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Birthday Hollyhocks

Hi Everyone,,

it has been a while that I made a non DT related card......
This one went to my sister. She deserves a special card, not one out of my stash....


I bought those Impression Obsession Hollyhock dies last year and did not yet use them. Neither did I use this pretty Poppy Stamp stencil, which is even older. I used black gesso for the background, although it is kind of runny and seeped under the stencil. It still looked pretty, so I used it. Added my favorite So Suzy birthday stamp and a strip of patterned paper. i also used a bit of Stickles to glitter up the center of those Hollyhocks.


Linking up with:

CCEE Stampers - Flowers
Seize the Birthday - anything goes
The Sisterhood of Crafters - flowers
Watercooler Wednesday - anything goes
Double Trouble - Summer happy birthday (Stickles in the center)
Pause Dream Enjoy - Summer birthday party

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Mac Mable said…
One very special card for your sister. The beautiful die cut hollyhocks look great over the black silhouette stencilled flowers. Great combination and such a stunning card X
September 1, 2018 at 6:11 PM
Suzanne Reynolds said…
You're quite busy with DT cards which you say are your stash, but I'm sure those are just as worthy a card for someone special...I'm glad you made this special card and it found it's way to our Double Trouble Challenge and pairing up with Pause Dream Enjoy. Your special card is beautiful...the silhouette and black and white strip and the colorful flowers against the kraft background is so complimentary...love it all. I hope you can come back on Monday and see our next fun challenge at Double Trouble and team up with another challenge.
September 1, 2018 at 9:47 PM
Hannelie said…
Really special and so beautiful Cornelia!
September 2, 2018 at 12:03 AM
Marina said…
The bright colours look fabulous against the kraft and the shadow works really well.
September 2, 2018 at 2:19 AM
Helen said…
I'm sure your sister loved this very special card, Cornelia! I love the black shadow flowers in the background which really makes those bright, gorgeous flowers pop! Thanks so much for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week!
September 2, 2018 at 4:53 AM
BożenA said…
oh, Cornelia! Your mallow is phenomenal. The colors of fire and craft base, it is simply brilliant. I love this card. You know how to impress me.
Hugs,
BożenA
September 2, 2018 at 6:44 AM
Jackie C said…
Besotted by this! So happy that you have linked your great artwork with us here at Pause Dream Enjoy. Good luck hun and do come back again!
Jackie DT @ PDE
September 2, 2018 at 9:02 AM
Darlene said…
OH WOW ... I love this! So unique and absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘Bloomin’ Flowers’ challenge and please come back again soon!
Darlene
one of the 'Sistahs'
The Sisterhood of Crafters
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please come for a visit!

September 2, 2018 at 11:14 AM
Susanne Vargas said…
Na, über diese wunderschöne Karte wird sich deine Schwester aber gefreut haben! Sieht traumhaft aus. Jetzt muss ich unbedingt diese Stanze haben...
September 2, 2018 at 1:24 PM
conil said…
All this color on kraft is just stunning. Love how you arranged the florals and stripes for you design. Glorious card.
September 2, 2018 at 2:31 PM
Verna Angerhofer said…
I love those hollyhocks. They are in such pretty colors. And, they look amazing with the black foliage and the kraft.
September 2, 2018 at 3:25 PM
Tinstar said…
Love your flowers, they really pop off that kraft card stock base. Thanks for joining in the fun at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week.
September 2, 2018 at 8:46 PM
Melanie R said…

Beautiful hollyhocks! I also have this die set and have only used it once. You have inspired me to use it again and very soon! Thank you for joining us at Double Trouble Challenge.
September 3, 2018 at 3:22 AM
papierelle said…
Toll die Blumen als Schatten im Hintergrund!!!
September 3, 2018 at 4:33 AM
Gail said…
Just gorgeous! Hollyhocks are my favourite flower. Those bright colours against the kraft background with the black & white stripe are just awesome. Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday.
September 3, 2018 at 5:05 PM
papercraftingprincess said…
Your card is beautiful. I love the black floral background. Thanks for joining us at Double Trouble Papercrafting Challenge.
September 4, 2018 at 12:23 AM
Lady Joyful said…
Really gorgeous design. I love the bright flowers against the kraft background, and the black and white touches really help to finish it off. Wonderful card. Thank you for joining us at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge - Charlotte/Lady Joyful, DT
September 4, 2018 at 3:17 AM
Darnell said…
So pinning, Cornelia! I am reminded of my childhood seeing these beautiful hollyhocks and I'm in love with how you put a silhouette behind!! Hugs, Darnell
September 4, 2018 at 12:19 PM
stampwithsandy said…
This is absolutely gorgeous, Cornelia! I love how you colored the hollyhock dies, and the black stenciling behind adds such great contrast. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Seize the Birthday!
September 5, 2018 at 9:09 AM
Terri's Cards N More said…
A beautiful card for your sister. The flowers are lovely. Thanks for joining the Sisterhood's "Bloomin' Flowers" Challenge.
September 5, 2018 at 9:17 AM
Anita in France said…
So gorgeous, Cornelia ... those delicious bright colours on the die cut hollyhocks stand out beautifully against the background stencilling! Love it ... I'm sure your sister did too! Hugs, Anita :)
September 6, 2018 at 10:06 AM
Granmargaret said…
Lovely card. Thank you for joining the challenge at Pause
Dream Enjoy. Hope to see you again next time.
September 15, 2018 at 8:11 AM
Daria said…
Your card is beautiful. Thank you for sharing the details.
April 19, 2019 at 12:08 PM
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