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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Happy Birthday Lisa...

Celebrating Lisa's Birthday!  She's one of our Sponsors and Tuesday Riders.  Lisa is the owner of a local coffee shop, REN Coffeehouse.  It's a very popular spot for cyclists, located right off of "The Loop" (a car free loop around the city for cyclists, walkers, horses, etc).  I'm not a coffee drinker, but REN has the best frozen hot chocolate which is perfect for a mid/post ride treat in Arizona!

I found this picture on Lisa's website and knew I had to recreate it into a card.  It was so fun to make!!!  The supplies I used are as follows...

Stamps- My Favorite Things Coffee Order and My Favorite Things Life's a Beach (taking only the words needed from the sentiments to create the sentiment on the inspiration photo).
Inks- White Craft, Early Espresso, Pecan Pie, Copper Clay, Creamy Caramel.
Paper- Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Creamy Caramel.
Other- My Favorite Things Coffee Break Companion, My Favorite Things Fishtail Foundation, Woodgrain Cuttlebug folder.

The birthday girl!!!  

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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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Desert Birthday Vibes for David...

When David found out that I made cards, he looked at my instagram and liked a card similar to this one but with a purple bike/cardstock.  He said he liked the colors and the it would look great in his home, that he'd like to have a canvas made out of it.  So, when his birthday came around, I of course had to try and replicate that card the best I could!

This Hero Arts Card Kit that my besties got me for my birthday last year is by far one of my most favorite things to use when making cards for my Arizona Cycling friends.  We love being on our bikes getting lost in the beauty of our desert.  

I used the following inks for the card- Caramel, Sand, Pine, Tangerine, Granny Apple Green, YoYo Yellow.
My Favorite Things Stitched Rectangle Frames and a bike die.

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You're one Tough Cookie...

For a very special friend of mine that has been going through a rough time.  Sometimes I don't always have the right words to let one know how much I care for them and hope that they are ok when things get tough...that's when I make a card in hopes that it will brighten their day.

I had actually bought this stamp set for this person for the other sentiment it came with, however the year took a turn for them and "you're one tough cookie" was appropriate.  I stamped my image with memento ink, coloring it with copics, then die cutting it and layering it on a coordinating Pool Party die cut.  I layered a piece of Echo Park Paper on a white card base, then added a white strip of card stock with orange polka dot Denami Design Ribbon.  I stamped my sentiment then die cut it with My Favorite Things Fishtail Foundation die-namics and added Rhinestones to finish off the card.

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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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My Thoughts are with You...

As every card maker knows, Sympathy Cards are by far the hardest ones to make.

I used My Favorite Things A2 Stitched Rectangle Stax die-namics, then stamped my images from Stampin' Ups Plant Hope and Special Moments Stamp Sets.  Then I used MFT Stitched Rectangle Frames die-namics to finish off my card.

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Happy Birthday Debbie!!!

For a sweet dear friend of mine for her birthday!

My inspiration for this card came from this beautiful cycling jersey of Debbie's.  I used Stampin' Ups Stained Glass (hummingbird), stamped in Memento ink, then colored with Copics.  I mounted the panel on Tempting Turquoise, then layered it on a white layer that was embossed with the SU Brick and Morter 3D embossing folder.  I added Denami Design ribbon and mounted my panel on a Magenta Madness card base.

My sweet dear friend, Debbie!

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Happy Birthday Alan!!!

Celebrating a Milestone Birthday for one of our cycling friends!

I struggled with designing this card.  I had a vision in my mind, but ended up going a total different direction.  I am happy with how it turned out though!  I used Smoky Slate, Black, Night of Navy, Card Stock and Reminisce Bike Life Paper.  My Favorite Things Impact Numbers die-namics in Smoky Slate, colored with a glitter gel pen.  Oval, Scallop Oval, and Bike die with a glaze pen.  My Favorite Things Open Road die-namics and finished off the card with Denami Design Ribbon.

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Happy Birthday Noah!!!

Happy Birthday Noah!!!  Noah is another one of our Tuesday Riders.  He's newer to cycling and doing great.  It's so awesome to meet someone when they first start cycling and watch them grow and excel at it.  So proud of Noah and excited to see where this takes him.

I started out by creating the sky with Apricot Appeal, Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, and Rose Red.  I mounted the panel on a Pecan Pie Panel, then the Black Card Base.  Next I die cut the Impression Obsession Desert Scene using Chocolate Chip, Pecan Pie, and Black Card Stock, then layered them on the card.  Finished the card off with My Favorite Things Open Road die-namics in Pecan Pie and a Bike in Pumpkin Pie.

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Happy Birthday Frank!!!

 Another birthday card for one of our Tuesday Riders.  Frank is one of our regulars that we met by accident while we were on a ride.  He saw us riding, joined our group at the back and has been riding with us ever since.  Frank is the kindest, most caring person you'll ever meet.  He's the one who will always wait for you if you're having an off day and riding a bit slower than the rest.  He always makes sure that everyone has nutrition, hydration and tools when things happen.  And when things do happen, he is always willing to offer up his bike for you to ride to make sure that you are safe and he'll ride yours.  I'm so glad that we met Frank randomly that day on our group ride, he's such a great guy...everyone needs a Frank in their life!

I used the Hero Arts August 2022 Card Kit, Hero Arts Winding Road Stamp Set, and the Woodcraft Collection On Your Bike Stamp set to create my card.  I stamped the road first with Smoky Slate, then masked it and used the Stencils from the Card Kit for the southwest scene.  The inks I used are- Sand, Caramel, Pine, YoYo Yellow, Daffodil Delight, Copper Clay, Tangerine Tango, Lemon Lime Twist and Black.  I mounted my panel on a Lemon Lime Twist card base.

Happy Birthday Frank!!!

Happy Birthday Steve!!!

Celebrating Steve, one of our Tuesday Riders Birthday's!

I used the Hero Arts August 2022 Card Kit, Hero Arts Winding Road Stamp Set and the Woodware Craft Collection On Your Bike Stamp Set to create this card.  I started out by stamping the road, masking it, then using the stencils to layer my scene.  Hero Arts Sand, Caramel, and Pine inks.  Stampin' Up Smoky Slate, YoYo Yellow, Daffodil Delight, Copper Clay, Blueberry Bushel, and Shaded Spruce.  Black, Broken China Distress Oxide and Versamark ink.  I mounted my panel on a Wild Wasabi card base.

Steve, our birthday boy!

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