Happy Valentine's Day and a Freebie!

It's a few days early but I can feel it in the air. Actually that's not entirely true. I've been sick the past 2 days. I'm also pretty certain my kids have strep throat. Thank goodness we can't pass our bugs through the internet. UGH. Really hoping we all feel better this weekend. 
In honor of Valentine's Day I'm offering up a free printable for you! Enjoy! 
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Preschool and Kindergarten Graduation Printable

New in the shop! Hot off the presses! I've designed the most adorable (yes I'm biased) preschool and kindergarten printable diplomas for your little graduate moving up to the next grade. Check it out in my shop! 
Kindergarten Diploma

Preschool Diploma

Graduation Freebie Printable and a Tutorial

My little man is growing up. I really can't believe it. I remember when he was this small: 

Look how cute he was! My little alien :) I love how he's just chillaxin' in this ultrasound picture. 

Anyhow, this Wednesday he is graduating from Pre-K. WHAT? So that means Kindy in the fall. Bittersweet I tell ya! He is so ready. He bounces off the walls and drives me bonkers. He needs kindergarten. I need Kindergarten. 

So here is a free printable in celebration: 

It's actually a PSD file that you download so you can add your own picture and text. I'm including a tutorial on how to do this in Photoshop if you aren't familiar with making a clipping mask. That sounds complicated. It's really easy. I promise. 

Step 1: Download the file by clicking above

Step 2. Open the file up in Photoshop

Step 3: Open up a photo of your graduate in Photoshop

Step 4: Drag and drop it onto the psd file you downloaded. It should be on top. If it's not on top press Ctrl and ] at the same time to bring it to the top. 

Step 4: Now the layer with the picture is on top of the layer of the frame. Hover between the two layers and press the alt button - then click. See the red X? Hover over that. 

Step 5: Your picture is now clipped to the layer below. With your picture layer selected use the arrow tool to position and re-size it however you need.  (See the little arrow pointing down to the layer below? That's a clipping mask!)

Step 6:  Now all you need to do is change the text on the name and the "pre-K" portion. You may need to choose a different font. I used KG Second Chances Solid if you are interested in downloading that. 

Step 7: Save and print. DONE! Enjoy. Please share on Pinterest, Facebook and/or Twitter if you use my card. This card is for personal use only. Thank you!