Friday, August 22, 2025

Summer Ride

Hi everyone.  Today's card is inspired by the latest challenge at Seize the Birthday #311 - No Flowers. :)  I pulled out a bicycle die after seeing a card on-line (sorry, don't know who made it), using this wonderful colour combination.

I die-cut the bike from mixed media paper and watercoloured with Distress Inks.  I created the background using the Acetate Smooshing technique and the same colours.  I stamped the sentiment (Signature Greetings - Memory Box), and then added a little more ink to ground the bike.  Very simple card that was fun to make!

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Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Signature Greetings (Memory Box)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Worn Lipstick (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Bicycle die (AliExpress), Acetate sheet, watercolour paint brushes

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4 comments:

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

I LOVE your card, fab colours and a wonderful bike. Thanks for the inspiration, too. I was looking for a bike in my files today, for a great nephew, but couldn't see it done. Now I can. Thanks x

Leslie Miller said...

Cute bike, Loll, and I do love these colors together! It's really pretty in the smooshy, splattery background, and the scripty sentiment looks like I might need to add the set to my wish list. You can never have too many sentiments!

Linda said...

Love this! The colour combo looks lovely, and I do like a little bit of acetate smooshing. Cute bicycle die too xx

Bobby said...

This is so delightful and very artsy, Loll. The colors are soft and look great smooshed together.