Weekly Reminder #3
Honoring your graduate is the most important component of
the graduation party. If you have been very organized over
the years, you probably have all of your photo albums up to
date. But if you’re like us, family photos are in boxes and
piles all over the house. Now is the time to start
organizing your pictures.
Our personal opinion is that you
don’t want to over do it. Granted, some graduates have an
abundance of awards and trophies, but pick and choose what
really represents your graduate. Whether it’s academic
achievements, sports or music, display their photos,
trophies, awards and clippings from the paper in an exciting
way.
Some people do one big “shrine” while others spread
things around. Either way, it’s nice for people to see all
of the things that your graduate has accomplished.
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Include Friends in Displays and Scrapbooks
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Don't limit the
pictures to just your son or daughter.
Include photos of the graduate with their
friends, extended family and "teams". Your
guests will get a kick out of seeing themselves
throughout the years. As a keepsake for
your child, a photo display that includes other
people, not just themselves, is more meaningful. |
We have lots of graduation themed scrapbook supplies on
our website. You can even purchase graduation or party
themed “page packs” that include 6 different coordinating
12”x12” sheets, self-adhesive borders, 3-D stickers,
self-adhesive frames, tags, photo corners & embellishments.
Everything you need to get started! And page packs are very
reasonably priced at $6.99.
 Or,
if you’re not into scrapbooking, why not consider a “memory
book”. We have a couple of different styles on our website.
This is a great project you and your graduate can work on
together. Not only can you include pictures, but you can
also include written notes and other memorabilia.
Poster boards: Put photos, awards and news
clippings on poster boards. The tri-fold foam core boards
stand up best. You can find these at an office supply store.
Save money and use regular poster board and attach them to
the wall or propped up on a table. Dress it up with their
name, stars, stickers and cut out decorations. Include photo
captions if the picture is unclear or you need to identify
other people in the picture. Your guests will love to see
themselves and their names on the board with your graduate.
We recommend double sided tape or rubber cement so you
can remove the photos later. Your grads will want to hold on
to these boards for years.
DVD: You may want to think about a slide show on
DVD. A continuously playing “photo biography” of your son or
daughter from birth through high school set to music is an
excellent way to share the memories at a graduation party.
The picture here shows a flat screen television showing a
slide show on DVD.
You and your graduate could create one together, using
your own computer; or, if you choose, professional services
are available. Enlist your child’s help in selecting photos
and music. DVDs make a great keepsake and special gift for
your child.
One of our friends later used the DVD at her daughter’s
wedding, after adding new footage from the groom’s side of
the family.
Display their artwork: Select a few of your
favorites and have them framed or mounted on display boards.
Your guests will enjoy seeing the guest of honor’s work and
the graduate can keep the framed pieces forever.
Try
Photofetti: it’s a new product that will make your grad feel really
special – photo confetti made with your snapshots, mingled
with colorful accents. Find it at our affiliate web site
Photofetti.com.
Can’t wait for the next e-mail?
 You may want to jump ahead
and get started on some more of the details… order a copy of
Graduation Parties! Everything
You Need to Know From Start to Finish available from our
website as a book in paper copy or a convenient downloadable version!
Click here
to find out more about the book.
This 100-page guide provides
great advice from experienced moms - like you!
Or visit our website at
www.graduationparty.com. It also contains a lot of
information including ideas, tips and hints for all your
graduation party needs. You can even order unique
graduation-themed items such as invitations, decorations,
and much, much more.
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If you have a burning question that is keeping you up at
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you can sleep tonight.
Good luck!!
Ginger Venable
ginger@graduationparty.com
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