The hollyhocks in our yard are fading fast, especially with the temperatures nudging up near 100 day after day. My hollyhock stamp from Serendipity Stamps, however, keeps on blooming.
I didn't mean to mess with cards today. I meant to get back to work on a dress for my mother. But I couldn't resist making these cards for her to use instead.
I used my watercolor pencils directly on the hollyhock stamp for both of these cards, using greys (with a touch of black here and there) on the first and pinks on the second.
Other supplies: pre-folded watercolor card from Strathmore: Stitched Banner Duo die set and pink sequins from Pretty Pink Posh; Cherish Yesterday stamp set from Hero Arts
I'm entering these cards in the Serendipity Stamps Challenge #45, Monochrome
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Stunning cards wow ! You made me laugh ,I often get sidetracked into the craft room too....there goes the day:) Thanks for playing in the Serendipity Stamps Challenge again ,love your work!
ReplyDeleteThe watercolor hollyhocks look so vintage, and then you gave us a very modern interpretation in bright pinks and clever stamping! Wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteLove these! My fav is the vintage one using grays- just so different and classic!! Thxs for joining us at SSCB!!
ReplyDeleteLovely use of the hollyhock stamp Sarah! Love both the grey and the pink! I'm a third sister as well. Two sisters above me and three below me.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards with the hollyhocks... I especially like the grey one... An unexpected color for the floral and so soft looking!
ReplyDelete