Happy holidays! Are you already wrapping gifts? If you need some pretty gift tags, Leethal.net has provided some free printable gift tags featuring pretty watercolor images. Head on over to her site to grab the free printable files: [click here for free printable gift tags]

Looking for more free printables? Here are some you might enjoy:

• Free Printable Herb Jar Labels
• Free Printable Christmas Favor Box

The post Free Printable Watercolor Gift Tags appeared first on Dollar Store Crafts.

Watercolors are trending and popular right now, and while painting a great watercolor painting can be tricky, this watercolor quote art is not tricky at all! Well, there is a trick to it, but anyone can do it, and make gorgeous watercolor wall art. I share my how-to (including a video demonstrating everything) over at eBay, so hop over there to find out how easy and fun this project is: [easy watercolor quote art project]

I used dollar store alphabet stickers for this project, and you can use a box of dollar store watercolor paints, too! This would be a great project for a girls’ craft night, and teens and tweens will love this project as well.

Project Materials:

• Watercolor paints, $1
• Watercolor paper, $1
• Alphabet stickers, $1
• Paint brush, on hand or $1
• Zip-top bag, on hand

Total: $3 and up

The post Easy Watercolor Quote Art – Even If You’re Not Artistic appeared first on Dollar Store Crafts.

If you are like me, you probably have an overflowing recycling bin pretty much all the time – if it’s recyclable, it never goes in the trash! That means I also have a fairly unlimited source of craft supplies. Dig into your recycling bin and make these gorgeous candles by Lindsey at Lindsey Crafter. If you like to save all of your odds and ends of nearly-dead candles or drippy wax overflows, this is a great time to use those up instead of buying new wax, making this a recycling double whammy! [how to make recycled can candles]

Project estimate:

• Empty cans, on hand
• Wax, on hand or $1 and up
• Candle wicking, $1 and up
• Paper, on hand or $1 and up
• Watercolor paints, on hand or $1 and up

Total: $1 and up!

The post Make Recycled Can Candles appeared first on Dollar Store Crafts.

Can’t find washi tape in the right colors to match your project?  Then make your own!  Laura at Paper & Pin used watercolor paints to make these pretty, unique tapes with a soft, ethereal quality.  For different looks, you could use the same tape-making technique with Sharpies, colored pencils, or anything else you and your collection of art supplies can dream up!  [how to make DIY watercolor washi tape]

Project estimate:

• Tissue paper, on hand or $1
• Double-sided tape, on hand or $1 and up
• Watercolor paints, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up!

The post Make DIY Watercolor Washi Tape appeared first on Dollar Store Crafts.

If you’ve ever tried painting with watercolors, you know that it is a unique medium that presents its own set of challenges.  At the same time, these are the things that make watercolors such a fun and rewarding experience!  At Grow Creative, Elsie shared a watercolor technique using plastic stencils that will allow you to quickly and easily create professional-looking watercolor artwork, even if you think you lack artistic ability!  If you don’t have a wall that is in need of a little art, I think these would also make adorable greeting cards!  [how to make stenciled watercolor art]

Project estimate:

• Watercolor paints, on hand or $1
• Watercolor paper, on hand or $1 and up
• Stencil, on hand or $1

Total:  Free and up

The post Make Stenciled Watercolor Art appeared first on Dollar Store Crafts.