Canoe Lake Scene Watercolor Card

 Greetings.  Let's imagine we were in this peaceful setting.  Just looking at it calms the soul.  This is a stamp from the Unity Stamp Co. July Kit of the Month called It's All Makin' Sense.  This project is part of the inserts included in Unity's July KOTM.

Sentiment:

You deserve every happy moment that comes your way.

Hydrangea Love dimension and watercolor ~ June 2024 Whit Kit

 For today, I want to share a way to add flower dimension using the hydrangea floral stamp by the Unity Stamp Co. Whit Kit.  The kit includes a couple of greetings and I chose the love you miss you sentiment.

Celebrations ~ Friends Of Unity Blog Hop June 2024

 Hello! Welcome to the June 2024 Friends of Unity blog hop.  The theme this month is celebrations.  I chose the birthday occasion for this hop.  Be sure to comment on our FOU blog posts during the month.  You will find your next stop in the blog hop below.

Layered bunny garden card

Here is a sweet layered bunny garden card with an uplifting message.  This card incorporates a touch of watercolor, patterned paper and dry embossing.

Sentiment:  You make the world a little brighter.

I was going for a garden theme.  I used floral paper and stamping along with embossed leaves for the background.

Layered watercolor flowers and bees card

 Take a look at this layered watercolor flowers and bees card.  I used watercolor layers and paper frame layers to build this up.

Sentiment:  You're the bee's knees.

Let the water do the work for you.

Magnolia flower stamping and watercolor pens

 For a feminine floral card, try using magnolia stamping with watercolor pens.  These flowers are perfect all by themselves on this card.

Sentiment:
You hold a special place in my heart.

This card can be for love, appreciation, thank you, family, friendship or just because.

Dancing mouse birthday card & watercolor

 How about a dancing mouse birthday card?  I gave her watercolor, sprinkles and a party banner to celebrate.

Sentiment:

May your birthday be full of tiny delights!

This one has a feminine look to it for gals, daughters, friendship, sisters and family.

Watercolor pencils ~ cotton plant hugs card

 Hello friends.  For today, I am sharing a pretty watercolor cotton plant card.  This was fun to color using watercolor pencils. 

Sentiment:  Hugs.  You are the best.

To bring out the colors, I added a dry embossed purple background layer.

Found In Nature ~ Friends Of Unity Blog Hop March 2024

 It is March already.  I hope you are ready for Spring.  I know that I am.

The March 2024 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is "Found In Nature".  I hope that you will join in on the fun.  Simply comment on each blog in the hop.  See the end of this post for your next stop.

I made three different cards with the inspiration this month.

Sketch ~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop February 2024

 It is February already.  I hope you are being creative in the new year.
The February 2024 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is a "Sketch".  I hope that you will join in on the fun.  Simply comment on each blog in the hop.  See the end of this post for your next stop.

I made three different cards with the sketch inspiration this month.

Watercolor bouquet inspirational card

 Welcome.  Thanks for visiting.  Today, I am sharing a watercolor bouquet inspirational card.

I decided to use watercolor brushes for this bouquet and for the background.

Pearlescent watercolor and gold embossing on black

 Today for Unity Stamp Company, I share pearlescent watercolor and gold embossing on black paper.  This matching sympathy set of cards and a gift tag were made quickly and easily with a couple of unique watercolor products.

Almost any stamp and theme can be used for this watercolor and embossing technique.

Watercolor Floral Spotlight Card ~ Mixed Media

For today on the Unity Stamp Company blog, I share this watercolor floral spotlight card project for sending support or condolences.  This is made using rubber stamping, watercolor pens and masking.

The overall look of this technique is a mixed media style.  

Watercolor holiday card scene ~ Santa's list

For today on the Unity Stamp Company blog, I share this darling little Pooh Bear watercolor holiday card scene.  This one features Santa's list with the fun check mark "I tried".

For watercolor, I decided to try watercolor brush pens by Altenew for the first time.  This project turned out much more rich in color than I intended.  More practice with the pens is in order for me.

Birthday Balloons Watercolor Masculine Greeting Card

 Hello!  For today's project, I made a watercolor balloons birthday card.  This is great for guys or gals and will pass as a masculine card with the dark colors.

Sentiment:  Happy Birthday To You!

This card is mostly flat except for the two little adhesive pearls.  I used deep and rich colors for the balloons and the paper trimmings.

Watercolor ~ July 2023 Friends Of Unity Blog Hop

 Welcome.  Thanks for visiting.  The July 2023 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is "watercolor" themed.  I hope that you will join in on the fun.  Simply comment on each blog in the hop.  See the end of this post for your next stop.

For today's cards, I chose a sympathy theme, because I like having these types of cards on hand when it is needed.  Also, I think that soft watercolor adds a peaceful look.
The details for each card follow.  Be sure to check out the rest of the blogs in the hop for beautiful inspiration and ideas for card making.

Zig Clean Color Real Brush Watercolor With Stamping

 For today for the Unity Stamp Co. blog, I am sharing tips on using Zig clean color real brush watercolor with stamping.

Sentiment: 

Time to celebrate.  Congratulations.

These watercolor marker brushes have a narrow brush tip which are perfect for small areas of color when you need more detail.

Watercolor graduation wobble card.

Hello and welcome.  Here is another project for the Unity blog. I have a watercolor graduation wobble card with a bit of humor.  This one was made simple for a guy or gal.

Sentiment:  Nice hat.  Congrats.

For this card, I only used the cap at the stamp focus along with a fun sentiment.

Watercolor graduation hat floral card

Hi friends.  Today for the Unity blog, I have a watercolor graduation hat floral card, ready for celebrating.

Sentiment:
Bittersweet endings, exciting beginnings.

For a soft look, I added watercolor for color in coral and teal shades.  Also, I chose a complementing sheet of patterned paper to accent. 

Gold heat embossing & watercolor congrats card

Hi friends.  Today, I am showing a gold heat embossing & watercolor together for a congratulations card.  It has a stained glass look to it.

Sentiment:
Congratulations.
Hooray for you!

I used three stamp kits for this including the large floral background stamp.