We have a little artist in our family.
He can run like the wind & talk up a storm.
He can get as loud as they come.
But give him a paintbrush & the entire house becomes a museum with classical music playing in the background. (not really classical music, but you get my point, I’m sure.)
He doesn’t ask, “How many more do I have to do?”
He doesn’t ask, “Are we done, yet?”
He just sits there & becomes a child I rarely see.
He loves to paint.
Of course, I love him to paint as well. Because it gives my ears a break.
I asked him what he wanted to do for Valentines & he said he would let me know. The next morning he said, “Can I paint something for all my friends?” I said, “You betcha!”
And the Watercolor Valentines workshop began…
It was my idea to use my silhouette machine to cut some vinyl heart shapes out. I figured the vinyl would be easy to take off once the painting was finished. And sure enough it was.
It was the simplest process. Stick, paint & peel.
After they dried over night, I stuck them in between some thick books to flatten them out, because the cardstock did curl a little with the paint. But the next day they were picture perfect after a night in between the books.
Without a doubt these are my most favorite Valentines he has ever made.
All 24 of them to be exact. Signed, painted & stamped with lots of love by my 7-year-old little guy.
You have a true artist there. His eye for color is amazing. You might want to set up an etsy shop for him. I know I would buy these. I’ve always believed that you are born with the talent and eye for art and he has it. Who knows, his creativity might just put him through college. Google Jeffery Owen Hanson and see what a young artist can do. I think your son is as good as Jeffery.
you are so kind! thank you so much! i’m going to google Jeffery Hanson now!!!
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Hi Kellie, What a super cute idea! We’ve featured your post on the Confetti Couture blog today. http://www.confetticouture.com/blog/watercolor-valentines/
thank you so much!
LOVE these, so simple and cute. I made watercolor cards awhile back and LOVED them. The next thing you know everything was painted in watercolor, notes, simple things that didn’t matter. It just makes me so happy. Love the stamp, the heart, how your son got to do it. Love it all.
thank you so much!!!
LOVE THESE!!!
You could even use a white crayon to make the heart and the watercolor wont adhere to it.
that’s an awesome tip!!!
I loved everything about this post. I love how you are encouraging his talents. I love how you described his transformation when he is painting….. I love how beautiful and special his valentines turned out ….gosh….and I love you.
Stephanie – I LOVE YOU TOO!!! xoxo
What a great idea !
My li’l one’s almost 2 and loves painting.
These are stunning! HOW adorable!
thank you, Julie!!!
Ha ha, my 4 year old never stops talking. HA! These are really pretty and how sweet that he loves to do this. Really cute!
These are beautiful! So funny how your normally bouncy boy sits still to paint – that’s fantastic. I’d be thrilled if you’d link up at this week’s Off the Hook!