If you’ve been wanting to try some watercolour pencil card techniques that are simple, budget-friendly, and easy to master, this week’s Facebook and YouTube Live is a great place to start!
We focused on using Watercolor Pencils—a fantastic, low-cost way to bring your images to life. You don’t need any fancy tools or even water. Just pencils, stamped images, and a few simple techniques can make a big difference.
How to Get Smooth, Clean Colour
One of the biggest tips I shared in the live was how you colour makes all the difference.
If you’ve ever ended up with streaky lines or scratchy-looking colour, here’s what to try instead:
Use small, light circular motions – Instead of back-and-forth colouring like you would with regular pencils, gently build up the colour using soft circles. This helps avoid harsh lines and gives a smoother, more even finish.
Start light and build up – Begin with a soft layer, and then go back over certain areas with a bit more pressure to deepen the colour and add dimension.
Mix colours for depth – I accidentally picked up Cajun Craze instead of Early Espresso for a tree branch—and it worked out beautifully! Layering the two gave it a more natural, warm tone.
Create soft shading – On one card, I lightly extended the blue of the bird’s body into the white belly area for a gentle gradient. You don’t need a blender pen or water to get that subtle blended look!
What We Made During the Live
We created two cards featuring the Winterly Tree Tops stamp set. One was a simple note card stamped and coloured with Watercolor Pencils, framed with a Balmy Blue layer to match the colouring.
The second card featured a fun twist—mirror stamping! This technique uses a silicone craft mat to flip your stamped image, so your bird can face the other direction. Perfect when you want symmetry or a little extra interest on your card.
Watch the Full Video
Here’s the full replay of this week’s Facebook and YouTube Live, where I walk you through the process and share extra tips:
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Here is the stamp set:
Explore More Watercolour Pencil Card Techniques in the Online Class
If this has you itching to try more, be sure to check out my latest online class:
Simple Cards: Creative Colouring with Watercolor Pencils
Here’s what’s included:
✔️ Pre-recorded videos so you can learn at your own pace
✔️ Step-by-step instructions with photos, measurements, and supply lists
✔️ A variety of techniques and layouts using this versatile colouring tool
You don’t need the exact same stamp sets we used—any line-art style images will work. That means anything with outlines that you can colour in!
Last Chance for the Early Bird Price!
Sign up by end of day Friday 11th April to get the class for just $25 NZD.
After that, it’s still available for $32 NZD until Friday 18th April—so don’t worry if you’re reading this a little later!
👉 Click here to register now and build your confidence with watercolour pencil card techniques that are fun, flexible, and easy to use on so many projects.