Welcome to class 2 of our Card Making 201 series! In Class 9 of Card Making 101, we covered coloring basics using markers. Today, we’re taking those skills to the next level by introducing easy watercolor techniques to enhance your handmade cards. We’ll begin with a quick refresher on Stampin’ Blends and Stampin’ Write markers, then explore Watercolor Pencils, Blender Pens, and Water Painters. This class features four fun and beginner-friendly watercolor techniques, plus a simple card layout to spark your creativity.
In class 2 of our Card Making 201 series, you’ll learn how to watercolor with:
- Watercolor Pencils & A Blender Pen
- Watercolor Pencils & A Water Painter
- Water Painter & An Ink Pad
- Blender Pen & An Ink Pad
Want to learn more easy techniques to improve your card making? CLICK HERE for our full Card Making 201 series, where we introduce simple techniques and fun new tools to make your handmade cards stand out.
Card Making 201, Class 2
In this video class, I (Jackie, an experienced card maker) teach Jesi (my daughter, a beginner card maker) easy watercolor techniques that she can do to add a unique pop of color. We’re advancing on her skills learned in Card Making 101 to learn simple ways to step up her handmade cards. We hope that if you’re also a beginner card maker you can learn alongside Jesi and build your knowledge and confidence as she does.
There’s a lot more information shared in the video class than what’s written below. So make sure to give it a watch to learn everything you need to know to watercolor confidently!
Four Different Easy Watercolor Techniques
Watercolor may sound intimidating at first because you may be picturing big, beautiful, artistic creations. But we’re here to share with you easy watercolor techniques that anyone can do! Here are side-by-side comparisons of the four techniques we shared in the video class for an easy visual of the differences – which they all look great! I think when it comes to watercolor, it’s all personal preference for what you find easiest and what you like the look of most.
I don’t watercolor often, since my personal preference for coloring is to use Stampin’ Blends. But when I do watercolor, I typically reach for an ink pad and clear block with either the Blender Pen or Water Painter. For this card example, I chose to watercolor using my ink pad and Blender Pen. CLICK HERE for my full supply list to make this card.
Card Measurements:
- Basic Beige Card Base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
- Designer Series Paper: 1/2″ x 5 1/4″ and 1 1/2″ x 5 1/4″
- Basic Black: 2 7/8″ x 4 1/8″
- Basic White: 2 3/4″ x 4″
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