• How to use heart drawings with a pun for a DIY valentine
    Blog,  Other Drawing Ideas,  Watercolor and Ink

    How to use Heart Drawings with a pun on a DIY Valentine

    We are getting close to Valentine’s Day now. It’s the time to celebrate our special someone, but for me, it reminds me of my whole family, the laughter we share, a few sweets and a little together silliness plopped right in the middle of a cold, brown, possibly snowy winter. There are a couple of times a year when it’s absolutely necessary to get a little punny: Valentine’s Day and April Fools’ Day. Oh! And birthdays … and Father’s Day … and … okay, it’s just fun to get a little punny. We always need another laugh around here (even an eye roll and a groan will do). Yes, our…

  • Rose Drawing with a Watercolor Background Tutorial
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    Rose Drawing with a Watercolor Background

    This week, we celebrate that special someone in our lives with hearts and chocolate and flowers. Some people love Valentine’s Day, and some people love to hate Valentine’s Day. Personally, I’ll take any day that involves a fun time with my family, good food and makes someone feel special. We celebrate our family on Valentine’s Day. I like things pretty simple and usually say that flowers are nicer outside and growing rather than in a vase wilting (unless they’re free from my garden, of course). I’m probably more of a special heart-felt (but completely true) message kind-of girl. Though a good salted caramel dipped in dark chocolate never hurt anybody!…