Welcome to AZ...

I made these for the incoming Homestretch Foundation Cyclists (Stretchies).  The Homestretch Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides temporary housing and other resources to professional or elite athletes- primarily female athletes- who face financial and economic discrepancies.  Kathryn Bertine hand selects the athletes that will stay at the Homestretch.  The "Stretchies" come each year from December-May to train.  They are required to give back to their community and volunteer during their stay here.  One way that they interact with and get to know the community is with a weekly "Spin with the Stretchies" ride.  A relaxed recovery ride that is open to everyone.  We have age ranges from 11-80+ year old's!!!

I used-
Stamps- Hero Arts Heroscapes Winding Road.  Woodware Craft Collection On Your Bike.

Ink- Stampin' Up-Yo Yo Yellow, Real Red, Melon Mambo, Perfect Plumb, Elegant Eggplant, Smoky Slate, Daffodil Delight, Copper Clay, Gable Green.  Hero Art's- Sand, Caramel, Pine.  My Favorite Things- Black Licorice.  Versamark.

Paper- Yo Yo Yellow, Neenah.

Accesories- Hero Arts Stencil, August 2022 Kit, Clear Embossing Powder, Wink of Stella.

Huge turnout (and there's more behind me!)

This group of Stretchies has been one of my favorite group of women that have come to stay at the Homestretch Foundation.  Regina, Camille, Mackenzie, Romina, Rebecca (Emma, not pictured).  I had such a great time with them this winter.

Happy Birthday My "Sole" Sister...

For my bestie, my "sole" sister for her birthday.  When I saw this set from My Favorite Things, I knew I had to get it so I could make a card using the sentiment just for Kellye.  

I used My Favorite Things All Star High Top and A2 Stitch Rectangle Stax die-namics.  My Favorite Things High Top Sentiments.  Perfect Plum, Granny Apple Green, and Echo Park Summer Day paper.  Denami Design Ribbon, Baker's Twine, Button, and The Pink Studio Dots.

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Todzilla...

Still trying to catch up with my posting from cards that I made last year.  This was for one of our Tuesday Riders, Tod.  On his bike it says, "Todzilla" and his favorite color is blue.  I had the perfect image from My Favorite Things to create his card.  

Supplies I used were-
Stamps-
My Favorite Things Little Loveosaurus, My Favorite Things Itty Bitty Birthday.
Paper-
Balmy Blue, Echo Park A Boys Life, Night of Navy, Whit, Gray Granite.
Accessories-
My Favorite Things Captions Alphabet, Stitched Mod Rectangle Stax, and Essential Stitched Sentiment Die-namics.  Colored with Copics. 

The birthday boy, Tod.

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Thank You Friends...

Thank you cards for two very special people who are dear to my heart.

I used Honey Bee Maple leaf, blended with Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Poppy Parade, Melon Mambo, and Old Olive inks.  I overlaid the leaf with Honey Bee Maple Leaf in Pecan Pie.  My sentiment is from the My Favorite Things Something For Everyone Stamp Set.

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Order Up...

One of my friends and cycling buddies looked through my card gallery and ordered a card for her friend.  This stencil set from Hero Arts is my all time favorite!    

I used the Hero Arts August 2022 Card Kit of the Month Stencil.  Hero Arts Caramel, Sand, Pine, and Tangerine Inks.  Stampin' Up YoYoYellow and Lemon Line Twist Inks.  A bike die cut in blue topped with paper glaze to give it a nice glossy finish.

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F*ck Cancer...

To Celebrate the end of Radiation for our dear friend and cycling buddy, Warwick.

I used My Favorite Things High Rise Alphabet Lower Case and Awareness Ribbon die-namics.  Black, White, and Tempting Turquoise card stock.  White gel pen.

I was able to take my card and have a cake made from it.  

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Adventure Awaits...

For our Cyclefit Tuesday Rider, Lou who was making his new home a boat.  We had a nice little going away to celebrate his big move.

I unfortunately made this at the last minute and didn't have time to make a new card when my gel paint applicator fell on the card...I tried my best to blend it in and make it look like I meant for it to look like that, ha!  I love how the background on this turned out (minus the white gel paint splat!).  I started off using the My Favorite Things Watercolor Rectangle Stencil with Tempting Turquoise, Azure Afternoon, Pacific Point, YoYo Yellow, Daffodil Delight, Only Orange, and Pumpkin Pie inks.  I added Frantic Stamper Lighthouse and Boats and My Favorite Things Shady Palms die-namics (birds) in white.  Then added the white gel pen highlights.  My sentiment is from Hero Arts.

Hope you have a great week!