I made this card for my brother whose main hobby (apart from supporting Blackpool FC) is cycling. His idea of a fun day out is a bike ride and 60 miles plus isn't unusual, I'd think twice about going that far in a car! When I saw this die cut from LOTV I knew I had to have it. The Tour of Britain cycle race starts this weekend in Rochdale with the first leg finishing in Blackpool before they move on round the country. It's an awesome sight to see the Pelaton whizz past you so if it comes near you do take the time to go & have a look. Anyway, I digress, sorry, the map that I used as backing paper shows the route of the first leg, I matted the die cut onto red card to match his jumper and used the same to back the Craftwork cards sentiment. My SIL said my brother loved the card & instantly recognised the route & why I'd done it so I'm chuffed - job done!
I'd like to enter the card in these challenges:
Lily of the Valley Thursday Challenge - One for the Boys
Crafty Creations challenges - Challenge 84 Transportation
Cards for Men - Challenge 18 Long Summer Days
Thank you for looking!
Wow Marg, this is fantastic. I love the map backing paper with the route, a brilliant idea! x
ReplyDeleteI saw it once at Cheddar. It was amazing seeing them whizzing through the streets.
ReplyDeleteYou have put so much thought into this card - it's no wonder your brother loves it.
Julie (elysia2003) xxx
What a brilliant card! So personal to your brother too no wonder he loved it xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab card Marg - I love it and the story behind why you have done what you have done on the card. No wonder you brother loved it xx
ReplyDeleteGreat card! What a fab idea to use the map as backing paper. x
ReplyDeleteMargaret, this is so brilliant and my OH would appreciate this too as he's a cyclist, don't know how they sit on those tiny saddles for hours on end.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Marg, I love the idea of the map.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh - great idea to use the cute map behind this image! Love it - perfect actually for our challenge at Crafty Creations - thanks so much for joining in on the fun!
ReplyDeletemelissa
What a fabulous idea!! x
ReplyDeletebeautiful card and a fab image
ReplyDeletefab idea and love the image .
ReplyDeleteOh Margaret, I love this card, what a great idea to use the map as backing paper, so clever! Thank you for joining us at Cards for Men, good luck with your challenges xxx
ReplyDeleteOhhhh fabby - its a lovely card - The map you have used is brilliant
ReplyDeleteYour brother will love it xx
brilliant background :)
ReplyDeleteGreat card, I love the map backing
ReplyDelete60miles isn't my idea of fun either!! But this is a perfect card for your bro...the image is adorable...love the map pp! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Creations!! bx
ReplyDeletethis is so personalised- he will love it! Thanks for joining in our challenge at Cards For Men and good luck in the draw.
ReplyDeleteHugs Alison x
Wow what a great card - I love the map as backing paper and the image is fab. I'm not surprised your loved it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful card and I love your image. Thanks for playing with us at Cards for Men. Good luck on the challenge.
ReplyDeleteFab card - would suit my brother in law as well! Thanks for joining the Crafty Creations challenge this week.
ReplyDeleteJenni x
What a sweet card, hun
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining my blog candy
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Claudia