11 Free Printable Graduation Cards

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As the school year draws to a close, it's time to celebrate all of the graduates (from kindergarten all the way to college). These simple printable graduation cards are available in 11 different color options (one is a plain white background). You can match yours up to the graduate's school colors for some extra personalization. Download your favorite version of these printable graduation cards below. 

Even though we're sitting right smack dab in the 2020 craziness, we still need to celebrate...even if celebrating looks a bit different this year. If you won't get to hug your favorite graduate's neck this year, you can certainly send them some love across the miles with one of these printable graduation cards (and tuck a lil' something inside for an extra smile, if you feel inclined). See all of the different color options for these cards below.

Printable Graduation Cards

These cards, in all of their simplicity, are a fantastic way to tell someone how PROUD you are of their school achievements. Their outside design says: "You Did It! Congratulations!", with a watercolor mortar board graduation cap centered in the middle of the card. These designs are anchored with fun watercolor stripes...or, not, if you prefer the plain white background (pictured below). Inside is blank for you to fill in your own sentiments (and maybe include a bit or cash or a gift card, too). 

Even if you can't see your special graduate in person, this year (or if you have to watch a virtual graduation), you can still make sure they know you're thinking about them during this super special time in their lives. A simple greeting card is a wonderful way to do that (I think people of all ages enjoy getting a card in the mail!).

Printing Your Cards 

• Before downloading and printing, please note that these cards are for personal use only. You may not sell them in any manner (digitally or printed). Gifting is perfectly okay (it's expected, actually!).
• All 11 color options are available below to click through and download.
• Greeting cards like these should always be printed onto letter-sized white cardstock. Regular paper is too flimsy for cards. 
• You can grab a pack of letter-sized white cardstock here on Amazon for a good price. That's where I get my own personal cardstock supply.
• You can print using your home printer's "normal" or even "draft" mode. Often times, draft mode can create small striations in a printed piece. This can help create an authentic watercolor feeling in designs like this one. Not every printer does this, but it's fun to experiment. 
• After printing, cut out your card just inside the light blue hairline that runs the perimeter of the entire card.
• After it's cut out, fold your card in half. To get the perfect crease in your card, use the handle of a pair of metal scissors to run along the crease a couple of times. 

Envelopes for Your Printable Cards

• I design all of my free printable greeting cards to fit inside of A6-sized envelopes.  
• A6 envelopes are 6.5"x4.75" in size.
• You can coordinate with the stripes in your card, or just use a simple, classic white envelope.
• Grab a set of A6 envelopes here on Amazon.

Download Your Printable Graduation Cards:

• Download the dark green striped design.
• Download the kelly green striped design .
• Download the gold striped design.
• Download the orange striped design.
• Download the red striped design.
• Download the maroon striped design.
• Download the light blue striped design.
• Download the dark blue striped design.
• Download the purple striped design.
• Download the grey striped design.
• Download the white background (no stripes) design.
• If you prefer, I have also made these card designs also available here on Dropbox to download.
• Or, if you're a Google Drive user, you can also locate these downloads here.

More Printables for Graduates

• Decorating for a graduation party? My Six Watercolor Graduation Printables are always popular for this purpose. They're great to frame as gifts, too.
• My free printable Graduation Gift Tags are also another great option.
• This cute Preschool Graduation Printable Keepsake from Homeschool Giveaways and Freebies is super adorable for the younger grads.  
• And these Graduation Party Printables from Oh My! Creative! are perfect for your celebrations.
• These Graduation Printables from Made in a Day are another great option for party decor.