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!
I have been calling myself a Chill Mom™️ since having Jack and now I’m realizing that I’m even chiller with Rory. (Like is birth order really less about sibling order and more about the version of mom you’re born to?) I’ve been just rolling with Rory’s infancy and I’m so much happier. Maybe it’s just that I’m more tired with a toddler too, or know that it’s going to go by so fast, or just have more confidence… probably a combination. I feel less obsessive and less stressed out by the details. I’m “making it” without having to fake it. As an example, today I noticed I hadn’t tracked a single nap- just watching sleepy cues and trying to get to a “good enough” pattern as Rory’s naps consolidate. Is he following a ~perfect~ nap schedule? No. Are we thriving? Frankly, yes!
(If you want to read my original Chill Mom post, comment “chill mom” and l’ll send it to you via DM!)
We came, we saw elephants, we ate ice cream 🐘🦒🦓 @ashleybrooke and I always talk about how we became FAST friends. Somehow we have been right there with each other during some of life’s worst moments… so it’s extra sweet that we now get to celebrate the good ones! Watching our boys play together, a little baby in a stroller, and another baby on the way… it’s everything we dreamed of.
Somehow yesterday felt like a week, last month was last year, and last year was a decade ago… but then time is simultaneously going by so fast too. The past ten weeks have gone by in a blink! Everyone warns you it goes by fast and they’re not wrong…. The days are long but oh how I wish time would slow down a bit? Or that maybe I could bottle up a tiny bit of these precious boys at every stage so I could revisit them down the road 🤍
I have grown to LOVE baby wearing. Not only do I think it’s such a nice and cozy way to bond with baby, it’s also incredibly practical, especially when you have a toddler to keep up with too! The @wildbird aerial carrier was a treat for myself- and I’m so obsessed with it. 👶🏼 Leave a comment “wildbird” and I’ll DM you the color I have as well as my personal review of it (including some troubleshooting tips).
Some top level things I like; - it’s easy to put on! - it’s so, so comfortable (for me AND baby!) - the little flap is seamless and provides extra support while baby naps and privacy when we need/want it
This affordable rechargeable LED lamp is cute and then made even cuter with this wicker lampshade! 💡✨ No cords needed- just charge and place wherever you want. (Will be extra perfect for dining outdoors this summer!) 💫 Comment “lamp” and I’ll send you links to the LED lamp ($38 for a pair!) and the lampshade (available in a few styles- including a darling blue).
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
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!