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Watercolor Initial DIY Birthday Card Tutorial

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Lindsey Bugbee

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Birthday card featuring watercolors, waterproof ink, calligraphy, and a banner.


If you were anything like me when you were a kid, then you probably wished for the coolest new toy for your birthday. Cards just came with the gift; they were largely ignored. In adult life, however, we tend to value time more than things. That’s why it’s so gratifying to receive a DIY birthday card: you know that whoever sent it spent a considerable chunk of care and energy crafting the card, thinking of you all the while! In today’s tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a pretty watercolor birthday card concept that centers around the recipient’s initial.

1. Gather Your Supplies​


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