22 April 2014

MCT 31st Edition Sneak Peek: Running Journey Birthday Card

by Veronica

It's Release Week at My Creative Time and today we're showcasing two new sets: Main Street + Way To Go.

These sets are great for many occasions and work well for more masculine cards as well. I've used them to create a birthday card for my oldest brother, Donal.


Have you ever had an idea in your head that seems like it will be AMAZING. For this card, I had planned on using the bicycle die from Way To Go (I'm sure you've seen it in other sneak peeks today) in front of the buildings so that they looked farther away. But instead, it just blocked the buildings from view. So I had resigned to leaving the road empty.

That was until...

I showed The Hubs. Knowing who the card was for, he said, "It would be really cool if you had a little runner there!"

BRILLIANT!!!

I love that man.

The little runner is from You Are Here, while the rest of the stamps are from the new sets. Of course, I also thought it would be a fabulous idea to cut out all the little windows in the buildings. I wasn't too fond of the idea when I was halfway through and sick of cutting them out, but I had already committed.

Donal is a new runner and is one of the many family members who will be joining The Hubs and I in running for Hope Water Project. He's running the Detroit Half Marathon in October.

Thanks for dropping by today! Head over to Emma's blog to see what the other designers have created.

I hope you were inspired!

- Veronica

45 comments :

  1. Wonderful card! I like how versatile it is! So wonderful of you do the marathons!

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  2. What a cute card Veronica & your hubs idea of a runner was fab. It's good to know that a runner comes in the stamp set and girl have to say you definitely have the patience of Job cutting out all those windows but have to say your card turned out so fantastic and girl I always love the little stories that go with your creations just adds that little sumpin' sumpin' that warms the heart.
    You are so sweet!!! I soooo can't wait to get all these goodies. YOU so ROCK!!

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  3. Super cute design!!!! Lee-Ann :)
    ...love the little runner, the hubby was right :)

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  4. Super cute! What a smart hubby - the runner looks great!

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  5. What a great card Veronica! It is perfect for someone running a marathon, which by the way good luck with that! I'm in awe of anyone who can run. The little runner is adorable and perfect on the card. I love those building and the roads and omgosh that bike die is so awesome! Looking forward to tomorrow!
    bsl60 at embarqmail dot com

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  6. You guys make a great team. The runner on there is such a fun touch! Awesome job! Hugs- Glora

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  7. Veronica ~ Well I LOVE this card and YES ~ the hubs was right with the little runner! LOVE how the hill goes up ~ like most hills!! I am sure your BIL will LOVE it! You guys over there are so AWESOME always encouraging peeps ~ I LOVE it!

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  8. So cute with the running in the city scape. :)
    gsunshine11 @ tampabay DOT rr Dot com

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  9. How cute is this?? That little runner was such a fabulous idea!! Great card!!

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  10. Super cute card and sentiment. That little runner is the cutest.

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  11. I love your card!! The little runner is sooooo cute! Good luck in October! I am here in Detroit as well - not running in the marathon but I plan to be there cheering everyone on!

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  12. Fantastic! Love the little runner. It shows a great way to incorporate an older set with a new set.
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  13. Cute idea to put a runner on there! Love the scene! CUTE CUTE CUTE~

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  14. too cute buildings on a curve!!

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  15. Very cute card. You have a lot of patience to cut those windows out!

    Leslie
    cascrapper at gmail dot com

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  16. Super awesome card Veronica!! LOVE the little man running...such a great added touch!

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  17. Super cute card, Veronica. Love the little man - great job. ~ Carol W. workmanscraps at gmail dot com

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  18. txmlhl@yahoo.com
    I love that the houses are at a angle. It was a cute touch to add the runner. Great card.

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  19. Very nice. I'm sure your brother will love it.

    Tina
    aurathentic@gmail.com

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  20. Love your card!!! TFS Vicky
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  21. Very cute. Your brother will love it, I'm sure. giveawayjeanatgmaildotcom

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  22. Cute card ~ love the "runner"!!

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  23. I love the runner, I would never think of that, and it looks great, especially since you have the perfect one to give it to.
    mickeypal2@msn.com

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  24. Great job with today's sneak peek, thanks for sharing!

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  25. great job, love the little man running on the road
    upnurse at aol dot com

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  26. I had carpel and cubital tunnel today and I am in pain, but I had to comment! I am in LOVE with this bicycle die! A must have! Looking forward to Friday! Love what you have created. Thank you
    Glenda
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  27. What a cute card. The runner is making me tired going up the hill. Your brother is sure to love the card.

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  28. This card made me smile.....it's totally YOU!!! You are such an inspiration in so many ways. LOVE IT!! Hugs, T

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  29. Just a BRILLIANT & GENIUS idea w/the little runner!!!!! LOVE IT!!
    HUGS!!!!!!

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  30. Your card is perfect.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
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  31. Cute card, and I'm sure Donal will really like it, too! It's always so nice to be able to personalize something for someone special.
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  32. Fabulous--the little runner is the perfect touch.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  33. LOL I love the little running man!
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  34. Hubs is Brilliant! The runner was a perfect idea for your brother's card. I looked back on the other projects and notice if the big bike is in the front part or use the stamped bikes the buildings look OK. It does help to stamp them lightly to appear further away. I love your little runner...he does not hide the buildings. Fabulous job on your card.
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  35. I like the way your buildings overlap each other! It is fantastic to see the different ideas, just when you think you have seen all the ideas anyone could possibly have, there is another view, and I love yours. Looks like the jogger really has to run uphill to achieve his goal.lol love it
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  36. Please pick my comment! I really want to win this one! Especially the lovely bike that I have to have. Sincerely, your fan. heatherm.hott@hotmail.com

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  37. How adorable! So very creative and the runner was a great idea.
    Hugs,
    Jess
    Craftingwithjess@gmail.com

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  38. FABULOUS!! Oh my goodness....the runner is sooo perfect!! I especially LOVE how you did the buildings sort of on a bend...very COOL!! Kudos on making this card, a masculine card...WAY TO GO!! Hugz:) Taylor
    DevinTaylorCreations@gmail.com

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  39. Fabulous card Veronica! Love that you used the runner instead of the bike! TFS.
    Have a lovely day!
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  40. Fun card and die cuts.

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  41. Great card for all our running friends.

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  42. I love your little running man!!! Especially knowing your running journey!! :)

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  43. GREAT card my friend, Looks soooo cute with that little man!!! :)

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Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! I appreciate your feedback and hope you were inspired!