Good morning. Well yesterday I felt very pleased with myself. John and I cycled 18 miles, and it was quite a challenging ride, since we live in a pretty hilly area. It wasn't as warm as yesterday but I certainly worked up a sweat going up those hills! It was the first time I had been on my bike this year because the weather has not exactly been suitable, but since we are doing the Cotswold Bike Ride on May 19th I thought I should get cracking. The ride is only 40 miles, but again I would describe it as challenging - come on we are talking about the Cotswolds here!! It is a charity ride for the British Heart Foundation which I have done for the last six years. I consider it a practice ride for the London to Brighton Bike Ride in June, another BHF ride , and this time will be my 26th! My dad had his first heart attack aged 48 and so this is my way of "paying back".
My Card
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My backing papers and stamps were "free" with Cardmaking and Papercraft earlier this year. The ribbon is some that I won in a blog hop with
http://craftyribbonsinspiration.blogspot.co.uk/. There were also some very pretty pink buttons but unfortunately they were all a bit too big for this project so these white flower-shaped buttons are from my stash.
Well that's all for today.
Love and hugs from Christine xx
Mooie kaart Christine mooie kleuren en stempels
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Gorgeous card Christine and good luck with all your bike rides, well done you! Hugs x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Christine...well done for doing your bike ride and congrats on doing the Brighton ride as well.
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Gorgeous Christine love your layout and colours
ReplyDeleterather you than me with the biking thing
jacqui x
This is gorgeous Christine. I love the design and colours.
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Love the design of your card,gorgeous image.xxx
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful card the layout is fantastic ,well done on the bike ride I can remember when I was last on a bike when my daughter was little , Melaniex
ReplyDeletePrachtig kaartje Christine, vrolijke kleurtjes.
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18 miles???!!! Seriously?! WOW! I am impressed. Back to the card...love this design. I have the stamps but never got 'round to using it! Thanks for the inspiration. Have a great weekend.
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Never know what to do with my 'sewing' dies and stamps now after seeing this gorgeous card, I have been inspired...xxx
ReplyDeleteGood for you Christine doing all those miles, I definately take my hat off to anyone that can do this. Your card is so pretty and colourful too. Enjoy your Week-End. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteHi christine - make sure you have the Petroleum Jelly for all your sore bits won't you!!!!! Sorry am I lowering the tone slightly - lol. Ooops. This is a lovely card - such gorgeous papers and lurvely pink!!! Another of my favourite hobbies depicted as well.
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Big hugs to you Sue Pxxx
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Ouch - I would be walking like a cowboy! Not that I could manage 2 miles let alone 'only 40'. I must hunt through my stamps - as I think I have them somewhere - love the ribbon! Karen x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Christine and well done with the bike ride...living on the edge of the Cotswolds myself, I know exactly what it's like! We are also big supporters of the BHF as Tom was born with a heart valve defect, though we only discovered it 10 years ago. The BHF were very helpful at the time, all the best to you, Carole Z
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on that fantastic bike ride.........I have my bike but I would rather "walk" the distance. I am really not a lover of being on my bike, I only do it to be with the boys when they go out. Great cause, I wish you the best and hope you raise lots.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely brilliant card, I love everything you have done on this one.
Have a great weekend
Patricia. xx
Fantastic card Christine I love it. Good Luck with your bike ride 40 miles is quite something.
ReplyDeleteGreat card Christine, love the ribbon! Best of luck with your bike ride.xx
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend my dear friend^_^
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful card^_^
Gorgeous details and colors^_^
Big hugs,
Sonia
Gorgeous card Christine, Fabulous design Love that ribbon.. Great stamps too... Good luck with the bike ride.. Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteYou are one "Superwoman" how you do all you do beats me but what a great charity, I lost my Dad to a heart attack when I was sixteen so this charity is one I support. Well done you!!
ReplyDeleteLove your card, the colours and layout are great.
Take care my dear friend, love & hugs Christine H xx
Wow, 18 miles!! That's fantastic! Great card too!
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You really are one active lady, wish I could be again but hey, thank you for doing the cycle ride in aide of BHF I for one appreciate it as my Dad had several heart attacks, so I shall be thinking of you on the day. Now for your card, I love it, you have used such amazing stamps for this and the design and colour tones are great. Thank You for sharing with us at Lady Anne's Challenges. I hope we see you again soon.
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So glad you have joined in our challenge at Lady Annes this month. Your card is gorgeous, xxxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Christine lovely image, Thank you so much for joining us at Lady Anne's challenges hope you will join us again.
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Stunning card, lovely image and great colours. thanks for joining us at Lady Anne's with our sketch challenge hugs Tania xx (DT
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Christine. Love the way you used those fabulous ribbons too hunni. Thank you for sharing with us at Crafty Ribbons this time.
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Dawn xx