Sunday 15 July 2012

Project: Inspiration

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Yesterday I had such a productive day leaving a lot of my envelopes out and about so got a lot of my list ticked off. I ony have two envelopes left of the 23-24 that I made so I don't know yet if I should make a complete set of 30 or just stop at what I have. I'll have to see.

After I had made this card, I'd wondered why on earth did I think of this one as no one here really rides bikes. Its not a city set up for it which is a shame as I'd be someone who would ride a bike but as it is there is no chance as I'd be mowed down by a car with the nutty drivers on the road these days. I had walked from one end of the city to the other and didn't see a single bike, I was still thinking about it when I spotted this one. (I was thinking, if I saw someone ride past on a bike I would give it to them in their hand). I was surrounded by people so quickly stuck it on, took a quick photo without even really focusing on anything and left like the wind. I was worried the owner might be close by and shout at me for touching their bike, plus there were so many people around in a cafe, on the benches and as you can see in the background standing around. It would have been so embarrasing. I actually came home and realised that the photo wasn't there but from my checking to adding all the other collages it seemed to have appeared which is a good thing as I want to document this project as best as I can.

The card is so simply and quite boringly made but I think its a nice one if the bike belongs to a male, hopefully whoever the bike belongs to was able to get it as I can imagine it blowing away or someone else picking it up.

Is your country big on bicycle rides? Do you have to wear the appropriate gear in your country like we do because its the law? (like helmets and pads)

5 comments:

  1. i don't think that the card is boring at all. It is simple and elegant. It makes a statement. I really like it!

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    1. I just wish it was more colourful. I do have coloured cartridges but I can't use those colours for everything so its easy just to stick with black. I tried to jazz it up with my writing. I'm glad you like it :)

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  2. we are suppose to but not everyone does including me

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    1. Its the law here but there are still people who don't wear them.

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  3. This card is lovely, I think the minimal colour gives it a sophisticated look.

    I love riding my bike, always wear a helmet - oh how I would love not to, the romantic notion of cycling with the wind in your hair doesn't really work with one of those plonked on your head. I try to go out at times when there aren't too many cars on the road as it cuts down the scary factor.

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Thank you for your wonderful comment.