This post is a just for fun one to give you ideas for doing a craft with a child, teen or friend in your life. Sometimes all we need is a good idea to give us the push to make a happy memory together with someone you love. The added benefit is that the end product can be gifted to someone who needs a little extra love. Have fun!
This is the most complete list of watercolor ideas for kids (and their moms and grandmas!) that I could find. I sent watercolors to a grandson for his birthday last week and started looking for ideas for his mom so she could help him use the new paints. Came across this watercolor ideas list from www.howweelearn.com and knew I’d hit the jackpot. With Valentines coming up, the littles and bigger ones in your life might enjoy making some pretty cards with some of these techniques.
Here are the watercolors I ordered https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00114RIIQ/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here are the brushes I ordered https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DA0DPOE/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
After the watercolor list is another fun card idea using calligraphy that perhaps could be combined with watercolors to make an outstanding card to share love at Valentines. Be sure to scroll down and check it out. This one is for older kids and adults and requires a two tipped flare pen commonly available.
32 Easy Watercolor Painting Ideas
This winter we were very into our art (notice the use of ‘were’ – I am full out ignoring the fact that it is still snowing outside). One material that saw a lot of use – in many different ways was watercolors. We tried out so many different watercolor painting ideas! I love these particular watercolor techniques because they are great for kids of all ages.
We tried many of these 32 watercolor techniques and ideas – and they were great for my little and big kids! Don’t have watercolors on hand? Check out this awesome way to make your own Homemade Watercolorsfrom Happy Hooligans.
Here are 32 Watercolor Painting Ideas for Kids
watercolors and crayon resist – This is a classic! Simple and straight forward – and could be used in so many ways! We made a beautiful winter landscape.
watercolor with coffee filters – Hands on As we Grow. These are gorgeous for spring! What a lovely way to brighten up a room.
Watercolor on canvas – Learn with Play at Home. My daughter loves painting on a canvas – I think it is a sign to little ones that their art is important.
Watercolor, Glue, and Salt – Sweet Happy Life. The process is fantastic – and look at this end result!! Gorgeous!
Watercolor on Board Books – Creative with kids. What a fantastic way to re-purpose!
Watercolor on Eggs – Modern Parent Messy Kids. I have never though of using watercolors on eggs for Easter – what a wonderful watercolor painting idea!
Watercolor paint and cling wrap – Picklebums. We tried this watercolor painting technique is so much fun – and was great fun for even my littlest artist!
Watercolor wet-on-wet technique – Nurturestore. I actually used this watercolor technique in my Kindergarten classroom a few years ago – it is so neat!
Watercolors and stamps – Balzer designs. This technique we have not yet tried, but it is on our to do list. Simply water, stamps, and watercolors! Awesome.
Watercolors and Bubbles – Art Ideas Crafts. We are saving this one to try outside this spring. I know it will be a huge hit!
Watercolor on Seashells – Pink and Green Mama. We have created out of sea shells before, but we have not done watercolor on them – what a neat idea!
Watercolor Silhouettes – Prudent Baby. These look so gorgeous, and you could use so many different silhouettes.
Watercolor and Cookie Cutters – Love and Laundry. Sometimes watercolor painting ideas are simple AND brilliant. I just love this idea of using cookie cutters!
Watercolor and Flower Prints – Lil Sugar. This one is fantastic. I love creating with nature
Watercolor and Doilies – Whatever … (Meg Duerksen). What a beautiful watercolor painting idea! I love the picture of these strung up in the window.
Watercolors on Pinecones – Sara’s Art House. Another Sara with a weakness for Pine Cones perhaps … LOVE.
Watercolor Pour Painting – Housing a Forest. We have done pour painting on planters before, but not with watercolors – what a neat technique!
Watercolors and Tape – Willowday. This would be beautiful for wrapping presents!
Watercolors and ‘Drippy Splashy’ Process Art – Artchoo. These watercolor ideas – with drippy and splashy techniques – are fantastic examples of process art!
Watercolor and wrapping paper – Buggy and Buddy. I love homemade wrapping paper!
Watercolor Symmetry – Sweet Paul Make. This symmetrical art is so pretty, and full of learning too!
Watercolor sticker resist – Tinkerlab. This is another classic watercolor technique. Perfect for very young artists!
Watercolor and Shaving Cream Marbling – Tot School. This watercolor painting idea is awesome. Stirring gently is key!
Watercolor and Oil – Babble Dabble Do. I think this watercolor technique may be one of my very favorites. A lovely process and super cool result.
Watercolor and Magic Milk – Life Lesson Plans. Magic milk with watercolors. Super cool.
Watercolor and Snow – Lemon Lime Adventures. We did lots of snow painting this year – but never brought the watercolors out there!
Watercolors on contact paper – My Little 3 and Me. These are such beautiful suncatchers!
Crystallizing Watercolors – Fun at Home with Kids. Love when science and art combines to create beauty!
Watercolor Eruptions – Blog Me Mom. This is another awesome science and art combination – and PURE AWESOME!
Watercolor Painting with Salt – we shared this watercolor painting idea with you yesterday. So simple, and really pretty!
Watercolor on Salt Dough – Watercolors are awesome for painting on salt dough!
I hope you check out some of these neat ideas – art is an amazing outlet for so many kids. I have gotten much better at focusing on the process when doing art with my little ones. These watercolor painting ideas are excellent for focusing on process.
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Here are three nifty tricks for making outstanding lettering with brush pens. Wouldn’t it be fun to make a card with a watercolor technique and finish it off with one of these cool lettering ideas? I’m seeing a fun afternoon with a teenage granddaughter! A pretty card would cheer up a friend who is going thru a rough patch.
3 Unique Techniques Using Tombow Brush Pens
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- June 11th, 2016
3 Unique Techniques Using Tombow Brush Pens
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Hey all! I’m Amanda from Bugaboo Bear Designs. Hand lettering has become much more than just words on a page. Adding some unique techniques to your letters not only adds visual interest but it’s fun too! Tombow Brush Pens make these techniques so easy. So grab your pens and let’s get started!
TECHNIQUE ONE: Confetti
The confetti technique is created by adding dots to your letters. You can achieve the bets effect by using a darker color for your confetti. I like to use two different colors in the same color family.
Letter your word in your lighter color. Then use the bullet tip of your darker color to add the dots. I like to add the confetti to the bottoms of my letters. But you can definitely add them to the top too! So easy! Just make sure to stay in the lines!
TECHNIQUE TWO: Palette-less Blending
Tombow Brush Pens are perfect for creating a beautiful ombre effect! They make blending so easy. To create this magical effect, you’ll need two different colors, one light and one dark.
First, letter your word in the light color.
Next, add a bit of your darker color to the top of each letter.
Now go back with your lighter color and pull down a bit of the darker color for each letter. Inch lower and lower to smooth out the color. And voila! You have created a beautiful blended ombre! Also, try adding the darker color at the bottom and blend from the bottom up. Want another reason as to why Tombow Brush Pens are awesome? They are self cleaning! Rub your lighter color on paper until it goes back to its original color.
TECHNIQUE THREE: 3-D Letters/Shadows
Create a fun 3-D effect with two different colors. Here I’m using a light blue and a darker blue for the shadows.
First, letter your word in the light color.
Use the bullet tip of the darker color to add the shadows. Now you’re probably wondering well, where do I add the shadows? Here’s the rule of thumb I use: shadows go on the right side of all the lines in your letters. It’s so easy once you get the hang of it!
I hope one you have fun adding these unique techniques to your lettering! Play around with different colors and put your own spin on them!
Amanda @ Bugaboo Bear Designs
Amanda is a Hand-Lettering Artist, a TombowUSA Brand Ambassador and owner and designer at Bugaboo Bear Designs. She’s a wife and mom of two, living in sunny Tampa Florida. When she’s not lettering, you can find her watching a Harry Potter movie and drinking coffee.
One of the links above is no longer available. Ooops. Here is a very good link with 8 easy-to-do watercolor techniques: http://adventures-in-making.com/toolbox-8-watercolor-techniques-for-beginners/
Grandma Grace