If you love the look of watercolor, but don’t love the mess, let’s talk about a simpler way to create no mess watercolor backgrounds. This technique uses watercolor pencils, and I’m excited to share it with you!
No Mess Watercolor Backgrounds Video
Watch along here or keep reading!
How To Do No-Mess Watercoloring
Doing this technique is simple, and here’s how.
1. Cut watercolor paper to the appropriate size for your project.
2. Color using watercolor pencils to add the desired colors. Scribbling is entirely appropriate.
3. Use a water painter to apply enough water to get colors to blend.
4. Let dry.
Simple, right?
Sample Cards
Let’s look at my sample cards. This card features the Paradise Palms die set. I created it to look like a sunset.
This one uses the Waves die set. If you’re interested in ocean cards, I used this bundle to create a lot of sample ideas in this post.
Which card do you like better – palm trees or waves?
Do you like no-mess watercoloring? Is this something you will try soon?
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Hi Anna,
This is a great way to achieve the “Watercolor Effect” without fretting about one’s lack of experience in Watercoloring.
Thank you for showing “How to do it.”
Shalom, Susan Heine
You’re welcome Susan!
Great video! Thanks for sharing your tips!
You’re welcome. Thank you Karen!