Thursday, 28 July 2011

think bike

I had been very tempted to buy a motorbike stamp recently, but resisted - was very glad I had when I came across this stamp by PSX during the ongoing clearout - didn't look as if it had ever seen an ink pad, so thought I ought to at least try it out! I had also recently bought some seam binding ribbon - I know this is somewhat earth-shattering,   as I very rarely put a ribbon anywhere near my cards, but I really like the soft effect of this stuff, (sorry for the shock Moira - hope you were sitting down comfortably!)  and the muted beigey colour goes well with my favourite autumn colours............
It had to be a very simple card, to get away with adding the ribbon as required in Less is More 25 - stamped on white card using early espresso ink from Stampin up, with a bit of added shading using a waterbrush, then matted onto a piece of milky-coffee colour card which had a ruffled strip of the ribbon taped around it, pushing the ruffles to the side of the image. Edges of the white piece and of the base card were sponged with more of the ink - there are ladies who ride bikes after all, and I don't think it is too frilly for a man anyway...............
Am also linking this to Judth's Forgotten Friday challenge, as this stamp  definitely qualifies as forgotten
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13 comments:

  1. Gina28 July 2011 at 21:35

    Fabulous stamp Vronnie, what a find.
    Have fun with it.
    Hugs, Gina x

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  2. TAM28 July 2011 at 21:56

    Motorbikes and ribbons not something you'd normally think to put together but it works - love that stamp

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  3. mamapez528 July 2011 at 23:28

    I think that's a great stamp. of course ladies ride bikes! I have a niece who built her's from scratch. I was there the day it passed it's MOT.I think she's rather more in to cars now though. I love the water brush shading. It is very effective.
    Kate x

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  4. Dolly Daydreams28 July 2011 at 23:43

    What a great stamp and the ribbon suits it perfectly , great colour too.

    Marie

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  5. Christine B.29 July 2011 at 07:31

    Lucky you hadn't bought one thats a great stamp. Hugs x ChrisB

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  6. Aquarius29 July 2011 at 08:26

    That was strong-minded resisting a motorbike stamp (I've resisted so far) but how lucky that you found this truly forgotten one amongst your stash. Great for Judith's challenge and also the LIM one. I love the softness of seam binding ribbon and the natural colour can be changed to anything you like which is great.

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  7. Kathyk29 July 2011 at 10:35

    FABULOUS - a great guy card.

    You should try seam binding coloured iwth alcohol inks! STUNNING!

    Kathyk

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  8. Aileen29 July 2011 at 12:54

    I think your card is still perfect for a man even with the ribbon. Great spy with your stamp. x

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  9. Chrissie29 July 2011 at 16:43

    This is such a great card for a chap!
    Thanks so much for joining us!
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  10. judith@poppy cottage29 July 2011 at 17:46

    Hi Veronica, thanks for joining in my post this week. It's a great stamp that you've used. Love the seam binding. Judith xx

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  11. Mandi29 July 2011 at 21:21

    Really super crd Veronica

    Thanks so much
    Diva LIM
    "Less is More"

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  12. Sue's Crafty Corner29 July 2011 at 22:05

    I love this card, my Son has a moterbike and is bike mad, he would love this. It's amazing what we buy and don't use, but then they are perfect for Judith's challenge.

    Sue xx

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  13. craftimamma29 July 2011 at 22:05

    The card is great Veronica and perfect for both challenges, I wish I had time for Judith's challenge as I certainly have plenty of stuff that qualifies, lol! Fab motorbike and such a good job you didn't buy another one.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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