Did you know that colouring with watercolour pencils is REALLY easy? If you have been avoiding watercolouring but enjoy the look of it and want to give it a try, then today I share some tips to help you.
Today’s video is part of the Watercolor Therapy Blog Hop here and I am so very excited to be a part of it!
These beautiful flowers from the Kind Reminders Stamp Set were the perfect choice as they have that ‘watercolour-y’ look and I used the Woodless Watercolor Pencils from Altenew!
I also added some ink splatters as well as a sentiment from the Celebrate Us set.
My second card design is coloured differently and you can see how in the video linked below.
This time I added a Waterbrush Hello and a sub-sentiment from the Hello and Hugs set.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at YouTube.
I hope you are inspired to give watercolours a try, they really are easy and fun to use. Hope you find just a few minutes every day to add some colour and don’t forget to head to the HOP HERE! Big papercrafty hugs,
Other supplies: Woodless Watercolor Pencils – Coral Bliss / Heart Beat / Rubellite / Limeade / Moss / Fresh Lemon / Sicilian Amber / Jet Black.
 Classic Crest Solar White 110lb ALT |
 Jet Black ALT |
 Watercolor Paper Pad ALT | AUZ |
 Kind Reminders Stencil Bundle ALT | SSS |
 Kind Reminders Bundle ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Kind Reminders ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Kind Reminders Dies ALT | SSS | EH |
 Kind Reminders Stencil ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Celebrate Us Bundle ALT |
 Celebrate Us ALT | EH |
 Celebrate Us Dies ALT | EH |
 Waterbrush Hello Die ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Hello and Hugs ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Obsidian ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Blush ALT | SSS |
 Limeade ALT | SSS | EH |
 Lime ALT | SSS | EH |
 Red Sunset ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Spring Bouquet ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Watercolor Pencils ALT |
 Green Fields Enamel Dots ALT | SSS | EH |
 Ink Blending Tool ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Jet Black Spray ALT | SSS |
 Scissors SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Craft Knife SSS | EH |
 Mini Blossom ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Gemini Junior SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Bone Folder EH |
 Mini Score Board SSS | AUZ | EH |
 MISTI ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Mini MISTI ALT | SSS | EH |
 Acrylic Blocks ALT |
 Precision Tip SSS | EH |
 Multi Medium Matte SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Zig Chisel Glue Pen SSS | EH |
 Foam Squares SSS | EH |
 Foam Squares SSS | EH |
 Glue Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ |
Both of your cards are gorgeous! I do love the white tips on the petals on your first card! Thank you for the wonderful video!
Me too, that’s my fave card of these two as well, thanks so much Lauryne!
Two examples of your ‘I can do anything’ style, Therese! Proves that we could put any coloring medium/technique/product in your hands… I swear, if I gave you a bucket of mud, you’d make a card that would put Hallmark to shame! lol!
All that to say: just gorgeous!
=]
hahaha… mud? and you know that I don’t like to get my fingers dirty…. but I could wear gloves lol. thank you so much my friend x
So so pretty! I am not too good at watercolor pencils but I sure can admire your work.
Thanks so very much Carolyn!
I like the version without the inked base but only because I like the white highlights. It was lovely watching you colour both, and I agree watercolour pencils are a bit easier than straight watercolour.
yes, and such fun to use too lol. Thanks so much Christine!
These are so pretty … I have some watercolour pencils but haven’t used them!!
Thanks so much Gab, I hope you have a chance to try them out soon!
My preference is the watercolor one, but like them both. Always look forward to your creations. Cute cat. So cute that she joins you on your desk.
Yes, I have a cat pole right next to me that they sit on (not together though… although that would be nice lol)
Both cards are lovely – not sure I could pick one over the other! Love your videos as you explain so well as you show your techniques.
Thanks so very much Karen, I am glad you enjoyed them!
Hi and thanks for todays two card offering.
Loved both the cards and I have to say I was really taken by the second card.
The amount of depth you achieved really impressed me.
I had thought I’d order the pencils but I missed dropping them in the cart!
Do have a load of loveliness from Altenew that arrived this week.
Just waiting for the weekend to play.
Cheers
Lisa
Me too, I’m on a long weekend this weekend and have lots of crafty plans, I can’t wait. We’ll have to virtual craft together!
Such remarkable designs, absolutely beautiful and coloured in so well. I love your work so much and one of your cheerleaders that’s for sure. Hugs x
You are sooo sweet, thank you Angellica!
😊
Thanks Angellica
Haha I can’t pick one! It’s like asking which is your favourite child – my answer is always it depends on the day!
Love the use of the water colour paper for the sentiment. Doh! hand on forehead! you know I have to have my whites matching!! 😉
hahaha you know it will cost you in therapy lol. So happy that you liked them Vicki!
Oh, I’m going to have to check out your video. I hardly ever use my watercolor pencils. Such stunning cards. So very pretty.
Glad you like them Lisa, the pencils were really very easy to use!
Gorgeous, Therese … I love them both for different reasons … the first is so deliciously CAS … the second has a yummy touch of drama with the black sentiment over the bolder colours!
Thanks so much Anita, you are the sweetest!