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How to Paint a Watercolor Christmas Card w/ Gift Card Slot

How to Paint a Watercolor Christmas Card w/ Gift Card Slot
Let's admit it, almost everyone gives and receives gift cards these days.  And while we all appreciate and love using gift cards, there is typically something that falls a little flat with them.  They often times feel a little impersonal, or a little last minute. It's not intention.  I believe the best of intentions are to be had.  Thankfully, it's not that difficult to add a thoughtful touch to the art of giving a gift card.  A hand painted card shows that you put a little thought and time into giving a gift card that is more personalized and charming.  They are easier to make than you might think too!

Christmas Gift for Teachers, Neighbors, Coworkers w/ Hand Painted Watercolor Gift Tag {TUTORIAL}

Christmas Gift for Teachers, Neighbors, Coworkers w/ Hand Painted Watercolor Gift Tag {TUTORIAL}
Simply Intentional Christmas Gift Idea We enjoy giving gifts in our home, and at Christmas we always try to bless our sons' teachers with a little ...

How to Make Over 100 Hand Painted Watercolor Christmas Cards

How to Make Over 100 Hand Painted Watercolor Christmas Cards
Designing a new Christmas card each year to take to Christmas Markets is always a great experience. I love creating a new design and stretching my...

Thanksgiving Hostess Gift Hand Painted Watercolor Gift Tag

Thanksgiving Hostess Gift Hand Painted Watercolor Gift Tag
Gifting a hostess gift is such a joy and Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to give your host something special.  Adding a hand painted watercolor ...

Beautiful Floral Christmas Cards {Tutorial}

Beautiful Floral Christmas Cards {Tutorial}

With Christmas around the corner, I decided to make a batch for our markets, but I wanted to share a tutorial with you in case you'd like to have time to make some for the upcoming Christmas season.  They make great Christmas gifts for teachers, office friends, family, and other Christmas events.  I love how they have the traditional reds and greens but can be used all year long.

 

Making 55 Christmas Bookmarks for Market Season

Making 55 Christmas Bookmarks for Market Season
Artists typically create out of season. I'm generally creating summer items in winter and Christmas items in fall. So I'm getting a jump start on ...

Autumn Landscape

Autumn Landscape

These are a joy to paint and if you fall into a rhythm painting multiples you will begin to relax and play with color and drift off into an artist's happy place. Here is the tutorial if you'd like to follow along or just to view if you need a calm and restful break.

 

Cozy Fall Home Tour + Tutorial 2024 {How to decorate for fall without breaking your budget}

Cozy Fall Home Tour + Tutorial 2024 {How to decorate for fall without breaking your budget}
I have a secret.  I don't store any fall decor. Zero. Every season I head to my local farm stand to purchase the cutest pumpkins I can find. I mostly buy small white pumpkins, a couple medium ones, two or three green pumpkins, and a couple show stoppers that have odd shapes or are knobby.  I pick out a scented candle and a new towel. The rest I make by hand with watercolor and chalk.

Original Art for Every Day Enjoyment

Original Art for Every Day Enjoyment
Creating art with the changing seasons is a simple and enjoyable way to add every day art into your life. Follow along with this pumpkin tutorial to create your own fall art to enjoy all season long.

Baby Shower Gift Stack with Handmade Custom Watercolor Card

Baby Shower Gift Stack with Handmade Custom Watercolor Card

I'm a gift wrap type of gal. I looooove stationary and all of the beautiful florals that live on them. I pick up beautiful wrapping papers everywhere I shop so that I can curate the exact look I want when gifting. I also love to gift hand painted cards. They feel so personal and unique.

More Than Just a Business

More Than Just a Business
This little handmade tiny business I've been working on since 2017 has stretched me in ways I never would have imagined.  I've been able to earn a ...

Thank You's Never Go out of Style

Thank You's Never Go out of Style
I'm confident in two things when it comes to Thank You cards. One- I have never regretted sending one. And two- I have always appreciated receiving...