Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Ask and you shall receive... so many of you wanted to learn how to paint Love Bugs so let's do it. 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, look no further. We're going to learn how to make these adorable 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 30 minutes.
Supply List
Paint: Dandelion Paint Co. Red, Indigo, Black; Dr. PH Martin's Bleed Proof White
Brushes: Round 2, Liner 4
Holbein Soft Tape, Heat It Craft Tool
LMA watercolor paper 5x7 card
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
00:30 - Steps
01:25 - Oath
01:40 - Step 1: Sketch
04:11 - Step 2: Paint the shadows
08:13 - Step 3: Paint the red
12:58 - Step 4: Paint the details
20:21 - Step 5: Finishing the card
#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
Ask and you shall receive... so many of you wanted to learn how to paint Love Bugs so let's do it. 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, look no further. We're going to learn how to make these adorable 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 30 minutes.
Supply List
Paint: Dandelion Paint Co. Red, Indigo, Black; Dr. PH Martin's Bleed Proof White
Brushes: Round 2, Liner 4
Holbein Soft Tape, Heat It Craft Tool
LMA watercolor paper 5x7 card
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
00:30 - Steps
01:25 - Oath
01:40 - Step 1: Sketch
04:11 - Step 2: Paint the shadows
08:13 - Step 3: Paint the red
12:58 - Step 4: Paint the details
20:21 - Step 5: Finishing the card
#letsmakeart #sarahcray #watercolortutorial #watercolorcard #diycard #valentinesday
