download Noteables, Vol. 1 HERE!
#6: Giftables, Vol. 1: Congrats
If you want to take gift card giving to the next level, this little cover is easy and darling for money and cards! The Congrats design is part of Kimberbell's Giftables Vol. 1 collection.
🎓 Purchase and download Giftables, Vol. 1 HERE!
#7: Bookish Project Kit: Blossoms & Bouquets Bookmarks
Make quick and easy bookmarks with Kimberbell's Bookish Project Kit! This kit includes the instructions, fabrics, felt, and embroidery files you need to stitch two bookmarks. It also comes with four bonus designs!
🎓 Purchase Kimberbell's Blossoms & Bouquets Project Kit HERE!
#8: Blank Punch Needle Kits
Here's another unique idea. With a blank punch needle kit, the sky's the limit on creativity! Why not punch the graduate's initial for their dorm room? Or the logo of the college they're heading to? Or a military insignia?
🎓 Purchase blank punch needle kits (in various shapes and sizes) HERE!
#9: Bright & Beamy Zipper Pouch
Zipper pouches are lovely gifts for a variety of occasions, including graduations! Here's a fun idea: give your graduate a Bright & Beamy Zipper Pouch and new sunglasses to remind them their future is BRIGHT!
🎓 Purchase and download the Bright & Beamy Zipper Pouch HERE!
#10: Mug Rugs
I don't care who you are or what your life event is . . .a mug rug is always a good gift! This encouraging design comes from Kimberbell's Mug Rugs, Vol. 5 collection. (Graduates need coasters at college, right?)
🎓 Purchase and download the Mug Rugs, Vol. 5 collection HERE!
Bonus: I Still Live With My Parents Applique
Okay, so this is kind of a snarky idea (and you could only pull this off with the right person) but . . .our I Still Live With My Parents design is a fun way to "encourage" a graduate to leave their parents' basement!
🎓 Purchase and download the I Still Live With My Parents design HERE!
Well, did that get your creative juices flowing? I hope you have fun creating a memorable, unique, heartfelt, so-much-better-than-just-a-card gift for your favorite graduate this year!
Happy stitching!
