Free Resources

Here's a collection of free creative resources for you to enjoy.*  Wishing you many hours of happy painting!   Painterly yours, Lauré

• Miniature Gift Box - Limitless ways to decorate for all occasions.  Fun for all ages!
• Make a Mixed Media Gift Card Envelope - One sheet of 12" x 12" scrapbook paper makes 3 envelopes!  Adorn with painted elements, ribbon, and ephemera to add your own unique personal touches
• Mini Lampshade for Wine Glass - This is an adorable cut-paper project for you to decorate with watercolors, acrylics, brush pens, or markers
• 6 Craft Tags for Your Creative Playtime - Print out these vintage tags on cardstock or use them as templates for your mixed media projects

Draw Something...

• Learn to Draw Pansies - Such happy faces!  Pansies are quick to sketch and arrange into pretty bouquets
• Learn to Draw a Butterfly - Here's an easy, foolproof way to draw butterflies
• Learn to Draw: An Ice Cream Cone - July is National Ice Cream Month, so let's draw this cool, yummy treat
• Learn to Draw: Starfish - Here's a short step-by-step lesson showing you how to draw a starfish!  Pencil and paper are all you need

Free Video Tutorials...

• "Angel's Wing" in Watercolor & Pen A heavenly illustration for use in creating greeting cards and tags, or to display in a matted frame
• "Holiday Ornaments" Watercolor Illustrations - Paint bright, shiny Christmas ornaments on greeting cards and more.
• "Colorful Fall Leaves" Watercolor Illustrations - Quick, easy, colorful autumn leaves. 
• "Flower Moon" Watercolor Floral with pink and yellow roses 
•  "March Blessings" Watercolor Greeting Card - An Irish bouquet in a tea cup.  The video contains a link to the E-packet!
• "Peaceful Pines" - Winter watercolor scenes on medallions to use on cards, as gift tags, and more.
• "Double the Joy" - Paint vintage ornaments and make 3-D cards and more.
• "The Last Rose of Summer" in Watercolor - In this real-time, full-length video tutorial we paint a vintage wild rose to grace a greeting card or to place in a frame.
• "Branches & Blossoms": - Paint graceful and delicate "Branches & Blossoms" in watercolor!  Create cards, bookmarks, and gift tags following these easy steps!