The Art Impressions blog will show you how to water color using water based Marvy Markers for a pretty holiday doorway scene card. Click here to watch the video tutorial.
If you love watercolor cardmaking with a soft, storybook feel, then you’re going to adore this Garland Doorway Watercolor tutorial over on the Art Impressions blog. It’s one of those projects that instantly makes you want to pull out your water brushes, sit down at your craft table, and just play with color.
The design features a charming doorway framed with festive garland, and what I really appreciate about this tutorial is how approachable it feels. Watercolor stamping can sometimes seem intimidating (especially if you’ve ever had a muddy mess moment like I have), but this step-by-step video walks you through building depth, adding shadows, and layering color in a way that feels completely doable.
There’s something timeless about doorway imagery in cardmaking — it draws the eye in and tells a little story. Add in the loose watercolor style and delicate holiday details, and you’ve got a handmade card that feels both elegant and heartfelt. Whether you’re creating Christmas cards, winter greetings, or even just experimenting with watercolor techniques, this tutorial offers inspiration you can adapt all year round.
If you’ve been wanting to improve your watercolor stamping skills or simply try something new with your Art Impressions stamps, this is definitely worth a watch. It’s the kind of tutorial that reminds you why we fell in love with stamping in the first place — paper, ink, a little water, and a whole lot of creativity.
-Heather
