Watercolor Happy Retirement Card + Video

Sharing a retirement card idea using Karin Brush markers with a tutorial & quick video. The images are from the Happy Retirement Unity Stamp Company stamp set. More inspiration on dahlhouse-designs.com. #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardinspiration #simplecards #rubberstamps #dahlhousedesigns #unitystampco #handmadecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafting #papercrafts #retirement #retirementcards #karin #watercolor #floralcards

Watercolor with Karin Brush Markers…

Sharing a retirement card idea using Karin Brush markers with a tutorial & quick video. The images are from the Happy Retirement Unity Stamp Company stamp set. More inspiration on dahlhouse-designs.com. #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardinspiration #simplecards #rubberstamps #dahlhousedesigns #unitystampco #handmadecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafting #papercrafts #retirement #retirementcards #karin #watercolor #floralcards

Retirement cards seem to be in demand for me lately. Unity always has the perfect stamps for any occasion, including retirement. Today, I’m using Happy Retirement and Hello Fresh Start with some watercoloring to create the perfect card.

Assemble This! Video

Watch along as I assemble this card sharing my process and tips on how this card was created.

The Card

Sharing a retirement card idea using Karin Brush markers with a tutorial & quick video. The images are from the Happy Retirement Unity Stamp Company stamp set. More inspiration on dahlhouse-designs.com. #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardinspiration #simplecards #rubberstamps #dahlhousedesigns #unitystampco #handmadecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafting #papercrafts #retirement #retirementcards #karin #watercolor #floralcards

The Details

To make this super easy to watercolor, I stamped the roses from Hello Fresh Start and heat embossed them in white on watercolor paper. Then I used my Karin Watercolor Brush Pens to add in the watercolor look. I’m no expert, so really anyone can do this. Check out my video for details on how I watercolored the flowers.

Sharing a retirement card idea using Karin Brush markers with a tutorial & quick video. The images are from the Happy Retirement Unity Stamp Company stamp set. More inspiration on dahlhouse-designs.com. #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardinspiration #simplecards #rubberstamps #dahlhousedesigns #unitystampco #handmadecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafting #papercrafts #retirement #retirementcards #karin #watercolor #floralcards

Happy Retirement is the perfect retirement sentiment set. It stamps beautifully and has a coordinating die. I love how it cuts out the sentiment to make it easy to pop it up on a card. Don’t you agree? To add a bit of shine, I heat embossed the sentiment in silver and then added a few sequins as well.

Thanks for joining me today. I hope you are inspired by today’s project. If you create something, I’d love to see it. Join us in the Unity Show & Tell Facebook group to share your card and tag me.

Supplies

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Hello Fresh Start
Hello Fresh Start

USC
Happy Retirement
Happy Retirement

USC
Happy Retirement Die
Happy Retirement Die

USC
Double Stitched In & Out Dies
Double Stitched In & Out Dies

OTH
Neenah 80lb Solar White
Neenah 80lb Solar White

SB | AMZ
Versamark ink
Versamark ink

SB
White Pigment
White Pigment

OTH
Fabriano Watercolor
Fabriano Watercolor

AMZ
Canson XL
Canson XL

AMZ
Karin BrushMarker Pros
Karin BrushMarker Pros

AMZ
Powder Tool
Powder Tool

SB
Anti-Static Pouch
Anti-Static Pouch

SB
White Superfine
White Superfine

SB
Silver Superfine
Silver Superfine

SB

Most Used Tools

Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive
Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

SB
Glossy Accents
Glossy Accents

SB
Cutter Bee Scissors
Cutter Bee Scissors

SB | SSS
MISTI - Mini
MISTI – Mini

SB | SSS
MISTI - Original
MISTI – Original

SB | SSS
Foam Roll - 2 Inch
Foam Roll – 2 Inch

SB
Foam Roll Combo Pack
Foam Roll Combo Pack

SB
Big Shot
Big Shot

SB
Stamping Tool
Stamping Tool

SB
Pixie Tape
Pixie Tape

SB | OTH
Glue Bottle
Glue Bottle

SB
Jewel Picker
Jewel Picker

SB
Media Mat Mini
Media Mat Mini

SB | SSS
Multi-Use Mat
Multi-Use Mat

SB
Silicone Craft Mat
Silicone Craft Mat

SB
Blending Brushes
Blending Brushes

AMZ
Rhinestone Pencil
Rhinestone Pencil

AMZ
Reverse Tweezers
Reverse Tweezers

SB
Post It Note Tape
Post It Note Tape

AMZ
ATG Adhesive Tape
ATG Adhesive Tape

AMZ
Mini Stencil Mat {alternative}
Mini Stencil Mat {alternative}

SB

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Sharing a retirement card idea using Karin Brush markers with a tutorial & quick video. The images are from the Happy Retirement Unity Stamp Company stamp set. More inspiration on dahlhouse-designs.com. #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardinspiration #simplecards #rubberstamps #dahlhousedesigns #unitystampco #handmadecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafting #papercrafts #retirement #retirementcards #karin #watercolor #floralcards

2 Comments

  1. Lindsey M-P

    A beautiful retirement card! Your watercolouring looks gorgeous.

  2. lostinpaper

    Such a beautiful design Lisa!

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