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Friday, August 4, 2023

A Birthday Bicycle

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Thank you for taking the time to visit.
I am not quite sure where the last five days have gone, but I am now back... 


This card was made for a woman who loves going on cycling holidays/treks - don't think the flowers would be going on holiday, but they are acceptable for a birthday :)


The birthday banner was tied using a piece of fine, sparkly thread, to one end of the banner, and under the saddle of the bike. 


The tulips were cut using  a Gummipan die from white card, and then water coloured, the basket came with the bike die, and it, and the bike, were also water coloured


The sky was created using some mica spray, as was the grass - I simply masked the two parts as I sprayed... you can see some of the glimmer on this photo, and also above the tulips.  The less than perfect 'join' of the colours was masked with ribbon, to suggest a road... 
The focal panel was mounted over silver paper, then onto the dark blue base.


The inside was finished with some shiny Washi tape


The envelope was finished with a row of wee bicycles stamped in grey ink using an old Hero Arts stamp.

I am linking this to:

Crafting Happiness Challenge #145 - Anything Goes
Digi Chooseday Challenge Week #30 - Anything Goes
Leanns World 101 August Challenge #63 - Anything Goes
Elliebelle's Crafty Wednesday August Challenge - Anything Goes
The Crafty Addicts Challenge #4 - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks #607 + 608 - Anything Goes
Incy Wincy August Challenge - Sentiment and Die Cuts only
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #578 - Summer Fun
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge #2330 - Theme - Happy Summer
Addicted To Stamps and More Challenge #451 - Make Your Mark


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17 comments:

  1. Jane SavageAugust 4, 2023 at 7:58 PM

    Gorgeous spray background and I love the ribbon 'road'!
    Thank you for joining us at Polkadoodles Digi Choosday! Jane S (DT) Paper, Pencils & Pretty Things xxx

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  2. brendaAugust 4, 2023 at 9:05 PM

    You never know Maxine, she just might pick flowers on her cycle rides, but it's a really pretty card for a lady.

    B x

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  3. Alice (scrAPpamondo)August 4, 2023 at 11:46 PM

    It's a lovely birthday card, and love the spray backgrounds! The bicycle is so cute and love the matching envelope!

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  4. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) August 5, 2023 at 12:03 AM

    Maxine, this birthday card is such a beauty with that bike, the textured look, and the fabulous design, too.

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  5. CinderellaAugust 5, 2023 at 2:36 AM

    Hello Maxine

    Love your card it has so much going on the beautiful background and the bike basket with the flowers .
    Have a nice weekend
    Hugs and Creativity
    Cinderella
    XX

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  6. Faith A at Daffodil CardsAugust 5, 2023 at 3:09 AM

    This card is really lovely Maxine, love all the wonderful elements.
    Faith x

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  7. CynthiaAugust 5, 2023 at 3:21 AM

    Fun summer birthday card, Maxine. The glimmery mica spray really adds to the scene. Thank you for sharing at Word Art Wednesday this week! Take Care!

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  8. crafty-stamperAugust 5, 2023 at 4:29 AM

    Very clever -I love the ribbon cycle path and how you attached the banner to the saddle.Thank you for joining us at The Crafty Addicts
    Carol DT x

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  9. HilaryJaneAugust 5, 2023 at 6:30 AM

    Gorgeous, love the background. Bet it has a wonderful shine in real life. Your cycling friend will be very happy with this one. I understand about the time. I have no idea where this week went either xx

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  10. jimlynnAugust 5, 2023 at 8:23 AM

    Cute, cute card and so pretty too. Perfect for someone that likes to ride. Loving that little bicycle!
    Lynn

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  11. BrendaAugust 5, 2023 at 11:22 AM

    What a fun and super cute birthday card Maxine! I love that bike! I have a bike die I need to get out and use. LOL I just may have to CASe your card. Love how you did your sky and grass. The ribbon makes a great road too. The bike is so fab, love the flowers in the basket-perfect for a birthday. Hugs, Brenda

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  12. JulieAugust 5, 2023 at 2:12 PM

    Another gorgeous card Maxine & just perfect for a woman who loves cycling holidays. 💕😊

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  13. Megan JAugust 6, 2023 at 2:19 PM

    Hi Maxine, a fabulous card for a keen cyclist, my uncle came off his bike about 12 months ago, he is into riding 180km a day for fun... love the colours of the sky and grass with the road between. Have a wonderful week... Megan DT LPoCF

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  14. EllibelleAugust 7, 2023 at 3:07 AM

    A beautiful creation, Maxine. Love the sketch and wonderful colors!
    Thanks so much for joining in at my Crafty Wednesday challenge this month!
    Ellie
    Ellibelle's Corner

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  15. KathyAugust 8, 2023 at 11:06 PM

    Again such a thoughtful card, all the details come together beautifully! The flowers could possibly be a gift to send her on her way to a wonderful birthday--works for me anyway. The ribbon road is a nice touch! Smiles and Hugs, Kathy

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  16. Stevenson QAugust 17, 2023 at 9:07 PM

    Oh those tulips in the basket!!! How dainty and sweet it looks dear Maxine!

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  17. NeetAugust 25, 2023 at 11:34 PM

    Perfect choice of card for your friend. I love the bicycle with its basket of flowers. A large house near us has a large expanse of open ground and he puts a lovely display on a bicycle each year. it really brightens my day when I pass it so I am sure this will brighten your friends day.
    Blessings, neet xx

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