Grad Party Centerpieces & Candy Banner

I was really excited when my sister asked me to make my niece Jennifers graduation party centerpieces using inspiration she found on Pinterest. I got to use my Silhouette and even learned how to layer plain numbers. I am SO happy every time I learn how to use my machine better! I did notice that it really matters how thick (good quality) your card stock is when cutting. Some card stock cuts smooth and wonderful, other stuff not so much. I cut the hat, ribbon and diploma seal using cut files on my Silhouette. I then painted kabob skewers white and washi taped them to the back of each item. I made the grad hat tassel by cutting cross stitch thread and taping the top with washi tape. I hot glued each tassel to a grad hat. That worked out so much better than waiting for glue to dry.

 I also made a banner for their candy bar. I had to cut the colored banner pieces by hand because the paper was so thin it ripped when I cut it on the Silhouette. But the background and letters were easily cut.