Do you like the watercolor trend but feel intimidated about experimenting with watercolors? By using a few basic items, dabbling in watercolors for the first time can be easy and fun. This beginner watercolor card is lovely for a friend’s birthday.
![Melanie East - DSC_1219[1] copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/birthday/Melanie%20East%20-%20DSC_1219%5B1%5D%20copy.jpg?width=725&name=Melanie%20East%20-%20DSC_1219%5B1%5D%20copy.jpg)
Designed by: Melanie East
Time: 25 minutes
Level: Beginner
Size: 4” x 6”
![Melanie East - DSC_1213[1] copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/birthday/Melanie%20East%20-%20DSC_1213%5B1%5D%20copy.jpg?width=725&name=Melanie%20East%20-%20DSC_1213%5B1%5D%20copy.jpg)
Here's what you need:
- Craft Dots™
- Blank 4” by 6” cardstock card
- Cream color cardstock, 3½” by 5½”
- “Every day is a gift” stamp from Two Lips Stamps
- Ink pad
- Watercolor set
- Paintbrush
- DCWV Paint and Create kit
- Small cup of water
Here's what you do:
Use stamp and ink pad to place the saying in the center of the cream card stock.
![Melanie East - DSC_1214[1] copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/birthday/Melanie%20East%20-%20DSC_1214%5B1%5D%20copy.jpg?width=725&name=Melanie%20East%20-%20DSC_1214%5B1%5D%20copy.jpg)
With the Craft Dots to adhere the cream card stock to the inside of the card.
![Melanie East - DSC_1215[1] copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/birthday/Melanie%20East%20-%20DSC_1215%5B1%5D%20copy.jpg?width=725&name=Melanie%20East%20-%20DSC_1215%5B1%5D%20copy.jpg)
With the paintbrush, dabble water over the watercolor pigment until it is the desired color.
Paint the design as desired. Let dry completely. Cut out.
![Melanie East - DSC_1216[1] copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/birthday/Melanie%20East%20-%20DSC_1216%5B1%5D%20copy.jpg?width=725&name=Melanie%20East%20-%20DSC_1216%5B1%5D%20copy.jpg)
Adhere Craft Dots to the back of the painted design.
![Melanie East - DSC_1217[1] copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/birthday/Melanie%20East%20-%20DSC_1217%5B1%5D%20copy.jpg?width=725&name=Melanie%20East%20-%20DSC_1217%5B1%5D%20copy.jpg)
Press the painted design to the front of the card.
I am not great at free hand painting, so the DCWV Paint and Create design kit a perfect option for me.
Tip: Use ribbons or washi tape to decorate the front of the card in colors that compliment the watercolor design.
~ Melanie
Melanie East is the author of It Happens in a Blink, a space where she shares crafts, DIY, recipes, and home projects. Her inspiration for many of her projects come from nature, caffeine, and her triplet preschool aged boys. While she writes about many topics, her favorite projects to share are those that inspire others to live out their calling.
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