If you haven’t noticed, I’m big on handmade birthday cards. They combine two things that I love: being creative and making someone happy! This “Abstract Watercolor Bubbles” birthday card is no exception … it’s fun to make and will delight its new owner. You can learn how to make one just like it in the steps below!
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I know that every single person who reads this blog is capable of making an impressive piece of mail art. Still, just because you can doesn’t mean you necessarily have the time, and that’s why I decided to make today’s “Luminous” printable envelope template. The project also gave me an excuse to draw (which I love), and make something that I hope you’ll enjoy using!
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This fish-themed DIY card is one of my favorite card concepts on the TPK blog! There’s a lot to love about the card: it’s gender-neutral, fascinating to look at, and fun to make. It’s also endlessly customizable — feel free to switch up the colors and the design to suit your personal style! You can learn how to make this card in the steps below.
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This artistic Valentine’s Day card is perfect for sending to anyone that you love! As a bonus, it will help you to build up your lettering and watercolor skills. This tutorial isn’t difficult to create, and it’s endlessly customizable! You can change the words, the colors, and the shape and size of the card to fit your needs.
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The other day, I was browsing Pinterest, and I stumbled upon some woodcut art. I was struck by its clean lines and bold strokes, and I couldn’t help but visualize it as a cool mail art concept! I had intended to make one printable envelope for you, but I loved the concept so much that I ended up with three. In today’s post, you’ll find two shortcut printable envelopes, and one customizable A7 printable envelope template. You can find all three by clicking here. Continue reading to find instructions on how to use them!
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I have posted my fair share of card tutorials on this site … and I can’t admit to all of them being quick. I know that you don’t always have time to draw and cut out an armoire, paint dozens of tiny leaves, or commit to making scores of parallel lines! Next time you find yourself on a bit of a tight card deadline, try this quick birthday card tutorial. Its versatility and simple technique makes it the perfect paper good for anyone’s special day!
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After this busy but wonderful holiday weekend, I know that you’ll really enjoy putting together this retro floral thank you card! It’s a relaxing, straightforward watercolor and illustration project, which makes it great for new artists who want to create something cool. As an added bonus, you can send it to the Santa (or Santas) in your life to show your appreciation for any gifts that you receive!
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This time of year can be hectic! You’re probably preparing to travel, gearing up to host guests, or frantically searching for gifts. That’s the ironic thing about the holidays: they’re considered to be the most wonderful time of the year, but they’re also the most stressful! With this DIY Christmas card tutorial, you get the chance to create some stress-relieving art. That art can then be sent to a special person on your Christmas list, whose spirits will be lifted by your thoughtfulness and creativity!
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January is coming up, which is the traditional time for making new goals. If any of your goals are creative — “learn calligraphy”, “improve drawing skills”, etc. — your biggest obstacle will be … yourself! In this article, I’ll give you my take on squelching negative self-talk and continuing to create.
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If you’re looking for a unique DIY holiday card project, the search is over. This holiday card tutorial will quickly become a favorite because of the delightful cut-out! When your recipient receives the card, he or she can simply remove the ornament from the center and hang it on their tree.
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