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!
(Why has no one been using this song for this trend? Literally all that I hear whenever I see another “ins and outs” trend 😆)
My 2025 Ins & Outs:
IN More freedom, firmer boundaries Silver Red as a neutral Spontaneous lunch dates Photography Redefining perfection Silk scarves Going to the movies Trying new hobbies Luxurious showers
OUT Sticking with a book I’m not enjoying Letting my car be a mess Guilt around sweet treats Unnecessary people pleasing The comparison game Staying up too late Over complicating things Holding in emotions
Yes, I’m an iPad adult now ✌🏻 I have been feeling all over the place with how I stay organized. In a dream world, I’d have a good ole fashioned paper planner, but I need something digital that I can access wherever I am and set alarms and reminders and appointments in my digital calendar. Kicking the new year off with a fresh iPad in the hopes that it helps?? Kind of felt like back to school shopping with fresh school supplies (but more expensive lol)… here’s to an organized twenty twenty five!! 🥂
PS I am trying out @goodmondayspaper on @goodnotes.app and went with an 11” iPad Air!
Not my best year of outfits- but here are some of my favorites! 2024 was all about feeling comfortable in my skin. I was eight and nine months pregnant in January and February- and then freshly postpartum. I wore four different jean sizes (five if you include maternity!), had to start the process of rebuilding my shoe collection (my feet grew 😭), and I’ve been breastfeeding this whole time so lots of buttons. I tried to lean into more colors and elevated everyday styles. I embraced my body no matter where I was on the scale and stayed true to myself the whole time, while still experimenting and trying new things!
Some highlights: @tuckernuck Callahan dress @jcrew denim skorts (and staples, as always) @alice_walk cashmere wraps and gauzy linen shirt @varley leggings and pullovers @favorite.daughter hoodie (my emotional support sweatshirt at the moment) @annmashburn cap toe Mary Janes @cuyana small pouch + @llbean boat and totes @oldnavy barn coat embroidered by @bobinettedesigns @agolde, @levis, and @mother denim @onequince cashmere fisherman cardigan @shopdoen Leanne dress @kiltecollection chic cashmere sets @warbyparker eyeglasses + @celine sunglasses
Our year can undoubtedly be measured in love 🫶🏻. While 2024 wasn’t without its challenges, it was also overflowing with moments of joy and gratitude. Welcoming Rory into our family in February was the absolute highlight—nothing quite compares to the magic of those first newborn days.
This year was also filled with adventures to some of our favorite places and plenty of meaningful time with friends and family. Rory has grown from a snuggly, snoring newborn into a lively ten-month-old who loves to eat and play with his big brother. And Jack? He’s gone from my baby to a full-fledged kid—a social butterfly with a love for all things sports (and the skills to match).
For me, this year was a whirlwind—a beautiful mix of the magic and monotony of motherhood: pregnancy, delivery, breastfeeding, and endless caretaking. But amidst the chaos, I found space to nurture myself and pursue what lights me up. I embraced new hobbies (hello, sourdough baking!) and deepened my love for old ones (Rory’s needlepoint stocking is finally complete, and I read 50 books!). I prioritized my well-being with new workouts (@sotomethod has been a game-changer!), dialed in my beauty routines, and even got my colors done.
I also stepped outside my comfort zone, making my first investment in a company beyond my own and hitting a few stretch goals that felt out of reach just a year ago.
Here’s to a year of love, growth, and resilience—and to the excitement of all that 2025 has in store! 💫
This and yap 🤍 Don’t forget to create holiday magic for yourself too! I can’t tell you how nice it was to do some gingerbread decorating without having to follow a three year old’s vision (or fight the sugar battle)! It’s fun to do it with kids, too, but sometimes you just need coffee, baked goods, and little bit of kid-free catch up time with your mom friends! Thank you for hosting @blueskyehouse!!
I wrote down a list of things I wanted to do for fun in 2024. I crossed off exactly zero of them (having a baby will do that to ya) and my only hope of accomplishing one would be to host a cookie exchange! I wanted to SO bad but I was also feeling exhausted after a long year (losing a dog, having a baby, running a business, etc.) and I didn’t know if I had hosting a party in me. I sent out the invitations and told myself I’d figure it out. There was no going back! It was SO FUN though and I will be doing this again. I feel like so much of the holidays as a mom is spent making the magic for kids. It’s Santa meet and greets, Christmas shopping, holiday pageants…. And then seeing Santa again (and again and again). THIS party was for us! 🥂
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!