Mother's Day Clip-Art Cards

Inspired by vintage cards from the 1920s, holiday and crafts editorial director Marcie McGoldrick brings a fresh appeal to the color palette by playing with their proportions in a set of clip-art Mother's Day cards.

http://www.marthastewart.com/913792/mothers-day-clip-art-cards

Using watercolors to paint the flowers and leaves, and gold thread to stitch the stems and tendrils (the tiniest blossoms are made with French knots), Marcie gave the cards a layered effect, further enriching the original palette. Leaving more white space on the card adds to the modern effect.

Print This Article

Mother's Day Clip-Art Cards

Inspired by vintage cards from the 1920s, holiday and crafts editorial director Marcie McGoldrick brings a fresh appeal to the color palette by playing with their proportions in a set of clip-art Mother's Day cards.