These are grad gift ideas they’ll find useful in their next stage.
The month of May is filled with caps, gowns, and celebrations—it’s graduation season! We’ll help you break free of the cash-in-a-card routine.
Amy Latta shared three creative grad gifts that work for every graduate on your list.
A Gift to Help Them “Keep Growing”
Celebrate your graduate’s growth—and inspire even more—with a plant pot gift. Start with a small peat pot or terra cotta planter, fill it with paper shred, a packet of seeds, and a few favorite candies. Want to make it extra special? Tuck in a gift card, too. “The idea is that after they enjoy the treats, they can plant the seeds and watch them grow—whether that’s in their dorm room or back home,” Amy explained. It’s a sweet symbol of their journey ahead.
A Fun Twist on Giving Money
Every graduate appreciates a little cash, but why not deliver it with a creative twist? Amy’s money jar idea makes it feel extra festive.
Fill a clear jar with rolled-up bills and confetti and decorate the lid to look like a graduation cap using black cardstock and a tassel. It’s a gift that’s both eye-catching and practical—and way more fun than an envelope.
A College Survival Kit
Help your grad head off to college prepared with a dorm essentials basket. Fill a laundry basket with practical supplies they might not think to bring: laundry detergent, dryer sheets, bathroom cleaner, towels, toiletries, bandaids, basic medications, and of course, snacks.
Whether you’re celebrating a high school senior or a college grad, these creative gift ideas are sure to make them feel loved, supported, and ready for their next adventure.
Find more crafts from Amy on Instagram, @amylattacreations, or at amylattacreations.com.
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