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I created this pop-up watercolor card using repurposed swatches, a fussy-cut heart, and probably more glue than necessary—but it's all for the one who has held my heart for the last 15 years. Today marks one year since I began my cancer journey, and he has been by my side every step of the way. 🩷 Next week, we will celebrate our 15th anniversary, and somehow, he still likes me after a year filled with cancer treatment, chemotherapy, and me sneaking all the good snacks. He has been my rock, my c

I created this pop-up watercolor card using repurposed swatches, a fussy-cut heart, and probably more glue than necessary—but it's all for the one who has held my heart for the last 15 years. Today marks one year since I began my cancer journey, and he has been by my side every step of the way. 🩷 Next week, we will celebrate our 15th anniversary, and somehow, he still likes me after a year filled with cancer treatment, chemotherapy, and me sneaking all the good snacks. He has been my rock, my c

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Flipping through my handmade watercolor journal from the Watercolor for Joy course. 💙 Each page serves as a gentle reminder to slow down, make time to play, and create. The Watercolor for Joy course is available on the @willa.wanders platform along with a her growing collection of amazing courses! Link in my bio. 😁 #watercolor #watercolorforjoy #flipthrough | Karen Elaine

Flipping through my handmade watercolor journal from the Watercolor for Joy course. 💙 Each page serves as a gentle reminder to slow down, make time to play, and create. The Watercolor for Joy course is available on the @willa.wanders platform along with a her growing collection of amazing courses! Link in my bio. 😁 #watercolor #watercolorforjoy #flipthrough | Karen Elaine

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I got the idea to make watercolor cards for the twelve days of Christmas, and now I can't get that song out of my head! 😂 😂 | Karen Elaine

I got the idea to make watercolor cards for the twelve days of Christmas, and now I can't get that song out of my head! 😂 😂 | Karen Elaine

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This morning, I painted several small landscapes to unwind after a few busy days. I love how watercolor flows on paper, no matter the subject or the final result. When I let go of perfectionism and embrace the process, I gain something more valuable than just a picture. I reconnect with myself, and it feels wonderful. 🌿 #watercolor #artheals #wildwatercolor | Karen Elaine

This morning, I painted several small landscapes to unwind after a few busy days. I love how watercolor flows on paper, no matter the subject or the final result. When I let go of perfectionism and embrace the process, I gain something more valuable than just a picture. I reconnect with myself, and it feels wonderful. 🌿 #watercolor #artheals #wildwatercolor | Karen Elaine

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Turning yesterday's office tool into today's art journal. 💙 My vintage Rolodex is filling up fast! This one holds 3”x5” cards that I hand-cut and punch from watercolor paper. I will host my first members-only live stream on YouTube tomorrow at 2 PM PT, where I will share everything I know about art journaling using a Rolodex. 😁 👉Link in bio! #creativehappylife #arteveryday #creativereuse | Karen Elaine

Turning yesterday's office tool into today's art journal. 💙 My vintage Rolodex is filling up fast! This one holds 3”x5” cards that I hand-cut and punch from watercolor paper. I will host my first members-only live stream on YouTube tomorrow at 2 PM PT, where I will share everything I know about art journaling using a Rolodex. 😁 👉Link in bio! #creativehappylife #arteveryday #creativereuse | Karen Elaine

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Making art every day even if it’s small is what keeps me sane in this crazy world. Sharing it gives me joy. 🩷 I’ve made quite a few of these little watercolor affirmation note pockets and folded a box to hold them. If you want to make these to share with friends, family or perfect strangers, then hop on over to my YouTube channel for the tutorial. Click on the link in my bio. Enjoy! #watercolor #affirmations #art #smallart #mixedmediaart #joy | Karen Elaine

Making art every day even if it’s small is what keeps me sane in this crazy world. Sharing it gives me joy. 🩷 I’ve made quite a few of these little watercolor affirmation note pockets and folded a box to hold them. If you want to make these to share with friends, family or perfect strangers, then hop on over to my YouTube channel for the tutorial. Click on the link in my bio. Enjoy! #watercolor #affirmations #art #smallart #mixedmediaart #joy | Karen Elaine

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Each little watercolor bird is paired with an affirmation on the back. 🐦 A gentle message, tucked inside a brass frame, ready to be gifted. 🩷 I love making handmade gifts for the holidays, don't you? Tell me your favorite handmade gifts. I would love to know! #handmade #watercolorbirds #creativelifehappylife | Karen Elaine

Each little watercolor bird is paired with an affirmation on the back. 🐦 A gentle message, tucked inside a brass frame, ready to be gifted. 🩷 I love making handmade gifts for the holidays, don't you? Tell me your favorite handmade gifts. I would love to know! #handmade #watercolorbirds #creativelifehappylife | Karen Elaine

347.9K views5 months ago

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Handmade watercolor cards gentle affirmations. Painting helps ease my anxiety and soothe my soul. I hope these bring you a moment of calm, too. 🩷 #watercolor #artheals #calm | Karen Elaine

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Working on this tulip reminds me why I was able to create Wild Watercolor during my cancer journey — art helped me heal. I’m excited to teach a course based on the book, now that the treatments are behind me. I am so grateful to be here and able to share with you. Creating the book carried me through my cancer treatment, and now I get to share everything I know so you can experience joy and healing through art while building essential watercolor skills. Find out more by clicking the link: https:

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The start of this year has been a lot. 🌿 This simple watercolor practice—small leaves, soft brushstrokes, quiet doodle dots—helps me slow down and settle my nervous system. How do you stay calm when everything around you feels chaotic and crazy? | Karen Elaine

37.7K views4 months ago

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Often, it's the little things that hold the greatest love. ❤️ I have always found joy in making art in tiny cards, and journals. ❤️❤️ Would you like to learn how I created this little heart card? The tutorial is available on my YouTube channel. (Psst... members get early access!) 🌿🎨 I have scheduled my first members-only live stream for this Friday at 2 PM PT, and I hope you can join me! 😁 👉 Link in bio. #creativelifehappylife #arteveryday #heartcard #mixedmedia | Karen Elaine

107.2K views8 months ago

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I believe affirmations work best when they’re not just words — but moments. So I surround mine with watercolor, allowing creativity to make the belief real and the thought more powerful. 🩷 I plan to share these with fellow cancer warriors, and before I give them away, I will demonstrate how to make them tomorrow at 2pm PT on the @yasutomo_art YouTube channel! That way, you can create and share them too! 🩷 #affirmations #artheals #arteveryday #sharethejoy | Karen Elaine

87.2K views7 months ago

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This little watercolor journal is more than just paint, pen, and paper. It has become my safe space. Each affirmation, each brushstroke, is a step towards healing. May it also remind you that art provides room for your peace and healing. 🩷 | Karen Elaine

21.5K views8 months ago

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The secret to crisp edges while watercoloring through stencils is a dry brush. If I use a brush that holds too much water, that water seeps through the stencil and makes blobs and blurs on the surface of the paper. I’m using one of the stencils in my limited edition botanical collection. They are available in my Etsy shop until they are gone. These are my first attempt at designing stencils and I look forward to creating more in the future! Click on the link in my bio! 🌿🍃🌱 #watercolor #botani

3K viewsApr 5, 2023

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This is how I slow my mind 🍂 Watercolor, my all-time favorite brush, and paper. Painting autumn leaves brings me incredible peace. Brush by @lebenzonpaintbrushes ❤️ #watercolor #artheals #peace | Karen Elaine

77.9K views4 months ago

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Creating art is incredibly healing and more important than ever for one's well-being. ❤️ After a week of feeling somewhat off-center, I am rediscovering my balance by creating colorful mixed media circles! This month's Fodder School lessons guided by @carriesmithart have just begun, and the process is enjoyable, calming, and somewhat addictive!❤️ | Karen Elaine

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Swatching watercolors can be time-consuming, but it is also very relaxing. There is something magical about painting with granulating watercolors, and my current palette is full of them! I use several brands of watercolors, but my favorite granulating watercolors are by @mashaswatercolors. 💙 I am experimenting with water-soluble graphite and watercolors for today's index card-a-day challenge. | Karen Elaine

4.1K views11 months ago

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I've genuinely fallen in love with watercolor pencils! 💕 For years, I kept them hidden in my art supply stash, often ignoring or forgetting about them. Watercolor pencils will now be a part of my watercolor toolkit. Why? Because I love the texture they add and the spontaneity they provide. Join me on the @yasutomo_art YouTube channel this Friday at 2 PM PST, where I will share everything I know about creating with watercolor pencils to hopefully inspire you to fall in love with them too! The li

225K views10 months ago

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Painting whimsical watercolor cats and birds helps distract me from all worries and fills me with joy! That's why I love creating so much. It truly keeps me in the moment and sane in a crazy world. 🙃🐦❤️ #whimsical #watercolor #creativehappylife | Karen Elaine

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Loose Watercolor Floral Hearts 💕 with Karen Elaine

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Curious how I painted these sweet watercolor botanical bookmarks? 🌿 Head over to my YouTube channel to watch my latest video! I’ll walk you through a relaxing technique for painting calming botanicals and share my favorite watercolor papers to use along the way. Link in my bio. 😁 #watercolor #creativelifehappylife #arteveryday #artheals | Karen Elaine

13.6K views9 months ago

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I love creating with washi paper because it is incredibly versatile. Yesterday, I crafted some beautiful votives using my collection of gel-printed washi, and I am really happy with how they turned out. Tomorrow at 2 PM, I will be showcasing the many things you can do with Japanese art papers during a live session on YouTube with @yasutomo_art. 💙 #washi #gelprinting #youtubelive | Karen Elaine

4.8K viewsMay 22, 2025

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✨ The joy of watercolor deepens when I paint with a brush that feels just right. It’s like dancing across the paper. I prepped an old diary spread with watercolor ground, and I love how smooth it feels when my brush glides over the surface. 🩷💕 Diary by @paperblanks Brush by @lebenzonpaintbrushes Watercolor ground by @danielsmithartistsmaterials | Karen Elaine

20K views8 months ago

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I enjoy creating in small sketchbooks because they allow me the freedom to experiment and play. With fewer pages, I can complete them quickly. Recently, I discovered a charming tiny watercolor sketchbook that measures just three inches square and contains thirty pages of thick paper. The good quality allows me to paint on both sides. I've already filled two of these sketchbooks, and I'm eager to get more! | Karen Elaine

22.4K views9 months ago

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I'm going to show how I made all these cards and more on the @yasutomo_art YouTube channel today! I hope you can join me at 2 pm PT. 🎄✨😄 #holidaygreetings #creativelifehappylife #cardmaking | Karen Elaine

17K views5 months ago

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Painting whimsical watercolor birds brings me great joy and stops the noise my mind. 🐦 I am having cataract surgery today and I hope my vision improves, as I have struggled with it for quite some time. Wish me luck! If you don't see me posting here for a while you know the reason why. 🙏 #watercolor #watercolorforjoy #creativelifehappylife #artheals | Karen Elaine

214.5K views11 months ago

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Karen Elaine on Instagram: "I am spending the last couple of days of this crazy year reflecting, organizing, and making mixed-media watercolor encouragement cards to share. Creating helps me stay in the moment. Making art however small, provides direction for my mind, purpose for my soul, and joy for my heart. 🩷 #creativelifehappylife #watercolor #encouragement #mixedmedia #artist #art #maker #artlife"

142.3K viewsDec 30, 2024

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Handmade Affirmation Cards and Folded Boxes with Karen Elaine

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Painting Watercolor Cats with Karen Elaine 😸

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