DIY Watercolor Cards: Whimsical Projects to Create and Share All Year Long

Create gorgeous watercolor cards with step-by-step lessons and removable card templates to paint!

DIY Watercolor Cards features beginner-friendly, easy-to-follow card projects for birthdays, holidays, encouragement, and more. Watercolor social media guru Mary Wu (@mamapandapainter) guides readers in her signature approachable style on how to easily create eye-catching, thoughtful cards for any occasion. Each project is designed to be completed in 10 minutes or less with just a few simple supplies. Including:

• Step-by-step lessons explaining each step quickly and easily.

• Card designs for every occasion including birthday, holidays, well wishes, and more.

• Removable cards with design outlines to be painted on sturdy watercolor paper.

• Essential watercolor techniques, tips, and tricks.

DIY Watercolor Cards is the ultimate guide to learning the painting skills needed to create beautiful cards for sharing or framing. With a focus on expression over perfection, each project includes step-by-step instructions, creative tips, and thoughtful variations that make painting feel fun and approachable.

Mary Wu is a watercolor artist, educator, and content creator best known as @mamapandapainter, where she shares painting tutorials and creative inspiration across social media. After recovering from a long illness, Mary turned to watercolor as a way to reconnect with creativity, faith, and joy. Her approachable style has helped countless people fall in love with watercolor. She holds a Master’s in Education from Loyola Marymount University and was a teacher for many years. Now based in Southern California and a mom of three, Mary teaches workshops, partners with art brands, and volunteers teaching art to support healing and self-expression. She believes art has the power to restore, connect, and bring light into even the hardest moments.