As a child I remember I thought the best thing about spring was that our father took out our bikes again. My mother would make us a bucket full of soapy water and give us a sponge each so that the bikes could get a good wash before use!My inspiration for this card are the colors of the Inkspirational photo and the sketch found at Feeling Sketchy.
For the bike image I used a KaiserCraft stamp. I colored it with Promarkers and started fussy-cutting the image. Regretted my decision half-way - my fingers still feel numb - I need to remember to put a good pair of scissors on my wish list! I mounted the bike on foam pads. For the clouds I used a stamp from a set from Our Craft Lounge.
The green paper with spots is from Graphic45 and the brown with music notes is from Landstoken.
I machine stitched with brown thread around the edges.
This card is for these challenges: 1) Inkspirational - Photo
2) Feeling Sketchy - Sketch #50
3) Pattie's Creations - Green for St. Patrick's
4) Card Makin' Mamas - Springtime
5) QKR Stampede – Dreaming of Spring
6) Eureka Stamps - #30 Spring has sprung
7) Moving Along With The Times - Spring is in the Air
8) Allsorts - #198 As Easy as 1 2 3 (1 image+2 DPs+3 clouds for embellishment)
9) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Another elegant and sophisticated creation Pia. I love it. Wonderful colour palette and design.
ReplyDeleteLaine
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Very pretty! Love it! Thanks for playing along with us this week at Feeling Sketchy
ReplyDeletevery sweet card!
ReplyDeleteLove your little childhood story Pia, and I love your beautiful Spring card too! You must have lots of patience to cut out the detailed image, but I think it was worth the effort. (Hope your fingers recover soon)!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sylvia xx
JUst GOrgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a FABulous design Pia...
Thank you for sharing your childhood x
Chrissyxx
Really pretty Pia. I love your choice of papers. Your colouring of the bike is fab and the little clouds add even more great dimension. Nicola x
ReplyDeletewow that is very good fussy cutting Pia! I really love the subtle colours you have used for this card x
ReplyDeleteoh and thank you for joining us at Inkspirational this week
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design Pia, love that bike! hugs, Karenx
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Pia, I love the papers and the cute bike and clouds..great fussy cutting, which I always start to do then regret, but have to finish too..love this card.
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
So beautiful Pia. I love the image and the papers and clouds look fabulous
ReplyDeleteSue xx
This is great and thanks for joining us over at Allsorts this week
ReplyDeletex catherine
Lovely card and to have the childhood memories with it...bike looks good, I have the bike die much easier to use...great background too..
ReplyDeleteStunning Vintage card Pia. I saw this on MIM..Loz
ReplyDeletegreat card love the little bike
ReplyDeleteHugs Kate xx
Very pretty! That little bike is ultra sweet! Saw you on MIM and had to pop over for a closer look.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Katherine xx
Beautiful card - I saw it on Make It Monday - thanks for sharing your lovely work! Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Pia! It has a lovely spring feeling. A beautiful design as well. hugs, Marlies
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card Pia, your fussy cutting was well worth the effort - your bicycle looks fabulous and I love your great layout.
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Wow! this is gorgeous Pia! what a lovely image… you did well cutting it out… it's very intricate… but it does look good!! love the background papers and the clouds… it has a lovely fresh Spring feel to it! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at MAWTT and Good Luck in the Challenge!
Hope you have a good week
Big hugs
Sue xx
Oh don't worry, your cutting the bike very well ! Your card is splendid, love it very much !
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This is so cute!! Thanks for playing at MIM and for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteKlippingen er perfekt Pia :D Herlige farger du valgte til kortet, og så koslig sykkel-stempel! Takk for at du deltar hos Inkspirational :)
ReplyDeleteLove your card. the bike is super cute. I saw it on MIM. Best wishes for a wonderful week full of crafting.
ReplyDeleteGreat card Pia, you havee used the sketch really well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us @ Feeling Sketchy this week :)
This is so gorgeous sweetie. Love the little scene you have created.
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Cathy
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Great card Pia. Love that image and you have fussy cut it beautifully. Thanks for playing along at Inkspirational this week.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Pia! LOVE the music background and your soft colors are wonderful and springlike! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card - love the design and fabulous image.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along at MAWTT this week.
Good luck.
Debs xx
Stunning. You have captured a memory from all our paosts...your card has a lovely hint of a vintage feel.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I saw your card on Make it Monday! It really evokes the feeling of springtime and good memories. I especially love the musical paper background.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful card, Pia! What a great bike stamp and I like the stitching detail. Thanks for joining us again at Inkspirational!
ReplyDelete- Shauna
Vilket underbart kort Pia! Vackra papper och stämpel är underbar!
ReplyDeleteTack så mycket för att du deltar i våran utmaning denna vecka hos QKR Stampede. Lycka till och välkommen åter!
Mian
QKR Stampede Design Team Member
http://mianspysselhorna.blogspot.com
Oh WOW!!! Love this Pia. Love everything about it. Your fussy-cutting skills are amazing! Thanks for taking the time to leave me a sweet comment. I have to apologise for my tardiness. Having a mare of a time with the move from GReader to Bloglovin. I'm not ignoring you…I'm just technologically retarded! LOL
ReplyDeletexxx Asha
Sunny Summer Crafts
What an awesome job fussy cutting that bike! It is just amazing! Love the background paper and the clouds too. Your story reminded me of hot summer days spent washing Dad's car! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational this week!
ReplyDeletestunning, your cutting is amazing saw it on MIM xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous. The effort of cutting the image was worth it, it's beautiful. Great design and colouring
ReplyDeleteYour fingers may be numb but the fussy cutting paid off. Awesome card.
ReplyDeleteLisa