Last Updated on October 29, 2024 by Dee
As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to add some creative joy to your projects with watercolor! I’ve created a collection of 60+ Christmas Watercolor Templates available exclusively on my Patreon. From festive florals to cozy Christmas scenes, these templates are designed to inspire your holiday art. And for a special treat, I’m giving away 5 free printable templates at the end of this post, so be sure to grab yours!
Whether you’re looking for Christmas card ideas, seasonal decorations, or unique gift tags, this post will walk you through plenty of options to make your holiday season extra creative.
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60+ Christmas Watercolor Templates
On my Patreon, you’ll find an extensive set of over 60 Christmas-themed watercolor templates perfect for various holiday projects. These templates include:
- Christmas Trees and Wreaths – Elegant and rustic tree designs, perfect for cards or wall art. See some ideas with Christmas Tree Printable Free and Christmas Wreath Template.
- Holiday Botanicals – Poinsettias, mistletoe, holly, and other winter foliage.
- Festive Ornaments – Classic and whimsical ornament designs to paint and decorate. You can also explore these Christmas Wreath SVG and Christmas Lights SVG.
- Santa Claus and Reindeer – Fun characters for playful holiday scenes.
- Winter Scenes – Snow-covered cottages, cozy cabins, and wintry landscapes.
Each template is designed to be beginner-friendly, offering a guide to start with for your watercolors. Whether you want to gift your artwork or create decorations, these templates are versatile for any project!
Christmas Watercolor Templates for Card Art Ideas
Looking to create handmade Christmas cards? These Christmas watercolor templates work wonderfully as a base for card art. Just print the design, add watercolor details, and personalize it with festive touches like metallic paint or glitter. Add even more charm with designs from this Christmas Tree SVG Free post or explore more Christmas drawing ideas here. These templates provide a great foundation for making custom holiday cards that reflect your unique style.
Christmas Cards Drawing Ideas
If you’re sketching out your own Christmas cards, here are some Christmas drawing ideas to inspire you:
- Pine Branches and Cones – Simple and rustic, ideal for a natural-themed card.
- Baubles and Ornaments – Try various shapes and colors for a vibrant design.
- Candles and Lanterns – Cozy lights and candles add a warm holiday touch.
- Christmas Stockings – Personalize with patterns, names, or fun designs.
- Snowy Houses – Small, simple house scenes are charming and versatile for cards.
- Christmas Eve Service – For a special touch, consider adding a Christmas Eve service scene to your watercolor collection. A softly lit church, flickering candles, and a gentle snowfall outside can make a beautiful, peaceful painting to represent the warmth of the holiday season.
Christmas Card Art Ideas
Get creative with your Christmas card art! Here are a few fun twists on traditional designs:
- Vintage Holiday Scenes – Use muted colors for a nostalgic feel.
- Abstract Trees and Stars – Play with shapes and textures for a modern look.
- Wreath Borders – Use a wreath as a card frame for text or messages.
- Minimalist Design – Focus on one or two elements, like a single ornament or snowflake.
- Color Pop Accents – Add bold colors on a neutral background for impact.
Watercolor Coloring Pages (Another Fun Way To Use These Printables!)
These Christmas watercolor templates are also perfect as watercolor coloring pages. Simply print out your chosen design and add your own touches with watercolor paint, markers, or colored pencils. Whether you’re painting Santa, wreaths, or Christmas trees, using these templates as coloring pages is a relaxing way to add some seasonal creativity to your day. For more ideas, check out my other coloring resources, like these Coloring Pages for Mental Health.
Christmas Painting Prompts List
Here’s a list of Christmas painting prompts to spark your creativity with watercolor:
- Snowy pine trees
- Cozy fireplace scene
- Reindeer in a snowy forest
- Wrapped presents with bows
- Mistletoe hanging in a doorway
- Sleigh with presents
- Snowman Family
- Holiday mugs with marshmallows
- Christmas stockings on a mantel
- Santa’s workshop
These prompts are fun to try with any watercolor style, from soft washes to detailed line work.
How to Use Watercolor Templates
Using watercolor templates is a simple way to create beautiful art with a little extra guidance. Start by printing your chosen template onto a sheet of watercolor paper (if your printer supports it) or lightly tracing it onto watercolor paper using a lightbox or window.
Once the outline is ready, you can begin painting within the lines, adding your colors and unique touches. Templates give structure to your artwork, making them perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. For added detail, experiment with layering colors, using different brush techniques, or adding texture with salt or splatter effects. Watercolor templates are versatile, too—you can use them for creating holiday cards, gift tags, or even as a part of your junk journal or scrapbook.
The watercolor templates on my Patreon come in various styles, suitable for everyone from beginners to experienced artists. They provide a strong foundation for your artwork, whether you want to try loose, expressive painting or detailed designs. Each template can be traced or used as a reference for practicing brush techniques, shading, and color blending.
Watercolor Painting Supplies List
This is my go-to list of recommended watercolor painting supplies that we use for all our watercolor art, junk journaling, and art journaling!
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- Watercolors: Windsor & Newton is a reputable brand that offers high-quality watercolor paints. You can choose from their range of professional-grade watercolor tubes or pans, depending on your preference.
- Watercolor Paper: Look for cold-pressed, 140lb (300gsm) watercolor paper for the best results. This type of paper is durable and has a nice texture that’s ideal for watercolor painting.
- Brushes: A selection of round and flat brushes in various sizes will give you the versatility you need for different strokes and details. Sable or synthetic brushes designed for watercolor will give you the best performance.
- Palette: A mixing palette with wells for both mixing and holding your paints is essential. It can be a simple plastic one or a porcelain palette for a more luxurious feel.
- Water Container: Any clean jar or container will do, but having two for clean and dirty water can help keep your colors pure.
- Masking Fluid: This is used to cover areas of your painting that you want to keep white. Make sure to apply it with an old brush or a dedicated masking fluid brush, as it can ruin fine bristles.
- Pencils: A soft pencil, like a 2B, is great for sketching your design before painting.
- Eraser: A kneaded eraser is gentle on watercolor paper and can lift pencil lines without damaging the surface.
- Paper Towels or a Rag: These are useful for blotting your brush to control the amount of water and paint.
- Board: If you’re using watercolor paper from a pad or sheets, you might want to tape your paper down to a board to prevent warping.
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Thank you for sharing! I am learning so much from these templates and the samples that you share that have been coloured in/painted. It has improved my art and how I approach it.