Watercolor Bokeh & 1 other technique for amazing Holiday cards

EASY & Fun Watercolor Christmas Cards - this is for any skill level! For extended and ad- free check out my Patreon: www.patreon.co...
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Supplies:
holbein watercolor: , , Prussian blue , ultramarine blue, cadmium red light , cadmium yellow deep, peacock blue, , burnt umber, burnt Sienna , paynes gray,
Princeton no 8 long round velvet touch series , Princeton no. 12 neptune series brush , stiff brush
arches 100% cotton cold press paper 4x6"
Mini Legion pad set: amzn.to/3qwqiM2
sharpie pen; amzn.to/3f2JPAd
calligraphy set : amzn.to/3tI9ylB
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Below are supplies I use (disclaimer: these are affiliate links that I get a small fee from)
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Holbein watercolors:
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Quinacridone Magenta: amzn.to/37MZD6A
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Carmine: amzn.to/3kBLNHA
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Paynes Gray: amzn.to/3jwQT6F
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Turquoise Blue: amzn.to/31Niwm7
Raw Umber: amzn.to/35Eu0JI
Metallic Watercolor paints: amzn.to/34vJO22
My Palette: by Medeen: amzn.to/3e17kHn
Watercolor Papers:
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Arches Watercolor block: amzn.to/37OcQMb
Bee Watercolor 100% cotton paper: amzn.to/31Oc6mC
Arches Hot Press Paper Pad: amzn.to/3e2YTet
Watercolor Brushes:
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Princeton Velvet touch brushes: amzn.to/34zHXJK
Princeton Neptune Brushes: amzn.to/3e2jaks
Other Supplies I use in my videos:
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Liquidtex acrylic ink: amzn.to/3e1Zzkp
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Holbein gouache set: amzn.to/37J45Dj
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At 85 I found my passion for exploring and learning as much as I can about all the nuances I have missed about the are of watercolour. I especially gravitate toward your style and abstract in general. I am slow but have a passion for this new journey I am on. Thank you for sharing your gifts.

[@msgail7232]

How wonderful! I am 81 and have recently gotten back into my watercolor adventures. Totally obsessed with it! I want to pass into my final resting place with a paint brush in my hand!

[@rainy5053]

I'm just a kid here at 55yrs old 😂 My mother discouraged me from doing watercolor but now the floodgates are open! ❤

[@SLP8041]

I am so happy both of you ladies in your 80’s commented. I am 72 and I thought there was no hope in me starting this at “my age”. You both have given me a new enthusiasm ❤

[@sherryfurr9115]

I started at 79 and have become obsessed with watercolor. I wake up every morning ready to paint! Merry Christmas to all of you!! I think since I began in Feb. of 2022 I have logged about 700 hrs of painting.

[@user-cv2xy5rt1j]

Thanks to your gift and tutelage I am beginning to recognise just what tools are necessary for me to progress on my learning experience. It allows me to experience the change, and the difference in my everyday dabbling. Thanks.

[@CathyGoff-f8y]

Your watercolor Bokeh technique is much simpler than others I’ve seen. Thanks

[@niclaquaglia4038]

thank you for this beautiful video, I'm 60 and have practically always painted self-taught. painting helps me feel better and distance myself from everything. Your works are beautiful and the comments are beautiful.

[@user-mm9qm2ll3o]

You are the best! I have put watercoloring aside for the last 4 years while I pursued my career in real estate. Yesterday I watched your tutorial on the ink and watercolor cottage. I did two paintings yesterday of houses that I am closing on - they are "closing" gifts and they came out adorable. NOW - I'm thinking about my Thank You Cards and next Christmas. I'm working on the hydrangeas for the Thank youS and these Holiday Cards!!! I love them THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR GOD GIFTED TALEN - AND YOU ARE SO PLEASANT TO LISTEN TO!

[@jas8815]

You're right, I think even I can do this...thanks!

[@ellencrimitrent]

You can do it!

[@helanna9843]

Thanks for all the wonderful videos. Wishing you the best in the coming new year.

[@bettyclark8249]

I find this to be so pretty. Thank you for the model . ❤😊

[@donnamacneil2136]

I am a newbie and your tutorials are my very favourite!! I love, love, love these! You paint in such a light hearted manner (even when you are tired of painting 😉) You always make me feel that I can do it. Thank you!❤

[@dominiquedelcuse8212]

Bonjour. Hop hop hop ....simple and quickly for a best xmas mood. Merci beaucoup

[@dianemccabe9907]

Love painting with you Ellen!!! Keep splattering on my phone as I'm watching you tho! Lol!!! Thanks for being sooo great!!

[@donahgehlert3556]

Very nice. This is the first time I've seen this technique demonstrated. It looks easy, I'll try it.

[@valariemagnus508]

I thought I was too old (66) to start water coloring. But it’s the best knowledgeable item to make me happy and satisfied. Even selling my cards as fast as I can paint them. Not much. But just enough said baby bear!

[@deborahthompson3847]

Your enthusiasm is catching!

[@claychick100]

I love this technique! I just made 40 cards using this beautiful design. Thanks so much!

[@artistmama7]

Thank you Ellen for your great teaching and personality. You are one of my 4 favorites! Merry Christmas!

[@louisespencersteele2335]

Thank you! The bluring is definitely best with the stiff brush!

[@susie-newhampshire557]

I absolutely love both of these! Thank you. Just gorgeous!

[@annsmith4739]

Hi Ellen love these lv Ann ❤️❤️🇬🇧👋

[@cathylathrop8104]

I don’t know how you do it but you always know just what we need to paint:) I almost started the other one you’re talking about then THIS popped up!❤

[@ellencrimitrent]

mind reader! LOL

[@maryannebaker4314]

Love love love. So glad I found you. Looking forward to more.

[@marjapulan]

Wow! Glad i found you. It's so fun watching and listening to you. Thanks for sharing your lovely art!

[@NancyLewisvideos]

I am 84 love learning new techniques. I do really enjoy your paintings.

[@dianemccabe9907]

I did it!!! So cool! You make this soooo much fun!!! Love you Ellen!! Your the best! I have so much fun with you!! My girlfriend and i follow you together and paint with you, so much fun!!! Thanks so much!!! Hope you have a great Holiday!

[@MsMbates]

I'm am overjoyed with your techniques. Definitely going to try this tomorrow

[@user-bk7fy3te9k]

You are a delightful teacher - so enthusiastic and very much into every second of your painting. Love to watch how your paintings evolve reflecting your strong sense of design - how you balance the design with creative flourishes or flounces of shades of colors or marks that exactly provide the right emphasis at the right place. Thanks for giving us so much to learn from and admire.

[@MsTalamo]

Loved the watercolor bokeh on the Christmas ornament - I tried it out and it came out so well! Thank you for sharing! :)

[@sandisuggs6964]

I love the Bokeh effect.

[@deejcarter2003]

I really look this washed out look and the gauche.❤

[@amymckee5075]

That is so cool!!

[@ellencrimitrent]

thanks

[@lanahughes5254]

I'll be working on my cards today so I will try these. Thanks, Ellen.

[@ellencrimitrent]

enjoy!

[@amandastratton8242]

Love,Love,Love them so I know what my Christmas cards will be this year!! Thank you Ellen you are a joy to listen to giving us great inspiration xx

[@ellencrimitrent]

yay!

[@pauline3379]

Ooh I love these, especially the second one 😍

[@dianetenbrink4954]

I love your up beat attatude.

[@darkanne01]

Really pretty effect of soft, glowing Christmas lights. 🎄

[@amandaterrio4823]

All my favorite things. Splatter, metallic, Christmas. I love painting Christmas

[@irina5718]

It's really cool and fun Ellen! Thank you so much! I stop being afraid of a blank sheet of watercolor paper. :D Big hug from Finland!

[@ellencrimitrent]

You are so welcome!

[@Bees123Knees]

"Oh the joy!" Lol, I love your enthusiasm. Your technique is beautiful.

[@lmkstamps]

Love this technique. I made several with the holly earlier.

[@melodycrites3145]

Wow! Gorgeous! I really think I can do this!

[@melissabowden1699]

Absolutely love watching you!! I'm just starting.

[@nataliehachey4865]

Thank you, your videos are so so enjoyable.

[@debpaolucciojanomethreadar2357]

If I could keep my eyes open I would stay up all night trying this ! Wowser!

[@jpatrick1950]

So cute!!!

[@ellencrimitrent]

thank you

[@monicaortega1182]

Beautiful!!!!! Definitely trying these!! Thank you!!!

[@lindawiedemann5014]

So darn cute!

[@lindacase9841]

Wow you'er fun to listen to! Thanks!

[@kmgothi5]

You make it look so easy

[@dominiqueguigon8851]

Superbes cartes! J’adore.😘😘👏👏👏👏👏🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Jewelrygirl361]

Love love your quick and easy technique can’t wait to start. I just found you and am not letting go. I’m going to start making cards as soon as those supplies come. Yipee another art technique to my already growing repertoire. LOL

[@deborahpotestio4787]

Love this technique. Thank you for sharing😊

[@couturedeana]

My first visit. I am definitely inspired to try this. I’m a beginner but you were so incouaging. Thanks ❤

[@bellanina1271]

Thank you! I love it, will be making tomorrow. Happy Christmas from England.

[@leneprior9392]

Fabulous as always and your energy and enjoyment is what makes me want to watch other projects. Thank you and happy season to all !

[@lindapaine2608]

Thank you Mary.

[@kathyappleby6906]

Love this! So very cool!!!❤. Thank you!

[@mieczyslawapascoe7234]

Ellen, I come back to your channel whenever I'm tired of too much control. You know how to relax your students. The cards are delightful and making them will be a pleasure - in spirit with the festive season. Thank you.

[@Grateful-KJ]

I prefer your method of removing the paint for a card like this over the masking fluid because the masking fluid would leave really stark white circles, compared to these soft ones that effortlessly bring magic to the piece.

[@groovyyaya737]

I love love this painting

[@yomamma7982]

❤❤❤ Beautiful!! Thank you 😊

[@roselucht4583]

Ohhh I LOVE this! Thank you!

[@carolcahill2175]

inspiring and fun thank you Ellen

[@andreaahlin6290]

You are always such an inspiration to me. 😊

[@judyschwan6173]

I love these cards! I will be making these too.

[@Godsmelinda]

Love this technique

[@IvaPasPhotography]

Fantastic blur❤

[@lauriemccrackenalsted9778]

Wow!! Beautiful!!

[@ancaserban8602]

Super!!!😊

[@janegeorge-john854]

I’m so very glad I found your channel, I just love your tutorials, lots of information and your own fabulous style! Thank you

[@martiseelye6443]

Very fun, thanks Ellen

[@bonniedennis7961]

Lovely cards. Thanks. Will you do some more designs on black paper with metallic paints (like you did last year)? Thanks!

[@wendywilson1736]

This is neat! So pretty

[@kathrynledward2037]

Love this Ellen thank you 😀

[@susanweller2121]

Pausing the video to say this is so cool!, I can't wait to try it. I just finished a diptych using your loose tree video from 3 years ago. Thank you so much for making these videos.

[@sandyhopkins6098]

For white spots try a Mr clean white eraser wet.

[@phyllco672]

I love these effects !

[@patti3447]

Wow yes I can do this I’m hooked and subscribed thank you

[@veronicanordenstrom8467]

❤ Thankyou very much for this 😍 cards. Have get stucked in continuing 🎨 but Thanks 🙏🏻 to you I can go on it with ease now❤❤❤Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 everyone here. ⛄🥨🎶

[@debbiepledgeryannakakis6763]

Thanks for the inspiration, going to do some tonight!

[@mzkatbee463]

This is so cool! This technique will hide my mistakes 😂. Can't wait to try this!

[@merxmiller7469]

Beautiful! Thank you.

[@margaretvanhull1810]

Love it! Gonna go for it. Thank you.

[@ralphherrick596]

Will be trying this.... thanks for sharing

[@katherinelane299]

I love your channel. Most excellent.

[@jeannemurphy6597]

Love these techniques ❤

[@kathbiddle-dutton7069]

So pretty…thanks

[@DonnaWeinstein]

Love the techniques! 💝

[@user-yd3jd2em8e]

❤ love this style ❤

[@user-nr2bl7le2y]

So festive and free spirited- both you and the painting! Love your fearless and fun style. You’re the best; Ellen. 💕

[@whatifitnt]

Did it!!!! 🎊 🎉🥳🥳🥳 THANK YOU ❤

[@roxannerosecrans4441]

I just love that technique, looks so good too. And easy 😊

[@jenscloset]

Cool!

[@ellencrimitrent]

thanks

[@conniemesce4093]

Beautiful Ellen. Thank you! ❤

[@Doggymomma52]

Beautiful like always❤

[@rhondam883]

Beautiful

[@cowgirljane3316]

So neat! I'm going to this right now. I've been making mixed Media collage Christmas cards and they are a pain. I've been working on three cards for a week!

[@ellencrimitrent]

have fun!

[@marybrown3097]

I really enjoyed you painting these cards, a fabulous technique that I must try! Thank you!

[@tedischmold4045]

Awesome!!!! Thank-you

[@kimlong692]

Sooo pretty..Thank You

[@annegreattoseeandhearyougr3520]

Love these, thank you so much!

[@cathydecker4410]

Very enjoyable