Hello friends, Lisa here with a Just a Minute {JAM} video for quick inspiration to get you stamping.
Time to turn on the fiesta mode! This card bursts with playful energy, featuring a spray-inked stenciled background and the happiest pissy kitty evah! I mean, you can’t be pissy when there is a fantastic drink in front of you. Want to see the magic come together? Check out the short JAM Sesh video!
Just A Minute {JAM} Session Videos are short videos with simple ideas or techniques to help spark your creativity. These quick ideas do not require much explanation, but seeing them in action can be the perfect inspiration you need for your next project. Watch it on YouTube.
Featured Unity Supplies
 Fiesta Feline Pissy Kitty USC |
 Scallops & Banners Dies USC |
Fiesta Feline Fun
This card is all about creating a vibrant and playful celebration vibe. I started with the spray ink background, using a stencil to add instant pattern and texture. The combination of orange and green gives the card a festive feel, perfect for birthdays or celebrations. The adorable Fiesta Feline Pissy Kitty stamp from Unity Stamp Company steals the show. Seriously, how cute is she with her sombrero and margarita? I colored her with Copic markers, adding a little sparkle with a glitter pen for extra fun. I love how quickly the background came together and how much joy this happy kitty brings to the card! Well, I guess it really is the margarita bringing the joy!
What Makes This Card Special:
- Touch of sparkle: Subtle glitter pen accents add a finishing shine to the kitty’s hat & drink.
- Quick spray ink background: The stenciled design comes to life in minutes using spray inks.
- Adorable central image: The Fiesta Feline stamp adds charm personality and pure joy.
- Simple color palette: Green and orange create a high-impact, festive vibe.
- Perfect sentiment: The “Fiesta Mode: ON!” message works for birthdays, parties, or special events.
Creative Tips & Techniques:
- Stencil Technique: If you don’t have spray ink, try ink blending or stencil paste to achieve a similar effect.
- Reuse your stencil ink: After spraying, turn the stencil over and press onto a second panel of watercolor paper to create another background.
- Flexible Colors: Don’t be afraid to mix things up—try using different colors like pink, purple, and blue!
- Copic Colors: The image was colored using Copic markers.
- Hat & Margarita: Y18, Y38; YG03, YG17; E31, E33
- Kitty: W1, W3, W4; R20
I hope this playful card brings a smile and inspires you to try out stenciling with spray inks! It’s such a quick way to create festive backgrounds and makes cards like this a breeze to craft. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, a milestone, or just life’s little moments, this design is sure to spread some joy.
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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Fiesta Feline Pissy Kitty USC |
Scallops & Banners Dies USC |
 Lacy Floral SBC | OTH |
 Hammermill Cardstock AMZ |
 Warms {paper pad} USC |
 Mixed Media White Pad SBC |
 Tuxedo Black SBC | JO |
 Dirty Martini Spray OTH |
 Pure Sunshine Spray OTH |
 Enamel Dots AMZ |
 Glitter Pen Clear SBC |
Most Used Tools
 MISTI – Original SB | SSS |
 MISTI – Original – Black SB |
 MISTI – Mini SB | SSS |
 White Glass Mat SB | OTH | AMZ |
 Foam Roll Combo Pack SB |
 Foam Roll – 2 Inch SB |
 Stamping Tool SB |
 Grip Mat 6×6 SB |
 Media Mat Mini SB | SSS |
 Mini Stencil Mat** SB |
 Multi-Use Mat SB |
 Cutter Bee Scissors SB | SSS |
 Reverse Tweezers SB |
 Glossy Accents SB |
 Glue Bottle SB |
 Connect Glue SB |
 Blending Brushes AMZ |
 Mini Blending Brushes AMZ |
 Finger Blending Brushes AMZ |
 Jewel Picker AMZ |
 Rhinestone Pencil AMZ |
 Post It Note Tape AMZ |
 ATG Adhesive Tape AMZ |
 Big Shot SB |
 Mini Trimmer SB |
 White Pen AMZ |
 White Gel Pens SB | AMZ | EH |
 Artist-Tac Micro Dot Adhesive AMZ |
 T rulers AMZ |
 1.5″ block SB | OTH |
