3 Easy Autumn/Thanksgiving Cards to Paint with Bloom by Craftamo Wedge Brushes

There’s something magical about fall, the warm colors, the gentle shift in the air, and the simple joy of creating handmade pieces for the season.

This week's blog tackles how to paint three easy and cozy Thanksgiving cards using the Bloom by Craftamo Wedge Brushes, perfect for beginners, gift-givers, or anyone looking to add a personal touch to their Thanksgiving greetings.

Whether it’s a quick DIY project or a relaxing creative break, these cards make autumn feel even warmer.

Materials Used

This project features:

• Bloom by Craftamo Wedge Brushes — designed to effortlessly create petals, leaves, and curved shapes.

• Watercolor paints in warm fall tones: sienna, orange, gold, and brown.

• 300gsm watercolor paper, cut or folded into card sizes.

• Emma Lefebvre x Craftamo Fine Liner Pens for clean lettering and small details.
  

Tip: Pre-cut your paper before painting — it helps you visualize your layout and keeps everything neat.

Card 1: Fall Florals

The first design is a soft, expressive floral arrangement, simple enough for beginners but beautiful enough to gift. 

Using the wedge brush, apply two colors at once (such as darker orange and peach) to create petals with depth and warmth. Press, drag, and slightly twist the brush to add movement to each petal.  Finish the card with stems, small accents, and a short greeting like “Grateful for You” once the paint dries. This style works beautifully along the edges, corners, or as a loose central bouquet.

Card 2: Falling Leaves

The second card embraces the essence of autumn: leaves drifting softly across the page.

By pressing and lifting the wedge brush, different leaf shapes form naturally, making this design perfect even for complete beginners.  Layer warm tones, gold over brown, red over orange to create that cozy, crunchy depth of fall foliage. Arrange the leaves diagonally or in scattered clusters, and add a phrase like “Give Thanks” or “Fall Blessings.”

Card 3: Cozy Pumpkin

The final card features a charming pumpkin painted entirely with the wedge brush.

Start with a light orange base and build curved strokes to form each pumpkin section. Add shadows with deeper oranges or browns and highlight the roundness with touches of yellow. The edge of the brush works perfectly for painting a small, curved stem.

It’s a sweet, simple design that instantly brings Thanksgiving vibes to your handmade card.

Final Painting

Final Thoughts

These three Thanksgiving cards are easy, warm, and wonderfully satisfying to paint—whether you're creating thoughtful gifts, decorating Thanksgiving tables, or simply enjoying a cozy craft day.

Anyone who’d love to paint along step-by-step can watch the full tutorial here for a slow, guided walkthrough of each fall card.

Let the autumn colors flow, and happy creating! 🍂✨