Shimmery Vintage Card with Custom Mica Powder Color

Ready to add a bit of sparkle to your cards? I’m all about shimmery Mica Pigment Powders and vintage-inspired layers! Watch the Assemble This video and join me in creating a stunning card that blends dreamy colors, soft textures, and a hint of magical shine.

Assemble This! Videos are more detailed as we create this card together step-by-step. You’ll get all my tips and tricks to inspire your next card. Watch here or on YouTube. I’d love it if you’d subscribe to my channel! You’ll be the first to know when a new tutorial goes up too.

Featured Unity Supplies

Emotions Unfolded USC

Enchanted Emerald {mica powder} USC

Mermaid Tail {mica powder} USC

Blossom Avenue USC

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Custom Mica Powder Color

This design is all about bringing vintage charm to life. The Unity Stamp Company Emotions Unfolded stamp set takes center stage with its gorgeous hydrangea and butterfly image. I added pops of shimmer using custom blended Mica Powders in Emerald and Mermaid Tail – just look at that butterfly shine! The torn paper edges and ink smooshed background bring that perfect vintage, distressed vibe, and I couldn’t love it more!

Why this card is so fun to make:

• Mix Your Own Shimmer: Create your own custom colors by blending Mica Powders! Emerald and Mermaid Tail come together like magic. Adding in a little liquid glue will ensure those shimmery colors do not rub off.
• Ink Smooshing Fun: Get messy with Distress Oxides and watercolor paper—this technique makes watercoloring a breeze!
• Vintage Vibes for Days: Torn paper, distressed edges, and layered textures give this card a perfectly aged, timeless look.
• Stunning Stamps: The Emotions Unfolded stamp set is so versatile—this floral and butterfly combo is perfect for any heartfelt message.

Thank you for joining me today. I sincerely hope that today’s project inspires you. If you create something, feel free to tag me, @dahlhousedesigns, on social media as I would be thrilled to see it! Plus, join us in the Unity Show & Tell Facebook group to share your Unity creations. It is such a fun and loving group of creators.

Supplies

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Please Note: Product names with ** are suggested supply substitutions if I use something discontinued or hard to find.

Emotions Unfolded USC	Enchanted Emerald {mica powder} USC	Mermaid Tail {mica powder} USC	Blossom Avenue USC	Neenah Desert Storm 80lb AMZ
Canson XL AMZ	Broken China Oxide SB	Evergreen Bough Oxide SB	Gathered Twigs Oxide SB	Nocturne ink SB | AMZ | JO
Paint Brush Set AMZ

Most Used Tools

MISTI – Original SB | SSS	MISTI – Original – Black SB	MISTI – Mini SB | SSS	White Glass Mat SB | OTH | AMZ	Foam Roll Combo Pack SB
Foam Roll – 2 Inch SB	Stamping Tool SB	Grip Mat 6×6 SB	Media Mat Mini SB | SSS	Mini Stencil Mat** SB
Multi-Use Mat SB	Cutter Bee Scissors SB | SSS	Reverse Tweezers SB	Glossy Accents SB	Glue Bottle SB
Connect Glue SB	Blending Brushes AMZ	Mini Blending Brushes AMZ	Finger Blending Brushes AMZ	Jewel Picker AMZ
Rhinestone Pencil AMZ	Post It Note Tape AMZ	ATG Adhesive Tape AMZ	Big Shot SB	Mini Trimmer SB
White Pen AMZ	White Gel Pens SB | AMZ | EH	Artist-Tac Micro Dot Adhesive AMZ	T rulers AMZ	1.5″ block SB | OTH