Celebrate Your Inner Artist With 16 Watercolor DIYs

Ashley Lee
Aug 18, 2015

Looking for weekend or staycation plans? We’re big fans of a stellar DIY, and one of our favorite decor trends at the moment is dreamy, ethereal watercolor. The technique can be applied to pretty much every and any project. Case in point? The 16 we’ve just brought your way. So strap on a smock and get your paint brush arsenal ready for these DIYs that are sure to have you hashtagging #iamcreative all weekend long.

1. Phrase Art: Get mouthy with some quippy artwork. Masking fluid is the secret ingredient for this phrase art. How great would a large-scale version for the wall look? (via A Beautiful Mess)

2. Watercolor Tattoos: Show off some sweet ink, even if only for a little while. These watercolor temporary tattoos are well suited for the 4th of July, but they are pretty enough to rock on every holiday. (via Persia Lou)

3. Watercolor Plates: You’d have to be crazy not to love these vivid plates. Anything you serve up on these will be an instant showstopper — even the last-minute, store-bought spread. (via Sugar & Charm)

4. Ombre Watercolor Shoes: DIY sneaker art is kind of our jam here at Brit HQ. This simple DIY requires watercolors and shoes that act as a blank canvas. Make a pair of these and you’ll always be walking on sunshine. (via Lovely Indeed)

5. Dip Dyed Stationery: These watercolor cards are the way to go. You can share your sentiments in the chicest manner possible when you mail these out to all your besties. (via Paper & Stitch)

6. Watercolor Mugs: Get abstract with these dreamy mugs. They are just the thing you need for your cozy Saturday ritual. (via Shan-Made)

7. Escort Cards: These nameplates are sweet as can be and super simple to make. Not the greatest at lettering? Sign up for our e-class to brush up on those penmanship skills! (via The Wedding Scoop)

8. Votives: Candles that are reminiscent of art classes past are exactly what your home decor is missing. Craft these quirky candle holders to brighten up any space. (via Once Wed)

9. Watercolor Sweatshirt: Chilly nights just got a whole lot better. This simple-to-craft sweatshirt is a great project to enjoy on the colder nights to come. (via P.S. I Made This)

10. Floral Macarons: Art you can eat is no doubt the best kind. You’ll have a blast making these sweet treats… just try not to eat them all before you’ve painted ’em. (via Sugar & Cloth)

11. Watercolor-Inspired Shirt: Wearable masterpieces are always a good idea. Be sure to make this top in every color and wear it on days when you need a boost of creative energy. (via Sincerely Kinsey)

12. Watercolor Napkins: Everyone will want to tuck in at the table thanks to these linens. A fruit kebab nameplate never hurts, either. We recommend making plenty and in lots of colors to achieve tablescape pro status. (via Paper & Stitch)

13. Layered Mug: Hey, morning coffee, here’s where you belong. This mug achieves a watercolor effect using tissue paper. Get your collage on and enjoy your handiwork on a regular basis. (via Kittsona)

14. Makeup Brush Jars: Gussy up those bathroom counters with pretty makeup jars. You can even make other sizes for bathroom knick-knacks to liven up the whole space. (via Style Me Pretty)

15. Business Card: These business cards will make one heck of a first impression. Stamp them in different colors to create a unique card every time. (via Akula Kreative)

16. Watercolor Throw Pillows: These sweet watercolor-inspired throw pillows were crafted with Sharpies. Yes, Sharpies. Throw a few on your couch for a whole new level of snuggly. (via Brit + Co)

Have you tried any of these projects? Use our hashtag #britstagram on Instagram to show us what you’ve been up to!

Master the Art of Watercolor with This 3-Class Bundle

Want to learn watercolor on your schedule? In this three-class bundle, you’ll get access to on-demand classes that you can take at your own pace. In our new Watercolor Lover Bundle, you’ll start with an introduction class, and work your way up to digitization to create all kinds of watercolor artwork.

You’ll get access to these three watercolor classes for just $61 (originally $87):

  • Intro To Watercolor Painting
  • Watercolor Lettering + Illustration
  • Watercolor Painting + Digitization

You’ll start with the basics by learning how to work with watercolors to paint florals. Then, in the second class, you learn how to incorporate lettering into your watercolor skills. And lastly, our third class will show you how to create watercolor fruit slices, but you’ll take it to the next level by digitizing them to create colorful patterns in Adobe Photoshop.

Here are a few more details about each class:

INTRO TO WATERCOLOR PAINTING: In this class, you’ll start with a basic introduction to watercolor supplies, brush up on color theory, and then put it all into action by creating your own flower arrangement one petal at a time. Your awesome instructor, Jenna Rainey, will be guiding you every step of the way. After taking this class, you’ll know how to:

  • Build a custom watercolor palette using the principles of color theory
  • Properly hold your paint brush and create the outline of florals using different brush strokes
  • Fill-in and use shading techniques to bring your florals to life on paper
  • Use Rainey’s tips for bleeding watercolor together and a simple way to fix mistakes

WATERCOLOR LETTERING AND ILLUSTRATION: Let’s combine some of our favorite things. In this class, you’ll learn how to use watercolors to combine illustrations and florals with lettering. Yes, please! Plus, your instructor, Valerie McKeehan, will be teaching you all of her techniques and tips to create beautiful watercolor designs. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to :

  • Layout a cohesive design using anchor points, margin lines, and more
  • Use a Micon pen to add in details to your watercolor illustrations
  • Work with watercolor to add embellishments and quotes into your final design

WATERCOLOR PAINTING AND DIGITIZATION: This painting class is great for both beginner and intermediate watercolor artists! In it, you’ll learn how to paint a variety of colorful fruits, including vibrant blood oranges, lemons, and strawberries. But you’re not done there! Your instructor, Susan Chiang, will also be showing you how to digitize your watercolor artwork in Adobe Photoshop. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to :

  • Use the three most popular watercolor techniques
  • Paint colorful fruit slices with intricate details
  • Import your artwork for digitization in Adobe Photoshop
  • Create digital elements from your paintings to arrange your artwork the way you want it

And don’t forget to scoop up your class supplies. For all the classes, you’ll need the following:

For the full supply lists, make sure you take a glance at the Materials section for each class.

Loving on bundles? Good news — There’s more! Check out our curated collection of bundles hand-picked with you in mind. They have our top performing classes bundled up so you can save big!

Ready to enroll in this bundle? Make sure to share your final projects by tagging us on Instagram and using the hashtag #bcclasses. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

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10 Flattering Easter Dresses You Can Wear All Spring & Summer Long

Easter dresses are one of our favorite traditions when it comes to the springtime holiday. There’s no better feeling than slipping into your Sunday best and celebrating in whatever way makes your heart happy – from baking up sweet Easter desserts to dyeing eggs with the whole fam.

Since Easter is the perfect excuse to break a beautiful dress, we scoured the internet for the 10 most stunning options you can wear this year. Plus, each of these styles have staying power, so you can rock ‘em all springand summer long!

Shop our 10 favorite Easter dresses below!

Free People

Free-est Taking Sides Maxi

Flowy and femme, this tiered maxi dress also comes complete with an open back design that feels super warm weather-friendly. Plus, this butter yellow shade is undeniably this spring's "it" color, so you can take it plenty of places beyond your Easter plans!

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Time And Tru Women's Eyelet Halter Dress

White eyelet designs like this one always make great Easter dresses. Though basic in color, you can easily make this one more formal with a blazer or denim jacket or go the colorful route by pairing it with bold accessories. When you're not sporting it for Easter activities, you could also rock it with some cowgirl boots to nail the western aesthetic that's trending right now!

Anthropologie

Endless Rose Strapless Textured Column Midi Dress

The ruffles on this midi moment make it feel oh-so elegant for special occasions like Easter Sunday church service or Easter brunch with the besties. We adore the baby blue color for the season, too!

Banana Republic

Banana Republic Crepe V-Neck Maxi Dress

The multicolor gradient pattern on this adorable dress will definitely make your Easter look stand out. Banana Republic says it's designed with an "easy fit," so you'll feel comfy all day! We're big fans of the v-neckline that's not too modest nor too revealing!

Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch Dipped-Waist Smocked Midi Dress

Polka dots are huge this spring, so you could easily style this midi dress for Easter by layering it under a pastel cardigan. Ballet flats feel like the ultimate pairing for this style, but past Easter, it'd go really well with everything from your favorite sneakers to some chic flip-flops for vacay.

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A New Day Knit Midi Dress

Hello, flattering! This knit number is fit with a feminine off-the-shoulder neckline and some side shirring that makes your waist look smooth and snatched as ever. What's more is the soft, stretchy knit fabric it's cut from for all-day comfort. It's shoppable in 3 other colors, though we'd say this mint green shade is ideal for Easter dressing.

Walmart

Scoop Puff Sleeve O-Ring Dress

Modest yet still super stylish up top, this maxi dress will undoubtedly turn heads with its stunning puff sleeves and adorable o-ring cutouts. It's made from 93% cotton, so the breathability will be practical for warmer days – even beyond Easter Sunday!

Ann Taylor

Ann Taylor Floral Square Neck Flare Dress

You truly can never go wrong with florals! This easy-fitting dress with a flattering (and ever-so trendy!) square neckline wears super well by itself for a simple Easter look – just slip into some kitten heels or wedge sandals and snap on some cute jewelry to seal the deal!

Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch Emerson Poplin Wide Strap Midi Dress

This more-monochromatic floral frock definitely channels the classic look of fancy china with an intricate blue and white pattern. Though it fits so cozily (shoutout stretch fabric!), you'll be feeling uber-elegant from the moment you put it on – perfect for Easter Sunday festivities and spring brunches alike!

Free People

Hutch The Ridge Dress

Smooth and silky, this drop-waist maxi dress is perfect for formal springtime get-togethers or even Easter dinner with your family! The waistline that's intentionally placed lower on the body adds a flattering elongating effect.

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Peggy Dean Is Back To Teach You How To Create A Quaint Illustration of Your Home

Capture your home or apartment building in a unique way by learning how to illustrate with line drawing techniques. In our Line Drawing: Illustrating Your Home online class, you’ll use loose, playful lines to sketch out the structure and details of your home. Then, you’ll add a pop of color to your illustration by learning how to apply a watercolor wash to your design.

Taught by student favorite, Peggy Dean, in her second line drawing course she’s going to teach you how to create an illustration of the place you call home. Your new skills will help you create a unique art piece to use as decor or as a gift to family and friends.

ENROLL IN THIS CLASS TODAY!

But hurry! For a limited time, you can get this class for 25% off. This offer ends on 12/16. Enroll in Line Drawing: Illustrating Your Home online class today.

Your final project will have you sketching out your home, looking something like this:

And then you’ll add a watercolor, to make your design look like this:

After taking this class, you’ll know how to:

  • Let loose and start drawing without things looking perfect
  • Use shapes to sketch out the structure of your home or building
  • Find the small details of your house and add them to your illustration
  • Add a watercolor wash to your house, bushes, a sidewalk, and more!

You’ll be able to use your skills to illustrate all kinds of things, including interiors, landscapes, cityscapes, and more!

So what are you waiting for? Enroll in our Line Drawing: Illustrating Your Home online course today!

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The "Brutal" 'White Lotus' Season 3 Ending, Explained

We finally know who The White Lotus killer is — and who didn't make it out of their vacation alive. We spent all of last week thinking about the possibility of who'd survive the White Lotus season finaleon April 6, and while some of our theories were proven correct (cough cough the poison fruit!!!), there are more than a few moments that shocked us. Keep reading for Mike White's The White Lotus season 3 finale recap!

Here's the only White Lotus finale summary & ending explainer you need.

'The White Lotus' season finale is as wild as you'd expect.

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White Lotus season 3, episode 8, "Amor Fatie" opens with Rick returning to the White Lotus and reuniting with Chelsea on the beach. Chelsea leaves Saxon behind to run to her BF, and Saxon's longing look has fans in a tizzy because it appears Chelsea (and her self-help books) finally broke through to him and he's craving real connection now...even though he's still haunted by the incestuous encounter with Lochlan. (No, I still can't believe that happened either). The memory is even worse when Lochlan says he only got Saxon involved because he's a people pleaser and basically didn't want Saxon to feel left out. I'm sorry Mike White, WHAT?!

Piper also finally admits that she didn't enjoy staying at the monastery, and that she does actually need her material comforts, evoking two different emotions from her parents: Victoria is happy, Timothy is not. When Lochlan tells his dad he could live without money, the Ratliff family patriarch sets a plan into action, making the family (sans Lochlan) piña coladas with the poison pong pong fruit seeds mixed in.

After the family takes a sip, Timothy comes to his senses and stops them from drinking the rest...but in a twist of events, Lochlan makes a smoothie with the fruit seeds accidentally mixed in and nearly dies by the pool. But don't worry, he wakes up in his dad's arms, and then says he thinks he saw God. As one TikTok user put it, "him not cleaning the blender out is so youngest brother core."

What are people saying about The White Lotus finale?

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Fans are happy with a standout moment from Laurie, Jaclyn, and Kate's last dinner at The White Lotus, where Laurie admits how sad she's been the whole vacation. After explaining that work, romance, and even motherhood haven't been able to fill the void she feels, she reveals their friendship is what gives her life meaning.

"Pleases me greatly to hear Carrie Coon got the Meghann Fahy finale moment," @burritoprophet jokes on X, references Meghann Fahy's standout scene from The White Lotus season 2.

"Meghann Fahy's monologue in s2 and Carrie Coon's monologue in s3...Mike White is a f—ing legend," @contaemplative adds.

Meanwhile, Gaitok tells Mook he knows who robbed the hotel boutique, later low-key confronting Valentin, who begs Gaitok not to report the crime. And after Belinda and Zion received $100,000 from Greg in last week's episode (to help Belinda start her own spa business), they actually get him to send $5 million. And Belinda is ready to get out of town. I would be too, TBH.

How does The White Lotus season 3 end?

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But the White Lotus season finale comes to a head when Jim and Sritala Hollinger show up at the resort and Jim antagonizes Rick, saying awful things about his mother. Chelsea tries to stop Rick from retaliating, but when he notices the couple's bodyguards aren't around, he ends up shooting Jim in the chest before learning he was Rick's father.

When the bodyguards and Rick end up in a shootout, Chelsea gets hit by a stray bullet and dies. PAUSE. This is, without a doubt, the saddest part of the whole season for me. Chelsea was literally the one person I wanted to make it out alive, and the look on her face as she dies (along with her tears) seem to show that even though "in the end Rick finally saw her as his soulmate, I can tell she finally saw he wasn’t," according to one TikTok comment, with another comment calling the heartbreaking moment "brutal."

But it doesn't end there. Rick tries to carry her body away but ends up getting shot by Gaitok. Turns out Rick and Chelsea will be together forever after all. Their bodies get taken off the island as Laurie, Jaclyn, and Kate comfort each other after the shooting, and the rest of the characters look toward the future.

Belinda and Zion leave the White Lotus on a private boat while the Ratliffs return to North Carolina, with Timothy promising they'll get through future trouble as a family. We didn't get to see the fallout of their financial troubles IRL, but who knows. Maybe this will play into The White Lotus season 4.

Is season 3 of White Lotus over?

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Yes, The White Lotus season 3 is over, and all episodes of the season are available to stream on Max. Here are all the episodes:

  • Season 3, Episode 1 "Same Spirits, New Forms" premiered on February 16, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 2 "Special Treatments" premiered on February 23, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 3 "The Meaning of Dreams" premiered on March 2, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 4 "Hide or Seek" premiered on March 9, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 5 "Full-Moon Party" premiered on March 16, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 6 "Denials" premiered on March 23, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 7 "Killer Instincts" premiered on March 30, 2025
  • Season 3, Episode 8 "Amor Fati" premiered on April 6, 2025

Who's in the White Lotus season 3 cast?

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Here's a refresher on the White Lotus cast this season:

  • Aimee Lou Wood as Chelsea: a young English woman staying at the resort with her much-older boyfriend.
  • Walton Goggins as Rick Hatchett: a guest at The White Lotus traveling with his younger girlfriend Chelsea.
  • Jason Isaacs as Timothy Ratliff: a financier vacationing in Thailand with his family, and with some secrets.
  • Parker Posey as Victoria Ratliff: Timothy's wife.
  • Patrick Schwarzengger as Saxon Ratliff: Timothy and Victoria's eldest son who works Timothy.
  • Sarah Catherine Hook as Piper Ratliff: Timothy and Victoria's daughter, a college senior who's studying religion.
  • Sam Nivola as Lochlan Ratliff: Timothy and Victoria's youngest, a high school senior.
  • Michelle Monaghan as Jaclyn Lemon: a TV actress on a girls' trip.
  • Leslie Bibb as Kate Bohr: one of three friends on a Thailand girls' trip.
  • Carrie Coon as Laurie Duffy: a lawyer escaping the real world with a girls' trip.
  • Lalisa Manobal as Thidapon "Mook" Sornsin: the White Lotus' health mentor.
  • Lek Patravadi as Sritala Hollinger: an owner of the White Lotus.
  • Natasha Rothwell as Belinda Lindsey: spa manager visiting from the White Lotus Hawaii vacation.

White Lotus fam, how are we feeling? Let us know your hottest takes on the season finale on TikTok.

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See The First Look At Nicole Kidman In Apple TV's 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'

2017's The Beguiled gave us one of the best groups of people of all time: Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Sofia Coppola, and Kirsten Dunst just to name a few. And we're finally getting an Elle and Nicole reunion thanks to Apple TV+! "THRILLED to bring @rufithorpe genius hysterical heart-wrenching heartwarming book to your TV screens alongside a dream group of people!" Elle says on Instagram. Rather than having to test the success of its pilot, the series was ordered before the book was even out.

Here's everything you need to know about Apple TV's Margo's Got Money Troubles, starring Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning.

Who's in the Margo's Got Money Troubles cast?

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The Margo's Got Money Troubles cast is truly incredible. We couldn't contain our excitement when we learned Margo's Got Money Troubles will star Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning, but knowing Michelle Pfeiffer is also joining the cast is too much to bear! This is the first time the actress will collaborate with her husband, TV creator David E. Kelley, so we can't wait to see the magic they'll create (via Deadline). Here's the full lineup!

  • Elle Fanning as Margo Millet: a young woman who finds success on OnlyFans after a surprise pregnancy.
  • Michelle Pfeiffer as Shyanne: Margo's mom and a former waitress at Hooters.
  • Nick Offerman as Jinx: Margo's ex-pro wrestler dad.
  • Nicole Kidman: Margo and her professor's mediator.
  • Michael Angarano as Mark: Margo's professor.
  • Thaddea Grahamas Susie: Margo's roommate.
  • Greg Kinnear as Kenny: Shyanne’s religious boyfriend.

When is Margo's Got Money Troubles coming out?

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We don't have a Margo's Got Money Troubles release date yet, but stay tuned for the latest news!

Where is Margo's Got Money Troubles filming?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles is reportedly filming in Los Angeles right now! Production began in February and is expected to wrap in May.

What is Margo's Got Money Troubles about?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles Plot

Margo Millet is the daughter of a Hooter's waitress named Shyanne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and an ex-wrestler. She's always had to make it on her own, even though she's not sure how. When she enrolls in her local junior college, she's totally unprepared to get swept up into a torrid love affair with her English professor — or to get pregnant.

Now at 20 years old, Margo needs an income and fast. She decides to experiment with OnlyFans and ends up taking some of her estranged father's advice from the world of wrestling to create a character users will fall in love with. You can order the book now!

A24 is backing the series, as well as Elle and Dakota Fanning’s production company Lewellen Pictures and Nicole Kidman’s Blossom Films, to name a few.

Are there BTS pictures of 'Margo's Got Money Troubles?'

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Whoever's on Deuxmoi's team deserves a raise because these exclusive BTS pictures of Margo's Got Money Troubles are amazing! We get to see a new side of Nicole Kidman after her role in Babygirl, Nick Offerman looking HOT, Michelle Pfeiffer being the eternal cool girl she's always been, and darling Elle Fanning getting ready for her close-up.

Based on the these few candid moments, Margo's Got Money Troubles looks promising!

What else has Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman starred in?

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Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman starred in 2017's The Beguiled. The movie follows John McBurney, an injured Union soldier, who winds up at a female Southern boarding school after deserting the Civil War. But soon, as the women help him, tensions turn to rivalries and friends turn to enemies. I can't wait to see them onscreen together again!

Are you excited for Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman's TV reunion? Let us know what other New TV Shows you're watching before Margo's Got Money Troubles hits Apple TV.

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