Uploaded October 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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Create quick, easy watercolor birthday greeting cards for anyone - guys, boyfriends, family, or kids! This tutorial focuses on some simple techniques for painting some colorful elements that everyone can do. This video was created for Justine Hovey's 50 cards for 5K Hop. Giveaway Deets below...

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Giveaway Deets:
Justine is giving away five $50 gift certificates to 5 random commenters along the hop. The more stops you comment on, the better your chances! She is drawing the winners on 10/15/19 and will mention them on her blog: justinehovey.com

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