Sending Good Vibes...

In the cycling world we get to meet a lot of people from all around the world and all walks of life.  Here in Tucson, AZ we have a wonderful organization called The Homestretch Foundation.  It's a place where Pro and Elite Cyclist can apply to stay (for free) and train during the months of December-May.  It was created to bridge the pay gap for women (and much more).  During the athlete's stay they give back to the community by volunteering a couple of hours a week at various charities/groups that need help (or where they see a need within the community).  They also do a ride on Friday mornings called "Spinning with the Stretchies" where they ride with the community at 15mph for 15 miles then have coffee afterwards.  One rule during this ride is to ride with someone you don't know so you have the opportunity to meet new people and make new connections.  Last year Celine was one of those Stretchies.  She races gravel bikes so while many of the other residents were out of town for road races, Celine stayed back to lead the Friday Spinning with the Stretchies ride.  My husband and I were given the opportunity to host Celine for a week when she came back in town for a gravel race, but had no place to stay.  We enjoyed her so much that I made her a card to let her know our door is always open if/when she comes back to Tucson.

Celine designed her teams jersey (she's an artist as well!) and I took inspiration for my card from her jersey design (she gifted me with one of her team's jersey's too!).  I used the Ride the Wave die-namics from My Favorite Things in Shaded Spruce and Mint Macaroon.  I put them on a layer of white then ran it through the die cut machine with the A2 Rectangle Stitch die-namics from MFT.  I stamped my image from Stampin' Ups Here Together set, coloring it with copics and using Stickles on the heart.  I used oval dies to die cut and layer my image with pop dots on the main panel.  Mounted it all on a white card base and stamped my sentiment from the MFT Good Vibes Only set.

Celine's Team Jersey Design.

An extra for my for sale stash.

Celine suggested we go play miniature golf.

We had such a great time!

My hubs sewing Celine's patch on her jean vest she got from her gravel race.

Celine and our chihuahua Jetta.

Thank you for having a look at my blog!