Vintage Watercolor Christmas Cards in 10 Minutes | 2 Simple Designs

Hi everyone! Welcome to CalmDay & Art! In this video, I’m excited to show you how to create two simple and beautiful vintage Christmas cards using watercolors on kraft card blanks. These folding holiday cards are perfect for adding a personal, handmade touch to your Christmas greetings. Watch as I demonstrate quick and easy techniques to design festive cards that capture the charm of a vintage holiday. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this video is perfect for anyone looking to create unique holiday cards in just 10 minutes.
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COLORS & MATERIALS I used
"Winsor & Newton"
▫️ Ultramarine
▫️ Alizarin Crimson or Madder Lake
▫️ Indigo amzn.to/3TLLU89
▫️ Hooker’s Green amzn.to/41ESUFF
➤ Csy Art 6 Metallic Gold Colors amzn.to/3REN5DC
➤ Cotton Handmade Paper - Vintage Toned amzn.to/47hEoF5
➤ Blank Cards amzn.to/3RFG5pP
➤ Round brushes (Squirrel #6 & Synthetic #4)
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➤ Watercolor Palette amzn.to/3vegL2X
➤ "Winsor & Newton" Cotman set amzn.to/48tbMtk
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[@calmdayandart]

Hi everyone! Thank you for watching! Wishing you a lot of inspiration in your creativity! 🎄 SUBSCRIBE and stay tuned for new watercolor tutorials!

[@eramartmypassion8578]

So beautiful sharing my friend 😊❤🎉

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much ✨💖🎄

[@rmuller366]

Pretty cards! On the first tree, I’m going to make a minor recommendation to anyone reading this comment. Wait until that first layer of Hookers green dries completely if you want all the bulbs bright red all over the tree. Reason is if wet red touches wet green watercolor you get brown. Blessings to you from a new subscriber! ❤

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you for much for your comment! 💖 I really appreciate all feedback! Wishing you a lot of inspiration in your creativity! 💖

[@sarahfooth50]

Yes this is not working for me😪.. even waiting a day, the red is re-wetting the green and picks it up.. into a brown.. do u think it's my paint? It's a Mungyo set I've been pretty happy with. I have ordered that vintage paper but I'm practicing on 140lb watercolor paper.. could that be part of it?? TY!! ✌️❤️

[@calmdayandart]

@@sarahfooth50 I'm sorry to hear that! It's really frustrating! 😔 I assume that your shades turn brown for these two reasons, but I'm unsure for sure because each case is unique. 1. Watercolor paints have a weak pigment, and they will quickly wash off upon contact with water and another color applied. 2. The paper does not absorb moisture well and the pigment cannot be fixed on the surface. I can recommend experimenting with different paints and paper because sometimes in combination some materials work together in different ways, so you can find what is right for you! 💖 My suggestion is to use a hairdryer to speed up the paper drying! I often use it because I don't like to wait long. 😀 Thank you for sharing it! I appreciate your experience! 🙏 I wish you good luck and believe that you will be able to make your own beautiful and unique card! 🙏 💖 Have a great day!

[@rmuller366]

@@sarahfooth50 Hi Sarah, I also have the Munygo set and love that paint. What paper are you using? If it’s 140lb cold press that is 100% cotton all should be well. If you’re using a 140lb cold press cellulose paper that should also work (I recommend the Artisto brand). IOW, it’s likely not the paper my best guess is that your water to pigment ratio maybe be off. If your paint consistency is too thick, then all the drying in the world won’t prevent red and green turning brown. Try thinning out your paint to a tea consistency and slowly build up layers drying each layer completely in between. Start with the green, building up those layers until you obtain the saturation you want. It shouldn’t be more than 2 or 3 layers for this piece. Let the tree dry completely. Then start with the red bulbs using the same technique of building up layers and letting each layer dry completely in between. Tip: if your paint is cool to the touch, it’s not dry. Wait. It takes patience working with layers, but is so worth it. Please let me know if this works for you.

[@김승향-q6p]

아!예쁘고 따라그리고싶은그림❤ 감사합니다. 주변.분위기도 도구들도 다 넘맘에들어요❤ 제스타일입니당😊❤🎉 이런카드종이는 어떤재품인지 너무궁금합니다. 😊

[@cathymancini6667]

Bonjour. C est tellement beau. Bravo 🕯️

[@calmdayandart]

Bonjour, merci beaucoup! 💖 glad Je suis content que ça vous ait plu 💖 🎄

[@MariaMartinez-jb3zn]

Those look wonderful❣️🙏🏽🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏽

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much 💖 I’m glad you enjoyed it 🎄✨ Have a wonderful day!

[@woollywatercolorstudio]

So vintage and so beautiful !🥰💜

[@calmdayandart]

Many Thanks, my friend!😍💜

[@donnahenry3772]

Gorgeous!

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much!💖🎄

[@janiceblough]

So pretty!

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much! 💖 I'm glad you liked it! ✨Have a wonderful day! ✨

[@virginiabaer1110]

Lovely, thank you for sharing 🙏💖

[@calmdayandart]

💖 Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching 🎄 Have a wonderful day!

[@julielemons6331]

Pretty cards!!⭐️❤️

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much! 💖 I'm glad you liked it! ✨Have a wonderful day! ✨

[@LEILAARTSPACE]

Elegant Christmas card paintings 🖼️🎄 love the vintage gold touches

[@calmdayandart]

Thanks so much, Leila! 🤗💖

[@janjones4772]

Your card are beautiful ♥️

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much!💖 I'm glad you liked it! 🎄

[@wendywilson1736]

Oh my!! Such pretty tree cards! If I had nothing else to do, i could just sit with our puppy or kitties, and watch you paint all day. 💕Your music is a bonus, but I could still watch you paint. 😊

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind comment! 🌟 I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tree cards and that you find the painting process captivating. It warms my heart to know that you could imagine spending time with your puppy or kitties while watching. Your support means a lot, and I appreciate you taking the time to share your lovely thoughts. 💖🎨🐾 Happy Holidays!

[@HanksArt]

Keep sharing🎶💋😇

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much! 💖 I'm glad you liked it! 💖

[@roxanneklinger3828]

beautiful first tree.

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it 💖

[@nature-9]

beautiful ❤👍🏻

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much 💖🎄✨

[@suewilson9553]

So beautiful!!!!

[@jeanettecook1088]

Love everything! Especially the music. 🎉

[@calmdayandart]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! 💫

[@loleki737]

They're beautiful! Thank you!

[@calmdayandart]

You're welcome! Excellent to know you enjoyed it! ❤️ Happy Holidays 🎄

[@juliej5917]

Lovely work! 🎉🎉🎉

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much!💖 I'm glad you liked it! Have a nice day! ✨

[@mzkatbee463]

Lovely.

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much 💖 I’m glad you liked it ✨🎄

[@thejbeeful]

Simple and effective. Great job👍

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much! 💖 I wish you good luck and a lot of inspiration in your creativity✨

[@pearlwatkins8799]

I love your staging

[@beeblossomstudiowatercolor]

That vintage handmade paper is so cool! They both look so good. The blue tree is my favorite!!!

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much, my friend! 🤗🎄 I also really liked this paper, it was the first time I used this.🥰 Have a wonderful day!

[@GingerRosalie]

Very lovely.

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much! 💖 I'm glad you liked it 🎄💖

[@ArtByElle]

I love your vintage paintings!!! So pretty❤

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much!💖 Glad you liked them 🎄

[@XenaArt]

Супер !👌 Оригінально, креативно! 👍❄❄❄❤

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much!💖✨

[@dianedavis1833]

Love your cards! Thank you for sharing them!

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much! 💖 Glad you enjoyed them! 🎄✨ Have a wonderful day!

[@NinaHansen2008]

Very nice.

[@cathyphegley7848]

Thank you thank you thank you! You have sooo inspired me to do my own cards this year. !

[@calmdayandart]

It brings me joy to hear that! 💖🤗 Wishing you a lot of inspiration for your beautiful cards!🎄✨

[@carolyndaughton3373]

These are absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talent. I love painting Christmas cards.

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much! 💖 It makes my day to hear that. 🤗 I wish you a lot of luck in your creativity and a lot of inspiration! ✨🎄

[@Ninjamom4]

❤️❤️❤️

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much ! 💖🎄

[@InspiraMindfulness]

Son preciosas!

[@calmdayandart]

¡Muchas gracias! ¡Me alegro de que te gusten! 💖

[@suzyg8634]

😅bravo ! A la portée de tous !

[@calmdayandart]

Je vous remercie beaucoup! 💖 Je suis ravi d'entendre ça ✨ Je vous souhaite beaucoup d'inspiration dans votre créativité 💖 🎄

[@neongalvan8503]

Lovely and inspiring ❤thank you for share us. Two questions: what kind of paper do you use? And How do you cut it? Is wonderful.

[@calmdayandart]

Many Thanks! 💖 I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊 This is Cotton Handmade Paper - Vintage Toned from Amazon. It is already ready for painting. There are multiple sizes to choose from 😊✨ Link a.co/d/3eUyhDY

[@neongalvan8503]

Thank you!!!

[@NaturalMojobypamelasylvan]

Very good ❤❤❤❤❤❤sharing

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you very much!💖✨

[@blumenmaedchen115]

Wunderschön, danke fürs zeigen. ...Lg

[@calmdayandart]

Vielen Dank! Ich bin froh, dass es Ihnen gefallen hat 💖🎄

[@bcqwm5w]

I’m make it on a Christmas cookie tree.. thanks for sharing what size brush

[@calmdayandart]

So beautiful idea with cookies! 🤗 I'm glad it was useful for you! 💖 Have a wonderful day!

[@Vovalit27]

😊👍Отличное видео, спасибо за интересную работу🙋🍓🍓🍓🍎🫐🍒🍇, огромный от меня🤩👉👍👍👍👈 и отличного настроения🌅🌈💥💥💥💫👉

[@calmdayandart]

Рада, что вам понравилось! 🎄💖 С Наступающим Новым Годом!

[@Art_bouchra]

❤❤❤

[@calmdayandart]

💖✨

[@beverlystarr33]

Thanjs...I think k I can do these, even with my limited talent

[@calmdayandart]

I believe you will get your own beautiful unique cards! Good luck on your creative journey!

[@patmillar961]

Can u provide a link for the card used to stick your painting to. I loved the video. Many thanks for sharing 👍

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much! 💖 I'm glad you liked it! 💖 Blank Cards Link 😊 a.co/d/8AuQ2JV Wishing you good luck in your creativity!✨ Have a wonderful day!

[@ramarieb]

Nice paper and festive 🎄 painting! Love your metallics-if you recommend, would you share the name/brand?

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much!💖 I use handmade metallic watercolor paints from the” Csy Art Gallery” a.co/d/6DPvWnz Wishing you a lot of inspiration in your creativity!✨✨✨

[@ramarieb]

@@calmdayandart much appreciated-going to ask for these for Christmas 🎅

[@calmdayandart]

@@ramarieb Sounds great! 🤗💝

[@janoldani3020]

Beautiful I just subscribed. Is the watercolor paper hand made too. If not what kind. Thank you

[@lindawithers1917]

Beautiful!

[@calmdayandart]

Thank you so much! 💖 I'm glad you liked it 💖🎄