Watercolour backgrounds

12 original designs, 1 free — click any one to put your own photo on it.

Watercolour backgrounds keep the artefacts of the real medium: pooled pigment, uneven density, edges that bleed and tear. Those imperfections read as handmade, which makes them the standard choice for wedding stationery, invitations and craft branding.

What watercolour backgrounds are used for

  • Greeting cards

    12 watercolour designs suit a greeting card. Warm, decorative backdrops for cards and personal messages.

  • Posters

    12 watercolour designs suit a poster. High-impact backdrops that hold up at print size.

  • Social media posts

    12 watercolour designs suit a social post. Backdrops that survive being shrunk to a thumbnail in a crowded feed.

  • Weddings

    12 watercolour designs suit a wedding design. Watercolour, blossom, silk and soft romantic palettes.

Watercolour backgrounds by colour

This collection is strongest in white, red and blue.

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