Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Bike, Bike and Bike....Serendipity Stamps May Blog Hop #2

Hello,

We're already on the second half of May and spring is slowly, ever so slowly wending its way in Alberta. Snowfall warning in effect in parts of the province that are very close to where we are. I kid you not! Yeesh!

So, let's just brighten the outlook, shall we, with a blog hop; specifically, Serendipity Stamps May Blog Hop #2.  Once again, my fantastic DT and I are showcasing some fabulous products that, hopefully, will inspire and delight. Your part is easy: by simply hopping along and leaving comments,  you're in the running for s a $20 gift certificate.  Here's the hop list....

Carol Mayne (you are here)

I have a trio of very, very CAS cards today. If you've followed me for a while, you likely know that my husband and I are involved in road bike racing; he's a National and Elite Commissaire (which is the fancy word for 'official'), as well as a competitor, depending on the event; I am a Provincial Commissaire. I do NOT race. No way!  I am, however, passionate about the sport! The first event of the season took place this past weekend, and yours truly was one of the officials. While most of the races were 'okay' (one bad crash sent three people to hospital and saw the race end early for two groups, as the incident happened at the finish line), the weather wasn't playing nicely: wind, rain, more wind, more rain.  Hopefully, the next race, in two weeks' time, will be held under sunny, breezy conditions...and I won't *have* to wear my winter woolies!

Anyway, that said, no surprise that I'm featuring bikes (Bicycle stamp), a bike-themed sentiment (Life is Like Riding) and birthday wishes (Happy Birthday) on my cards...




The font of the Life Is sentiment is soooo lovely and the bike is wonderfully detailed, which is why I left it 'as is'! It doesn't need 'my' colouring to make it the star of the stage; it does so all on its own!

That's it from me!  
Please head over to Serendipity Stamps Blog for more how-to-win details as well as for some scoops on sales. 
Hop, hop, hop! Next on the list is wonderfully talented Karen Amidon. Enjoy!

Thank you for dropping in today; your visit brings me joy! 



23 comments:

Aileen said...

Great cards Carol, love them all. Great sentiments as well as stamped images.

Jeanne said...

Trio of delight is what I see! Wonderful cards!! Love the sentiment and that font, too. Oh, pesky snow...it's headed my way as well. Mother Nature...quit messing with us. Hope those who went to the hospital are okay!. I do hope the next race has better weather conditions for all involved! Thanks so much for sharing! :) Hugs!

Marybeth said...

I love this bicycle card and fun sentiment , Carol! Love the way you framed it with the blue panel at an angle !

JD/ Jill said...

Cute card and great sentiment!

Denise Bryant said...

Darling card! Love the bicycle stamp and the sentiment!

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Awesome sentiment. Thanks for the inspiration

Talitha said...

Great card. Love the sentiment.

Sue D said...

Wonderful set of bike cards.

McStamper said...

Love your cards.

cghundley said...

Your bike cards
are lovely and I
love the bicycle
stamp!
Carla from Utah

Tracey McNeely said...

These are just so sweet Carol, the bike is close to your heart I am sure my friend! I have been such a bad blogging friend, I am so sorry. ~big hugs

Laurie said...

Your cards are amazing!! I love the sentiment. So wonderful!

Mary Holshouser said...

they're all fantastic.
Love the background of bikes.
thanks for sharing.

Itsaboutthecolors said...

Like the soft background

Renee's ramblings said...

I love how you created these fantastic CAS cards that have amazing designs!

craftymom205 said...

Great card.

Mary Dew Lee said...

Love your cycling trio. I've rediscovered cycling the last year and am absolutely addicted now!

Geri said...

Your busy season is just beginning! I admire your commitment!

Fabulous trio of people pedal power images! The image brings back happy memories of riding my Baba's bike out on their farm. Couldn't stop once I started cuz I couldn't reach the ground!

Great sentiment - beautifully showcased in your creations! Really love the black & white version - totally works with the vintage bicycle image!

Susanne Vargas said...

That is a great sentiment and so true! Keeping the cards CAS is perfect for it!
I have to admire your willingness to stand cheerful in this kind of weather! Wishing you better conditions for the next ones (and the rest of the season)!

Sarah Ashley Posch said...

Love these fresh, clean designs. Great colors!

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Such a wonderful sentiment and expertly combined with those stamps! FABULOUS!!!

Bobby said...

Love the bike but love the sentiment more, Carol. Great cards.

Kim S said...

Such perfect cards - totally CAS and still so fun and interesting. I absolutely LOVE that sentiment - clearly I'll be shopping!!