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Watercolor greeting cards

Loose, washy watercolor cards that look artsy even if you've never painted, to give or sell in packs.

Watercolor greeting cards
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 10 and up
Time1 hour for 6 cards
Cost$10 to $20

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Tape the edges
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    Tape the edges

    Tape the paper to the table on all 4 sides. You'll get a crisp white border.

  2. Step 2: Wet the paper
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    Wet the paper

    Brush clean water over the area you'll paint.

  3. Step 3: Drop in color
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    Drop in color

    Touch a loaded brush to the wet paper. Watch it bloom out.

  4. Step 4: Add a second color
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    Add a second color

    Drop another color next to it and let them blend on their own.

  5. Step 5: Let it dry flat
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    Let it dry flat

    Wait 20 minutes. Peel the tape slowly away from the paint.

  6. Step 6: Add the words
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    Add the words

    Write a greeting or outline shapes with the black pen. Fold to fit the envelope or leave it flat.

Edie's tip

Keep 1 water cup for rinsing and 1 for clean water. It keeps colors bright.

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