As Christmas 2024 approaches, there’s no better way to spread holiday cheer than with a handmade card. Watercolor Christmas cards are the perfect mix of creativity, thoughtfulness, and elegance. In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a stunning watercolor Christmas tree card that’s sure to impress your friends and family.
To make it easy, we’ll walk you through each step and provide a complete list of supplies. Plus, if you’d like to follow along, check out the video tutorial for a visual guide!
Supplies You’ll Need for Your Handmade Watercolor Christmas Cards
Here’s what you’ll need to create your watercolor Christmas tree card:
- Arches Cold Pressed Watercolor Paper: Buy here
- Sap Green Artist Grade Watercolor Paint: Buy here
- Rose Matter Genuine Artist Grade Watercolor Paint: Buy here
- White Sable Round Paint Brush: Buy here
- Micron Pen Size 01: Buy here
- Hole Punch (optional for gift tags): Buy here
- Masking Tape: Buy here
- Xacto Knife: Buy here
Step-by-Step Tutorial: Handmade Watercolor Christmas Cards
1: Prepare Your Card Base
- Take a 10×7-inch sheet of Arches watercolor paper and score it down the middle.
- Fold it in half to create a 5×7 card. This size fits standard a7 envelopes and provides a beautiful canvas for your art.
2: Mask Out the Tree Shape
- Using three pieces of masking tape, create a triangle on the front of your card. This will serve as the outline for your Christmas tree.
3: Draw Leaves with a Micron Pen
- With a size 01 Micron pen, draw rows of delicate leaves inside the triangle. These will form the base of your tree design.
4: Add Watercolor Details
- Use your paintbrush to add sap green watercolor to some of the leaves.
- Leave a few leaves unpainted to create contrast and maintain a whimsical look.
5: Paint Red Berries
- Add clusters of three red berries (using Rose Matter Genuine paint) between the leaves. The vibrant pops of red will bring your tree to life.
Pro Tips for Success
- Use quality paper: Watercolor techniques work best on high-quality paper like Arches cold-pressed, as it absorbs paint evenly.
- Layer your paint: Let your green leaves dry before adding the berries to avoid colors bleeding together.
- Experiment: Play around with leaf shapes and berry placements for a unique design every time.
Optional Bonus:
Use a hole punch to turn smaller versions of this design into gift tags or ornaments! Simply cut the watercolor paper to size, punch a hole, and tie with ribbon.
Wrap-Up
Handmade watercolor Christmas cards are a beautiful way to express your creativity and share your holiday spirit. Whether you’re crafting for loved ones or adding a handmade touch to gifts, these cards will make Christmas 2024 truly special.
Happy crafting and Merry Christmas!
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