Graduation Card Keepsake

I came across this idea for my graduation cards on Pinterest....of course! :) Here is the pin I came across. Then, there is th original pin. I combined these two wonderful ideas together and came up with this! I recently invested in a jigsaw and a circular saw. I bought some plywood...around the same thickness that you would get at Michael's for a 10" x 10" craft wood piece and for the same price. I measured the longest length and width of the cards and then added an extra 1" to that. 

I drew out my pieces and went at it with my jigsaw! I drilled a hole through both pieces and made sure that none of the cards would be sticking out when the book was closed. I painted a maroon and white chevron design and distressed the edges. I added my name to the front with wooden letters that I already had. I wanted to put silver glitter but I did not have any :( I will go back and fix it so my name will sparkle! 

I hole punched all my cards and got as close to the edge as I could.

 I added my graduation date in the back with a white paint pin ( I know I have really bad handwriting ). I did not have a thick white or silver ribbon so I decided to use three sheer silver ribbons that I already had. I super glued them to the back and tied knots on the side.

Now, I have a lovely way to display all the wonderful graduation cards I received on my very special day! :)