DIY Watercolor Stickers

STEP 1:

A)    Print out the template onto watercolor paper.

B)    Use watercolors to paint the designs. Let dry. Note: For watercolor tips, see STEP 2. You could also use colored pencils or markers to color in the designs!

STEP 2:

A)    Use two different hues of a color to add depth (for example, light green and dark green). Let the colors flow together naturally.

B)    To create the look of galvanized metal, mix gray and turquoise blue.

C)   Mix colors from the same family to add dimension. For example, from the warm color family, red, hot pink, orange, and yellow were all used on the hibiscus petals.

D)   Let areas dry, and then go back in and add more color for a fun look.

STEP 3:

A)    Cut out the watercolor designs.

STEP 4:

A)    Place a strip of packing tape onto a piece of parchment paper with the adhesive side facing down.

B)    Place a watercolor design onto the packing tape.

C)   Position a second piece of packing tape over the watercolor design, sandwiching the paper in between the two pieces of tape.

D)   Rub around the edges of the watercolor design to seal the edges of the tape together around the paper.

STEP 5:

A)    Cut out all layers — the parchment paper, and the tape layers — when you cut around the watercolor design. Be sure to leave a margin of packing tape around the edge of the design.

B)    Repeat to make all the stickers!

STEP 6:

A)    To use the stickers, peel off the parchment paper backer and adhere the sticker.