dahlhouse designs

create. share. inspire.

  • Home
  • About Me
  • Design Resume
  • Some Faves
  • Free Files

March 31, 2016 by Lisa Arana 21 Comments

[3.31.2016] Unity Thursday

It is the END of the month and the Unity design team is HOPPIN’.  If you haven’t been hopping along, all the action starts on the Unity blog.  I’m sharing all the cards I’ve made this month using the fabulous new releases for March.  There are quite a few, so bear with me and most of all, I hope you enjoy.

Up first, these unbearably adorable cards.

dahlhouse designs | 3.2016 yippee skippy

This happy guy comes from the Yippee Skippy set.  So great for kids and adults alike.  By adding a simple birthday greeting from the So Glad You Were Born sentiment kit, I’m all set for my one of my littles birthdays.  I have a quick video for this guy on how to create the “fur” texture using Copic markers.  You can watch it below or at YOUTUBE.

2015videos

dahlhouse designs | 3.2016 bear hugs

Since I used Mr. Skippy, I had to use Bear-ly Enough too.  Inside I’ll stamp a birthday greeting.  I have another quick video showing how I created the SUPER easy, SUPER quick grass and sky background.  You can watch it below or at YOUTUBE.

2015videos

dahlhouse designs | 3.2016 praying for you

This has to be one of the sweetest little butterflies ever in the Flutters and Prayers stamp set.  I just adore it.  It deserved to be the star of the card, so I colored it in a bold teal color with a hint of pink using Copic markers.  My favorite thing to do with butterflies is to pop up the wings.  It adds so much dimension.  Plus, with this technique, when you mail the card the wings will lay flat and can be fluffed back up once received.  I have another quick video on how to create those popped up wings below or you can watch it at YOUTUBE.

2015videos

dahlhouse designs | 3.2016 make a card

dahlhouse designs | 3.2016 great day

My last two cards use the March 2016 sentiment kit Sometimes I Wonder. Secretly, this is one of my most FAVORITE sentiment kits I’ve designed.  Just something about those flowers and bird that I really, really love.  I had some fun sneaking in some silly sentiments as well.  Both cards are colored with watercolor – the top vase is done with Distress Inks and a waterbrush, the bottom bird was done with Kuratake Gamsai Tambi watercolors and a paint brush.  Two totally different mediums, but both with beautiful watercolor results.

It has been a long post, thanks for hanging in till the end.

** COMMENT PRIZE **
newhopprize
Don’t forget to leave a comment on each blog as you hop with us today.
Just click on the next pretty girl in line to continue on your way.


2015sig
2015supplies
Yippee Skippy & Bear Birthday cards

Praying for you card

Sometimes I wonder cards

Share this:

  • Print
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
«
»

Filed Under: Unity Blog Hop, Unity Stamp Company, Unity stamps by me Tagged With: card

Comments

  1. Jackie S says

    March 31, 2016 at 5:59 pm

    I absolutely adore all your cards. Thank you for the videos

    Reply
  2. cindi lutz says

    March 31, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    Lol be all your cards. Especially that little bear!

    Reply
  3. Tina Riddle says

    March 31, 2016 at 7:22 pm

    Oh my goodness, at first you had me with those adorable bears, but then that adorable I’m praying for you butterfly card, and then oh my goodness, those sentiments with those adorable vase and bird cards… I’m just in love with every one of them!!

    Reply
  4. Sharon F. Cherry says

    March 31, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    Wow, so much pretty in one pkace! You do awesome creating! I love every one of them. Beautiful!

    Reply
  5. Brandi R says

    March 31, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    Fabulous collection of adorable cards! LOVE the bears, Love the butterfly, Love the birdie…..well, Love it all ♥

    Reply
  6. Denise Bryant says

    March 31, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    Fabulous cards with awesome coloring! I am in love with those adorable bears!!!

    Reply
  7. lostinpaper says

    March 31, 2016 at 9:40 pm

    Fab Fab utterly fabulous Lisa! Love them all, but that sweet bird has my heart!

    Reply
  8. Amber Trubiak says

    April 1, 2016 at 4:49 am

    Your new “Sometimes I Wonder” kit is on its way to me right now – and I cannot WAIT to use it! I love your creations this month on the hop!

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    April 1, 2016 at 7:51 am

    Great cards, bright and cheery!

    Reply
  10. jpscraps says

    April 1, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    These cards are all so cute!

    Reply
  11. RUBY M says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    Your cards are lovely. Great stamps.

    Reply
  12. lpachaud says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:52 pm

    Adorable cards! I really like your style and I’m so inspired by your cards.

    Reply
  13. Kelly says

    April 1, 2016 at 8:47 pm

    Cute cards! You have a great style.

    Reply
  14. Leanne S says

    April 1, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    Lovely cards!

    Reply
  15. Sue D says

    April 2, 2016 at 5:25 am

    Wonderful cards. I really like that cute bear.

    Reply
  16. Cynthia O. says

    April 2, 2016 at 9:18 am

    These sets are on my wish list! Love the little jump rope bear. The new sentiment set is so fun and I love the cute sentiments you included. The “texting” sentiment is perfect for we card makers!! 🙂

    Reply
  17. Kris says

    April 2, 2016 at 11:42 am

    I just ordered the Sometimes I Wonder Kit….I am so excited!!! Oh, and I ordered the watercolors after watching your video!!

    Reply
  18. Helen Gullett says

    April 2, 2016 at 6:34 pm

    They all are gorgeous, Lisa! Love your watercoloring 🙂

    Reply
  19. Teresa Godines #6857 says

    April 3, 2016 at 10:38 am

    Stunning cards. I love that little bear. He is so sweet.

    Reply
  20. ionabunny says

    April 4, 2016 at 7:47 am

    Love those cute bears. Great sentiment kit. Hugz

    Reply
  21. Gaylynn says

    April 4, 2016 at 12:34 pm

    Wow, what a lovely showcase, Lisa. I like the videos as well. 🙂

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published.

About Me

Create. Share. Inspire.
Welcome to my blog for all things card related. I'm a blogger, card maker, and stamp illustrator. I hope to create with you, share with you, and inspire you a little too.

Lisa Arana
Email

Sign Up

Videos



Design Teams

Archives

Favorite Shops

Copyright:
Original artwork © Lisa Arana | dahlhouse designs is shared for your personal inspiration and may not be used for publication, submissions or design contests. You are more than welcome to copy/CASE my projects for your personal inspiration, I would love to see if you are. Thank you.

FTC Disclaimer:
Unity Stamp Company has generously provided me with free and/or discounted product for use in my creations. Affiliate Links are used when available at no additional cost to you. I greatly appreciate your support of me and my little blog.

Copyright © 2021 · Natalie theme by Lovely Confetti DMCA.com Protection Status

Copyright © 2021 · Natalie Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.