I’m all about quick and easy ways to add color, and this one hits the sweet spot. I mixed a little simple marker coloring with the heart spotlight technique for a cozy, heartfelt look. It features the adorable new Dog-Eared Days stamp set from Unity Stamp Company. Don’t you just love that cute pup with his stack of books? Check out the JAM Sesh video below to see how it all comes together.  

Just A Minute {JAM} Session Videos are short videos with simple ideas or techniques to help spark your creativity. These quick ideas do not require much explanation, but seeing them in action can be the perfect inspiration you need for your next project. Watch it on YouTube.

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Featured Unity Supplies

Dog-Eared Days USC

Scallops & Banners Dies USC

Dashes and Frills Hearts Dies USC

Write Your Story {paper} USC

Compensated affiliate links may be used at no additional cost to you. I greatly appreciate the support if you are inspired to shop using my links. Unity Stamp Company usually has a new sale almost EVERY week. Check the website for details. Stamp sets go on and off sale all the time. If it is not on sale this week, just add the stamp set to your wishlist and wait for the next sale so you get a great deal.

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Sweet Support Spotlight

Stamped on some Write Your Story pattern paper, this little pup and his tower of books come to life with a touch of sepia coloring. The softly blended heart adds a sweet spotlight that pulls everything together while the torn edges, vellum accent, and tiny clip detail bring in a mix of texture and charm. It’s quick, cozy, and full of heartfelt warmth.

Copic Colors: W1, W3, W4; R21

What Makes This Card Special:

• Adorable Pup & Books: From the Dog-Eared Days stamp set, this little guy is perfect for readers and dog lovers.
• Quick Sepia Coloring: Just a few warm gray Copics add instant depth and vintage charm.
• Heart Spotlight Glow: A soft blend through a stencil highlights the design without masking the dog.
• Pattern Paper Layers: Write Your Story paper adds subtle color and texture to the background.
• Bookish Finishing Touch: Sentiment banners clipped in place for the perfect themed detail.

Creative Tips & Techniques

• Keep the Blend Light: A gentle hand keeps the heart glow soft and centered.
• Skip Masking: Careful blending around the image keeps this quick and easy.
• Add Vellum Layers: Vellum separates the two prints while adding soft depth.
• Stick with Neutrals: Warm grays and taupes give a cohesive sepia feel.
• Repeat the Layout: Try different stencil shapes or images for endless variations.
• Make Your Own Stencil: Die cut shapes from copy paper, acetate or stencil sheets.

Quick, heartfelt, and easy to recreate. This little pup proves that a touch of color and texture can make even the simplest card feel extra special.

Crafty Sales & Events

Lots of amazing events and sales going on — here’s a quick rundown of the happenings.

• LAST DAY! — FALL-ING with Unity Stamp Co sale ends 10.20.25 at midnight central time. Grab those spotlight steals and stamp deals before they disappear.

• Scrapbook.com — Save an extra 10% this week with the code: EXCLUSIVE

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.

Dog-Eared Days USC	Scallops & Banners Dies USC	Dashes and Frills Hearts Dies USC	Write Your Story {paper} USC	Vellum SBC
VersaFine Onyx Black SBC | AMZ	Carnation Ink Set SBC | OTH	Tiny Clips SBC | AMZ | OTH	Stencil Material AMZ

Most Used Tools

1.5″ block SB | OTH	Big Shot SB	Black Stamping Tool SB	Blending Brushes AMZ	Blending Brushes Large AMZ
Blending Brushes Medium AMZ	Blending Brushes Mini AMZ	Blending Brushes Small AMZ	Connect Glue SB	Cutter Bee Scissors SB | SSS
Die Cut Envelope AMZ	Foam Roll – 2 Inch SB	Foam Roll Combo Pack SB	Grip Mat 4.75×6 AMZ	Grip Mat 6.5×8.5 AMZ
Grip Mat 6×6 AMZ	Media Mat Mini SB | SSS	Mini Blending Brushes AMZ	Mini Stencil Mat** SB	Mini Trimmer SB
MISTI – Mini SB | SSS	MISTI – Original SB | SSS	MISTI – Original – Black SB	MISTI Corners SB | AMZ	Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive SB
Post It Note Tape AMZ	Reverse Tweezers SB	Sticky Mat SB	Triangle Trays AMZ	White Gel Pens SB | AMZ
White Glass Mat SB | OTH | AMZ