I grew up where every holiday meant a Hallmark greeting card. There is nothing wrong with a store bought card, but why not make them? This year I saw that Dunkin Donuts has new premium teas and one called Hibiscus Kiss. I purchased a box and then got out my watercolor paints.
Using inexpensive watercolors and watercolor paper, I quickly painted messy stripes in shades of pink on both sides of the paper.
Once the paper was dry I went back and in some blank spaces added the Happy Valentine’s Day message. I used this pen in a very narrow tip kind of like I did here.
I use a fiskar’s paper cutter to trim the card and a heart punch to make watercolor hearts. Each one is unique. You can move the heart punch around the paper to create your little abstract painted heart.
Put a packet of Dunkin Donuts Hibiscus Kiss Tea, a watercolor note and some hearts in an envelope and send to your Valentine. I used envelopes that I already had and so each “card” was less than a dollar. Way less than a store bought card and you really put your heart into making them! Add an address label from tinyprints and a love stamp and pop them in the mail.
I brought out the paper supplies today so your timing is ideal. I love the idea of watercolor cards and hibiscus kiss tea bags. Thank you.
Karen
Karen,
If I had your address, I would surely send you one!
xo
annie
Annie,
I’m trying to copy-cat your valentines right now, seemed a perfect Sunday project. Here is my address in case you were serious. 🙂
31 Bethany Dr.
Irvine, CA 92603
I’ll send you a sample of mine if they are half as cute as yours.
xo,
Karen
What a sweet idea, and kind of easy and inexpensive to boot!
I love this idea! I assume you purchased the tea at a DD location? Can you purchase them in multiples, say a box of them?
Yes! I bought a box at the Dunkin Donuts in my town, but I did see them on line as well. I think there 15 in a box for $6.99.
Hi Annie,
Since I’m a craft person, I totally loved your idea. Saving money too?
Thanks and Happy Valentines Day
Lynne
Hi Lynne,
I love saving money and it’s fun and creative. Thank you for reading!
annie
Annie what a fun idea! I think I’m going to do this. Love how you always include paints in your crafts. Love it! x Kim