| ~~ Valentine Card Hints and Ideas ~~ using heart shaped templates or fall outs from hand cut stencils |
To make your valentine card start with a heart
shaped template cut from transparency film, a
heavier piece of paper, or a pre-cut stencil.
shaped template cut from transparency film, a
heavier piece of paper, or a pre-cut stencil.
Next, using a semi-dry brush, apply soft color over
the edge of the template. (Avoid using too much
water.)
(You can also use a damp sponge or dampened
paper towel dipped in watercolor too. Each will give
you a different look. Experiment and have fun!)
To keep a sharp clean edge on the painted heart
shape avoid brushing toward the template so that
paint doesn't seep under the edge of the template.
the edge of the template. (Avoid using too much
water.)
(You can also use a damp sponge or dampened
paper towel dipped in watercolor too. Each will give
you a different look. Experiment and have fun!)
To keep a sharp clean edge on the painted heart
shape avoid brushing toward the template so that
paint doesn't seep under the edge of the template.
Finish off the heart by creating the illusion of a ruffle by
painting what is "under" it. You can use the same color as
shown or use a different color, Notice that there is a sharp
edge where the ruffle ends and then it is softened as you
move away from it. You can do this in one stroke by wetting
the brush with clear water and putting color only on the
inside tip of the brush.
painting what is "under" it. You can use the same color as
shown or use a different color, Notice that there is a sharp
edge where the ruffle ends and then it is softened as you
move away from it. You can do this in one stroke by wetting
the brush with clear water and putting color only on the
inside tip of the brush.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Susie
Susie
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