To-and-from card with drawing gum and watercolour1

1   Cut a sheet of A5 paper in half and then fold the two pieces down the middle to make small cards.

2   Print out the PDF that goes with the idea and then cut out the circle and draw around it on a card.

3   Draw a design with drawing gum and let it dry.

4   Draw with a red colour along the edge, stopping just before you've got all the way around. The white bit where you haven't drawn gives the effect of light. Draw a little black opposite the white bit to create a shadow effect.

5   Blend with a water brush and allow to dry.

6   Gently rub away the drawing gum.

7   Draw the outline and some details (e.g. a hanger and bow) with the thin end of the black marker.

Template   Print the template here.