I’m really excited about this giveaway! It’s perfect for any graduating college senior (like me) or even a high schooler!
Sarah Watson is a 2011 graduate of the University of Florida, where she studied Journalism and News Design; she now works in South Tampa as a graphic designer at a local marketing agency. After doing countless invitations, Christmas cards, business cards and graduation announcements for friends and family members, she decided to extend her craft to friends-of-friends and new friends, alike. This is where YOU come in! If you are a graduating senior, she wants to help you commemorate the momentous occasion!
3 lucky College Prep readers and soon-to-be graduates will win a custom graduation announcement by Sarah Anne Watson Design. (You must be graduating from high school, college or a graduate program in Spring 2012 to enter).
Winners will receive the artwork for a custom one-sided, any shape graduation announcement. Value is $25. (You handle the printing in your city! So convenient, and no shipping costs! Sarah is happy to consult on printing, paper and envelope choices.)
Here are some samples of designs Sarah has designed. How cute!
(Designs showed have a watermark, but will not include the watermark in the final design.)
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Love these!!!! I'm graduating from college in May and was wondering if it was "classy" to send out announcements. Some people I have talked to only send them out for high school graduation and others liked the thought of sending them after college. What do you ladies think?
I think it's a momentous occasion that deserves to be recognized! I had countless family members and friends tell me that they were glad to receive notification of what I'd been doing and where I was moving to. (I included an insert that told about my new job and where I'd be living) It's a lovely gesture that includes your family and friends on the celebration of a major accomplishment — and it's certainly not a request for a gift as some say!
It usually takes 10x longer, is way messier, and requires a lot more patience to do things with a three year old toddler… but it’s also kind of magic. (You know, once the cracked eggs are cleaned up from the hardwood floor of course…) 👩🏻🍳 🧑🏼🍳
Christmas came early this year 🎁✨ My mom completely surprised me with her original copy of Entertaining by @marthastewart48 —her very first book! This was on my totally delusional wish list, and I can’t believe she not only still had it but actually gave it to me 🥹. Growing up, my mom was the ultimate “Martha Stewart mom,” making every holiday, party, and little moment feel so magical for my sister and me. Receiving this feels like such a special passing of the torch, and I hope I can carry on even a fraction of the thoughtfulness and creativity she poured into everything for my own children. Feeling so inspired (and emotional!) about this gift. 💕 Can’t wait to sit down and read this! #ChristmasSurprise #EntertainingByMartha #FamilyTraditions @marthastewart
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I turned 35 in September and while I’ve always tried to take good care of my skin I wanted to really prioritize skincare from the inside out. At this point, I’m not doing any kind of injectables (not that I’m against them broadly speaking btw... just sharing that I haven’t done anything) and I don’t want to do anything invasive. I have made some small adjustments to my everyday life though that has made a difference. In just a few months, I really think my skin has never looked better (and I include infancy here because I unfortunately had baby acne ) and I’m really feeling good:
– Fresh washcloths after cleansing skin (@weezietowels “makeup” washcloths are cute, super soft, and very practical) – @omniluxled Omnilux Contour Face (this red light therapy mask has CHANGED the game for my skin. I use it 3-4x a week and it only takes 10 minutes per session!) – @jolieskinco filtered showerhead (I’ve noticed a difference in both my skin AND hair) – @ritual HyaCera (one capsule every night– it works from the inside out to help reduce the appearance of fine lines)
While I think my skin looks great on its own right now (🙌🏻 love to say that!), it also is serving as the best base for makeup. Sharing my current everyday routine: – @supergoop Mineral Unseen Sunscreen – @summerfridays Sheer Skin Tint (shade 1) – @merit Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer (shade clay) – @saiebeauty Dew Blush Liquid Cream (shade chilly) – @jonesroadbeauty Shimmer Face Oil (shade cool rose) – @sephora collection Eyebrow Gel (shade ebony) – @honest Extreme Length Mascara – @urbandecaycosmetics 24/7 Glide On Eyeliner (shade demolition) – @iliabeauty Balmy Lip Tint (shade lullaby)
girlhood 🫶🏻 find friends who want to do the same little hobbies as you! Went over to @shihstitches’ house yesterday to give her some sourdough starter and go through the basics (I’m *very much* a beginner so I told her to take my lesson with a grain of salt)
PS convinced her to make an IG account! @blueskyehouse
PPS she’s convincing me I really do need a fancy range like her ✨ stunning ✨ @lacanche.usa
Just a girl searching for the perfect digital planner solution. What I have right now is working, technically speaking, but I’m working across platforms and ideally I’d love everything to be in one place. I also have calendar synesthesia (IYKYK) and I physically feel myself in space moving through my calendar, which makes finding a planner difficult because I want/need it to match up with what I see in my head I know this sounds insane but if you also “see” time, you know what I mean!
Right now I’m using: – Google Sheets to track campaigns/business line items – Google docs for writing/brainstorming – Google/Apple Calendars (somehow they’re integrated and I don’t ask questions because it just works...) – Apple Notes for daily to-dos, random note keeping, and quick jot downs – Apple Reminders for “must dos” esp w/ deadlines – Dropbox for photo/file storage
I’m craving a good ole fashioned paper planner but the reality is that I need it to be digital. I need it to integrate with my calendar and remind me of tasks. I need to be able to access it on my computer when I’m working at my desk and on my phone when I’m on the go. I need structure and flexibility?
Does the perfect digital planner exist?! Do I need to overcome my overwhelm and tackle @notionhq? Is an @apple iPad the solution? Do I just keep doing what I’m doing because it’s technically working?
If you’ve stuck around to the end, I appreciate you 🫡
These are adorable!
These are adorable and would be so unique for graduation!
The graduation cards are so fun & cute, I love the design of the grad with her diploma!!
-Lauren
http://dcgirlinpearls.com
Carly, what a wonderful giveaway! My mom and I were just talking yesterday about how I needed to find some cute ones- I love that last one!
These are amazing! The sample one of the Uf graduate is actually a family friend of ours! What a small world!
Love these!!!! I'm graduating from college in May and was wondering if it was "classy" to send out announcements. Some people I have talked to only send them out for high school graduation and others liked the thought of sending them after college. What do you ladies think?
I think it's a momentous occasion that deserves to be recognized! I had countless family members and friends tell me that they were glad to receive notification of what I'd been doing and where I was moving to. (I included an insert that told about my new job and where I'd be living) It's a lovely gesture that includes your family and friends on the celebration of a major accomplishment — and it's certainly not a request for a gift as some say!
These are adorable! I was just talking last night to my friends about needing to order announcements asap. Love it!
These are simply adorable! I definitely will be ordering some for my graduation in May!! xo
Sarah! These look gorgeous! I'm glad to see that you're doing so well post-grad. Miss you co!