Use this die set from Rubbernecker to make a mountain bike card customized for your favorite outdoor fan!

It used to be that when you wanted to make a mountain bike card, rather than a standard bicycle card, you had to play around to get it to have that sturdy look.  Mountain bikes are made differently to be able to withstand the rough riding and for people who are fans of this pursuit, they take their bikes very seriously. So to be able to make a card where they will instantly recognize their favorite outdoor “toy” as being authentic is a fun way to make a nod to their athleticism. 

To make this fun outdoor scene I used Rubbernecker’s newly released Mountain Bike die set and Off The Grid 6×6 Paper Pad paired with the Deckle Frame and Deckle Hills. I love that I was able to add some “movement” in the background with the paper and coordinated my card stock colors with the colors in the paper to create a cohesive scene.

Mountain Bike Card Base, Hills and Frame

• Cut an A2 sized card base using cream cardstock and a 5.50″ x 4.25″ layer using the new Off The Grid paper pad.
• Attach the designer paper to the card base using ATG adhesive.
• Cut Deckle Hills section using green cardstock.
• Use woodgrain cardstock to cut the frame, apply brown ink to the frame using a wet baby wipe.  Pro Tip:  Apply ink with baby wipes makes quick work and is much easier than using a blender brush or applicator.
• Apply double stick tape to the lower back portion of the frame and attach one grass layer.
• Attach the two back hill layers directly to the card base using ATG adhesive.
• Apply strips of mounting tape all the way around the back of the frame and attach it to the card base..  Pro Tip:  I like to create dimension between the hill layers by separating them with mounting tape.  

The Mountain Bike

I chose the colors for the Mountain Bike from the greens and orange in the background paper.  

• Cut the bike sections using dark green, light green, orange, gray and orange cardstock.
• Attach the tire spokes and tread together using Connect glue.
• Use Connect glue to attach the main bike section, pedals seat, handle bar and fender sections together.   
• Attach the tires to the bike using small pieces of mounting tape.  
• Finish by tucking the bike wheels in between the hill layers and attach to the card base using mounting tape.

This was really a fast and easy card to put together and I know the Mountain Bike is sure to be a great focal image on cards made for anyone who is an outdoor enthusiast.  Here is what I used to make a mountain bike card today for my friend who seems to be out there all the time!

5519-04D Mountain Bike Die [ RBB ] 5176-01D Deckle Frame Die [ RBB ] 5173-02D Deckle Hills Die Cut [ RBB ] 2008 Off the Grid Paper Pad [ RBB ] Color Fuse Set #3 [ RBB ]

Scrapbook.com – Magic Mat – Standard… [ SBC ] Scrapbook.com – Magic Mat – Standard… [ SBC ] Crossover II Fabric & Paper Cutting… [ RBB ] Amazon.com : Dahle 550 Professional… [ AMZUS ] Susan’s Garden Ultimate Tool Kit [ SPL ] Sizzix – Paper Sculpting Kit [ SBC | BLIC ] Scotch Advanced Tape Glider & Tape [ RBB ] Mini Glossy Accents, Ranger Accents [ ELH ] Connect Glue, Gina K Designs [ ELH ] Amazon.com: 1000 Pieces Foam Sticky… [ AMZUS ] Amazon.com: Mini Foam Dots… [ AMZUS ] Amazon.com: Scotch 1/2-Inch by… [ AMZUS ] Teflon Bone Folder, Bonefolder [ ELH ] Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board 12×12 [ ELH ] Glue Dots, Mini (3/16″) [ ELH ] Amazon.com : Accent Opaque White 8.5”… [ AMZUS ] New & Improved MISTI Laser Etched… [ ELH | SBC ] Scor-Tape 1/8′ (3mm), Scor-Pal Tape [ ELH ] Scor-Tape 1/4″ (5mm), Scor-Pal Tape [ ELH ]

If you’ve wanted to make a mountain bike card for a friend but couldn’t find the “right” dies, well, Rubbernecker to the rescue! I get a kick out of being able to make cards specifically tailored to the likes of my friends and I am really glad to add this design to my lineup!