Making your own cards can be so much fun,
and it’s a way to turn doodling with a paint brush
into something you can use
I got motivated by this adorable card, below left
Sweet Emily sent it to me for my birthday
and I just had to draw it {below right}
Then I decided to paint thank you notes for my holiday gifts
I love to make abstract flowers with watercolor,
just a few swooshes and voila,
a flower is born!
I painted a few roses, leaves and daisies with watercolor
and then added line work with colored fine liner pens
in several shades of green
Then I wrote “thank you” in a simple font
Another one was painted with hearts and roses
The theme for this one is “from my heart to yours”
Just a few simple roses and hearts, leaves and a black and white check “path”
Snowflakes have infinite possibilities~
I chose to use cool blues and purples,
adding details with a black fine liner
Snowflakes can take on any shape, just start with a line or two and doodle!
I used watercolor for these,
but markers would be a good choice
and would give you more control
You can paint daisies with a minimum of loose strokes
I chose to add emphasis with a black outline and black and white checks
Hand painted cards are like a gift in themselves…
like this beautiful watercolor wreath from my artist friend Jeanie
The cards tell the receiver how much their kindness was appreciated!
I’ve been adding card designs to my Society 6 Shop too…
You can visit and shop here
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You can buy great quality watercolor and mixed media cards with envelopes in sets at art supply and craft stores and there is a great selection on Amazon here
You can also make your own, see a tutorial for Card Creations here
I hope you will try making cards…
Be Fearless!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado Love Your Creativity Over the Moon
Between Naps on the Porch, Celebrate Your Story,
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Turn About Tuesday