Lettering Styles for Graduation Announcements from Homeschool Diploma

Classic Announcements for 2008
(See this page for information about 2007 Announcements)

A Totally Customizable Card: You choose the paper, the ink color, the design for the front, and then give us the text you'd like printed. The result is one-of-a kind!

1	See the 13 designs that may be used on the front of these announcements (8 horizontal and 5 vertical)
2	Look over the 9 different papers represented by the samples below. Select the paper and then select the design and ink color to be printed on it.
3	Take a look at our suggested texts and decide what you would like the card to say.
4	Ready? When you have found a combination of paper and design that you like, *begin your order by starting with your choice of paper* from the samples below. (Prices are determined by the paper you choose.) From there, the order form will allow you to select the design and ink color for your card, as well as the text for the inside.

We carefully proofread every order.

Homeschool Diploma received Carlson Craft's Outstanding Dealer award in 2003 and the Distinguished Dealer award in 2004, 2005, and 2006 for the work we do to assist our customers!

Announcements are not submitted for printing until we have e-mailed you with any questions or suggestions about your text.

Bright White Vellum Paper:
choose any design
for the front.

#1. This delicate Bright White Vellum paper is perfect with lighter ink colors. It is especially nice with violet, thistle, sage, or silver ink. The ink color you choose will be used for the inside text as well as for the cover design of your choice.(13 designs are available for the front of the card; see them at the bottom of this page.) Shown here with raised violet ink in one of the new designs for '08. This bright white card comes with matching bright white inner and outer envelopes. Add envelope printing to your order and get one of our three '08 envelope designs printed for free! Shipping time:
Announcement	First 25	Add'l 25	250 or more, including proof	500 or more, including proof
Web price**	$61.40	$19.10	$.80 ea	$.72 ea
Colored ink	Adds $6.00 ($6.67 list)

Black Linen Paper:
choose any design
for the front.

#2. Black Linen paper has a slightly textured surface -- it has a "woven" finish that looks like linen. Black seems to get more and more popular every year! This sample is shown with a new design, # GAF08, although any of the 13 designs shown below may be used for the front of the announcement. If you choose this paper, the outer and inner envelopes will be bright white, and either silver or gold ink may be used for the printing. (Silver and gold ink are flat, not raised, on black paper.) Foil envelope seals are the perfect accent for the black card and white envelope! Use the link below to view the suggested ensemble and to see other designs on this paper. Production time: (Offered only with flat silver or flat gold ink)
Announcement	First 25	Add'l 25	250 or more, including proof	500 or more, including proof
Web price, silver or gold ink**	$67.70	$22.90	$.95 ea	$.83ea

Bright White Paper
with Silver Deckled Edge:
choose any design
for the front.

#3. The Silver Deckle-Edged paper is a fresh, bright white vellum with the silver deckle along the bottom edge of the card (or the right edge when used with one of the vertical designs). This silver and white card was one of the most popular of all the Classic announcements last year. The inner and outer envelopes both have the same silver edging along the square back flap. This design, GF08, is shown here in black ink, but is also very nice in bordeaux, hunter, navy,or the pastel colors like sage or lilac. For a sparkling silver effect, try raised silver ink on this paper! Start with the button below to order this silver-edged paper with any of the designs shown below. Production time:
Announcement	First 25	Add'l 25	250 or more, including proof	500 or more, including proof
Web price**	$75.76	$26.60	$1.07 ea	$.96 ea
Colored ink	Adds $6.00 ($6.67 list)

Bright White Paper
with Red Deckled Edge
choose any design
for the front.

#4. White vellum with a red deckle edge is an attention-getter! The paper is perfect with the "claret" ink, as shown here, featuring elegant design GAH08. As with all Classic announcements, the ink color you choose will be used for the announcement text as well as for the front design. Choose any of the 13 Classic Designs pictured at the bottom of this page.The inner and outer envelopes have a striking red deckle edge also, and a red foil seal is the perfect accent! Add some fun to the envelope with one of our envelope designs, included free with envelope printing! Production time:
Announcement	First 25	Add'l 25	250 or more, including proof	500 or more, including proof
Web price**	$75.76	$26.60	$1.07 ea	$.96 ea
Colored ink	Adds $6.00 ($6.67 list)

Ecru Vellum Paper
choose any design
for the front.

#5. The rich, warm undertone of the Ecru Vellum paper is perfect with the "Berry" ink as shown here. The ecru is not as "yellow" as an ivory paper, but is a rich, off-white color that shows off the deeper ink colors nicely. Also popular with bordeaux, hunter, navy, and violet ink. Shown here with GJ08, but you may choose any of the 13 Classic Designs pictured at the bottom of this page. The ecru vellum card comes with matching ecru inner and outer envelopes. Production time:
Announcement	First 25	Add'l 25	250 or more, including proof	500 or more, including proof
Web price**	$61.40	$19.10	$.80 ea	$.72 ea
Colored ink	Adds $6.00 ($6.67 list)

Grey Parchment Paper
with Deckled Edge
choose any design
for the front.

#6. The Grey Parchment announcement and matching envelopes both have a deckle edge. This simple "Seniors" design has been one of our most popular over the past few years, and is shown here with violet ink. Silver envelope seals will dress it up no matter what ink color you choose! This grey parchment is one of the few papers that are available with a lined inner envelope.The liner is offered in bordeaux and matches the bordeaux ink. Choose one of the designs shown at the bottom of the page, and the ink color of your choice. (View other designs and ink color suggestions for the grey parchment by using the button below.) Production time:
Announcement	First 25	Add'l 25	250 or more, including proof	500 or more, including proof
Web price**	$61.40	$19.10	$.80 ea	$.72 ea
Colored ink	Adds $6.00 ($6.67 list)

Ivory Parchment
with Deckled Edge
choose any design
for the front.

#7. This popular Antique Parchment paper features a deckle edge and matching, deckle-edged envelopes. Shown here with design GQ08 in Claret ink, though any of the 13 Classic Designs pictured at the bottom of this page may be used. Bordeaux, berry, navy, and raised gold ink are also very popular on this paper. A lovely matte gold liner is available for the parchment inner envelopes, which is a nice touch with any ink color, but especially when the card is printed with the raised gold ink. View other designs and ink colors with this paper by using the "more info" link below. Production time:
Announcement	First 25	Add'l 25	250 or more, including proof	500 or more, including proof
Web price**	$61.40	$19.10	$.80 ea	$.72 ea
Colored ink	Adds $6.00 ($6.67 list)

Recycled Grey Paper
choose any design
for the front.

#8 "Recycled Grey" is a very soft-looking, sophisticated paper, a flecked grey stock with a hint of blue, which shows off black or blue inks nicely. The double envelopes are made of matching paper. If you want to use black ink to hold down the cost of your order, the recycled paper is a nice choice because the paper adds texture and interest. We recommend silver accents with this paper. The ink color you select is used for the inside text as well as the design on the outside. This is shown with "cobalt" ink and design GR08. Use this paper with any of the 13 Classic Designs pictured at the bottom of this page. Production time:
Announcement	First 25	Add'l 25	250 or more, including proof	500 or more, including proof
Web price**	$61.40	$19.10	$.80 ea	$.72 ea
Colored ink	Adds $6.00 ($6.67 list)

Soft White Vellum
with Deckled Edge
choose any design
for the front.

#9 This soft white vellum paper, with its deckled edge, adds a touch of elegance to any design you choose. Not a bright white like #1, 3 and 4, but not as dark as ecru, this is more of a "cream" color. Great with darker inks, especially claret, bordeaux, violet, and the hunter green shown here. Raised gold ink is also a very nice choice on this paper. Select from any of 13 Classic Designs below! The soft white paper is shown here with design GH08, which has a "seniors" crest. Comes with matching inner and outer soft white envelopes, which also have the deckled edge. Production time:
Announcement	First 25	Add'l 25	250 or more	500 or more
Web price**	$61.40	$19.10	$.80 ea	$.72 ea
Colored ink	Adds $6.00 ($6.67 list)

NEW FOR 2008 - Classic Shimmer!

The four new Classic designs in the section below are slightly different from those above.

These are not French-folded cards like those above. The Classic designs below (10 - 13) are printed on an un-folded piece of very heavy card stock which has an iridescent finish and rounded corners. The back is blank; printing is done in thermography (raised ink) on the front only.
The designs for these four cards are limited and are slightly different from those shown below for Classic designs 1 through 19. Instead of 13 designs, there are only 6. View them at the bottom of the page.
The designs are printed in the location as shown on the card; several have room for either a mascot or a senior photo seal, which complement the design. The Senior Photo stickers are sold on this page. They are $21.90 for the first 20 and $8.00 for each additional sheet of 20.
Because the design and text share the front of the card, the number of lines of text is limited to either 10 or 12 lines, depending on the design chosen. The information about each design gives specific instructions about the number of lines offered.
All of these Classic Shimmer cards come with white inner and outer envelopes. The inner envelopes are offered with an optional liner in black, gold, and silver. The envelope liners add $5.00 per package of 25. They are offered on the order forms.

Hydrangea Shimmer Card
choose one of five designs
for the front.

#10 Hydrangea Shimmer This is a lovely color for a female graduate, and perfect with black ink. The color is a "purplish" pink, close to a lilac shade. The ink color must be a dark color to show up on this paper; we recommend black; our order form also offers navy and violet. Choose from the six designs offered for the "Shimmer Collection," below. The "seniors" design shown here, GAP08, does not have a year on it. It is designed to be used with a photo sticker, sold separately. This design, used with the photo sticker, can effectively be used by groups holding a graduation -- the sticker takes the place of the name card to personalize an announcement that is the same for everyone in the group! Production time:
Announcement	First 25	Add'l 25	250 or more	500 or more
Web price**	$75.76	$26.60	$1.07 ea	$.96 ea
Colored ink	Adds $6.00 ($6.67 list)

Golden Shimmer Card
choose one of five designs
for the front.

#11 Golden Shimmer The color of this card is a shimmery, golden taupe, shown with the Mocha ink. Black ink also works well. Shown with design GAK08, but you may choose from any of the 6 designs shown below . If this design is chosen, there is room above it for a photo sticker or mascot, and room below it for 10 lines of text. Price includes inner and outer white envelopes, and the gold lined inner envelope is a nice addition!. If you choose to print your return address on the outer envelopes, the design shown here may be included on the envelope for free, and it is also offered on our printed napkins! Production time:
Announcement	First 25	Add'l 25	250 or more	500 or more
Web price**	$75.76	$26.60	$1.07 ea	$.96 ea
Colored ink	Adds $6.00 ($6.67 list)

Scarlet Shimmer Card
choose one of five designs
for the front.

#12 Scarlet Shimmer The color of this card is difficult to describe, but it is beautiful! Not a bright, "fire engine" red, this is more like a deep cherry color. The raised black ink offers the best contrast. Select one of the 6 designs shown below. The design shown here, GAN08, does not have room for a photo sticker or mascot, but for a coordinating look, the same design is offered for your outer envelopes. If you choose to print the return address on the back flap of the white outer envelope, this design may be printed above the address at no additional charge. Production time:
Announcement	First 25	Add'l 25	250 or more	500 or more
Web price**	$75.76	$26.60	$1.07 ea	$.96 ea

Platinum Shimmer Card
choose one of five designs
for the front.

#13 Platinum Shimmer "Iridescent Silver-grey" would be another way to describe this card. Choose any of the six designs shown in the "Shimmer design collection" below. This is shown with navy ink and design GAL08. If this design is chosen, it may be printed in the location shown, with room for either a mascot or a photo sticker above it and ten lines of text below it, or it may be moved to the top of the card so there is room for 12 lines of text below it. Sold with outer and inner white envelopes. The inner envelopes may be lined with silver, which matches the color of this card. Production time:
Announcement	First 25	Add'l 25	250 or more	500 or more
Web price**	$75.76	$26.60	$1.07 ea	$.96 ea
Colored ink	Adds $6.00 ($6.67 list)