JUST ADD WATER CARDS & FREE PRINTABLE
Do you remember having a just-add-water book as a child? They were the best. Sherry (I owe you, girlie, because I just love this idea) has been doodling up some just-add-water paint books to give to some little ones as Christmas gifts. She pointed me to the tutorial and printables here. They’re just made with a set of watercolor pencils
And while we’re on the topic of mailable surprises. Here is a card I made a while back for my niece. A little peek-a-boo accordion card that mails nicely with a small stuffed-animal friend or finger puppet. I’ll include it here for download in case you find occasion to use it.
Peek-a-boo accordian card (569)
You’ll just need to cut, fold, and glue. I cut out the circles with a craft knife. I also opted to paint a light water color wash over each page of the card, then I set it under a book when almost dry so it would end up flat.
Tags: a card as a gift, a little gift for a grown-up's birthday, care package gift ideas, free printables for gifts, gifts for nieces and nephews, gifts for preschool boys, gifts for preschool girls, gifts for school age girls, gifts for the grandkids, gifts that are cheap or free, inexpensive gift ideas, mailable gifts
November 10th, 2009 at 10:06 am
I just loved those paint with water books. I’ve looked for them for my kids and can’t find them anymore. What a simple idea to use watercolor pencils and make your own! I’m having one of those head slapping moments here…. why didn’t I think of that?
November 10th, 2009 at 11:13 am
I’ve marked and filed this page under my “stocking stuffer” file. My children are going to love these!
November 10th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
I apologize for not sending images yet. Things have been crazy —- but in the crazy busy-ness of the work day, I have found time [at my break] to doodle a few more pages. I plan to make these for nieces and nephews and my kiddos — about 10 in all.
Fun.
November 10th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
We STILL use those just-add-water paint books all of the time. My 3-year-old loves them! :)
November 11th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
This is so cute! Thanks so much for sharing the printable, I’ll be linking to this. Now I want one of those just add water magic books!
March 29th, 2010 at 6:36 am
Hey, was just reading through your printables section. LOVE the just add water books! however i was unable to link to the printables and tutorial. it said “for invited readers only”. Is there any way i could access that or did i miss my chance? ): LOVE your blog! thanks