Graduation Cap Decoration Ideas to Fit Every Grad’s Taste

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Graduation Cap Decoration Ideas to Fit Every Grad’s Taste

5/20/2019 By University Frames

Graduation Cap Decoration Ideas to Fit Every Grad’s Taste

Graduation is a special time. It's taken years of hard work to earn your degree. Take the time to make your graduation day as unique as possible. Decorating your grad cap is the best way to show your personal style. Most colleges are now allowing to decorate graduation caps as long as the message is appropriate for the situation. You just need to select the theme that you want to use for graduation cap decoration. Looking for some unique or funny graduation cap ideas? We have shared some interesting grad cap ideas that will help stand out on your graduation day.

How to Decorate a Graduation Cap

You can decorate your grad cap with bright, glittery materials or can go for elegant designs. Stand out in a crowd by sharing your life motto or a heart-touching quote from your favorite book or movie. You can even display a funny meme or a popular catchphrase. Proudly create a graduation cap design using your school colors or your college mascot. The only limitation in grad cap ideas is your imagination!

Girl With Graduation Cap and Paint Brush

Here are some creative and fun graduation cap ideas that will fit every grad’s taste: 

Sparkle and Shine

Draw your design on the top of your cap and then use clear or colored rhinestones to add sparkle and shine. Glue them on with a strong adhesive, so they won't fall off after the glue dries. Create letters, designs, or outline shapes and patterns. Include the year of your graduation for an added touch. Use different sizes to create different effects.

DIY Graduation Cap

Be Colorful 

Once you have drawn on your design, you can outline it with fabric paint and fill it in. Fabric paint allows you to create a wide variety of designs and can easily be used with other mediums like rhinestones and cloth. Write a special message or quote such as “We Did It!” or “I Can Fly” Draw colorful floral designs or geometric patterns, anything that represents you.

I Can Fly Grad Cap Design

Simply Creative 

You can also glue colorful cloth or felt to the top and outline the designs with fabric paint or glue rhinestones to it. You can also cut out cloth/felt shapes and create unique designs using a character from your favorite movie. Add a few decorative touches to create the perfect cap design. Mix and match your mediums to create a layered effect. With fabric, the designs to choose from are endless.

College Girl Holding Graduation Cap

Show Off Your Memories

Attach pictures of your favorite college moments on your graduation cap to showcase the memories you made with your college mates. Tell your story to the world with memorable pictures. It is the best way to celebrate your unforgettable college journey. This unique piece of art can also be treasured as a keepsake that celebrates the most important event in your life.  

Graduation Cap DIY Ideas

Let Your Friends Say It All

Ask your friends or college buddies to scribble something for you on your grad cap. This will not only make your grad cap unique but will also turn it into a valuable keepsake that will always remind you of your best friends or college besties

Create a graduation cap design you will be proud to keep. Choose the colors that represent your school and include a metal plate for each that has your name, degree, and the year of your graduation to show extra appreciation for your accomplishments.

Preserve Your Achievement!

You can keep your grad cap alongside your professionally framed diploma as a reminder of your special day. Professional frames will protect your diploma from being damaged by UV rays and humidity. 

Frame For Your Diploma

Choosing to frame your diploma will preserve it for years to come and remind you of all the hard work you put into earning your degree. Aside from your diploma, your personalized graduation cap is a piece of memorabilia that can never be replaced.

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University Frames

University Frames, an American company based in Anaheim, CA, has been providing custom diploma frames since 1990. We offer quality diploma frames that fit your taste and style. We are committed to providing the best customer experience through our quality craftsmanship and attention-to-detail approach. Contact us to get a custom diploma frame and show off your pride!
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