Shimmery Vintage Card with Custom Mica Powder Color

A handmade vintage-style card featuring a detailed hydrangea and butterfly image. The butterfly is colored in soft teal with a shimmery finish, created using Mica Pigment Powders. The hydrangea blooms are a mix of blue-green hues, surrounded by a distressed background with ink-smooshed watercolor effects and vintage-style torn edges. The sentiment reads, "I am here for you, no matter what." designed by Lisa Arana dahlhouse-designs.com

Ready to add a bit of sparkle to your cards? I’m all about shimmery Mica Pigment Powders and vintage-inspired layers! Watch the Assemble This video and join me in creating a stunning card that blends dreamy colors, soft textures, and a hint of magical shine.

A handmade vintage-style card featuring a detailed hydrangea and butterfly image. The butterfly is colored in soft teal with a shimmery finish, created using Mica Pigment Powders. The hydrangea blooms are a mix of blue-green hues, surrounded by a distressed background with ink-smooshed watercolor effects and vintage-style torn edges. The sentiment reads, "I am here for you, no matter what." designed by Lisa Arana dahlhouse-designs.com

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 here or on YouTube. I’d love it if you’d subscribe to my channel! You’ll be the first to know when a new tutorial goes up too.


Featured Unity Supplies

Emotions Unfolded
Emotions Unfolded

USC
Enchanted Emerald {mica powder}
Enchanted Emerald {mica powder}

USC
Mermaid Tail {mica powder}
Mermaid Tail {mica powder}

USC
Blossom Avenue
Blossom Avenue

USC

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Custom Mica Powder Color

A handmade vintage-style card featuring a detailed hydrangea and butterfly image. The butterfly is colored in soft teal with a shimmery finish, created using Mica Pigment Powders. The hydrangea blooms are a mix of blue-green hues, surrounded by a distressed background with ink-smooshed watercolor effects and vintage-style torn edges. The sentiment reads, "I am here for you, no matter what." designed by Lisa Arana dahlhouse-designs.com

This design is all about bringing vintage charm to life. The Unity Stamp Company Emotions Unfolded stamp set takes center stage with its gorgeous hydrangea and butterfly image. I added pops of shimmer using custom blended Mica Powders in Emerald and Mermaid Tail – just look at that butterfly shine! The torn paper edges and ink smooshed background bring that perfect vintage, distressed vibe, and I couldn’t love it more!

A handmade vintage-style card featuring a detailed hydrangea and butterfly image. The butterfly is colored in soft teal with a shimmery finish, created using Mica Pigment Powders. The hydrangea blooms are a mix of blue-green hues, surrounded by a distressed background with ink-smooshed watercolor effects and vintage-style torn edges. The sentiment reads, "I am here for you, no matter what." designed by Lisa Arana dahlhouse-designs.com

Why this card is so fun to make:

  • Mix Your Own Shimmer: Create your own custom colors by blending Mica Powders! Emerald and Mermaid Tail come together like magic. Adding in a little liquid glue will ensure those shimmery colors do not rub off.
  • Ink Smooshing Fun: Get messy with Distress Oxides and watercolor paper—this technique makes watercoloring a breeze!
  • Vintage Vibes for Days: Torn paper, distressed edges, and layered textures give this card a perfectly aged, timeless look.
  • Stunning Stamps: The Emotions Unfolded stamp set is so versatile—this floral and butterfly combo is perfect for any heartfelt message.

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.

Emotions Unfolded
Emotions Unfolded

USC
Enchanted Emerald {mica powder}
Enchanted Emerald {mica powder}

USC
Mermaid Tail {mica powder}
Mermaid Tail {mica powder}

USC
Blossom Avenue
Blossom Avenue

USC
Neenah Desert Storm 80lb
Neenah Desert Storm 80lb

AMZ
Canson XL
Canson XL

AMZ
Broken China Oxide
Broken China Oxide

SB
Evergreen Bough Oxide
Evergreen Bough Oxide

SB
Gathered Twigs Oxide
Gathered Twigs Oxide

SB
Nocturne ink
Nocturne ink

SB | AMZ | JO
Paint Brush Set
Paint Brush Set

AMZ

Most Used Tools

MISTI - Original
MISTI – Original

SB | SSS
MISTI - Original - Black
MISTI – Original – Black

SB
MISTI - Mini
MISTI – Mini

SB | SSS
Foam Roll Combo Pack
Foam Roll Combo Pack

SB
Foam Roll - 2 Inch
Foam Roll – 2 Inch

SB
Stamping Tool
Stamping Tool

SB
Grip Mat 6x6
Grip Mat 6×6

SB
Media Mat Mini
Media Mat Mini

SB | SSS
Mini Stencil Mat**
Mini Stencil Mat**

SB
Multi-Use Mat
Multi-Use Mat

SB
Cutter Bee Scissors
Cutter Bee Scissors

SB | SSS
Reverse Tweezers
Reverse Tweezers

SB
Glossy Accents
Glossy Accents

SB
Glue Bottle
Glue Bottle

SB
Connect Glue
Connect Glue

SB
Blending Brushes
Blending Brushes

AMZ
Mini Blending Brushes
Mini Blending Brushes

AMZ
Finger Blending Brushes
Finger Blending Brushes

AMZ
Jewel Picker
Jewel Picker

AMZ
Rhinestone Pencil
Rhinestone Pencil

AMZ
Post It Note Tape
Post It Note Tape

AMZ
ATG Adhesive Tape
ATG Adhesive Tape

AMZ
Big Shot
Big Shot

SB
Mini Trimmer
Mini Trimmer

SB
White Pen
White Pen

AMZ
White Gel Pens
White Gel Pens

SB | AMZ | EH
Artist-Tac Micro Dot Adhesive
Artist-Tac Micro Dot Adhesive

AMZ
T rulers
T rulers

AMZ
Glass Mat
Glass Mat

SB
1.5
1.5″ block

SB | OTH
Fiskars Trimmer
Fiskars Trimmer

AMZ | JO
A handmade vintage-style card featuring a detailed hydrangea and butterfly image. The butterfly is colored in soft teal with a shimmery finish, created using Mica Pigment Powders. The hydrangea blooms are a mix of blue-green hues, surrounded by a distressed background with ink-smooshed watercolor effects and vintage-style torn edges. The sentiment reads, "I am here for you, no matter what." designed by Lisa Arana dahlhouse-designs.com

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