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Watercoloring Unity Stamps using Distress Inks + Video

May 1, 2018

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.

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Heather
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Karen
Kary
Kris
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Maria
Noelle
Robyn
Sharon
Stephanie
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55 Comments on “Watercoloring Unity Stamps using Distress Inks + Video”

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

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

  7. 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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  38. 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.

  42. 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!

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

  46. 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!)

  49. 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.

  50. 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.

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

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