Re-creating My Old Holiday cards - What Have I Learned The Past 3 Years?

[@michelechatelle6713]

Yep! Red berries are better.

[@vedaanderson7009]

Yes for sure huh ☺️

[@RendaJane]

Red berries give it more balance! Emma Jane, you do you girl!!!

[@ClaudiaMartinez-pj5xd]

I love these new versions but the previous version video was a great example to show that you can create beautiful cards with minimal inexpensive materials.

[@nancysworld4178]

It's amazing to me to see what people get angry at. Who cares what color berries should be used on a painting? If you don't like red then PAINT THEM WHITE WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR PAINTING AND LEAVE IT AT THAT!! I hate haters! Never mind them, Emma, you paint what you want how you want! We will watch and learn no matter what! 😘❤️

[@triciachancey1955]

I am always surprised at how so many people can come to the “ talented artist, builders, mechanics” KZbin for how to and yet feel free to criticize your work. Thank you for your beautiful work and showing many of us how to paint simple and sweet gifts for others. Like the red so much more.

[@maryhill7999]

Hello Emma, I’m forever in your debt. I watched your ‘1st edition’ of this video Thanksgiving Weekend, 2020. Not like “oh wow, can’t wait” instead, more of, “hmm, yes, maybe, let’s see.” I’d purchased art supplies for my children but never a brush etc since 5th grade. As a, at that moment,in-the-thick-of-COVID, 66 yr old solo Family Physician forging on, you changed my life.🙏🤗 opened doors and windows! Thank you!

[@cindyp.9030]

Every time I have ever bought mistletoe is has always had red berries on it if any, I think the red is much more festive than the white. I love all of the cards, both the new and the old. Thank you.

[@lisacarnevale7232]

The red berries are beautiful!! The right choice in painting a picture like this, is whatever makes you happy!! You are the best Emma!

[@karenknecht5217]

Yay! For Red Berries!! The people that get so upset should be watching videos of artists doing botanical paintings and even they would probably show a red berry variation. Thank you for what you do!!

[@dawnreaume2837]

I just have to say I love the red berries! I was just looking through tutorials yesterday to make Christmas cards so I’m so glad you are doing this! I really Love your old cards but WoW your new cards are Terrific! What a difference a few techniques make to show your improvement!

[@johannahunter690]

Yup yore right. I’m going to try a pink shadow

[@stacymahy]

Thank you for your lessons. DO NOT pay attention to the naysayers. I love your work and I love your sweet attitude in life.

[@chrislora8895]

Two comments: Your idea of revisiting work after learning new techniques is excellent, and I will definitely do this. Also, I LOVE THE RED BERRIES!

[@susanmoulton4760]

I love your new version of the three cards....they are more polished and colorful. You are such a great teacher! Thank you!!!!!

[@paunoonoo-art]

Love all the cards. Can't even tell which one is my favourite. So, so pretty all of them. It would've been nice to put the old ones next to the new ones to compare directly . Thank you for the inspiration.🥰

[@michelletaylor8169]

I like them both. I did appreciate the updated colors. Yes you have refined your techniques! Lovely cards Emma.

[@kellimartin4583]

I agree, the red berries do look better!

[@emmvdleka]

Your paintings are much better, especially the colors! And the red berries are still the best. Thank you for all the video instructions!

[@RsJaneP]

Haha, I love that you called out the mistletoe berry people and found out that mistletoe can indeed have red berries, AND it can have pink ones too. I do typically see white berries but I totally agree, when you’re painting, you can do whatever you want. If someone wants realistic, they can take a photo, lol.

[@carrieduquin6734]

Easter is my favorite holiday! New life and new beginnings ❤️🙏🏼

[@annsmith4739]

The red are so much better Emily,I can’t belive people said that ,take no notice ,like you said they pop looks much better

[@valmiron4360]

I personally didn't realize mistletoe had white berries! I've always seen red berries & I prefer the red because I like colors to pop 😄😊 Love your tutorials & I'm looking forward to purchasing your new book! 😊👍👍

[@lizsosa7079]

Christmas is my favorite holiday! I remember doing this Christmas cards tutorial when I first started watercoloring. I got so many compliments. Thank you for sharing your tutorials with us! I've learned so much from you over the years. ❤

[@dorotheaherron5071]

I remember these cards from a few years ago....they were lovely then and they're beautiful now. What a good idea to improve on your older paintings, something I will try also , thank you Emma

[@ingridwalter4870]

Thank you very much for showing your beautiful paintings. Loving every lil' detail.

[@amandabartlett309]

leave the back of the second card visible!!! Bonus!!!! Love it!!

[@denisewells4617]

I've been watching you for about 3 years and yes you have developed as an artist it is quite noticable. Your paintings are beautiful they were before as well but you have elevated you creations!

[@TresCherie]

Haha! I just revisited this tutorial too, right before you posted this. Yours were the first watercolor tutorials I followed. I made the berries a milky blue and am pleased with how they turned out. We’ve both improved. Thanks! 🤍

[@annejohnson6814]

Wow you can really see your growth when you look at the two versions. The new one is just lovely

[@SheriMiller-lw9xu]

Agreed! Red berries are the way to go! I loved both of the videos. I feel like the pinecone in your older video looked more realistic but the greenery in this video was better on that picture.

[@wyonnemetcalf5851]

I agree red is better. I looked it up and they can be white, pink or red.

[@dellnichols4625]

Love the brightness in the newer designs!

[@sharonduvick1606]

Definately like the new better. More vibrant greens!

[@trishdelaurier5039]

I'm new to watercolors I love your tutorials I can't believe people would get upset over red berries really that must be a little discouraging when people make comments like that I appreciate everything you do I'm learning a lot from you thank you so much for the Red berries

[@mariakirby8213]

I love the red berries. I think that if the color of the card were different, white berries would pop but my favorite is the red. Thank you for your videos, they’ve taught me a great deal. 💕

[@amandastratton8242]

looking good Emma and i think the white berries looked so realistic and then you painted them red !!!😂😂😂 but still looks really nice x Thank you for sharing with us xxx

[@marciamcgrath4953]

I for one love the updated version. They seem brighter and crisper!

[@sanrepenti]

You did well by going what works better. You have the complementaries right there!

[@ellenkropp-rogers4808]

I really liked watching the first time you did these and I enjoyed watching this one too! I think that if one wants to do the white berries- they should probably be painted with white paint to have the punch that the red ones do.

[@RendaJane]

Thank you Emma Jane! I love seeing your calligraphy too. Miss it. It’s beautiful. The red does pop more. It’s wonderful to see your progress. I admit that I find them all very charming. I’m going to try this soon.

[@karabear19]

I am one of those people that prefer to do my leaves away from my body as well. Some artists do it towards their body and it's just not comfortable for me to do it that way at all! So much easier for me to have my strokes go away from me lol

[@JBgreendawn]

love these, the depth changing the values adds a great deal :) Love the pop of red from the berries too!

[@lindakostrowski7981]

loved the originals - love the new ones!

[@gildawilliams2090]

I forgot how soothing your Christmas tutorials are!!! I have learned so much from you. I love the tips and insight. I also love the suggestions of how to make it your own style! Thank you so much!

[@cathedralirish820]

Red berries are a big YES. Love all your work but the new versions, to me, are more colorful and, therefore, more joyful. I love the colors of Christmas and the manner in which you changed values on these new cards was awesome, both improving their appearance AND giving me some new techniques to work on. Thanks and, although perhaps a bit early, Merry Christmas to you and the your family.

[@traceyquinn3901]

Christmas is my favorite holiday and I tend to send family/ friends home made watercolor cards this year!

[@joys4524]

Emma, add Holly leaves to the piece, then it goes with the red berries.

[@karenmeridew3492]

Red berries are gorgeous! Also, my favourite holiday is definitely Christmas 🎄

[@whitehare5347]

Beautiful. I prefer the new ones but both are gorgeous.

[@aesea57804]

I LOVE these cards! I’m so happy you’ve re-done the video, and I do think the new is better. Who cares about berry color! Be free! Or do botanicals and be happy with that!

[@klea6133]

Yep! Definitely liked the red berries better on the mistletoe! 😊

[@ginetteregimbal4882]

Oh Emma 😳. I have learned so much with this video! I have since (firstly) watched it, I have created a couple of pieces. First time to feel so confident and created a very acceptable pieces. (I’ve been trying for years.). Thank you, thank you, thanks!

[@margaritaromero6055]

Gracias, que hermosa! Aprendemos mucho de ti! Dios te bendiga acompañe y proteja 🙏♥️🌷

[@elviamunguia8397]

Hola Margarita! Me encanta el estilo de Emma! Saludos desde Florida 😊

[@jennbauer9994]

Love watching your tutorials! I did the originals with your tutorial last year for Christmas cards, I love them all but the pine cones were great because I struggled doing them before your tutorial. Thank you for sharing your talents I so appreciate being able to learn from you💕 I still go back to your basics for beginners to practice as they are so helpful when I haven’t been able to paint for awhile and I’m still much a beginner 😊

[@RendaJane]

I agree!!!!! I’m so proud of how she’s made such a success. There’s nothing better than getting to be home with the babies too.

[@GraceBlossoms4U]

So happy you did this! Thanks so much for sharing your progress. 😊

[@annsmith5625]

Love the color value changes ⚾️

[@claireh457]

I’m with you, red berries just look more festive!! And besides they show up better!!! So there!! HeHe

[@elsaterry8804]

I love both but the brighter greens are my favorites! And yes on the red berries! 🙌

[@sharonfeatherston6363]

Absolutely do the red berries, this is holiday card not a botanical drawing

[@pattypowell6663]

I like the red berries too!

[@wendywright3618]

I love both... thank you Emma Red/ white are both great... gave me a great laugh.

[@cailynbrubaker9460]

My favorite holiday is Valentine’s Day!!

[@melindarincon7571]

You are so right. Red berries rule!!!

[@francespavelich2295]

Good you are the artists you have grown a lot over a short time

[@lauradellepoirier8559]

Love the touch that the red brings out. I like both ‘19 and ‘22 s amazing.

[@donnastokes496]

Hi I did the cards last year for my cards got very carried away! My favourite season is autumn I love the colours and kicking up all the dead leaves on the floor.

[@angelaschredl9245]

These cards are great🤩 I love the colors of the new ones more, they are warmer. And yes, we are free to paint red berries 😂 they look way better

[@kathyleanewerner7382]

I love the red berries. My mom and I both have fake missletoes we purchased at different times and they both have red berries. BE- U-tiful!❤

[@sharonalbright4472]

Beautiful (and I love the red berries)!

[@melw7450]

I like both versions and I much prefer the red berries. White is so hard to make it stand out with all the greenery.

[@kimharbaugh]

Yes to the red berries! People are so funny 😆 I do love the different values for the leaves 💕💕💕

[@shellyparker8960]

I agree about the Strathmore cards. Terrible. I also started cutting my Arches but have a hard time getting it to stick and stay. Emma, what have you used in the past? A glue gun?

[@RendaJane]

I remember her saying she used a glue gun.

[@mary.reynolds6391]

Another teacher suggested rubber cement. On card and what you are glueing it to. Probably a thin even layer on each. Said it will not come off. I am going to try it.

[@shellyparker8960]

@@RendaJane thank you!

[@shellyparker8960]

@@mary.reynolds6391 thanks!

[@donnastokes496]

Definitely going to try the new ones again!! Thank you 😊

[@LisaYoungmpp]

I love both versions of your videos! And the red berries work great! Thank you, Emma!❤️

[@kellydanson2121]

I think I would have just cut off bottom of card and used it. I like them both and thought I would do both ways in my cards :) Thanks Emma

[@50andCountingcom]

New designs are better, and yes, the red berries rock!

[@susanputnam6860]

I like the new way better. However both look nice.

[@natasam.3308]

Emma, red berries are so much better! ❤Thank you for sharing!❤Everything you do is so pretty!😊I love them all!

[@kathyclements5156]

I love the new version!!!

[@therealkathytincler]

I love all 6 and I'm with you and red berries! I learn from you....and many many others do also.....you are awesome! Be encouraged. Tfs

[@stacylee7798]

I love the red berries! Agree, they pop ❤️

[@donnadelsesto6240]

I love both versions! Thank you for doing this!

[@shannonproefrock6511]

Christmas is RED! What’s the green without the red? Any other day. That’s what it is. Christmas is NOT any other day. Thank you for the beautiful lesson ❤️

[@wendycomiskey4363]

Red berries make it pop! Love it big time❤️

[@4chencookie1]

Love it...jokes on you, so there. I think some people have nothing better to do but be nasties. I appreciate your time, talent, and GREAT tutorials. 😊❤😊

[@paulinedavis3660]

Love both styles, christmas is my favourite time of the year.

[@kimfilek9717]

Red berries definitely make it pop !!

[@kayphillipsmullins1782]

I absolutely like the red berries better! 💕. Oh… Merry Christmas!

[@candacenagle505]

I like both! What was the green you used in the first version? And what was the dark green you used in the new version? I actually prefer the RED berries!!!

[@annehebert6959]

I love this revamp. Looks awesome.

[@kathiehayes865]

New version is more interesting. You do nice work. I enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@intoarts]

Let me say I like the red berries better. Just a quick question if I design and use your style and technique and create a Christmas card would I be able to sell at craft show without infringing on your copyright.

[@MargeBrown]

Fooey with reality, always go for the aesthetically pleasing… red berries definitely.

[@MargeBrown]

Christmas is definitely my favorite holiday.

[@olgyone1195]

I actually liked the old ones better I liked the muted colours even though they were cheap paints but I do love the new ones too I am definitely going to give them a try

[@lemondrop32]

Always love your tutorials and this one is my favorite! I love Christmas!

[@dezzydezi]

Thanks for this video 🎉 This year I want to make Christmas cards for my family back home. I miss them we 4 states away and my family can’t make to see everyone back home this year for Christmas 😢.

[@stitchingnut]

I like the red berries best.

[@carolh8611]

New version ❣️

[@damesouristrotte6082]

Joli ! mais les baies rouges c'est pour le houx par pour le gui, non ? marie-édith

[@pamedwards365]

I enjoy you work, you make me think I can do it too!

[@cindyseverson2917]

I concur!! Red berries look better!! Call it holly if you don't like the red. Lol