Hi there and welcome to Day 3 of my week as the Growing In Unity girl! Today I am sharing a really fun watercolored card with some super sparkly micro bead embellishments! Don't forget to visit every day this week and leave a comment on each blog post to be entered to win 25 random Unity stamps of your own!!
It was so relaxing to watercolor these beautiful floral images in a loose, free style. The Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers combined with this gorgeous image made it really easy to create a work of art with minimal effort!
To finish up the cards I added some fun iridescent micro beads to the flowers! I had never used micro beads before and was super excited to use them! I love how easy this was and how great it turned out. Check out the video to see how I applied the micro beads!
Thanks so much for stopping by for Day 3! Don't forget to leave a comment so you can get all the chances you can to be one of two winners at the end of the week! Have a great day and I'll see you all tomorrow! Bye!
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ReplyDeleteLove the look of the microbeads!!
ReplyDeleteLove the look of the microbeads!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely set of cards - I admire you for trying to stick to your recent resolution to make multiples - I keep failing hahaha
ReplyDeleteLove the colours and the use of microbeads
Wow Tara, those micro beads really do add great dimension. Love your cards always. Unity Stamp Co. have awesome artist too. Have a great time on your vacation. xxx
ReplyDeleteVery cool idea to use the microbeads on the flowers, it looks amazing! Thank you for sharing this technique, I'm definitely going to try it out since I couldn't think of anything else to do with my microbeads except put them in shaker cards. Beautiful cards, Tara!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the micro beads. I will have to see if I can find some at my Michael's. Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely card, I love flower design stamps.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card, the splatters really finished the cards off perfectly!
ReplyDeletelove it xx
ReplyDeletelove it xx
ReplyDeleteLove love love this card. Now you ruined it for me… Now I need microbeads. Thanks for the awesome card!
ReplyDeleteSO excited that you used Zig color markers. I recently picked them up and love seeing different ways to use them.
ReplyDeleteI'm very new to card making and I love you video's. I was wondering where I can find glossy accents I can't find it anywhere. I love you cards.
ReplyDeleteI'm very new to card making and I love you video's. I was wondering where I can find glossy accents I can't find it anywhere. I love you cards.
ReplyDeleteHey Tara, loved these cards! Love those micro beads they add so much sparkle. I really liked the way you used the trimmed off pieces inside the card. That makes me want to go stamp some stuff, color it and them trim it into strips to use in a variety of ways lol! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards, Loved seeing someone else use micro beads, I love them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and now I want to play with micro beads!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stamps, I love the beads.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and I like the addition of the micro beads.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and now I want to play with micro beads!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. Love the beads
ReplyDeleteI need to go to Michael's and get me some micro beads! :-) Love this card!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous set of cards! I have the Zig markers too and will watch your video and see if I can pick up some ideas for using them! I love the blue area that fades out around your flowers and want to learn how to get that effect. Love the beads too, as they add a great texture to the card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful! I was browsing youtube and it was just so eye-catching! I've been trying to learn tips for the Zig markers and and got some great info from your videos. Great use of the micro beads!
ReplyDeleteLovely! The micro beads REALLY add interest!! I have some that aren't so micro, but I'm going to try them ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat...now I need to buy micro beads (-;
ReplyDeleteTara! You know I love everything that you do! I have crowned you the queen of zigs! Haha!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea with those micro beads!! I have some little packets of those beads stuffed in a drawer....seriously don't know what to do with them besides using them in shakers. Anywho, I am totally going to try this out. Awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea with those micro beads!! I have some little packets of those beads stuffed in a drawer....seriously don't know what to do with them besides using them in shakers. Anywho, I am totally going to try this out. Awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous set of cards! I have the Zig markers too and will watch your video and see if I can pick up some ideas for using them! I love the blue area that fades out around your flowers and want to learn how to get that effect. Love the beads too, as they add a great texture to the card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteSimple yet elegant.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. Great video. Hugz
ReplyDeleteOH they are lovely, beautiful and elegant cards. Love your coloring!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. I loved how you used the micro beads.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. I loved how you used the micro beads.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and until using micro beads in a cool way!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job you did coloring the flowers. NICE
ReplyDeleteYou rocked it with this beauty! Love the texture of the micro beads! I have never used them before but they are going on my "want" list! Have an awesome time in Vegas!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the colors you used as well as the addition of the micro beads. Great loose coloring. Jil
ReplyDeleteTara do you think this technique would hold up to mailing? I love this watercolor look!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards. I love beads on the flowers.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Love effect with beads.
ReplyDeleteFun video! Those micro beads really do add something special, don't they? Beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteOh how gorgeous!! Love the microbeads!
ReplyDeleteTara these are really beautiful. I love the little clusters of micro beads. Such a cute idea. (I tend to use them in shakers, never thought of this. TFS and have a fabulous vacation!
ReplyDeleteSuch a neat idea! Love this card!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a neat idea! Love this card!!
ReplyDeleteI looove your micro beads idea! I'll try this! Thanks for sharing.. your card is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLovely card!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the microbeads! The texture and dimension they add are phenomenal!
ReplyDeleteWow! I don't know how I haven't heard of Unity stamps before! But they are so adorable. That little owl with the mushroom is darling!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of using those microbeads on top of those flowers for added texture. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the microbead detail on this card! Such a great idea :o)
ReplyDeleteTara, these cards are gorgeous! Congrats on being the GIU lady this week.
ReplyDeleteThese are just gorgeous cards. Great little video tutorial on the watercolour as well as the micro beads - thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love these cards...genius touch with the micro beads! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love these cards...genius touch with the micro beads! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love these cards...genius touch with the micro beads! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love these cards...genius touch with the micro beads! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Thanks for the microbeads idea!
ReplyDeleteLove the card Tara!! I have issues with letting loose with my painting also! I love using micro beads too!!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous Tara! Thanks for the video and inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card! Thank you for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteI recently found your channel on YouTube and subscribed. Love your style!
ReplyDeleteGreat video! I think that stamp is perfect for the microbeads! I've seen them before, but couldn't envision how I might use them on a card, so thanks for the inspiration!!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, these are stunning.
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you! I have ideas for all the microbeads in my stash! Your cards are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards. I love hydrangeas and I'm dying to get a stamp of one. The microbeads really added a pretty layer to your cards. TFS
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! Love the beautiful florals with those amazing micro beads!
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Very fun card and love the microbeads!!!
ReplyDeleteI'd rather be crafting than doing my nails, too. You're contagious. Great video.
Very fun card and love the microbeads!!!
ReplyDeleteI'd rather be crafting than doing my nails, too. You're contagious. Great video.
Now I need to go shopping (what a shame!!!!) - I need some microbeads!
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful. Loved the video. thanks
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful. Loved the video. thanks
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Such a beautiful flower and card! Love it.
ReplyDeleteLoved the look of this technique, you did a marvellous job. Your videos are always a pleasure to watch. Thanks, Sheila
ReplyDeleteThose are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh WOW!! This card is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and
ReplyDeletethe micro beads
are fabulous!
Carla from Utah
I love hydrangeas! They are the only alive plant in my garden lol! the first time I saw this card was on my phone, but now I've seen it on my laptop and the micro beads touch is amazing!! Very pretty and great Job!!
ReplyDeleteI love hydrangeas! They are the only alive plant in my garden lol! the first time I saw this card was on my phone, but now I've seen it on my laptop and the micro beads touch is amazing!! Very pretty and great Job!!
ReplyDeleteBeeaauutiful! Love, love!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and the beads really finish it off nicely. I have some but haven't used in a while. You are giving me such inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Like the idea of adding microbeads. Great video.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty & fresh, love my Zigs:-)
ReplyDeleteI loved the video you made for this card! and these micro-beads give such a great effect! gorgeous card!
ReplyDeletexoxo Olga
Great effect with the microbeads!
ReplyDeleteGreat effect with the microbeads!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Love this idea!
ReplyDeleteLove the microbeads to add special texture!
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is amazing! Absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is amazing! Absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely! The microbeads add a neat look.
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