Watercolor cards - easy DIY ink and wash cards for beginners

[@kimotten9885]

This came at such a perfect time - I signed up to make greeting cards for homebound elderly residents of a retirement community, and these will be a wonderful way to add some cheer to their day!

[@MarenaART]

That is awesome, Kim! And such nice thing of you to do.

[@bimmermom]

Kim this is a lovely idea .... is it to send them to residents or give them so they can send them out?

[@catatfeline]

I LOVE your "very simple" cards! Sometimes I want to sit down and just make something pretty without having to be stressed, and your channel always has videos that help me do that. Thank you!

[@MarenaART]

Thank you so much! That is so great to hear. And I do feel the same. It doesn`t everything we paint need to be a masterpiece.

[@AScrapOfKindness]

Isn't that the truth! I have always been drawn to clean and simple cards, particularly watercolor. Somewhere along the way I got caught up with all the extra crafty supplies, but have for almost a year now been systematically getting rid of the excess. It is so liberating to just sit with paper and paint and as you put it "make something pretty".

[@joannelambden7189]

100%% agree

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

I used to make my own cards. Elaborate computer generated art on card stock. Then I saw a person to whom I had given the card with cash inside discard it like used wrapping paper. The ink and time that went into that card, picking just the right words for the person I gave it to meant nothing. I don't send cards anymore. My family is no more (all passed on). My kids and grandkids only like the card for the money in it. So I use free ones we get in the mail. You probably have friends to whom a homemade card means more to them than the store bought gift. These are gorgeous Marena. I would love them.

[@MarenaART]

Thank you so much, Joyce! I am so sorry to hear that. But people in general do not enjoy cards anymore. Just rare ones. I enjoy making them even if I keep them for myself. You should do what you love and enjoy it yourself. Hug

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

@@MarenaART Watching you paint makes my day.

[@michellehoward96]

@@MarenaART interesting comment re people not liking cards anymore. I love receiving cards through the post. I assumed most people do! So much more personal than a computer generated card.

[@michellehoward96]

Oh and I love your art work!

[@ladyhecate9450]

I saw the final results looking in trying to find something easy and fun! I watched and now ready to paint! Thank you for taking the time to show how.

[@normantait4675]

These are delightful, |'m a beginner and some projects seen daunting, but these are a good excuse to get the paints out.

[@akka870]

These are beautiful! I’m inspired to make watercolour cards for my family and friends’ birthdays ❤️

[@MarenaART]

Go for it! :)

[@jpatricepsw]

I love painting with you! Love your ideas and beautiful outcomes! 💕 So enjoyable. You’re my inspiration. Thanks so very much for your time and effort sharing your cool ideas and gift with us! Blessings my friend.💃🏼🤗

[@MarenaART]

Thank you so much!

[@rozettwell6625]

These are beautiful, so simple yet absolutely lovely. Thank you so much. ❤

[@lorettawatkins5024]

I just ordered bookmark supplies and will transfer these superb ideas to bookmarks for gifts. I am so excited about it! Thank you

[@charlenebyington7405]

Absolutely love them...thanks for sharing. 🌿💞🌿

[@deannamunro8148]

You never disappoint me! Really glad you added a bit more colour to the petals, etc. on your first card.

[@MarenaART]

Glad you like it, Deanna! It was fun making those.

[@loleki737]

They're both beautiful!

[@corneliacoretchi5361]

So much love in your videos and your artwork !!! A pleasure to watch them!!! Thank you for Sharing!!!

[@carriep.8997]

I enjoyed doing these cards. Thank you so much.

[@kittyvanwijk968]

Thats wath a like, simple en beautiful. 👍🙏

[@CrawfordJosie]

Thank you for sharing your expertise, I made these and am really happy with the results.

[@itz_lillu3883]

I LOVE ur drawings! You make me inspire from your drawings. ❤❤❤

[@ollie54able]

Simple but elegant. Bright and cheery. Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing.

[@MarenaART]

Thank you too!

[@ChaplainEstrella]

Wow 😳 If only I had 1% of the knowledge and talent! It is incredibly beautiful art.

[@MarenaART]

Wow, thank you! :)

[@brendawinner2587]

I love your cards, they are so pretty and so simply beautiful, I love things simple, this world is so crazy now, that simple is a breath of fresh air.🤗👏🏻

[@MarenaART]

Thank you so much, Brenda! That is so kind.

[@pamelakarr7477]

I'm a true beginner and your videos are so inspiring. So simple and yet so beautiful. Thank you for teaching me so much!

[@MarenaART]

I am glad you enjoy it😊

[@ErkinYilmazArt]

So lovely, so delicate and beautiful. Love your floral works dear Renata 😊🌹🌹💖

[@MarenaART]

Thank you so much, Erkin 😊

[@colleenelia4810]

Thank you! Beautiful ideas!

[@yes4yeshua]

love this card

[@dinabaughman8731]

New subscriber! Loved these, I can't draw or doodle, so I will use whimsical stamps.😁

[@cherylrichards7052]

Love these cards, so great for beginners! Thank you.

[@MarenaART]

Glad you like them, Cheryl!

[@deepadec31]

They are very simple...love them..I am going to try this☺️☺️

[@dranskhaleesi2116]

These are stinking adorable! And it looks like so much fun, I cant wait to try it!! Thank you!!

[@MarenaART]

Yay! I am glad you like them. Have fun!

[@tejaswinimc2467]

Wow........... It's soooo beautiful!!!!

[@MarenaART]

Thank you!

[@ramona.4art]

So nice! I like your idea 🤗🖌🎨🫶💖

[@suzyg8634]

J adore ! Bravo!

[@sandylosacco2194]

So sweet, I'm inspired to get busy & make some too!🐦

[@MarenaART]

:) Yay!

[@roxanneklinger3828]

This is so relaxing watching you create. Your work is beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@MarenaART]

Glad you enjoy it! :)

[@lindamorse1335]

You make it looks so easy. Simple yet elegant

[@mynaturediaries4402]

Love these ink and watercolor and the washes especially! Thanks so much for the video ❤️!!!

[@MarenaART]

Thanks for watching, Nancy!

[@mrsretired]

Thank you for sharing. Cute cards

[@Weissguys6]

Thank you so much for these videos!

[@sharonthomas9984]

Beautiful x

[@reneebanbury7066]

These are so pretty something I could do! Thank you!

[@MarenaART]

Glad you like them! :)

[@RameyRocks]

I love these!! I just got Derwent inktense watercolor pencils and want to play around with something simple yet beautiful.

[@anncox828]

I just love your art works always beautiful colours and looks so fresh. Thank you so much for sharing your work with us. Cant wait to try this.😁

[@MarenaART]

My pleasure 😊. I am glad you like it.

[@MMGARC]

I Really love this one. Soft, delicate and just so lovely xxx

[@MarenaART]

Thank you a lot!

[@hygeiahealing6609]

Great ideas and really fun. Can’t wait to try! Thank you

[@MarenaART]

Thank you too

[@annaisabeljordan1294]

Thank you so much. SO pretty

[@MarenaART]

Thank you too.

[@valerierupp4924]

thank you I will give it a try

[@kristinamariaarts]

I liked the circles would have been lovely to make balloons out of them x

[@MarenaART]

:) Yes, why not?!

[@kristinamariaarts]

@@MarenaART 🥰

[@ArtGallerybyNada]

This was truly worth the watch! I loved both of the cards especially the second one! The tips that you gave were quite helpful and the narration throughout was some how calming! Loved it!❤❤

[@MarenaART]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you a lot.

[@ArtGallerybyNada]

@@MarenaART You are most welcome! 🤗

[@iremukr]

these are so pretty and simple, thank you!

[@susanstemmet6078]

Those are so beautiful. Really loved them as I am a beginner and it gives me hope to try that.

[@MarenaART]

Have fun! I am sure they will turn out different and awesome. :)

[@lesleydrew9843]

Love your simple but effective cards very pretty x

[@MarenaART]

Thanks so much!

[@dancelifevarsha4109]

You are a very very creative artist.

[@dankahorvathova8244]

Absolutely adorable xx perfect as always xxx

[@MarenaART]

Thank you a lot, Danka!

[@mimipastnfuture5732]

Absolutely beautiful....

[@heartwork8318]

Just lovely and fun! Thanks

[@MarenaART]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@latikasharma08]

Beautiful work.

[@mollywollydiddleallday]

Such sweet cards. ❤️

[@MarenaART]

Thank you a lot, Molly!

[@shereenlee1223]

These are lovely!

[@MarenaART]

Thanks, dear Shereen!

[@michelelynn531]

So pretty!

[@MarenaART]

Thank you! 😊

[@conniemesce4093]

Very pretty! ❤

[@loleki737]

Beauriful!

[@marieusher4567]

BEAUTIFUL!!! YOU ARE VERY TALENTED.

[@MarenaART]

Thank you so much! :)

[@judyandersen3842]

I love it, I will try but my last ones were not good...practice, practice, practice!

[@MarenaART]

Just enjoy, Judy! It will all come with some practice, you are right.

[@wendywoodhouse8533]

Love your idea xxx

[@MarenaART]

That`s awesome!

[@Yopchagee]

Thank you so much! I made these and they turned out so incredible that I couldn't believe I had made them!

[@MarenaART]

Bravo!

[@ingridlobosdiaz3637]

Gracias, infinitas, por hacer de tu don, la felicidad de muchos de nosotros. Estoy aprendiendo guiada de tu mano.

[@angelapage4330]

Love these

[@MarenaART]

Thank you, Angela!

[@SantaFeLady]

Absolutely beautiful! 💜

[@MarenaART]

Thank you! 😊

[@sharmilachakraverty6439]

Thanks!

[@themeparksvisionart]

Brilliant watercolor love it simple sketch look lovely keep going amazing work! 😄👍

[@MarenaART]

Thank you so much 😀

[@anniefaint6373]

Great cards ,,,xxxxx 🌹💕❤️

[@MarenaART]

Thanks so much!

[@susanhodgeson3571]

Love your art!!

[@MarenaART]

Thanks, Susan! That is so sweet.

[@aliselle1]

Très très jolies toutes les deux! Cela donne envie de s'y mettre! Merci...

[@MarenaART]

You are welcome! And thank you. :)

[@tinaart2791]

This is so beautiful!!😍😍😍

[@MarenaART]

Thank you a lot!

[@vnnvideo9023]

Great piece of art!

[@MarenaART]

Thank you!

[@lesafowers8142]

Fabulous honey. You make it look so easy. But at least I might be on the right track now. Blessed be darling

[@MarenaART]

Thank you, Lesa! Best of luck! :)

[@cathyxox3999]

Tkx

[@MarenaART]

:) Welcome, Cathy!

[@swaroopsubudhi9567]

Everything you make looks elegant.

[@MarenaART]

Wow, thank you!

[@cindihoskins5728]

Beautiful!!! I love your simple designs!!! ❤️❤️

[@MarenaART]

Yes, me too. There is something amazing in the simple but elegant design.

[@angelamurphy3260]

Pretty

[@MarenaART]

Thank you, Angela!

[@itslinslife]

Beautiful🥰

[@MarenaART]

Thank you! 😊

[@ljbj4]

These are soo nice! I love these! tfs! I just subbed!

[@MarenaART]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@kusumyadav540]

Super amazing ma'am 😊. And if I had a winner in your giveaway , then it would have been very fortunate for me ❤️

[@MarenaART]

:) Thank you!

[@kusumyadav540]

@@MarenaART Your welcome 🤗

[@penelopemystline4389]

I love your art and I love Croatia! :D one of my old friends is Croatian

[@MarenaART]

That`s awesome! I am glad you do. It is beautiful indeed.

[@swastikapaul1341]

Awesome

[@MarenaART]

Thank you!

[@catherinedidomenico814]

Love, love, love these cards! I've made the first one and turned them into Easter cards. Just found you on KZbin a few days ago and am now a subscribed follower -- thank you so much for what you're doing!

[@MarenaART]

That is awesome! Thank you! I am glad you are enjoying.

[@RainbowObsidian777]

I love doing this type of art. These are so beautiful!🌼 Your artwork is always a pleasure to view. Thank you for sharing and inspiring us.😊

[@MarenaART]

My pleasure 😊 I am so glad to hear that.

[@anadarch7663]

Thank you for this delightful tutorial. So simple yet so delicately beautiful ☺️.

[@MarenaART]

You’re welcome 😊. I am glad you think so.

[@jennyreynolds30]

these are so beautiful but i'm not artist unfortunately

[@user-um1mc4rn8x]

Очень мило! ❤

[@vickyr778]

Can u make a video on how to paint this gemstones... 0:05

[@MarenaART]

Hm, I could maybe give that a shot. I think they could be something similar to painting water drops. :)

[@michellehoward96]

Hi Marena You are a real talent . Please tell me the name and size of the first pen you showed us . The nib looks wonderful. Thank you

[@MarenaART]

That is a pen from Etchr graphic pen set: etchrlab.com/collections/pens/products/fineliners_b16 It is the one size S. :)

[@michellehoward96]

@@MarenaARTmany thanks!

[@jungsapple2524]

So cute 💜 uwu

[@MarenaART]

Thank you dear!

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

🤗🤗🤗🤗💕💕💕💕🤗🤗

[@bimmermom]

How do you get the paper to straighten once it’s dry after putting the wash on? I have a hard time getting it to lay flat when I want to mount it on a card

[@MarenaART]

Hey Diane, I am turning it around while drying with the hairdryer so it stays as flat as possible. But if it warps too much I iron it. I have a video on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZK0pYeNnMl1mLs

[@karolinaherrera774]

☺️

[@katybrevik4093]

It would b helpfull if u drew ur sketches darker

[@MarenaART]

Ok. Thanks for the suggestion. I am using a quite dark pencil usually, but it could be I grabbed a lighter one.🤦‍♀️

[@katybrevik4093]

Thank you for ur replay.! I love ur videos.

[@aqsasworld9712]

can we do it on simple A4 paper and canvas ?

[@MarenaART]

Not sure what you mean exactly. A4 printing/writting paper? I would not advice using hat for watercolors. But any watercolor paper or canvas will do.😁

[@td2658]

What are the pens you are using?

[@MarenaART]

Those are Etchr ink pens. You have them listed in my Amazon supply store www.amazon.com/shop/marenaart

[@susanellis1828]

Not for beginners.