31 Winning Water Color Crafts to Brighten Your Day ...

By Lisa

Have you ever tried to experiment with watercolor crafts? I always admire watercolor crafts because they look so effortlessy cool, but I have yet to take the plunge and try them myself. Using watercolors for the first time can be a bit daunting considering the paint dries quickly and it can be hard to cover up mistakes, but we should embrace those "mistakes" since that's what makes it unique. If you've been wanting to try your hand at some watercolor crafts, I've got some great ideas for you.

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1. Watercolor Crayon Art

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The first of the watercolor crafts involves water color and a white crayon. This is a pretty way to display your favorite quote.

3. How to Paint a Basic Leaf with Watercolors

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Although this isn't a watercolor craft, I thought painting leaves could easily make for wall art.

4. Watercolor Calendar

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This is a DIY that'll take more time, but isn't the result just gorgeous? There are lots of simpler DIYs for calenders on Google, but I thought this was just too pretty.

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6. Watercolor Flowers with Faber-Castel Gelatos

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I got excited when I saw the word gelato, but this is all art-related! Follow this tutorial to create a gorgeous floral motif on cards.

7. Painting with Watercolors, Glue and Salt

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This is a fab project to do with the kiddoes and it turns out so neat!

9. Watercolor Business Cards

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A creative and colorful way to make an impression.

15. DIY Watercolor Pencil Art

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If you'd rather use watercolor pencils before using paint, follow the link for an easy how-to.

17. Watercolor Bubbles

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This actually utilizes tempera paint, but it looks like watercolor.

20. Watercolor Sweatshirt

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If you have a sweatshirt that's in serious need of some color, paint it.

22. DIY Agate Watercolor Artwork

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Agate is having a moment so why not take advantage and spice up your walls with agate artwork?

25. DIY Watercolor Napkins

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Before you throw your next dinner party, don't forget to use some watercolor on your napkins so it matches the table setting!

31. Watercolor Portrait

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Create a memorable portrait of your friends or family.

Did any of these watercolor crafts inspire you to create something? There are lots of ways to use watercolors, what's your favorite way?

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