Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Valentine's Day is right around the corner which may mean that you're looking for the perfect card to gift to a loved one... well look no further. We're going to learn how to make these gorgeous, vintage valentine cards. My hope with this project is to give you the opportunity to use supplies you already have to create something unique from your hands in under 20 minutes.
Supply List
Paint: Stoneground Paint Co Naphthol Red and Bloom Hue (any red and pink)
Brushes: Round 2
Scratch paper & pencil for sketching
Book page (the older the better!)
Welcome to Let's Make Art! We began with the idea in mind to create a place that empowers everyone to create! Offering free beginner-friendly tutorial education & advanced beginner/intermediate digital monthly projects. What it comes down to is simple: we're here to make art, well, simple! Join us, and learn how to paint with watercolors at Let's Make Art!
Looking for more Let's Make Art online?
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Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 - Welcome & Hello
02:04 - Oath
02:20 - Tips for selecting vintage paper to use
04:14 - Tips for drawing bows
09:14 - Step 1: Select paper
11:04 - Step 2: Paint the bows
16:44 - Step 3: Paint the border
#letsmakeart #sarahcray #watercolortutorial #watercolorcard #diycard #valentinesday
Want to paint with us on a monthly basis? Check out our Let's Make Art Together digital watercolor projects here ➝ letsmakeart.com
Valentine's Day is right around the corner which may mean that you're looking for the perfect card to gift to a loved one... well look no further. We're going to learn how to make these gorgeous, vintage valentine cards. My hope with this project is to give you the opportunity to use supplies you already have to create something unique from your hands in under 20 minutes.
Supply List
Paint: Stoneground Paint Co Naphthol Red and Bloom Hue (any red and pink)
Brushes: Round 2
Scratch paper & pencil for sketching
Book page (the older the better!)
Welcome to Let's Make Art! We began with the idea in mind to create a place that empowers everyone to create! Offering free beginner-friendly tutorial education & advanced beginner/intermediate digital monthly projects. What it comes down to is simple: we're here to make art, well, simple! Join us, and learn how to paint with watercolors at Let's Make Art!
Looking for more Let's Make Art online?
Instagram: instagram.com/letsgomakeart
Facebook: facebook.com/letsgomakeart
Facebook Watercolor Group: facebook.com/groups/letsgomakeart
Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 - Welcome & Hello
02:04 - Oath
02:20 - Tips for selecting vintage paper to use
04:14 - Tips for drawing bows
09:14 - Step 1: Select paper
11:04 - Step 2: Paint the bows
16:44 - Step 3: Paint the border
#letsmakeart #sarahcray #watercolortutorial #watercolorcard #diycard #valentinesday
