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Sunday, July 6, 2014

Hollyhocks

This morning as I was reading new posts on my favorite blogs, I came across Karen's latest card, which features some hollyhocks.  I loved it so much and was disappointed that I don't have a similar stamp.  Then it occurred to me that, with all the tiny flowers in my collection, surely there was one I could adapt.  And sure enough, I found it in Avery Elle's Oh Happy Day set!  I had a fun play this morning, and here's what resulted:


supplies: Avery Elle's Oh Happy Day, Hero Arts Canteloupe and Bubble Gum inks, Worn Lipstick, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, and Tumbled Glass distress inks

Don't you just love that little bird (on the sentiment) that is also in the stamp set?  After forming all my flowers, I smooshed some Tumbled Glass distress ink on my acrylic block, spritzed it with water, and then watercolored in the "sky" around the flowers.  

Next, I decided to try and group them:


This one uses Simon's Cotton Candy ink, along with the Worn Lipstick and Canteloupe from above.  I added my sentiment and stopped there.

Thanks, Karen, for your inspiration!
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14 comments:

  1. BettyJuly 6, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    love your creative hollyhocks - i never use those bitty flowers very much and this is such a net idea - first card is my favorite with the watercolored background

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  2. Cat CraigJuly 6, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    Wonderfully creative idea Lin. Your flower stems are beautiful.

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  3. adele holcombJuly 6, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    Love hollyhocks, and how clever of you to create them from what you have!

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  4. MarcyK924July 6, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    Lin - these are AWESOME! How clever sweetie! I love the grouped one with the sentiment right over the stems. SO pretty! XOXO

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  5. stampingandstitchingJuly 6, 2014 at 3:20 PM

    Lin, gorgeous card! I love the pretty colours and the creative way you created the hollyhocks! The little bird looks so sweet perched on the sentiment!

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  6. Tracey McNeelyJuly 6, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Beautiful stamping Lin!

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  7. donna mikasaJuly 6, 2014 at 3:48 PM

    Oh, so creative, Lin! To think there were hollyhocks waiting to be made from those stamps! Amazing!

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  8. BarbJuly 6, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    Both are so pretty, Lin! Love the shades of pinks and peaches with the greens - yummy!

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  9. Melinda GleissnerJuly 6, 2014 at 7:29 PM

    Lin, Your artistry and creativity never cease to amaze me. What lovely hollyhocks! Your card makes me want to run out and plant some...until I read your comment for Karen. What part of Ohio do you live in? I, selfishly, hope in the northern part so I still have a chance of growing some. :) Thanks again for all of your beautiful inspiration.

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  10. Sarah GJuly 7, 2014 at 2:07 AM

    Stunning, Lin! Such a clever way to use these stamps and perfect stamping as always :)

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  11. Dawn TJuly 7, 2014 at 2:47 AM

    Just delightful Lin. The colours are fabulous. Great use of the small stamps.

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  12. CandyceJuly 8, 2014 at 6:44 AM

    I love them! I'm going to give it a try.

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  13. Karen DunbrookJuly 8, 2014 at 6:58 AM

    oh Lin, so glad you liked my card. Thanks so much for the shout out. I love hollyhocks too. Tried growing them but they really don't like the clay soil I have in my garden.
    It is always a thrill for me when someone likes my cards..I love your work so a real honor for you to link up my card.
    hugs mf.

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  14. Cathy PJuly 29, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    I saw your card on the Avery Elle blog and had to pop over for a closer look! This is so cute and creative. I thought it was a Hollyhock stamp until I read more closely! The whimsy of the flowers matches the sentiment fonts so well. Love both cards!

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Thank you so much for your kind comments - they make my day!