watercolor: easy Christmas cards

these cards are easier to make than they look!
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#watercolor #tutorial #how-to #holidays #christmas #greetingcards
L I S T O F S U P P L I E S
• 140lb 100% cold pressed watercolor paper (Bee Paper)
• watercolor paints: pyrelene green, pyrrol red (Daniel Smith), sepia (Renesans), No. 500208 iriodin pale gold (Kremer Pigments bit.ly/2HELIBx )
• brushes: No. 2 and No. 6 round (Sliver Black Velvet), No. 2 round (Princeton Snap).
* Dr. Ph. Martin's pen white ink
• gold Signo gel pen No. UM-120NM noble metal (Uni-ball)
• black roller-ball Hexa gel pen, .25mm (muji.com)
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F I L M I N G S E T - U P
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video camera: Panasonic HC-V770
1350W photography studio soft box lighting kit (Mountdog)
A F F I L I A T E L I N K S
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M U S I C I N T H I S V I D E O
• "doodle" by Molife
• "found" by Martin Gauffin
• "Angels we have heard, jazz" by Epidemic Sound
• "Angels We Have Heard, Jass " by Epidemic Sound
• "Snowed In, inst." by Epidemic Sound
• "Joy to the world" by Julyan Bryna
• "A Christmas stroll throughout a withry town" by Martin Carllerg
downloaded from Epidemic Sound: bit.ly/2ogPtGL

[@nonna1207]

I know this is 3 years later but I thoroughly enjoyed watching you create. The simplicity is just enough to make these cards stunning. This a feel-good video so thank you for sharing your wonderful art.

[@gracec.4399]

These are just what I needed this morning. So sweet, elegant and simple. Thanks so much, CeeCee!

[@mishti06]

Love these CeeCee - they are great for when confidence or mojo is running low ! Just what I needed !

[@miekemiddelhuis3782]

They're so gorgeous...I also like the colour of your card base. Beautiful, thank you Ceecee! 🌲

[@lanocka9179]

Thank you for showing the whole process with such beautiful music

[@Addleysmom]

What lovely cards! Looking forward to recreating these so thank you for sharing this with us!

[@shirleybalinski4535]

After watching a few of the water color sites, it seems hand control is a big part of making a picture look professional and not wonky. I do really like your bideos.

[@vivay2094]

The music is equally relaxing as the tutorial. ☺️

[@lizzy9975]

Thank you so, so, so much for the closeups for the brush strokes! Great tutorial

[@dthomascful]

Starting my cards right now! I hope they are as cute as yours :-) You are sooo inspiring!

[@robincooper9323]

I like how you finished off your cards. Simply beautiful.

[@cathykirwan2292]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the simplicity of it this time of the year! ❤️❤️❤️

[@christinefoss5767]

These are gorgeous and look therapeutic to make! I am adding it to my list of things to do this week.

[@JanineKearns]

Fantastic! Thank you for making this all doable for all of us. Happy Holidays!

[@carolyounce5810]

Ms Ceecee, these are JUST DARLING!!! YOU ARE THE MASTER!!!😊

[@119Granite]

The old saying ‘less is more’ certainly comes in to play here. The simple look to these pieces of art is what makes them elegant.

[@lindamair4179]

Minimalism…simplistic, fresh…..love it!

[@josienovack2984]

How adorable! These trees are so simple yet elegant. Thank you so much Cee Cee!

[@kathybost1879]

Oh gosh, these are great- so relaxing and fun to watch. Thank you !!!

[@MMGARC]

I can't wait to start painting these - they look easy (I hope!) and after watching your great video, I will begin tonight (just not as late as you, CeeCee!!). Thanks as always, for sharing your incredible talents and visions. I love your video's so much.

[@bosvigos9165]

Truly lovely, thank you. I will be attempting these... 😊 can I say, I love that you don’t feel the need to constantly chatter, letting your work speak for you. 💕

[@soulsisterssurvivorssister8463]

So cute and easy enough that a beginner can achieve success.

[@xurupe]

I love the idea of doing card fronts. Such a money saver and gives a lovely result with coordinating paper. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@chilkootqueen]

These are super great! I absolutely love all of you watercolor and doodles! So inspiring.

[@denisewells4617]

Love these so elegant and doable! Thank you

[@dianeo]

Adorable! That's a great idea to save the wc paper for the card fronts only and use plain cardstock for the rest of the card. Less wasteful.

[@VirginiaDeb1]

The cords are beautiful! Thank you for sharing

[@lindahigham5317]

Totally awesome 😊 I love drawing simple tree branches and yours make me smile

[@sharmilachakraverty6439]

I just fell into this one. Thanks for doing it in real time and it's so cute.

[@Barbara63121]

I love your whimsy and quick greeting cards. Thank you for sharing your talent! Happy holidays to you.

[@thelmablake7045]

Love the colors you used!

[@ginamac9112]

Omg simple but def a card the receiver wouldn’t throw away at end of the holidays 💛

[@lapaylor4039]

I have loved your videos for several years and always link to them when I post one of my paintings learned from you, thank you. Many people have told me they now watch your lessons and love them.

[@DebsDitties]

I love the beautiful simplicity of these ~~ elegantly cute ;-) I have used watercolor paper as the base on my Christmas cards in the past, but it doubles the postage required when I need to mail them. Cee Cee, I love that you layer the watercolor paper on top of cardstock :-) Thanks for the great tip!! Christmas blessings ~~~

[@barbarabademian3293]

Thank you. These are simple, yet lovely. ❤️

[@ryanfleming55]

These are so adorable. I really think I may try these for Christmas. Thanks so much for your continued inspiration!

[@bmk5529]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. They are fantastic! Thank you.

[@lesliesenn3646]

Always looking for jumping off ideas. As a beginning watercolorist, these I think I can manage. Thanks

[@crismclucas9845]

Your color choices are fabulous.

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Love these! The gold embellishment really makes it festive!

[@tollibudmasyl6631]

So lovely ! I love details ! I want to try it quickly ! Thanks for this video and felicitations for the golden button !!!

[@ArpitaBhawal]

How sweet! I am going to create some cards. You made it look easy and awesome! Thank you!

[@Deanriley]

Learning to do better watercolor has been my covid-19 therapy. I really love your videos, the music, the simple approach, the ideas-so meditative at a couple levels. My family have been very complimentary. I’m making cards for the holiday, so Many Thanks for making these videos.

[@jennymartin9679]

Absolutely gorgeous! You are so talented!

[@klw8771]

You're a life saver Ceecee in times like these & I'm so grateful for your videos, art & relaxing creativity! Plus your honest narrative..just so down to earth.. luv from the wet west coast 🇨🇦

[@annetaylor9625]

Beautiful little works of art! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@kathleenmahan462]

Love your tutorials! These little cards are inspirational. Thank you 😊

[@susanwale8887]

Such beautiful paintings and so simple and elegant. Such great ideas. Thank you so much. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@UFOS4]

Thank you for sharing your technique. Beautiful!

[@bettinavanderjagt7689]

Wow! Love these simple, yet beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing... 🥰

[@lisaainscough2465]

So lovely and I was waiting for the gold. Such a great idea and quite achievable. Cheers Lisa

[@lisesheeba4156]

I love making multiple at one time../assembly line Love them ❤️

[@user-wp8js7pm1o]

love your creations ) thank you so much. your voice, and very good simple tutorials. love love

[@conniemesce4093]

I totally agree!

[@SuzPicard]

This was very relaxing to watch you create simple very artistic, specially cards for folks that well--I am sure love them

[@gerryannbrown9645]

Awesome Xmas Cards, Love them , Have a great ThanksGiving and thanks for sharing.

[@emmapoe2746]

That was so beautiful thank you for sharing they might be some of my Christmas cards this year photos in a frame wonderful teacher thank you have a blessed and wonderful Christmas

[@larasantos5854]

They are adorable 💖 thank you for the inspiration!

[@INVR4GET]

Lovely CeeCee! Simple and elegant!

[@marlyndataylor2925]

These are lovely. Thanks for sharing your ideas and techniques.

[@jerzgirl22]

Thanks so much! These are beautiful cards. I just love the way you teach. I always leave your videos feeling as if I've learned something and that I can do it!

[@creationsceecee]

that's a wonderful comment, Vicki. thank you so much and have a beautiful day!

[@barbaracilley8200]

Absolutely beautiful. I enjoy watching you. It’s my time to relax and forget about the world stresses. Thank you for sharing your talent and skills.

[@tcmstudios]

So beautiful!

[@simpleartideas]

So simple, so pretty!

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Lovely cards! I'm a beginner at water-colouring and would love to make simple cards like these,thanks for sharing!

[@slyseyes]

These are both cards anyone would be happy to receive. Lovely!

[@TheLaisaukay]

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[@jeffmiller8209]

Love Love Love these!! I am so inspired by you, Catherine.

[@jayatkinson1152]

I love the simplicity, CC xxx

[@patriciamillar4381]

Ooh perfect time to find u.....I think these cards are simply beautiful. I've subscribed 👍

[@tararead4670]

These are adorable! This year for a change I am not spending all day on two cards... All thanks to you CeeCee! I think mounting them adds so much. 💕💖🌏

[@creationsceecee]

thank you, Tara. and yes, i agree that mounting them on cardstock gives the image a boost. have a beautiful and creative day!

[@compusword8006]

Thank you for posting this video. I am a sewist, not a painter, and want to make my own Christmas cards. This is perfect!

[@jneigler]

Really awesome! Beautiful cards and so very peaceful. Thanks for Sharing!

[@blackitten2]

Very pretty. I just love them. Thanks for sharing.

[@catherinemclean3143]

Gorgeous, simple - just what I need to make a lot of cards for friends and relatives. Really helpful - Thank you.

[@karentoohill9155]

Love these two cards

[@jo-annepikebrintrup1500]

Love these cards!!! I will give it a try!!! Night, night CeeCee!!!

[@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382]

Turned out beautiful

[@barbarabilleter4818]

So pretty!

[@ursularieck4771]

These cards are looking so sweet and they seame easily to paint. I'll go to try it. Thank you very much for this nice idea and have a wonderful Sunday ! Greatings from Germany 🍁

[@creationsceecee]

thank you and have a joyful day!

[@lindaruschmeyer5298]

I think I may be able to do these! So cute. TFS

[@whyducks1]

I love them, but I have to say I envy your very steady hand.

[@airizarry12]

Love these cards

[@Cynphoenix56]

These are beautiful....I have some relaxation time due to make some of my own. Thanks CeeCee!

[@msdixie1972]

I'm a cardmaker just picking up watercolor again - haven't played with them since college. Your cards are beautiful!

[@DB46811]

Just gorgeous, love love 💕 💕

[@ArtbyChristine14]

This is so theraputic.

[@hilarylhahn1089]

These are so great! I do watercolor card every year- so I love this tutorial.

[@pegballou9629]

Do you then copy it, or replicate for each recipient?

[@ruthgibbs2944]

So perfect!

[@lynnhuddleston3199]

❤ LOVE these Christmas cards!

[@tickylafitte7854]

Absolutely adorable 🤗

[@anniefaint6373]

Loved these Christmas cards,,,,xxx ❄️🌲❄️🎄❄️

[@carmenospina2203]

Super cute!

[@rebeccazebell8179]

So lovely!! Always enjoy your videos 💖

[@maureenbyrne6278]

Enjoy u sleep. Just love these little doodles. Way to go !!!!!!!

[@mildredmassey4742]

I watched this video when you first made it and still love them!!!!! Thank you! Merry Christmas

[@eavesdroppin1]

I'm so in love with your art. Thank you for all of your great videos!

[@debbr2304]

TYX💜 for sharing, This was magical, meditation. Took me back to romper room days! If I dont have time to sit down and pa ain't these cards your video was so enchanting, too make me slow down for a few moments 😊

[@SylviaFriesland]

I love your videos, I love your artwork! Thank you for doing it for us! Greetings from Germany💗

[@sallywally711]

Love love love!

[@anjakritzelkram5544]

The cards are super cute! Being a cardmaker way longer than being into watercolor, I like to layer my cards, although I use cheaper watercolor paper. Layering is a great way to upgrade a plain card or to frame your artwork. Matching the cardstock with the used colors for the pots would be a nice idea. Another way to add to your card is a little embellishment, I imagine some gold thread around the spine of the card would be a nice combo with the gold accents. My new years resolution is getting some Kremer paints by the way. Although I am from Germany there are not easy to find, the only way is to order directly from them. Seasons greetings!

[@debbiesday8270]

These are so fun and doable for a beginner like me. I've learned so much from watching your videos, and always look forward to seeing what you're up to next.

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