It wouldn't normally take the best part of a day to make a card like this, but my parents arrived to use my flat as a waiting room to save them going home then coming back into town lol. So I had to entertain them for a while, which turned out to be very easy to do - Tour De France was already on Eurosport so they were happy with that. They used to race themselves back in the day and my dad, now 91 and unable to ride a bike any longer, likes to watch when he can. So, whilst they were content to watch the racing, and also take in the beautiful scenery in Corsica (where today's stage was held), I was able to crack on and carry on the this card which is for an order. I must also improve my photography skills as it looks quite dull in this picture.
The stamps are from "Acid Drops & What Nots" - a great selection of designs from a company with the motto 'Life, but from a different angle'. 'Betty' has been coloured with promarkers and simply mat & layered into card stock. I even used a sheet of my beloved Tim Holtz 'Vintage Shabby' paper for the background and the handmade paper flowers.
Lastly the leaves & foliage were cut from a selection of Spellbinder Dies to add interest & texture. You can never have too many leaves or too much foliage on a card. Well, I don't think so anyway.
So there you have it. This card will be its on way to its new home soon and I had best make a start on the next one on my list - and hopefully not spend all day on it.
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