Happy February, friends!
Yesterday, I had some fun with watercolors and made a few simple Valentine's Day cards. This DIY made me feel artistic (and you're seeing the extent of my painting abilities) because I can paint words, crooked lines and hearts. Yeah! This would be a great DIY for kids or the artistically challenged, like myself.
To make your own watercolor valentines, all you need is the following:
- watercolor paints and a jar of water
- white card stock
- a paintbrush
Then just go crazy with some unmeasured stripes. That's really all it takes.
Also, I have to give credit where credit is due. The love card was completely copied off of Christine Wisnieski's beautiful "love" card, and the red stripe card was inspired by these gold striped cards from Rifle Paper Co (I've been drooling over these for a while).
Have fun with painting!
till tomorrow,
Rebecca
You know, I haven't painted with watercolor in ages but this makes me really want to! The little hearts are too sweet.
ReplyDeleteExcellent. Your art skills are very beautiful. :) Thank you for sharing. And I was wondering if I could share this DIY on my blog. I would only use one photo and then a link and a little explanation of the project. Would that be ok?
ReplyDeleteOhh, these are so adorable! Handmade cards are always the best. I love how simple these are, with just the pop of red :)
ReplyDeleteCharity - of course you can share this on your blog!! :) Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteSooooo pretty! I will be attempting something like this soon! :)
ReplyDeleteRebecca these are beautiful! Will pin to remind myself to make some!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! So simple but really pretty!
ReplyDeleteThese are so sweet and totally achievable!! Thanks for the DIY inspiration!
ReplyDeletevery cute! good job rebecca! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so simple yet so pretty! I used to putz around with watercolor and cardstock in high school all the time. Perhaps I'll break the paints out again to make some of these cute Valentines :)
ReplyDeleteI love these! I've actually been thinking about doing something like this :)
ReplyDeleteThese are great! Such a nice simple design for valentines. P.S. I've been drooling over those gold striped cards from Rifle Paper Co. too!
ReplyDeletethis is too cute!!! love, love, love - can't believe how simple this really is! gotta give this a try! (oh, and i ADORE your blog! i could spend hours on here!)
ReplyDeletethank you for bringing a DIY to the table that doesn't take 43 steps!! these are so classy and simple and anyone you give them to is going to feel so so special that you did something handmade! also, i like how far ahead you're doing the valentines ideas - this kind of game takes strategy and planning ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous cards! I just love the teeny hearts!
ReplyDeleteso cute!! I'm inspired and need to break out the watercolors!
ReplyDeleteWOW, I love these. Totally inspired.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I absolutely adore watercolor but have never considered trying it myself. This looks fun and easy enough! Thanks for the inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteHa, now here is a painting project I can attempt! Just my skill level!
ReplyDeletethese are darling! Valentines are my favorite! and now you reminded me I need to finish mine :)
ReplyDeletesuper, super cute and not too expensive. I will be making these for sure!
ReplyDeleteLove. <3. My favorite is the one with the stripes!
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I love these!!! I wish I could make them. My hands do not follow directions from my brain. But I guess I could always say my kids made them. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful idea! And simple enough for the little one's to do! Thanks so much for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteI love this tip and shared on my blog. Checks there:
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Kisses and hugs. With love, Rafa.
thanks for this great idea! i remembered it today when i had a girlfriend over and we had so much fun making simple, beautiful cards like these! i definitely imitated your stripes and cursives - and they look fantastic! thank you so much for posting this great creativity!
ReplyDeleteThese are very simple and elegant. Just perfect for people like me who don't have the greatest artistic talent! :D
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