Welcome back to Ellen Hutson’s 12 Tags of Christmas! Today is “my” day, and I chose “White Christmas” for my carol. And yep, I’m totally dreaming of a white Christmas — just like the ones I used to know from growing up in Ohio!
Since moving to Texas I hardly ever get to enjoy snow. I really miss it! So today I’m sharing techniques for making ALL your Christmases white — with white watercolor!
I’ve got TWO techniques to share with you — one for mixing color and another fun one to make a blizzard background!
Here are those colors that I used in the video — all are Daniel Smith!
- Chinese white: you can get similar shades of colors mixing other paints with titanium white, however, Chinese white will blossom easily when dropped in – and those beautiful blossoms are what gives that frosty look!
- Quinacridone coral: this is a warm red that I love to use on flowers, but quin coral also makes a great Christmas red.
- Phthalo green (blue shade): mix this with white for a minty green – shown here on the holly.
- Quinacridone rose: this cool pink mixes with white to give a beautiful blush that’s perfect for cheeks.
Be sure to let me know if ya have any questions!
IN CASE YOU MISSED THEM
Find my previous day’s tags here:
- Day 1: Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
- Day 2: Joy to the World
- Day 3: I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
- Day 4: Deck the Halls
- Day 5: Jingle Bells
- Day 6: Midnight Clear
- Day 7: Cool Yule
- Day 8: Let it Snow
- Day 9: Sleigh Ride
- Day 10: Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
And don’t forget, we’ve got PRIZES! Yeah!
- There’s a $25 gift card up for grabs! Just leave comments on the participating blogs from now through December 16th and you’ll be automatically entered to win! Yeah!
- Play along with us and you could win $150 gift card!!! Link up your creations right HERE on the Ellen Hutson blog.
Supplies
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This may look like a bunch of supplies, but that’s because I listed both sizes of the watercolor tubes when possible. (5 ml and 15 ml). :)
May your days be merry and bright, and may all your Christmases be white! Hope to see you tomorrow for the grand finale…!
Very cute tag!
This tag is so cute! I love the gal with the rosy cheeks and holly in her hair.