Watercolor Month

July is World Watercolor month. I love watercoloring! Don't let it intimidate you if you have not watercolored before. Stampin' Up! created a video showing 7 watercolor techniques. Click the link below the picture to watch the video.

Celebrate Watercolor Month



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