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There are so many fun and exciting ways to celebrate your graduation that make it unique to you. You get to choose the perfect graduation outfit for pictures, the songs on the party playlist, and the meal you have after the ceremony. Yet another fun way to personalize this major achievement is by giving your graduation cap a decorative pop that shows off your personality. These creative graduation cap ideas will make you stand out from the crowd and perhaps even get a few laughs!
Whether you're the graduate or you're gathering ideas or making a graduation gift for your child, there are tons of ways to gussy up that cap. Ahead, we're sharing all the ideas that are sure to inspire you. You can work your DIY magic with an easy tutorial and let your creativity fly as high as your cap will at the end of the ceremony, or if you're not in the mood to be crafty, you can turn to lots of other options, including printable toppers, buying one that's already printed, or relying upon the amazing crafting skills of a pro who can customize the topper of your dreams. Flowers, photos, inspirational graduation quotes, favorite movies, sentiments about how excited you are be done—these ideas are all here, and then some!
Let your dreams blossom with this hand-painted cap full of pretty florals! You can personalize it with your own quote and white, gold, or silver lettering.
Let this water color-inspired cap topper inspire you to be the change you want to see in the world. It can be personalized with your name, school, year, and your own photo.
On graduation day, it's a safe bet that no one is prouder of you than your parents—but your pup might be a close second! Have your furry friend join in on the fun with their own adorable cap.
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Forget "we can do it"—you did it! Now say it loud and proud with this empowering Rosie the Riveter grad cap.
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Modern Photo Overlay Graduation Cap
Have a graduation photo shoot and choose your favorite pic to display on your graduation cap! This neat design features an overlay of the word "graduate" along with your name and year.
This bold, sparkly cap will make you "stand out" like the star that you are! The classic version reads, "Why fit in when you were born to stand out," but you can also customize it with your own quote.
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Order up! Anyone who grew up watching SpongeBob SquarePants will instantly get this funny graduation cap inspired by the show's iconic time cards.
This glittery black cap featuring beautiful faux florals in shades of pink and white will make anyone feel special on their big day. Reviewers love how responsive this designer is, and she offers plenty of room for customization.
This sweet cap is made of memories—literally! Choose three favorite photos of you and your friends and family to include on this fun floral topper.
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'With God, All Things Are Possible' Graduation Cap
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'With God, All Things Are Possible' Graduation Cap
Express your gratitude and faith with this glittery black cap featuring colorful flowers and a beautiful quote: "With God, all things are possible."
Celebrate entering your graduation era with this chic cap topper featuring a color block design. It's printable so it makes a great last-minute choice!
This one is for all the baseball players or fans out there! Knock it out of the park with this cute cap featuring a baseball-inspired design, your name, and your class year on a tiny jersey.
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This pretty custom cap is such a sweet choice for anyone who feels God guided their journey through school. You can personalize details like the hairstyle as well as the hair, skin, dress, shoes, and gown color.
This might be the most a-moo-sing idea we've seen yet! Featuring cute spots and a fun pink font, this topper comes with double-sided adhesive so you can easily apply it to your cap.
The Drummond boys know a thing or two about playing football for their schools! If you're anything like them, go with this cap cover to show off your love of the game. You can grab it for several other sports, too.
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Whether you're graduating high school or college, this personalized mortarboard is the perfect way to show your school spirit. Choose things like background color and lettering, then send the seller a logo photo so she can work her magic!
If you don't want to go all out with the decorations, but still want a touch of personality... replace your original tassel with one in a color of your choosing! With this one, there are more than 30 shades to choose from.
Animal lovers, rejoice! Now you can carry your furry friend with you across the stage. Just send in a photo of your pet and choose your custom text then let this seller hand paint the sweetest topper for you.
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Glitter, faux flowers, and stitched letters that read "Someday is Today" come together to make this pretty pick. We bet you'll receive so many compliments on the big day!
How amazing is this one? The leather is hand tooled and painted with your customized design for a unique graduation cap that's sure to make your milestone even more special.
