Easy Watercolor, Moody Blues and the Prettiest Blooms

Hi friends. Today I’m sharing a card with the Slow Bloom Society stamp set by Unity Stamp Company and the easiest watercolor background with all that gorgeous texture and moody movement. This one is especially fun if you love rich color, simple stamping, and a card that looks a little dramatic while still being easy to do. I also have a full video with my favorite tips for creating this background and finishing the card.

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 on YouTube.

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Featured Unity Supplies

Slow Bloom Society Stamp USC

Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Dies USC

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Moody Bloom Layers

This background sets the whole mood. I used three colors of Distress Ink Reinkers as watercolor, and they create the prettiest blend. It starts lighter at the top, then gets deeper and moodier toward the bottom, which gives the panel that soft night-sky feel. The little bits of splatter add the perfect amount of texture. It feels loose, organic, and full of movement in the best way.

Distress Ink Colors: Salvage Patina, Broken China, Uncharted Mariner

The floral image from Slow Bloom Society is such a good one for a card like this because all that gorgeous detail is already built right in. It does not need much at all to look beautiful. Stamped in black over that watercolor, it feels crisp and bold without losing the softness underneath. That contrast is one of my favorite parts of the whole card.

I also love those torn layers tucked behind the panel. They add just enough softness and texture without competing with the watercolor. Then the sentiment comes in and finishes everything off with such a thoughtful, supportive feel.

Watercolor Background Creating Tips

• Control the water: A lighter hand with water gives you more control and helps the color stay where you want it.
• Let the colors meet gently: Keep the blend soft so the ombre look stays pretty and the shades do not turn muddy.
• Lift color in small spots: Clean water is perfect for pulling back a little ink and creating lighter glowing areas.
• Add splatter in layers: Water splatter creates natural texture, and white paint splatter adds that dreamy finish on top.
• Use the reinkers like paint: Distress Ink Reinkers watercolor beautifully, especially when you want soft blends and lots of movement.

I love how this one feels moody, soft, and really pretty without a lot of effort. That easy watercolor background does so much, and the floral stamping looks so gorgeous over the top.

Are you into these deep moody blues too? Or would you try another color mix?

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.

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Supplies

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Colorwheel Cardstock Colors: Seaside, Indigo

Slow Bloom Society Stamp USC	Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Dies USC	Hammermill Cardstock AMZ	Fabriano Watercolor AMZ	ColorWheel Cardstock 48 HA | SB | SBC
Nocturne ink SBC | AMZ	Broken China SBC	Salvaged Patina SBC	Uncharted Mariner SBC	Cooling Rack AMZ
Paint Brushes Wood AMZ	Watercolor Tin 48 Pans AMZ	White Gesso 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	Adhesive Roll SBC