by Sherri Osborn

Graduation is a very special event in a child's life and also in the life of the parents and other adults in that child's life. Whether it is graduation from preschool, 6th grade, high school, or any other grade, it symbolizes a major accomplishment for that child.

Here are some creative ideas to help celebrate this special accomplishment. Try making these special crafts for parties, gifts, and decorations.

These craft ideas would make great decorations or even special party favors!

• Mini Graduation Cap - An easy craft for all ages. Made with an egg carton cup and a piece of cardboard!

• Large Graduation Cap - This larger than life craft would even make a nice table centerpiece for a graduation party!

• Graduation Centerpiece - See a picture of the centerpieces we used at my daughters high school graduation using flowers and photos.

• More Graduation Decorations

For fast crafts and almost instant gifts, check out these fun and unique printables:

• Free, Printable Graduation Cards - Treat a special graduate to one of these printable graduation cards! They are easy to print and make, and they are free. You can even make your own envelope using my printable template.

• Graduation Gift/Scrapbook Tag Templates - Print out and make personalized Gift/Scrapbook Tag for a special graduation gift or to use as part of a scrapbooking or craft project.

• Graduation Coloring Pages - Print out these free graduation related color pages and create your own special coloring book! Find free, printable caps, diplomas, and other related pictures.

• More Graduation Cards to Make

The printables above would all make fun gifts, and here are some more gift ideas sure to be a hit with anyone...

• Class Of 2007 - Use this free pattern to make beaded safety pin jewelry. If you are planning ahead, you can make some Class Of 2008 pins or even Class Of 2009 pins.

• Katie's Graduation Quilt - I thought I would share a picture of the quilt I made for my daughter as a graduation gift.

• Chris' Graduation Quilt - And here is a picture of the graduation quilt I made for my son.

• Fun Jars - These simple jars can be made and then filled with money, inspirational quotes, and a number of other items.

• More Graduation Gift Ideas

Here are a few more related ideas that are worthy of sharing...

• Gifts for the Teacher - For the graduate to make and give to their teachers.

• Scrapbooking Ideas - Make wonderful keepsakes to help you remember that special day.

• Teen Graduation Party Ideas - Many creative graduation party ideas for parents of teenagers.

• Graduation Clip Art - View graduation clip art of caps and diplomas with "Graduation Day" text.

• Graduation Speeches - Suggestions for writing and delivering memorable speeches.

Whether the graduate is completing preschool, high school, college, or anything in-between, I hope these creative ideas help with the celebration!