Graduation Cards That Are More Fabulous Than Your Degree

Ah, graduation. That glorious moment where you don a hat that looks like it was designed by IKEA and walk across a stage to collect a piece of paper worth tens of thousands of pounds. And what better way to celebrate this momentous occasion than with a card that says, “Well done, you beautiful, over-caffeinated nerd.”

Here at Prickly Cards, we believe graduation cards should be less “sincere weep-fest” and more “LOL, you did it – now run before they make you do more exams.” Inspired by the campy chaos of my own brain (and possibly one too many gin spritzers), here’s a roundup of our favourite graduation cards – served with a healthy sprinkle of sarcasm and love.

1. It’s Dr. Actually

You didn’t survive eight years of education and ten existential crises just to be called miss. Oh no. This card is perfect for the newly crowned Doctor Who Isn’t That Kind of Doctor.

2. You Graduated. Awesome. Wow.

For the theatre kids who rapped their dissertation and think Lin-Manuel Miranda is a deity. A Hamilton-themed card for a graduate who is definitely not throwing away their shot (but possibly their student ID).

3. Miss? Mrs? Mr? No. It’s DR.

Because why stop at one title when you can have all of them? Perfect for someone who’s been corrected one too many times. We stan a title-loving academic.

4. Yippee! You’ve Passed Your SQE

The Solicitor Qualifying Exam – sounds thrilling, doesn’t it? No. But passing it? That’s an achievement worth yelling about. Loudly. Preferably with a glitter cannon.

5. Fully Koala-fied Nurse

We love a pun. Especially when it celebrates a nurse who’s made it through blood, sweat, and maybe a few code browns. 10/10. Would trust with my vital signs.

6. Congratulations On Your New Hat

Because let’s be honest – the real star of graduation is the hat. Whether it stays on or yeets off mid-ceremony, it deserves its own celebration.

7. Fully Koala-fied Doctor

Look who’s gone from stethoscope-curious to stethoscope-serious! This fuzzy little number is for the med grad who’s both qualified and unbearably cute.

8. World’s Most Expensive Hat

That cap cost roughly the same as a city break to Venice. But it looks fabulous and matches your crushing student debt perfectly. Iconic.

9. Welcome to the Real World

It’s a jungle out there, darling. And this card offers the perfect dose of post-uni realism. You’ve left the bubble – now comes rent, taxes, and Googling "how to poach an egg" on your lunch break.

10. Good News – You’re Not a Complete F***wit!

Honestly, sometimes that’s the highest praise we can offer. Perfect for the graduate who’s scraped by on vibes and caffeine alone. And we love them for it.

11. Clever Sausage

Whether they’re valedictorian or vali-somewhat-trying, this adorable card is a squeal-worthy way to say “well done!” – preferably with a side of chips.

12. Queen of the Nerds

Long may she reign. If your graduate has spent the last few years buried in textbooks and group chats titled "We Hate This Module," this is her crown.

In Conclusion: Give 'Em a Card That Slaps

Graduation is the perfect blend of pride, relief, and mild trauma. So let’s ditch the generic “Congrats!” and give them something that makes them laugh so hard they nearly drop their scroll. Prickly Cards has just the right dose of sass and style to do the trick.

So go ahead – be bold. Be funny. Be the reason your favourite graduate chuckles into their prosecco. Shop the full graduation collection here and make someone’s big day even better. You absolute legend.