Vintage gentleman on bicycle 7" square card - Day 88 of my 366 day challenge

Vintage gentleman on bicycle 7" square card - 

Day 88 of my 366 day challenge

Hi Craft addicts!

I really love this image from Hunkydory's "Charming Chaps" Little books (really wish they would do a pack of this and the Old Bean one) and decided to make a card that can be used for a variety of occasions.
 

So I chose a 7" square white card (300gsm) and used one of the Tattered Lace border dies (serrated edge) and cut off just over an inch of the front card. I then cut a similar but slightly smaller strip in kraft card and glued it to the edge of the card allowing a small edge of white to remain.

I then glued the topper of the vintage gent on a bicycle on the precut panel of gold mirri card (that Hunkydory sells) and then placed both of them onto another panel of black cardstock leaving a very small border in each colour.

I glued this to the front of the card and allowed it to dry. Whilst this was doing, I cut out some embellishments using the "Vintage Gents" die set from 1st Edition (they do a variety of images but decided to use these ones). I kept the theme but using Kraft card and glued them to the bottom of the card.

As I felt the card could be suitable for a variety of occasions, I used my Brother Scan n Cut and cut out various options (I first of all designed them in Canvas) in black card.

 I made sure that they were narrow enough to fit onto the back of the card where the front has been cut away. I chose  "Best wishes", "Good Luck" and "Happy Birthday" as the first sentiments but feel I could do all sorts ensuring that they fit the space.















And there you are a really lovely card that is easy to make but doesn't look like it...And of course you can buy this on my website here

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Products and items you may need to make these projects

• 7" white scalloped edged card (300gsm approx) from Hunkydory
• Gold mirri card from Hunkydory
• Tattered Lace serrated edge border dies
• Vintage Gents die sets from 1st Edition 
• Lynda's black card (from Creative Crafting World)
• Kraft card (from Craft Creations)
• Sentiments created using the Brother Scan n Cut
• Stix2 foam pads (or Hunkydory)
• Collall All purpose glue
• Cosmic Shimmer PVA glue

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