I wanted to use the hollyhock theme and started layering colour with a background of blended distress inks. I added the first layer through a Donna Downey stencil. I added some stamping using an Impression Obsession stamp and finished my hollyhock layers with die cuts using an Impression Obsession die in blue pearl card and a mid blue card. The last think I added was some stamping using a whirl from Stamps by Ryn.
I finished with a die cut printed butterfly and the sentiment which is a mix of stamp with matching die cut, from W Plus 9. I love the font on these sets sold by Make the Day Special.
I hope wherever you are you are enjoying a fruitful summer.
Elaine
Your matching of the colours to the die cut butterfly is phenomenol in this & I like the subtlety of the whirl stamping on the greenish aqua which reminds me of summer haze of sun. Your mixing of the die cut sentiment & stamping to complete the phrase is very striking. The texture & layering is very effective indeed.
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You've created beautiful depth of field with the hollyhock stencil - love it x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design, I love the depth you've created in the layers of Hollyhocks. Have a fabulous weekend, hugs, Shirleyxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card - I love Hollyhocks and you've created a real depth to the picture with your techniques. A lovely colour palette too. I have to add that I just LOVE the collages you did with your class in your last post - they are all stunning and what a wonderful collection of dies and stamps you have!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card, Elaine. I love the colours and how you used the stencil is wonderful!
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