So when I woke up this morning the last thing I wanted to do was get right to work. Instead I decided to do a little relaxing watercolor in preparation for Valentine's Day. We had guests make these same cards at our Shop/Social event on Friday too. Everyone really loved doing them. I ending up getting too busy during the party and didn't snap any good photos of the event. So since I don't have those to show you I thought I could at least show you some of what we did.
you will need:
- watercolor paint
- paint brushes
- white crayon
- cup of water
- blank cardstock cards
- envelopes
Easy peasy, right? If you're in even more of a hurry, you could always print out these mini valentines.
Julep did a version of this project but instead of using cards they created an abstract art valentine. Brilliant!
I think I'm going to make my own Valentine too because sometimes the cards in the store just don't say the right thing, you know?!
ReplyDeleteThe watercolors are very pretty!! =)
Let me guess Jake is an extra for Walking Dead right? =P
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Homemade are always the most special!
DeleteLol, no Jake's not in the Walking Dead. But good guess. It's close. He was the main zombie in a zombie comedy series for a large website. I'll be sure to post it when it's up.
what brand water colours are you using? also very sweet cards :)
ReplyDeleteTalens Watercolor pan set. This exact one: http://www.dickblick.com/products/talens-watercolor-pan-sets/
DeleteI remember using white crayons and watercolors this way as a kid. Who knew the same method makes such elegant and simple valentines?!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable! Thanks for sharing.
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