How to Paint Watercolor Flower Cards (Easy Beginners)

How to Paint Watercolor Flower Cards (Easy Beginners) Looking for a handmade card idea that's beautiful, thoughtful, and surprisingly easy to create?  These watercolor flower cards are one of my favorite projects because each card becomes a tiny original painting that can be shared with someone special. Today I'm sharing my simple process for creating loose floral watercolor paintings and turning them into gorgeous handmade greeting cards.  This project is perfect for beginners, and since I painted six cards at once, it was an efficient way to create a whole set of handmade cards in a single afternoon. If you've been wanting to try watercolor painting but aren't sure where to start, this is a great beginner project that focuses on simple flowers, loose brushstrokes, and lots of creative freedom. Let's get started! Supplies Needed for Watercolor Flower Cards: affiliate links Gather the following supplies: Watercolor Paper Kraft paper frame insert cards Watercolor pai...

How to Make Easy DIY Watercolor Floral Bookmarks

How to Make Easy DIY Watercolor Floral Bookmarks Looking for a quick watercolor project that's beautiful, useful, and giftable?  These handmade watercolor bookmarks are one of my favorite ways to turn a small piece of watercolor paper into something special.  With just a few supplies and a simple floral design, you can create lovely floral bookmarks perfect for tucking into your favorite novel or gifting to a book-loving friend. These handmade watercolor bookmarks make great gifts for teachers, bookclub members and book lover friends, neighbors, and anyone who loves beautiful paper and handmade pieces--perfect for Summer Camp crafts too! Add a tassel and protective sleeve, and you've got a polished little project that looks straight from an art shop! Let's get started! Supplies Needed for Watercolor Bookmarks: affiliate links Gather the following supplies: (no powerful tools needed) Watercolor paper Watercolor paints  (Learn to fill a watercolor palette from paint tubes ...