Saturday, May 10, 2014

Hollyhocks


I made this card in panic when I discovered my Penny Black stamp for the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge was retired but then realised it wouldn't work for Spring Flowers Holly Hocks are Summer ones.
I originally brought this stamp because I saw a card at the Glitter Pot and wanted to try it out that way but I wish now I photo the card because I've only got vague picture in my head.
For a change and because everyone is talking about watercolour I've used watercolour pencils I've now put them away and I'll stick to my Polychromos.
The papers are Echo Park and I chose it for the yellow bricks to match my Hollyhock. Keeping with the watercolour theme I used the watercolour set from Stampin Up for the background and the dots.
The thanks die is from Simon Say Stamp.
Well I've got the AA route planner and Tom Tom at the ready I plan to be at the Lily of Valley Birthday this morning.

31 comments:

Stempelhexe said...

Hallo Debby,

eine herrliche Karte ist das wieder geworden, wunderschön anzusehen.
LG
Ulla

Chrissy said...

It is just beautiful Debby with the hint of sparkle on the flowers.I love,love the yellow and the brick wall background..gorgeous..have a lovely day at LOTV...so jealous.

luv CHRISSYxx

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card Debby. Have a lovely day today..wish I could join you! xxx

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Debby, such a beautiful image and I love the papers.
I hope you have a wonderful time at LOTV's party.
hugs Sue xx

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous card Debby :-) this would have worked for spring too as they ARE spring flowers here !! ;-) I love all the yellows and your colouring is fabulous :-)

I am sure you will have a fab day at the LOTV ,, say Hi to Dawny for me :-)

luv
Lols x x x

Doreen said...

Beautiful,love the design and fab image.xxx

Stamps and Paper said...

Gorgeous card Debby and I love the colours, I have this stamp collecting dust in my cupboards must blow the dust our and use it...

Anne

Claire said...

Gorgeous card, love the floral image. Hugs, Claire x

Dotty Jo said...

Totally love your card, such pretty colours! Jo x

Unknown said...

Morning Debby what a gorgeous card as always I love image and the colours xx

Debs xx

Pat said...

I love this image Debby and the dp's work really well too. The watercolouring is lovely and the glittery centres highlight thoselovely flowers perfectly. Enjoy your day at LOTV. x

Anita said...

Gorgeous card and flowers! Love the brick background wall :)
xoxo Anita

Cheryl W. said...

Love this card, Debby. It reminds of how we used to make hollyhock dolls with these flowers when I was a little girl. They seemed to be the only flower that grew in our yard in Montana (USA).

Carol S. said...

Hope you got to LOTV ok, as the weather was awful for driving this morning. Another very pretty card and love the sunny yellow. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Becky said...

This is gorgeous Debby. I love the brick wall too.

Sarah said...

Another wonderful card Debby and great colours again!! xx

Lorraine said...

A very pretty card Debby, Gorgeous flowers and colours
Lorraine x

coldwaters2 said...

Gorgeous card Debby love that wonderful image a super card.
hugs
lorraine x

cuilliesocks said...

Just beautiful Debby, lovely image and colours, hugs Kate x

cuilliesocks said...

Just beautiful Debby, lovely image and colours, hugs Kate x

Sandra H said...

So pretty is your card and beautiful floral image x

Pop's Cards said...

Absolutely Fabulous Sweetie, hugs Pops x x x

Wishcraft said...

Lovely colours and image, so pretty Debby :o) Hugs, Lisa x

Lynne in NI said...

Aww this is just gorgeous Debby, LOVE your image and fabby DPs too.
Hope you had fun at LOTV's birthday bash :)

Tammy said...

Beautiful card and gorgeous colorings! Love the brick background!

Di said...

Fabulous! Love how there are some yellow bricks in that wall to perfectly set off the hollyhocks.

Do tell how LOTV was. Even their website seemed in danger of falling over yesterday!

Hugs

Di xx

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

A beautiful card Debby. I just planted some Hollyhocks and hope they come up as beautiful as these! Hope you got to LOTV alright and had a fab day. Susan xx

Dawn T said...

Beautifully done. Love the yellow colours

cotnob said...

This is a beautiful card Debby, such a gorgeous image.
Pauline
x

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous Debby!
Helen x

Jackie Scott said...

Your flowers are beautiful against the brick wall. Love the way you added some bricks into the wall.
Very pretty card!