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It's Friday, and I'm ready for the weekend! It sounds like it's going to be a rainy one here in NW Wisconsin, so that means I should get some good crafty time getting inky in my craft room. Yeah!
I have one card to share with you today. It has a bit of a story with it. My husband got a new Harley this summer -- his second. He's had a few minor issues with it. The most recent was not being able to get the gas cap off. It broke on the bike and just went round and round. Could be a problem! Fortunately, he still had enough gas to motor to the Harley shop, get it repaired and make it to a gas station. After they so quickly fixed his bike for him, he asked me to make a thank you card for the awesome Harley mechanics. So I did:
This was a free (!) stamp set I got from Unity a few weeks ago during one of their sales called Tribal Trend. I stamped the border stamped several times with 2 different, yet blending inks (Close To My Heart Sunset and Sorbet). I cut up some 1 inch squares and glued them on the face of the card, alternating the border pattern of arrows. I thought the arrows worked well for a bunch of motor heads. The sentiment is stamped in CTMH Barn Red ink -- the same color as the panel behind the squares.
My husband said. "No bling!". I told him, "those mechanics probably have studs in places we haven't even thought of!" So, I had to add just a little, subtle bling. they didn't seem to mind.
Make sure you check out all the awesome inspiration from the Friends With Flair linky party. I love spending time visiting all the blogs during some point in my weekend. There is SOOO much talent in this Unity community!
What a great card, Julie---love the tribal stamping! The 'subtle' bling is a great effect.
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty cool! I'm glad his bike works again...and I love the way you made the stamp look so different! Great job, Julie!
ReplyDeletewhat a great card! love the stamp background that you turned into a focal point (I hope that made sense)
ReplyDeleteFun design with this set, Julie. I'm sure the mechanics appreciated the thought!
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with this stamp. Very creative. TFS
ReplyDeletesuch a cool card! love the graphic mosaic you created!
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What a great story! Perfect card for the Harley guys!
ReplyDeleteAwesome thank you card! Love the tribal pattern! Glad your hubby's bike is fixed, they are so much happier when their toys work!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! I love how you used the stamps.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome!!! Love the way you used the tribal stamps. VERY COOL!!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! Great story!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this terrific inspiration for a stamp set I received from Unity, too! Nice job sneaking a little bling on. ;)
ReplyDeleteoh what a fun card with the tribal stamp!
ReplyDeleteWell now, look at you being on point with the tribal trend! This looks super amazing, Julie!
ReplyDeleteVery cool card.
ReplyDeleteNicely done! I like the tribal look and your arrangement of each square. I am sure the Harley team will appreciate your talent. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis card rocks! I have this set, but wasn't quite sure what to do with it - thanks for the inspiration! I must say, you are quite a cool wife, making cards for his mechanic! I'm glad the issues have been small and he is enjoying his bike. :)
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