Friday 28 May 2021

Retro wheels!

 

Hi everyone, it's time for a new challenge at Seize the Birthday  and Shirley has chosen wheels as the theme.


The design team and our guest Lynda have lots of inspiration for you, so I hope you can join us in the gallery.
If wheels aren't your thing then there is also the anything goes birthday option, a great chance to build up your birthday stash!

I love this kombi stamp and have used it in the past with a peace sign brad! 
 I vaguely remember kombis also having a smiley cover on the spare tyre. It was coloured with oxide ink, layered onto a black circle then inked with versamark and clear embossed to add lots of shine.

I'm linking up to these challenges:
Retro Rubber, anything goes, the date on the retro cars set is 2010!

AAA Birthday celebrating their 2nd birthday!


Supplies:
Kanban retro cars stamp; Hero Arts unicorn ink; Memory Box groovy symbols die; distress oxide ink; versamark ink & clear embossing powder; sentiment sticker.

Thanks for visiting,
Cathy x




19 comments:

Mac Mable said...

Fabulous retro card and what a fun smiley logo on the front Cathy x.

Claire said...

That's awesome Cathy and I absolutely adore the added smiley face... just lifts the whole card making it so uplifting, I love it x

Pat said...

This combi looks great in white against that pretty blue background Cathy and the smily face as a badge looks great and with some added shine too. x

Lindsey said...

Love how the happy face pops against the rest of the colour scheme! And I have to say... totally groovy card. ;)

Vicky Hayes said...

What a perfect male card Cathy! I love the textured background (card stock or paper? I couldn't decide!) and white embossing with the pop of colour the smiley face provides. Vicky x

Brenda in IN said...

A fun, retro card and you have to smile anytime you see a smiley face.

JoAnn said...

Love your retro wheels Cathy. Such a fun card.

Barbara said...

This brings back memories. We had a camper like this and spend many happy miles in it. I love the retro look and a great take on this challenge.

Jane said...

Love that van too, very retro! Thanks for playing at AAA Birthday, hope to see you join in with future challenges too. Stay safe and keep crafting!

Milla said...

Oh how fun! I love your retro van, the smiley face is perfect addition to it. Thanks so much for celebrating with us at AAA Birthday!

Anita in France said...

Cute, crisp and so fun, Cathy ... that bright smiley is a fabulous touch! Hugs, Anita :)

Maria Rodriguez. said...

WOW!! talk about RETRO!!! This card is fun and nostalgic, love it!!!
Thank you for sharing with us at RETRO RUBBER.
Stay healthy and safe.
XO
Maria/DT

Ashwini Rao said...

That van does look fabulous, even when left uncolored! And that smiley really fits perfectly there. Great card, Cathy!

Nancy said...

I adore this stamp and card! Absolute perfection and fun! Well done! I would drive one of those vans for sure!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Awesome image! My nephew would love this card :)

roffeycreations said...

The Great Combi! Mxxx

TaeEun said...

I love the yellow smiley face! What a perfect touch to make the birthday card look happier :) !

shirley-bee said...

Fabulous Aussie retro card, Cathy!

Glenda J said...

A kombi is ideal for this challenge - they always put a smile on my face. The smiley face puts an extra big smile on my face - perfect. Absolutely love it!