This card was made for my big brother Don! He loves motorcycles and even owns one. He was supposed to take me out riding last time I visited, but we ran out of time. So, I made this card for his birthday to remind him for next time...lol. The pre-colored image and the designer paper are both from the Motorcycle Mania set. The sentiment is actually a cut file from Silhouette's online store (born to ride #18678), but instead of cutting it, I turned it into a digital image and printed it. If you bring a cut file into the software, you can remove the cut lines and turn it into a print instead. I also added a gradient color and printed it, along with the pre-colored image, on white card stock. The center of the frame was used to cut the image to fit inside the frame without hanging over. In addition to the designer paper, I printed the solid color orange from the same set. This was then used to cut the top layer of the tribal flame frame (design #3425). I wanted to make sure the oranges matched perfectly. The back portion of the frame was cut using black card stock. Using foam dots, I raised the frame up on the designer paper. I added 5 metal dots on both sides to finish the card.
Of course, after the card was in the mail, I thought of using the helmet that is part of the set as an embellishment, so that's just a little idea for you if you want. I would have added glossy accents to make the helmet shine too. Here is what you get with the set.
Don't forget to join us at the Doodle Pantry Blog for our Ant in My Pantry Digital Challenge 3. The rules changed just a little bit..it will now begin on the 1st of every month and go to the 25th...winners will be announced on the 26th of the month. You can use any vendor's digital stamps, but they must be digital. The theme is Anything Digital Goes every month! I sure hope you'll join us!
I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Just Us Girls Challenge #283 - masculine
Word Art Wednesday Challenge #173 - anything goes
Through the Craft Room Door 3/3 - 3/9 - anything goes
Dragonfly Dreams Challenge #15 - add some embellishments
Scribble and Scrap Challenge #39 - anything goes
Stamping Sensations March Challenge - one for the guys
Catch the Bug March Challenge - anything goes
Challenge Up Your Life Challenge #10 - masculine
Crafty Calender Challenge March Challenge - add some metal
Hiding in My Craft Room Challenge #190 - freestyle
Sister Act Challenge #96 - anything goes
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Oh Susan - you have made a super cool card for your brother. The dp is so perfect for the motor cycle image and I LOVE that amazing frame. Great finish with the metal brads. An awesome male card and soooo glad you shared it with is this week at Just us Girls. Thanks so much. Sure hope to see more of your great work soon.
ReplyDeleteWell if this isn't awesome I don't know what is! :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card! Love the motorcycle. Thanks for joining us this week at Just Us Girls!
ReplyDeleteSuper awesome card Susan. A guy's favorite! Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this fortnight. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
ReplyDeleteFondly,
Asmah
TTCRD DT
Qinaahana Arts and Crafts {My Blog}
I'm finally able to follow you through email and not be sent to some different site..yippee! Motorcycles...love the look of power and the elegance of the lines, but don't like riding them...haha. Your brother will love this. I did a card similar but can't remember if I posted. It was a Harley die cut not a Doodle Pantry. I love love love your frame! This card is sooooo much fun and screams man...haha. Next time...hope you get to ride and have your hair blowing in the wind!!!
ReplyDeleteYowza....love the frame you nestled the motorcycle in, very clever! I am sure your Brother will adore this card!
ReplyDeleteWowza! This is a phenomenal design. Love the frame you created for the motorcycle. Awesome work!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! Love the images and that super flame frame around them.
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely a great card for a man or a girl into her motorbikes!!! I love the colours you have chosen and the flame frame is perfect for this image. Amazing card. Thank you for entering the Crafty Calendar (Add some Metal) Challenge this month, lots of luck to you.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sue Pxxx DT
A super masculine creation Susan.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining in and sharing your creativity with us at Stamping Sensations challenge.
B x
Gorgeous, bet he loves this! Love how you did the frame.
ReplyDeletegreat male card :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along in the Sister Act Card Challenge.
Hugs,
Natalie
INKognito
Oh that frame of flames looks so cool, such a fab card for a biker!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us over at Catch the Bug and good luck in the challenge! Pia, Bugaboo DT
WOW, Susan, love that flaming frame! Perfect for this wonderful masculine card. I know your brother is goig to love it.
ReplyDeleteLove that flame frame for that cool motorcycle! Your brother will love this and hopefully you will get to ride the next time you visit him. Thanks for playing with us at JUGS!
ReplyDeleteGreat card for a motorcycle fanatic! Thanks for sharing it with us at Scribble and Scrap xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat frame for the motorcycle image! Thanks for joining us this week, I hope your number comes up in the draw!
ReplyDeletePlease join us again soon.
Love
Jen Leeflang
Bugaboo Stamps DT
A great card, Susan! Great design and papers! Thanks for joining us at Stamping sensations for our Male theme and good luck!
ReplyDeleteBrill masculine card Susan! Thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations this month.
ReplyDeletePinky
I LOVE that motorcycle and the frame you created is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card you made and great frame!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Dragonfly Dreams!
Hugs, Elenor DT