Thank You Debbie...

Happy New Year!  I'm slowly trying to get caught up with my card posting.  I made this for my massage therapist.  Debbie knows that me and my co-ride leader, Linden have matching bikes and that we wear matching kits every time we ride together.  She was so kind to make us matching bike earrings.  She wanted to thank us for what we do for our cycling community.  Such a kind and thoughtful gift!!!  

The supplies I used were-

My Favorite Things Itty Bitty Thanks Stamp Set.

White, Gable Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, Garden Green, Shaded Spruce card stock.

My Favorite Things Rectangle and Mod Stax.  Itty Bitty Strips die-namics and bike die.

So sweet and thoughtful!

Modeling our earrings that just happened to match our kits the day Debbie stopped by!

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I Donut Know How To Thank You...

A thank you for Kathleen for the super cute donut earrings she got me (and Linden) for the Cyclefit Friday Donut Ride.  Linden and I always match what we wear every time we ride and rather than have different colored donut earrings, Linden suggested we have one of each so we'll still match.  So kind of Kathleen to think of us!

Supplies I used were-
My Favorite Things Donuts & Sprinkles
Black Ink
White, Creamy Caramel, and Regal Rose card stock.
My Favorite Things A2 Stitch Rectangle Stax, Stitched Jumbo Fishtail, and Donut die-namics. 

Stampin' up Wavy Trim Ribbon and Sequins.

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Thank you Tim...

A very special thank you card for our local bicycle shop (Cyclefit Solutions) owner, Tim.  I co-lead a Tuesday Ride with my dear friend, Linden.  He surprised us with creating a kit to honor us for leading rides for him for 3 years.  It was such a thought gift and I can't thank Tim enough for the generosity he's shown us.  We absolutely love leading rides for his shop and have met so many wonderful people in the process.

My card is pretty basic as I replicated the kit that Tim had made for us.  It did take me some time to do all the masking and figure out all the right proportions and colors for the card.  I used Petal Pink, Pretty in Pink, Bubble Bath, Bashful Blue, Ballet Blue, Balmy Blue, Bermuda Bay, Taken with Teal, Blueberry Bushel, Night of Navy, Almost Amethyst, Lavender Lace, and Gorgeous Grape inks and My Favorite Things High Rise Lower Case Alphabet Die-namics.  

My work in progress.

I'm happy with how it turned out.

Tim had cycling caps made too.  The cap matches the back pockets of the jersey.

Me and Linden sporting our new kits!

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Thanks Tod...

To thank Tod for hosting a group of our friends to plan a cycling trip to Girona.  He made escargot, it was delicious!  In the end, I didn't end up going.  They all had a great time.

Super simple card using Stampin' Up Unfrogettable and Wonderful Words stamp sets.  Colored with Copics.  Finished off my card with  Denami Design Ribbon (my absolute favorite!  I'm going to be sad when I run out!) and a Wink of Stella.

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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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Thank You J&K!!!

This is for the Splitcoaststampers Dirty Dozen Design Team Challenge, Deja Hue...a play on words with Deja Vu: the illusion of remembering scene ad events when experienced for the first time.  Instead of scenes and events, remember colors (hues!)  Ideas were- to be inspired by a SCS Color Combination Challenge.  Make a new card inspired by the colors of an older card in your gallery.  Make a project using a color combination that has meaning in your life- a wedding, schools colors, favorite sports team etc.  Try any coloring tutorial.  I used this card in my gallery for my color inspiration.

I made this for our best friends to thank them for watching our little chihuahua while we took a trip to Idaho to visit our daughter and grandboys.  

Supplies I used-
My Favorite Things Itty Bitty Thanks stamp set.
Cricut 50 States Cartridge, MFT Paw Prints, A2 Rectangle Frames, and Itty Bitty Strips die-namics.

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Thank You Carnival Cruise #2...

A thank you card for the waiter on our cruise.  We appreciated how well he took care of us...he always had a cheese plate on the table for us when we sat for dinner and never placed bread/a bread plate for me.  We also went on a Sunset Sailboat Adventure while in one of the ports, it was so beautiful! 

This card was also created for the Dirty Dozen Monthly Theme- Your Mileage May Vary.  We were challenged to celebrate vacations with cards that feature vacation spots and ways to get there.  Ideas were, to make a card featuring something you like to do on vacation- eat, read, rest, play, craft?  Or use a map on your card.  I used Frantic Stampers Ocean Sunset Scene, Frantic Stamper Lighthouse and Boats die and the My Favorite Things Shady Palm die-namics.  The inks I used were YoYo Yellow, Only Orange Real Red, Melon Mambo, Berry Burst, Elegant Eggplant, Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point, and Night of Navy.  Black and White card stock.  This was also my favorite pick out of the 6 cards I made for the the monthly challenge.

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Thank You Carnival Cruise...

A Thank you card for our bartender, Marina.  The first evening of our cruise I asked her to make me something sweet and coconutty.  She came up with the best drink ever!  I have no idea what was in it, but I drank them for our entire 7 day cruise!

This card was also created for the Dirty Dozen Monthly Theme- Your Mileage May Vary.  We were challenged to celebrate vacations with cards that feature vacation spots and ways to get there.  Ideas were, to make a card featuring something you like to do on vacation- eat, read, rest, play, craft?  Or use a map on your card.  I used Frantic Stampers Ocean Sunset Scene and Frantic Stamper Ocean Liner die.  My Favorite Things Fishtail Foundations, My Favorite Things Shady Palm die-namics and Circle dies.  I used Daffodil Delight, YoYo Yellow, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise, Azure Afternoon, Pacific Point, Blueberry Bushel, and Black.  My Favorite Things Big Greetings for my sentiment.

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Birthday Thank You's...

I had such a wonderful birthday.  I wanted to thank a few of my friends that made my day extra special.

I used Stampin' Up Cactus Cuties and Morning Meadow Stamp Sets.  Only Orange, Shaded Spruce, and black inks.  White and Only Orange card stock. Pink Fresh Studio Blanket Stitched Rectangle and Stamping Bella Baubles.

Have a wonderful day!

 

You Rock Tony!!!

Sometimes you meet a person who just touches your life in a special way...if you talk to anyone within our cycling circle, Tony is one of those people.  He has made me feel welcomed and has encouraged me to join in on some of the more challenging rides that I didn't think that I was capable of doing.  Words can't express how thankful I am that he was introduced to our Tuesday Ride...we sure do miss him when he returns "home" for the summer!  

Tony gave me and my co-ride leader one of the most thoughtful and personal gifts I think I have ever received.  His son mines minerals.  He told his son a little bit about us, our personality, (my love for the color orange and my orange bike) and his son made each of us a personalized box of minerals.  I was so touched by his special gift, thank you just doesn't seem like enough.

Go ahead...laugh...I am!!!  Every time I look at this card I die.  It surely isn't pretty, nor is it my best work.  I really wanted to make Tony a special card to thank him for his thoughtful gift, but I totally failed...all I see is Grimace, haha!!!  I didn't have any type of stamps that were mineral, gem, or rock related so I went to Pinterest for ideas.  I came across this card by Jackie, and let me tell you ya'll...I did not do it justice, haha!!!  When I gave Tony the card, I told him he had to open it in front of me (because I knew how hideous it was), but he opened and said how much he loved it and how much his wife would love it too (so kind).  Anyhow...I can't unsee Grimace.  Supplies I used were My Favorite Things Caption Numbers, Caption Alphabets and Instaframe die-namics.  Smoky Slate, Black, and White card stock.  Circle punches.  To make the "rock" I tore the card stock, crumbled it in a ball several times, sponged Smoky Slate ink on it and eventually called it good.

Me and Tony at a gravel ride we went to.  

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Thanks for a Paw-some Time!!!

A thank you for our dog sitter while we were out of town.  Jetta has the best time when she stays with Jeanine.  She gets spoiled with two walks a day, homemade liver treats (her favorite!), and lots of belly rubs and attention.  In return we know she's in good hands with a wonderful, caring and loving person.  We are also sent many pictures throughout Jetta's stay with a daily update on how Jetta's doing and all the friends she's met, made, and saw along her daily walks.  We know Jetta's in good hands with Jeanine and wanted Jeanine to know how much we appreciate her.

 I kept this CAS.  I used My Favorite Things A2 Stitched Rectangle Stax, Paw Prints, and Fishtail Foundation die-namics.  And My favorite Things Big Greetings.

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Thank You Tony!!!

To thank Tony for an incredibly generous gift he gave me for leading the Tuesday Ride.  I made him this card to thank him for his thoughtfulness and generosity.  Sure do miss him when he's gone for the summer!!!  

I started out with a Gray Granite card base and layered Reminisce Bike Life paper and My Favorite Things Open Road die-namics die cut in black.  I die cut the bike in Gray Granite, then added some shimmer to it with a glitter gel pen.  Added the sentiment from the My Favorite Things Itty Bitty Thanks Stamp Set and die cut it with the MFT Itty Bitty Strips die-namics.

Me and Tony at a gravel ride in Patagonia.

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Thanks a Bunch!!!

For my dear friend Terri to thank her for a "changing kilt" she got me.  After we cycle we like to change into some fresh, clean, dry clothes.  A lot of times that means we're changing in the car, parking lots, parking garages, event locations...the list goes on.  She found these clever little kilts that have velcro and wrap around us so we can have some privacy while we change.  That way we're not having to try to hold up a towel while changing and risk giving everyone a free show, ha!

I wanted to try and mimic the kilt's pattern on my card.  I used My Favorite Things Thank You die-namics with Merry Merlot, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Calypso Coral, Mint Macaron, and Tempting Turquoise ink.  Pacific Point and White card stock.  Finished off my card with Denami Design ribbon and iridescent bubbles.   

The card with the changing kilt.

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Rarest of Thank You's...

For my long time friend, Renee...  I have a rare genetic connective tissue disorder.  The mascot for my condition is the Zebra.  The last day of February of every year is World Rare Disease Day, to bring awareness to rare conditions.  She made me the most beautiful hand (and I mean literally, with her hands) crocheted black and white blanket in honor of World Rare Disease Day.  When I opened it, I cried...it was such an incredibly kind and thoughtful gift.  I will cherish it for years to come!  Thank you Renee!!!

On trend with my other posts from today, this too was made using the current at the time MFTWSC689.  I used a black and white theme since Zebra's are black and white.  My Favorite Things Rose with Overlay, Layered Leaves, and Essential Stitched Sentiment die-namics.  Big Greetings for the sentiment, white craft ink, then embossed with with embossing powder.  Stampin' Up Sizzix folder.

This was a total surprise!!!

The blanket is just beautiful!

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Thank You Bev & Hot Husband...

I co-lead a weekly bike ride for Cyclefit Solutions.  We have our regulars that live here that attend each week.  Then we have our snowbirds/seasonal regulars that attend while they're here.  Bev and Hot Husband (that is what she refers to her husband as, so that is what I shall call him, hehe) are our seasonal attendees.  They brought me Zebra water bottles from their local bike shop in Tennessee.  I was over the moon to receive these.  The zebra is the mascot for my condition.  When anyone gives me anything Zebra, it just touches my heart.  I made them this card to thank them for the water bottles.  They love tacos and are always on the hunt for a great taco shop.

I again used the current at the time MFTWSC688.  I started out running my panel through the die cut machine using the A2 Stitched Rectangle Stax die-namics.  Then I stenciled the bricks using the MFT Small Brick Wall Stencil with Versmagic Chalk Ink Sahara Sand and Wheat.  I blended in some Copper Clay for the ground.  I stamped the MFT Tiddly Inks Sweet Senorits in Memento ink, coloring her with copics and die cutting her with the coordinating die-namics.  I stamped my image on white card stock using the MFT Fishtail Flags die-namics.  Mounted in on a white layer with foam strips.  White card stock, red and green ribbon added to the card base, then layered my panel on top.

Me and Bev.

The cutest Zebra Water Bottles!!!

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MRCC #1

I ended up making a second card like my hubs co-workers going away card.  This one is to get a jump start on thank you cards to have on hand for a trip that we're taking next year.

 I used YoYo Yellow, Only Orange, Real Red for the sky.  Blueberry Bushel, Tempting Turquoise, Coastal Cabana for the sky.  My Favorite Things Beach Scene Builder in Black.  I stamped the sentiment from the MFT Big Greeting stamp set in White and Embossed with White Powder.

I powered through and managed to get all my blogging done for my 2023 card making!  I wasn't sure I was going to get it all done, yay me!  Next year I hope to stay on top of my blogging and instagram posting!  I hope everyone has a happy and healthy New Year!!!

Thank You Bruce and Laura!!!

I made this card to thank a wonderful couple that I've never met before.  My friend asked me if I'd like to do El Tour de Tucson.  She came across a post in one of her fb groups that someone was giving away their entries.  We decided to take Bruce and Laura up on their kind offer and entered in the 60 mile event.  El Tour was 6 days away and we hadn't trained for it at all...well, we kind of unknowingly did.  Terri and I had been cycling part of the route every Saturday morning since it was in our neighborhood.  Our Saturday morning rides paid off.  We knew the route, the roads, and what to expect along the way.  This was Terri's first El Tour de Tucson and I'm so proud of her for going outside of her comfort zone and riding with thousands of people.  We had such an amazing time and I can't thank Bruce and Laura enough for their generosity.   

My inspiration for this card came from a finishers medal for a local half marathon I saw in the early fall.  I knew I wanted to recreate it "some day" but didn't quite have the products I needed to do so.  Well, I came across this fabulous Desert Scene from Impression Obsession and went to work.  I used a Circle Die on Black then ran it through the die cut machine with MFT Wonky Stitch Rectangle die.  The Impression Obsession die in black.  My Favorite Things Skinny Stripes to get the perfectly sized and perfectly straight lines in black in between each color.  The colors I used for the "sunset' are Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Pumpkin Pie, Purely Pomegranate.  Tangerine Tango for the bike, with many layers and paper glaze on top.  Very Vanilla and Black for the moon.  Mounted on a white card base and splattered with black.

My inspiration photo.

Cassie caught us at a stoplight.

Emily and her husband met us with snacks, water, and the funniest sign!!!

Our friend Donna caught us right after crossing the line and getting our finishers medal.

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Lending Linden...

For my wonderful friend and co-ride leader, Linden to thank her for lending me her spare bike while mine was in the shop getting the crack repaired.  Without her bike I would've been off the bike for 4 weeks, losing all my fitness...which would've been awful for our upcoming trip to Colorado to ride up Mt. Evans.

Cycling and Coffee go hand in hand.  When My Favorite Things came out with their Coffee Release I had to have it all.  I loved all the Design Team's card creations, this one from Linda Van Wily being one of my favorites, I knew it would be perfect to create for Linden.  I changed the colors to Blue and Orange, the color of mine and Linden's bikes.  I used MFT Coffee Bean Background in Chocolate Chip, stamping it off once before stamping it on Crumb Cake.  I die cut MFT Coffee Break Companions in Only Orange, Marina Mist, and Chocolate Chip, highlighting with a white gel pen.  I stamped my sentiment from MFT Coffee and Conversation in black to finish off the card.  I layered my panel on Marina Mist, then a white card base.

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Thank You Maggie...

For my esthetician to thank her for donating a facial for our bicycle crit.  I know this will be much appreciated with how much time cyclists spend outside.

 I started out creating the floor with the My Favorite Things Grid stencil in Gorgeous Grape.  I used the MFT Die-namics Massage Envy and Dry Bar using Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Going Gray, Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green, White, and YoYo Yellow.  I stamped the artwork using MFT Petite Prints in Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, YoYo Yellow, and Going Gray on white, mounting it on Going Gray.

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Thank You Debbie...

To thank my massage therapist who so generously donated a massage to our bicycle crit.  I know whoever wins this will be ever so thankful!

 I started out by creating the background with the English Brickwall Stencil, using Versamagic Chalk Ink in Sahara Sand, Wheat, and Smokey Slate.  I created the card using My Favorite Things Massage Envy and Dry Bar die-namics with Jalapeno Popper, Cement Gray, Crumb Cake, Crisp Cantaloupe, and White card stock.  My sentiment is from the MFT Time to Unwind set, stamped in Smokey Slate. 

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