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Why you need Graduation Cards with Photo Insert for your Invites & Announcements

Your graduate is unique. They are one-of-a-kind. So why get them boring old, run-of-the-mill graduation announcements? No, they deserve something something special, something classic.

Don’t make the design the reason people fawn over your kid. Make your kid’s photo the reason they fawn over them. How? With graduation photo insert cards.

In case you’ve never seen (or heard of) photo insert graduation cards, here’s what they are: photo insert cards are a blank 5″ x 7″ photo card with window frame on the front cover so you can slip in a 4″ x 6″ printed photograph. This video shows you how to use them:

How to use photo insert cards, sometimes called photo frame cards

Why are photo insert cards better than printed invitations or announcements?

Printed photo cards have their place and are a great greeting card alternative. But graduation—whether it’s high school, university, or pre-school—deserves something classic, something a bit more upscale. Here’s what you get with graduation announcement cards with photo insert:

  • Use whatever photo you want. Shoot, use a different photo for each recipient!
  • Recipients can keep the photo—undamaged—after the ceremony or party. Photos simply slide under the window frame border. No glue or tape needed, and no extra design on the photo of your proud graduate.
  • Order blank or personalized. Handwrite the message yourself or we’ll add an imprint in classic, metallic foil.
  • One card, many uses. Not just for announcement and invites, these also work beautifully as graduation photo insert thank you cards.
  • You can frame them! Think of these cards as cheap graduation photo mats for frames. The card measures 5″ x 7″, so it provides a thin border around the photo. So go ahead, frame the whole card.

How to turn a blank photo insert card into graduation announcements

First, start by choosing a color. Standard white or black? Or perhaps a classic navy or forest green. Or maybe they want the eco-vibe and you can go with the classic recycled kraft card.

Second, decide whether you want blank or personalized graduation announcement cards. The benefit of blank cards is that you can make some truly DIY graduation photo cards by adding stamps, stickers, or doodle some artwork on there. Don’t want to go the DIY route? Blank graduation photo card announcements also look great as-is with nothing but a heartfelt note written inside.

The benefit of personalized cards is that a foil stamped imprint gives your photo cards a classic, timeless look.

Black photo insert graduation cards
Black photo insert card with metallic gold foil imprint.

Last thing… envelopes. All photo insert cards come with plain white mailing envelopes.

How to use graduation photo insert cards

  • Graduation announcement photo cards. Looking for something a bit more upscale than a printed photo card? Sturdy photo insert graduation cards can be foil stamped with your graduate’s future plans.
  • Graduation party invites. Whether it’s a big party or a quaint gathering, mail out custom graduation party photo invites.
  • Custom greeting cards for far-away friends & family. Even if you send them a video, send them a card so they can truly hold onto that memory, that moment.
  • Are you a photographer? Photo insert greeting cards are an easy addition to your senior portrait package. Learn more about our wholesale program.
Recycled kraft photo insert card for graduation announcements and invitations.
Make your own greeting cards! Just slip in your graduate’s photo in the front cover and write your message inside the blank card.
Wallet photo insert cards for graduation announcements or party invitations
Have wallet prints of your graduate? Opt for wallet photo insert cards. Perfect as small graduation announcements.

Let’s celebrate your graduate.

How can we help get the word out about your graduate? Whether you want to turn the graduate’s photo into an announcement, a party invitation, or use them as personalized graduation thank you cards, there are so many possibilities with photo insert cards.

Shop the line, send us a message, or give us a call at (800) 346-3063.

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Make Your Own Graduation Announcements

DIY Graduation Announcements for High School Seniors & College Grads

You did it! Graduation marks the end of one chapter, and the start of another. Congrats on your accomplishments—now let’s celebrate!

StudioStyle.com can help you create the perfect graduation announcements and grad party invites. The grad cards and and photo holders below can be customized for ALL types of graduations, from kindergarten, Montessori, junior high and middle school, to high school, community college, state university, nursing school, and graduate school.

Printed Graduation Announcements

From modern to classic, we can help you design graduation party invite to suit every grad’s style.

To create your graduation photo announcement or party invite, just tell us your personalized info, and upload your favorite senior picture. In order to customize your own graduation announcement from scratch, just provide us with a little creative direction. We can design you grad party photo announcements in your school colors.

Choose any standard photo card size for your graduation invitations: 3-½” x 5″ notecard, A2, 5″ x 7″, or even a z-fold photo greeting card. Our cards are printed on durable, smooth finish white paper that is thicker than traditional photo paper. All photo graduation announcements come with plain white envelopes, making them perfect for mailing. Design your own graduation photo announcements.

Printed graduation photo cards
Here are a few samples of graduation cards we’ve printed.

Graduation Announcement Photo Insert Cards

Just slide your favorite graduation picture into the pocket opening of our photo insert cards for an easy DIY grad party invite. No glue or tape required!

Hand write a personalized message on the inside of the card, or have us imprint your name, graduation year, and party details for you. These 5″ x 7″ photo insert cards come in various colors with an opening for a 4″ x 6″ photo, so you can choose one that coordinates with your school colors. Browse all photo insert cards here.

Photo insert cards for graduation announcements are really popular. See how others are making their own grad invite photo cards.

Graduation announcement photo insert card with gold foil imprint

Graduation Announcement Photo Folders

These black graduation photo folders feature a gold foil graduation cap imprint on the front cover. You can order them with just the design, or add your personalization: school crest, logo, mascot, or even an inspirational message. Each folder holds one 4″ x 6″ photo, with your choice of a vertical or horizontal layout.

These paper photo holders are a beautiful alternative to traditional graduation cards. They’re an elegant way to protect, store, display, and present graduation photos and senior pictures.

Black photo folder with gold foil graduation cap imprinted on the front cover and a personalized imprint on the window frame border.

Senior Portrait Folders

Want something a but more luxe? Check out our recycled, deckle-edge portrait folders.

These folders are available in black or white, with optional custom imprinting. We offer these photo folders in vertical and horizontal formats for all standard photo sizes. They’re perfect for high school and college graduations, as well as for portrait photographers looking for a professional way to present prints to clients.

Vertical black portrait folder with ragged edges has a university logo imprinted on the front cover in gold and a university graduate's picture framed inside

Need ideas on what to write in your graduation announcements and invitations?

Check out our post on Graduation Announcement Wording. For help designing the perfection graduation announcements, call the Studio Style team at (800) 346-3063.  Have your own ideas for custom graduation announcements? Share them with us in the comments below.

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Graduation Announcement Wording Tips & Ideas

Find the graduation announcement wording that is right for you. Here are some ideas on what to write in your graduation announcements and invitations.

Example of wording for graduation announcements
Graduation photo cards can serve as both announcement and invitation.

Graduating from high school or college is a special event, and graduation announcements with pictures are an elegant way to share this achievement with friends and family. Not sure what to write for the graduation announcement wording? Check out some of these announcement examples.

Basic Graduation Announcement Wording

Announcements don’t have to be fancy or overly complicated. If your belief is “less is more” and you would prefer a simple look, just three pieces of information are needed.

  • Graduate’s Name
  • School’s Name
  • Graduating Year

An example wording for your basic announcement text:

Kate Monahan
East High School
Class of 2024

Formal Announcements

Reading more like a wedding invitation, a formal announcement has a sophisticated look and is a good choice for proud parents wishing to send out the announcements to their relatives and friends.

  • Names of Parents or Guardians
  • Graduate’s Full Name
  • School’s Name
  • Graduating Year
  • Graduate’s Major (optional)
  • Honors & Awards (optional)

A sample of a formal graduation announcement text:

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Monahan
Announce the graduation of their daughter
Katherine Anne Monahan
from East High School
On Saturday June 15th, 2024

Story Announcements

Sometimes graduates want to share more than just their name, school, and class year. Feel free to add additional information that you would like to share with everyone. Include a short paragraph on future plans after college, favorite school memory, or even an inspirational quote. Sharing these details creates a more personal card and lets family and friends know what you are up to after graduation.

  • Names of Parents or Guardians (optional)
  • Graduate’s Name (full name optional)
  • School’s Name
  • Graduating Year
  • Graduate’s Major (optional)
  • Honors & Awards (optional)
  • Future Plans
  • Quote

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Monahan
Are proud to announce the graduation of
Katherine Anne Monahan
from East High School
Class of 2024

Kate is attending Columbia College in Chicago this fall where she will study journalism.

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

 
Graduation announcement photo insert card with gold foil imprint
Shown: Personalized Black Photo Insert Card with graduation announcement wording sample. This card holds a 4×6 photo.

Invitation Announcements

Popular with high school graduations, announcements can also double as party invitations. Use this opportunity to invite people to an open house or celebration in honor of the grad.

  • Graduate’s Name (full name optional)
  • School’s Name
  • Graduating Year
  • Graduation Date
  • Party Address
  • RSVP Details (optional)

Suggestion for grad party invitation wording:

Class of 2024
Celebrate Kate Monahan’s Graduation
from East High School
May 11th @ 4pm at the
Monahan’s Home
1200 West Palm Court
Sarosta, FL 60615

Sending grad announcements is appropriate for ALL graduations including kindergarten, Montessori, junior high/middle school, high school, community college, state university, and nursing school. All the hard work and time pursuing your education is a reason to share your accomplishment with others by sending an announcement.

Have you written a unique graduation announcement that you’d like to share? Tell us your idea in the comments below.


Where to buy graduation announcements with pictures

Hi! We’re Studio Style, and we specialize in helping people celebrate momentous events—like graduation. Every year, we make photo insert cards, wallet photo cards, and custom printed graduation announcements for high school, college, university, and yes, even the younger years like kindergarten.

Six wallet photo insert cards for graduation announcements
Shown: Wallet Photo Insert Cards

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