Scrappy Cards...

Cards I created with scraps I had leftover using the Spellbinders Colorblock die.

Set #1-
Calypso Coral, Tangerine Tango, Pecan Pie, Daffodil Delight, Coastal Cabana, White.

Set #2-
Pretty Peacock, Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, Sahara Sand, White.

Set #3-
Coastal Cabana, Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake, White.

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Happy Birthday Son...

Oh my goodness, I'm officially a year behind with uploading/blogging my cards...eeek!  I made this for my good friend and cycling buddy, Son for his birthday last year.  His upcoming birthday is Saturday, ha!  I'm determined to get caught up one day!

I used Spellbinders Landscape Colorblock die, My Favorite Things Fishtail Foundation die, and Stampin' Up Morning Meadow Stamp Set.  Crumb Cake, Pretty Peacock, Shaded Spruce, Soft Suede, Tango Tangerine, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody, and Summer Sun Card Stock.

Me and Son testing a cycling route for one of the rides I lead.

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Happy Birthday Patrick...

I'm so behind in posting.  I'm still working on sharing my 2025 cards.  Anyhow, I made this for my dear friend Linden's boyfriend (at the time, now fiance!) for his birthday.

The inspiration for my card came from a picture I saw online.  I couldn't quite get the sky just right.  I had fun making it and trying new techniques.  I used Impression Obsession Desert Scene die, My Favorite Things Fishtail Foundation die-namics, Circle Punch.  Stampin' Up Morning Meadow Stamp Set.  Peacan Pie, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Lost Lagoon, and Opaque White Inks.

The birthday boy!

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Happy Birthday Frank...

For one of our Cyclefit Tuesday Riders, Frank for his birthday.  Frank is one of the kindest men you'll ever meet.  Whenever I'm out riding by myself and Frank sees me, he'll will turn around and ride with me to my front door...always making sure I make it home safely.  Frank has really gotten into gravel riding/racing this year.  I wanted to make a card that reflected that.

I created the sunset with Crisp Cantaloupe, Apricot Appeal, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Poppy Parade, Real Red, Berry Burst, and Concord Crush inks.  Then I added the Impression Obsession Desert Scene with a Lawn Fawn Road Border and a Texture Paste on top, using Dusty Durango, Really Rust, Baked Brown Sugar, Close to Cocoa, and Soft Suede inks.  I added the bike using Sahara Sand cards stock and finished of the card with a Cherry Cobbler card base.

My card inspiration.

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Happy Birthday Steve...

 This is for one of our Cyclefit Tuesday Riders, Steve for his birthday.

The vision I had for this card didn't make it to paper, but I'm still happy with the results.  I used Scraps of Love Nesting Arizona Dies.  Hero Arts Desert Road Stencil.  YoYo Yellow, Daffodil Delight, Only Orange, Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose, Berry Burst, Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, and White inks.  Black and White Card Stock.  My Favorite Things Itty Bitty Stamp set.  My favorite Things Fast Track, Itty Bitty die-damics, and a Bike die.  

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Happy Birthday David!!!

For a friend and one of our Tuesday Riders, David for his birthday.  David was showing me the artwork in his home and said a lot of my cycling/southwest cards would fit into the theme/colors of his home.  I ended up taking a picture of one of his pieces and tried my best to put it into card form with the dies I had and changed the car to a bike of course!

I used Crushed Curry and More Mustard for the sky.  Die cut Impression Obsession Desert Scene in Copper Clay, then inked some details on it with Copper Clay ink.  I die cut My Favorite Things Fast Track in Copper Clay in the middle of the mountain range.  I die cut the Saguaro border in black, only using a couple of the bigger ones to mimic the art piece.  I tore a piece of black card stock to add to the corner.  Then I die cut the My Favorite Things Flat Bottom Clouds and Bike from Balmy Blue and sponged them with Azure Afternoon.  I added my panel to a black card stock base, then added a black frame from My Favorite Things.  

The birthday boy and Larry.

David's artwork.

David's art work in card form.

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Happy Birthday Terri...

I am FINALLY caught up with my blogging for 2024, yay!!!  Now I'm only 7 months behind for 2025, ha!  This is for my dear friend Terri for her birthday.  This is the second card I made for her for her birthday, lucky her!

I kept this one CAS as her other one was a more detailed card I made for one of the challenges while I was a guest designer for the Splitcoaststampers Dirty Dozen.  Hot Pink is Terri's favorite color as is the accents to her black gravel bike.  I used the cactus portion from the Hero Arts August 2022 Stencil Card Kit with Melon Mambo and Black ink.  Black, White, and Denami Design Hot Pink card stock.  Woodware Craft Collection On Your Bike and Itty Bitty Birthday stamp sets.

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Happy Birthday Larry!!!

For my cycling buddy and Tuesday rider, Larry for his birthday.

My favorite cards to make, southwest scenery and cycling cards all in one!  Larry loved this card so much, he sent me a picture of where he keeps it in his office.  It makes my day to know that it's not only the women in my life that enjoy my cards, but also the men.  It also touches my heart to know that they keep my cards and/or have a special place for them.  Anyhow, I used the Hero Arts August 2022 Stencil Kit with Stampin' Up Real Red, Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Pecan Pie, Copper Clay, Black, Inks.  Hero Arts Pine, Caramel and Sand Inks.  Black Real Red, and White card stock.  Bike die and a glitter pen.

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Happy Birthday Tony!!!

For a dear friend and one of our Tuesday riders, Tony for his birthday.  

I absolutely love this die from Spellbinders.  Another one of my new favorites! 
I used Spellbinders Colorblock Landscape die. 
Temptimg Turquoise, Coastal Cabana, Pecan Pie, Daffodil Delight, and Pumpkin Pie Inks.
Daffodil Delight , Pumpkin Pie,Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana, and Granny Apple Green card stock.
My Favorite Things Fishtail die-namics and White Opaque paint.

Happy Birthday Tony!!!

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Happy Birthday Warwick...

For my dear friend Warwick for his birthday.  Warwick is one of the kindest, friendliest souls you'll ever meet.  I'm so thankful to have him in my life.  I always say everyone needs a Warwick in their life, he's pure sunshine!

Living in Arizona and being a cyclist, it's a no brainer that creating southwestern and cycling cards are my favorite.  Combining the two, even better!  I used Impression Obsession Desert Scene Die, My Favorite Things Open Road die-namics, and a bike die.  Rose Red, Apricot, Crisp Canteloup, and Calypso Coral to create the sunset.  Paper glaze on the bike and wink of stella on the road and one of the mountains.

Warwick :)

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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.

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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Happy Birthday Ryan...

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.  Part of our challenge is to pick our favorite out of the 6 cards we make for each monthly challenge.  This was my favorite of the bunch.

I just love this new to me die from Spellbinders!!!  I'm always hunting for Southwest'ish sunsets, mountains, and view stamps and dies.  This one is absolutely perfect for AZ!  I used this month's inspiration photo as my color inspiration.  Instead of using all 3 mugs in the photo as a whole inspiration piece, I used the one mug on the left side.  I added my little green saguaro for a pop of color.  This one was for my best friends step dad for his birthday.

Supplies I used were-
My Favorite Things Itty Bitty Birthday.
Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, and Granny Apple Green card stock.
Coastal Cabana, Tempting Turquoise, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Peacan Pie, Daffodil Delight, and Pumpkin Pie inks.
Spellbinders Colorblock Landscape die, MFT Fishtail Foundation Die-namics, and white opaque gel.

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Happy New Home!!!

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.

This is for a dear sweet friend of mine who just purchased a new home.  I used this card for my color inspiration.  
Supplies I used were- 
My Favorite Things Right at Home Stamp Set
Impression Obsession Desert Scene die, MFT My Neighborhoood, Stitch Cloud, Snow Drifts and Open Road Die-namics.
Sahara Sand, Copper Clay and Versa Magic Wheat Chalk Ink. 

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Happy Birthday Carl...

My first entry 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 picked this card in my gallery as my color inspiration.

This was for my father in law for his birthday. 
Supplied I used for this card were- Stamper Western Cowboy Die, Hero Arts Fancy Die Desert Sunset, Circle Die. Stampin' Up Adhesive Sheets.
Hero Arts Winding Road (sentiment).
Black, YoYo Yellow, Only Orange, Real Red, Melon Mambo inks.

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That's Rough Challenge- Happy Birthday Linden!!!

My 2nd entry for the Dirty Dozen Challenge, That's Rough.  This one is also my favorite.  Living in Tucson, I have a love for our Saguaro Cactus/Cacti, our amazing mountains, and breathtaking sunrises/sunsets.  We also have some of the best cycling here with our beloved Mt. Lemmon being ranked #3 on The 30 Hardest Climbs in the World.  

Anyhow, we were tasked with adding texture to our cards.  Some ideas given were- to use sand, sandpaper, grit medium, glitter, distress embossing powder, or to use sandpaper to distress our panel.  For my my texture portion I added a Wink of Stella to the white portions that the Saguaro's are in.  Then I used a fine tip glue pen to trace the stencil portions and add the brown glitter.  The picture doesn't show the shimmer on the bike, but I used Pearl Ex Interference Blue on Marina Mist.  It turned out to be just like my co-ride leaders paint job on her bike.  I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome!  I love how playing with long lost supplies turns into a perfect find.

This was for my dear friend and co-ride leader, Linden.  We had a birthday celebration for her after our Tuesday ride.

The birthday girl.

We love to match on our rides.

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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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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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