30 Top of the Class Graduation Ideas

Do you have to host a graduation party this year for one of your kids? No matter the age or school level of achievement, graduation parties are a great way to gather up family and friends and have a good time. Some of these “top of the class” fun ideas would also make great summer activities for your family to do together.

Here are 30 creative and fun graduation party, gift and decoration ideas to help you plan your party. I’ve included gift ideas so even if you aren’t hosting, there are project which you can make and bring to the party with a little graduation cash. I hope you find inspiration in all of these ideas.

Where did I get these projects from, you ask? These are all from Crystal & Co., readers and from their lovely submissions to our weekly blog linky party on Wednesday’s. I love the ideas that you guys share- keep them coming and watch for more in the future!

Food for the Graduation Party

Luscious and Creamy Flourless Graduation Cap Cake by Hungry Happenings

Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes by Musing from a SAHM

Picnic Food ideas by SusieQTpies Cafe

Chicken Artichoke Pasta by Carissa Miss

10 Chocolate Dessert Recipes by Crystal & Co

Sugar Cookies by Love, Pasta, and a Tool Belt

Crockpot Pulled Pork Taquitos by This Silly Girls Life

Personalized Pretzel Pops by Hungry Happenings

Peanut Butter Texas Sheet Cake by Saving 4 Six

6 Salad Ideas by SusieQTpies Cafe

Healthy Avocado Pear Dip by Saturday Evening Pot

Mexican Casserole by Southern Mom Cooks

Southwestern Bruschetta by Frugal Follies

Candy Filled Chocolate Graduation Cap Cookies by Hungry Happenings

Party Decoration Ideas

Dye Flowers to Match School Colors by GIft of Curiosity

How to make a boutonniere by Bowdabra

Tissue Paper Flowers by The Newlywed Pilgrimage

Create Your Own Floral Centerpiece by Growing in Grace

How to make a wrist corsage by Bowdabra

Painted Mason Jar Vases by The Newlywed Pilgrimage

Book Page Banner by The Thinking Closet

 

Graduation Gift Ideas

Chocolate Graduation Cap Gift Boxes by Hungry Happenings

Decorated Gift Box by Create with Joy

Create a Custom sign by Signs by Andrea

Leather Choker Pendant by Jewelry Making Journal

Orange You Glad its Summer Gift Bags by Making Memories

Create a Scrapbook by A Bright and Beautiful Life

Etched Shot Glasses by Sophisticated Yellow

Adjustable Class Ring by Jewelry Making Journal

Candy Bouquet by Kims Kandy Kreations

 

Giveaways for the Graduate

iPad/Surface Giveaway

$100 Gift Card

 

More Reader Inspired Ideas

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24 Teacher Appreciation Ideas

 

Summer Activities for Kids

 

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63 Reuse, Recycle and Upcycle ideas for kids this Summer

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