College graduation

My, how the time flies!  Another niece is graduating from college and has taken the next steps to get her masters degree.  She was offered two grad assistant positions (she needs to choose 1) in her field that will not only give her a stipend but also tuition waver help.  AND she was in the top 3% in her field of study so her name will be engraved on a bronze tablet at the UofI.  Yay!!!  All her hard work and efforts have paid off!  Here's the card I made to recognize all her accomplishments.

I turned to this card for inspiration.  I know many people go to Pinterest for ideas but once you've pinned an item, do you ever go back and work with it?  I do quite frequently, so 'thank you' to all those pins that have been shared!

Products used:  K & Company 'Life's Journey decorative paper; Studio 490 'Nature's Art' LCS 009; black/off-white card stock; Bazzill card stock (green); Jet Black Archival Ink; twine; silk ribbon; Idea-ology (long fastener/gear/game spinner), 'Travel Signs' Alterations Texture Fade; Hero Arts 'Congratulations' C2734