Quick & Easy Card with Simple Stamping and Watercolor

Hi friends. Today’s card is quick & easy with simple stamping and watercolor. I love how much detail this lighthouse scene gives without making the coloring feel hard. I used A Light To Weather By from Unity Stamp Company with Distress Ink for a soft, breezy look that came together pretty darn quick.

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Featured Unity Supplies

A Light to Weather By USC

Seaside Summer Paper USC

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Easy Lighthouse Watercolor

I kept this card simple so the lighthouse scene could be the focus. The image from A Light To Weather By has plenty of detail on its own, which makes it a great choice for easy watercolor. I stamped it on watercolor paper, added soft Distress Ink color, and let the stamped lines define the scene.

Distress Ink colors: Broken China, Evergreen Bough, Frayed Burlap, Barn Door

The watercolor is loose and slighly imperfect. A soft blue sky, a little color in the water, and a few warm touches on the lighthouse were enough to bring the image to life. This is one of the things I enjoy about detailed stamps. They create a finished look without requiring careful coloring in every small area.

The torn paper layers from the Seaside Summer paper pack add a bit of texture behind the stamped panel. They help reinforce the coastal theme without adding too much bulk or distraction. The sentiment was fussy cut and popped up with foam adhesive, which adds a little extra dimension without taking attention away from the lighthouse scene.

I love how this one came together with just simple stamping, soft watercolor, and a few torn paper layers. It is an easy little reminder that a detailed stamp can make a quick card feel extra special without a lot of extra work.

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!

Supplies

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A Light to Weather By USC	Seaside Summer Paper USC	Fabriano 140 lb Watercolor AMZ	Nocturne ink SBC | AMZ
Water Brushes 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