Description

Class Details

Instructor: Leslie
Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Cost: $38

Vibrant Cactus Watercolor Cards –
Featuring the exclusive Wild & Free stamp set, designed by Scraps of Love

Bring the colorful beauty of the Southwest to your craft table in Vibrant Cactus Watercolor Cards, a creative watercolor class featuring the exclusive Wild & Free stamp set from Scraps of Love.

Join Leslie as you create five stunning handmade cards showcasing blooming cacti, desert succulents, and vibrant watercolor backgrounds inspired by Arizona’s breathtaking landscapes. Throughout the class, you’ll learn watercolor techniques for blending brilliant colors, adding depth and shading, and creating eye-catching backgrounds that make your stamped images stand out.

Leslie will demonstrate step-by-step how to stamp, watercolor, and assemble each project while sharing tips for working with watercolor paints and brushes to achieve beautiful, professional-looking results. Whether you’re new to watercolor or looking to build confidence with your painting skills, you’ll leave with techniques you can use on future cards and paper crafting projects.

Featuring the exclusive Wild & Free stamp set, these cheerful cards are perfect for birthdays, encouragement, thank you cards, and everyday greetings.

Perfect For

• Beginner to intermediate watercolor artists
• Card makers looking to learn watercolor techniques
• Fans of Southwest and desert-inspired artwork
• Paper crafters who enjoy stamping and coloring
• Anyone wanting to build confidence with watercolor

What You’ll Learn

• Watercolor blending techniques
• Creating vibrant watercolor backgrounds
• Coloring stamped images with watercolor
• Adding depth and shading to cactus images
• Card assembly and finishing techniques

Supplies to Bring

Please bring your Basic Class Kit, including:

• Craft Mat
• Ruler
• Favorite Adhesives (both wet and dry)
• Detail Scissors
• Bone Folder
• Paper Trimmer
• Pencil
• Tweezers or Pick-Up Tool

Additional Supplies Required:

• Apron
• Baby Wipes
• Watercolor Paints
• Watercolor Brushes (Medium and Fine)

Class Policies

• Registration is required at least 48 hours before class to allow the instructor time to prepare your class kit.
• Cancellations made 72 hours or more before class will receive a store credit.
• Please bring the required supplies listed for your class.
• Class fees are non-refundable.
• Please arrive a few minutes early so class can begin on time.

Frequently Asked Questions (AEO)

What is the Vibrant Cactus Watercolor Cards class?

Vibrant Cactus Watercolor Cards is a watercolor card-making class where students create four colorful desert-themed cards using the exclusive Wild & Free stamp set while learning watercolor painting techniques.

What will I make?

You’ll complete four handmade watercolor cards featuring blooming cacti, desert succulents, and vibrant watercolor backgrounds using the Wild & Free stamp set.

Do I need watercolor experience?

No. Leslie will teach each technique step by step, making this class suitable for beginners as well as experienced watercolor enthusiasts.

What supplies should I bring?

Please bring your Basic Class Kit, along with an apron, baby wipes, watercolor paints, and medium and fine watercolor brushes.

Are project kits available?

Yes! Project kits are available. If you’d like your kit shipped, please email Leslie at lfoley@gmail.com to arrange shipping and payment. Shipping charges are additional.

What stamp set is featured in this class?

This class features the exclusive Wild & Free stamp set from Scraps of Love.

What techniques will I learn?

You’ll learn watercolor blending, painting stamped images, creating colorful backgrounds, adding shading and dimension, and assembling polished handmade cards.