Comments on: Handmade Thank You Cards with Wax Resist Paint Technique

By: Coronavirus Moms

Coronavirus Moms — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 17:43:38 +0000

Hi!
These cards are so cute and easy to make!! The kiddos and I decided these would be great to make for our local healthcare workers and as a an art class during these e-learning days!

By: Nancy Aidinian

Nancy Aidinian — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 13:16:23 +0000

In reply to Jo Todd. Good idea!

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 10:16:47 +0000

In reply to Laura. Certain colours, when mixed together will create brown (i.e. red and green, blue and orange). To prevent that from happening, you can stick with colours in the same colour family i.e. red, yellow, pink, orange, or blue, purple, green, turquoise etc.

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 22:57:01 +0000

Just tried this activity with liquid watercolors and I find the colors all sort of mix together on the paper to create brown. Do u know how to remedy this?

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 19:06:21 +0000

In reply to Erica. Great idea, Erica!

By: Erica

Erica — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 17:35:02 +0000

Cute idea! I think I’m going to try this with my toddler, but to be more efficient (we have 20-30 cards to make), I might just do one or two designs and color copy it several times. 🙂

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 13:29:41 +0000

In reply to Rebecca Smith.

I’m not sure, Rebecca. Maybe it’s the brand of crayon? Wax repels water, so as long as you’re using wax crayons and water-based paint, it should work. Sorry – I’m kind of stumped!

By: Rebecca Smith

Rebecca Smith — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 20:05:20 +0000

I have tried this twice now, and it’s not working for me. What am I doing wrong? My message isn’t showing up or barely dies. I even colored extra layers of crayon this time. Help!

By: mummabw

mummabw — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 13:33:22 +0000

Love this, can’t wait to try it out – I really can’t wait to see the reaction of my 3 year old to the image I will have drawn in white that he won’t know about! Very cool!!

By: Cheryl Geiger

Cheryl Geiger — Wed, 07 May 2014 16:56:17 +0000

We combined Crayon Resist with Milk Art and the results were fantastic. 1. Create a “card” as above from watercolor paper but don’t fold it. 2. Write a message or draw a design with white crayon on the right-hand side of the paper. 3. Create some milk art – http://flutterflutter.ca/2012/03/17/spring-break-diy-milk-art/ 4. Gently lay your Crayon Resist “card” face down over the Milk Art and carefully lift it from the milk. The Milk Art design will transfer to the paper leaving the crayon message visible. 5. Let it dry and fold paper in half to create a card. 6. We mounted a photo inside with a Mother’s Day Greeting.

Did this with my 3-year old granddaughter and she was sooooo proud of her creation.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 04:37:19 +0000

Hannah , we did this with watered down acrylics. They worked, but I had to “polish” them by wiping off the dried paint from the resist letters and it was not as brilliant of a “resist”. Stick with nice, dilute watercolors if you can, better result for sure. My little fellow loved it tho, thanks for the great idea!

By: maryanne @ mama smiles

maryanne @ mama smiles — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 03:38:17 +0000

I love this idea!!! Pinned to my “For kids to make for other board” and planning to feature tomorrow. Thanks for linking this up to the Afterschool party this week!

By: Jill

Jill — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 02:32:07 +0000

I really love this idea. I am thinking of trying this method for Valentine’s Day cards.

Thank you for stopping by the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop this week. We hope to see you drop by our neck of the woods next week!

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 20:23:35 +0000

In reply to Danya Banya. Thank you, Dayna!

By: Danya Banya

Danya Banya — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 13:49:10 +0000

They turned out brilliantly!

By: Jill

Jill — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 01:08:55 +0000

I love this idea. It is creative, inexpensive and the result is stunning.

Thank you for stopping by the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop this week. We hope to see you drop by our neck of the woods next week!

By: Stephanie Whittle

Stephanie Whittle — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 22:48:26 +0000

Always looking for something else to do with my liquid watercolors!! Thanks for sharing at After School!

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 03:31:04 +0000

In reply to Lisa. Glad you guys liked it, Lisa! I've become a little obsessed with the process myself. It's safe to assume you'll see more crayon resist posts from me in the next little while. :)

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 03:30:02 +0000

In reply to Hannah. I've only tried it with the watercolours, Hannah. I'm not sure if oil or acrylics will resist the wax. Did you try googling it to see?

By: Samantha @ Stir the Wonder

Samantha @ Stir the Wonder — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:38:43 +0000

What beautiful cards! You have such great little artists there! Thanks for linking up with the Hands-On Play Party!

By: Vicky @ Mess For Less

Vicky @ Mess For Less — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 23:26:53 +0000

Love how each is different and original!

By: Hannah

Hannah — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 20:19:52 +0000

Does it have to be watercolors or will different paint work?

By: Yvette

Yvette — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 20:03:02 +0000

I Love this ………… so cute………….Awesome……..Much Mahalo for all your wonderful and awesome ideas.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 18:55:19 +0000

Did this with my crew today – well the “big” ones :). Loved it! So fun and easy!
We have done quite a few of your crafts, love them all!

By: sineamarie

sineamarie — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:27:47 +0000

I love this! Another great idea for my preschool class. Keep em coming Jackie!
Sinea from Ducks ‘n a Row

By: Kim Hainline

Kim Hainline — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 16:01:47 +0000

So cute and easy! Think I’ll try this with my kids today. We’re still snowed in!

By: Ana

Ana — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:23:38 +0000

These are beautiful!

By: Gude @HodgePodgeCraft

Gude @HodgePodgeCraft — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 11:31:06 +0000

I love these! Really beautiful & so simple 🙂

By: Bek @ Just For Daisy

Bek @ Just For Daisy — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 10:53:54 +0000

We did this a few months back when Miss Daisy broke her leg and was receiving lots of lovely things. We made our thank you’s using a tea light candle and watercolours! 🙂 Lots of fun!

By: Jo Todd

Jo Todd — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 07:36:25 +0000

Love your crafts. Well done and keep it up. If people don’t have a white crayon you can also use a wax candle.

By: rebecca at thisfineday

rebecca at thisfineday — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 06:33:05 +0000

Love this! What a great way to get the kiddos into writing thank you notes and showing gratitude. It’s been slow going over here with the thank you note writing. I’m going to have to work this in 🙂 Thanks for the idea.

By: Rashmie Jaaju

Rashmie Jaaju — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 05:24:15 +0000

Hi Jackie, thank you for the link love 🙂 and Happy New Year, my friend. it’s been such a long time. I’ve been off the blog for the past few months – pregnancy, travel etc. and eventually the little girl who’s come in my life! She’s two months old now and am totally loving this phase although it gets tiring as well…
As I saw the pingback in my inbox today, I so felt like connecting with you. Best wishes, love and hugs…
Rashmie