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May 1, 2018 by Lisa Arana 55 Comments

Watercoloring Unity Stamps using Distress Inks + Video

I have some beautiful creations today with watercolor using Distress Inks and Unity Stamp Company stamps. I’m so excited to be hopping today because it’s a BIG CELEBRATION for Unity Stamp Company… Unity is turning 10 years old!!! The Design Team is hopping on our Inspiration Blog Hop. There are lots of lovely new releases and so many beautiful creations to see. If you haven’t been hopping along, all the action starts on the Unity blog.

Assemble This! Video

I’ve created a quick video tutorial on how this card was made. You can watch it below or on Youtube.

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Card #1

The Details

Up first is this beauty… the brand new You are Forever Beautiful stamp set. These flowers! I’m so obsessed with them. As soon as I saw them I just knew they needed to be watercolored.

I love the combo of red, green and black. It is so classic and elegant when it comes to floral images.

I watercolored the flowers with Distress Inks on watercolor paper. Then, I matted it with a scalloped border edge and popped that up over some green patterned paper. My sentiment is also stamped on watercolor paper to match and then notched at the end to create a banner. Last, I added some clear Nuvo Drops just to add a little something special to the card.

 

Assemble This! Video

I’ve created a quick video tutorial on how this card was made. You can watch it below or on Youtube.

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Card #2

The Details

Isn’t she simply lovely? I just love the brand new Margaret Girl. She has this amazing dress that is super for coloring or for paper piecing. You can create just about anything for her to wear to the party.

Teal and red are just the happiest of color combos… don’t you think? It just says party.

I watercolored the image with Distress Inks and then die cut her out with a scalloped die. She is popped up over some teal and red patterned paper. I just wanted to keep the background simple so the girl could be the star of the card. To finish everything off, I added some sequins for a bit of movement and sparkle.

Hop List & Prize

Don’t forget to leave a comment on each blog as you hop with us today.
Everyone hopping today is listed below, just click on the next girl in line to continue on your way.

Amanda
Angeline
Camille
Crystal
Donna
Echo
Gaylynn
Heather
Joslyn
Karen
Kary
Kris
>> Lisa << you are here
Mandi
Maria
Noelle
Robyn
Sharon
Stephanie
Unity Stamp Co

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Elegant Flowers card


Birthday Girl card

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Filed Under: Assemble This!, Unity Blog Hop, Unity Stamp Company, video Tagged With: birthday, card, general

Comments

  1. Kirsty Vittetoe says

    May 1, 2018 at 6:40 pm

    Wow what great inspiration.. just love what you did with the new goodies!

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  2. Sharon Gullikson says

    May 1, 2018 at 6:41 pm

    I love the watercolor look. this is so very pretty

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  3. Carole Palmiere says

    May 1, 2018 at 7:44 pm

    I love your watercolors! This is a technique I’m just not very good at. I must keep practicing!

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  4. Carole Palmiere says

    May 1, 2018 at 7:45 pm

    Love the watercolors! This is a technique I wish I was better at. I must keep practicing.

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  5. Alaine says

    May 1, 2018 at 8:11 pm

    Pretty, pretty coloring

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  6. Marcy H. says

    May 1, 2018 at 8:21 pm

    Love the watercolors! Nice cards.

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  7. Brianna Jackson says

    May 1, 2018 at 8:32 pm

    I love both of these! The flowers are absolutely stunning and now I want to break out my watercolors. So much inspiration on this hop!!! Thank you for sharing!

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  8. Kim A Klinkovsky says

    May 1, 2018 at 8:41 pm

    Just stunning. I love your coloring, patterns, and design. Just lovely. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  9. Shannon Horch says

    May 1, 2018 at 10:27 pm

    oh, man! how beautiful! thank you for the videos! i need watercolor tips and these are fantastic!

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  10. Colleen Howell says

    May 2, 2018 at 1:51 am

    Lovely card

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  11. Becca Yahrling says

    May 2, 2018 at 5:55 am

    Simply beautiful and gorgeous. Love all these new sets. It’s truly
    a beautiful release.

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  12. Dale says

    May 2, 2018 at 6:54 am

    I have ordered this set so I’m very inspired by your beautiful coloring. Thank you!

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  13. Cindy Willbanks says

    May 2, 2018 at 7:18 am

    Love the card. the black sets it off.

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  14. Cindy says

    May 2, 2018 at 7:21 am

    Pretty

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  15. Wilma Degraffenreid says

    May 2, 2018 at 7:23 am

    Gorgeous cards… especially the peony!

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  16. Laura says

    May 2, 2018 at 7:37 am

    Your watercoloring is AMAZING!

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  17. Linda W says

    May 2, 2018 at 7:57 am

    So beautiful …. I’m loving the new release xx

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  18. Christina Oesterwind says

    May 2, 2018 at 8:47 am

    Love your awesome cards.

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  19. Jennifer Radloff says

    May 2, 2018 at 8:56 am

    I love the coloring, especially the shading behind the flowers! Good job!

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  20. Patricia Ceccacci says

    May 2, 2018 at 9:14 am

    Love the shading of your flowers they are beautiful

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  21. Deborah Love says

    May 2, 2018 at 10:24 am

    Great coloring!!

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  22. Nisha says

    May 2, 2018 at 11:29 am

    Lisa these cards amazing. I always love your techniques. thank you for the inspiration and sharing.

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  23. Kathy Maguire says

    May 2, 2018 at 12:37 pm

    Hi Lisa! Your cards are so beautiful and elegant. I love them. Thanks for sharing all of your tools and colors! I am grateful!

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  24. Mary Faus says

    May 2, 2018 at 1:21 pm

    Your cards and videos are stunning! Wow. Thank you for sharing your creativity!

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  25. Sharon Foulk says

    May 2, 2018 at 1:30 pm

    Thanks for the great videos accompanying your cards! I learn so much watching you paint and your work is lovely!

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  26. Lynda Pleckan says

    May 2, 2018 at 1:40 pm

    Gorgeous cards!! I especially love the birthday girl!

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  27. Sylvia/LittleTreasures says

    May 2, 2018 at 2:14 pm

    Lisa thank you for the video…just loving watercolor these days. But I am really loving all the new stamps and this blog hop. Lots of inspiration.

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  28. Lynda Pleckan says

    May 2, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    Great video and exquisite card! Your coloring if fabulous!

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  29. Marlyn Rojas says

    May 2, 2018 at 3:59 pm

    Wow! Stunning! Beautiful colors!

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  30. Marie O'Brien says

    May 2, 2018 at 4:14 pm

    Love love love your video’s Just stunning colors

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  31. Kathryn Belmonte says

    May 2, 2018 at 4:15 pm

    Elegant!

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  32. Amanda R says

    May 2, 2018 at 6:30 pm

    I love how you used watercolors on both cards.

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  33. Pamela Duncan says

    May 2, 2018 at 6:33 pm

    Stunning work for sure! Water coloring is intimidating to me. I’m in awe!

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  34. Sue D says

    May 2, 2018 at 6:35 pm

    So pretty. I like your watercoloring.

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  35. Jennie Amaker says

    May 2, 2018 at 7:10 pm

    You never fail to inspire!!!! Love your work!

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  36. Emily says

    May 2, 2018 at 8:37 pm

    Captured Picture Perferction!!!

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  37. Dorothy Green says

    May 2, 2018 at 9:56 pm

    Beautiful watercolouring on both cards. I especially love the elegant way you finished the flower card and light in the petals!!! ❤️

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  38. Cathy Lillie says

    May 3, 2018 at 12:13 am

    Your watercoloring is lovely! I especially like the softer look on Margaret’s skirt where you left some of the image white. It’s very pretty. Thanks for sharing the tutorials on your technique.

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  39. Wilma Bosgraaf says

    May 3, 2018 at 3:55 am

    great videos…they really help….

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  40. Jules says

    May 3, 2018 at 7:12 am

    Such beautiful cards! I love red and teal too♥️ Love your videos.

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  41. Anonymous says

    May 3, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    Great card, looks nice. Thanks for sharing,

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    • Anonymous says

      May 3, 2018 at 2:11 pm

      Michelle-snailmailstamping

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  42. Stacy Buller says

    May 3, 2018 at 2:37 pm

    Your card was one of the cards that sold me on this stamp set…I just can’t wait to get it in my hands (hopefully they are cooking quickly, lol). Absolutely magnificent!

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  43. Aurora Loaiza (alo) says

    May 3, 2018 at 4:23 pm

    I love your watercoloring! Cards are beautiful!

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  44. Jennifer Mitten says

    May 3, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    Love your cards and I also love using the distress inks for watercoloring. Great results!

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  45. Jeanne K says

    May 3, 2018 at 6:54 pm

    Gorgeous! You make it look so easy . Great videos. Thank you.

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  46. Wendy Falk says

    May 3, 2018 at 9:57 pm

    Honestly ~ how can you go wrong with any of the stamps in this amazing release!! I think your results are gorgeous, inspiring and like a breath of fresh air!! Oh how I love the way you’ve colored Margaret girl & the gray background with your peonies is SO PRETTY!!! Thanks! (Happy Birthday Unity!)

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  47. Phaline Mays says

    May 4, 2018 at 11:02 pm

    Your creations are gorgeous! Love your watercoloring.
    –Phaline Mays

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  48. Darlene says

    May 5, 2018 at 7:53 pm

    So pretty.

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  49. Rachel Duong says

    May 6, 2018 at 7:45 am

    Your card is so pretty and feels like it is fresh from the garden with the water droplets. The grey background reminds me of our weather in Seattle! Love this card.

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  50. Rachel Duong says

    May 6, 2018 at 7:46 am

    Your card is so pretty and feels like it is fresh from the garden with the water droplets. The grey background reminds me of our weather in Seattle! Love this card.

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  51. Angie Bolingbroke says

    May 6, 2018 at 5:44 pm

    Your watercoloring skilz are amazing. I feel like I shoulda paid more attention in art class! Lovely work!!

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  52. Romaine says

    May 6, 2018 at 9:16 pm

    Eep! Love the colouring of the flowers!

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  53. Dana M says

    May 7, 2018 at 7:16 am

    Stunning cards! So beautifully composed and colored.

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  54. Holly McGee says

    May 7, 2018 at 1:30 pm

    Simply gorgeous cards! Love everything about them!

    Reply

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