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Easy Holy Week Watercolor Art

by Nancy Bandzuch · 62 Comments

printable watercolor crucifix

Today I am sharing a very simple, easy, and yet beautiful project to do with your kids, toddlers, and up, this Lent.  

This Easy Holy Week Watercolor Art project is made even easier with the printable crucifix I’ve made.

I did a very similar project to this last year, but because it involved drawing a crucifix free-hand as the first step, I decided to revisit this project and make it much, much easier.

And so, first off, download the free printable of the crucifix to use for this project.

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Here is a breakdown of how to do this project.  

Once you have downloaded the images of the crucifix, print it out on cardstock paper.

printable watercolor crucifix how to

First, if you are doing the at home, the ink from your printer will smear when you watercolor over it, so you need to seal it.  

The easiest way to do this is to color over it with a crayon.  

I did this one for my sister and her kids.  

Some of us used a black crayon (above) and others used a clear crayon.  

If you use the clear crayon it can add a cool look to color roughly outside of the edges of the crucifix.

Then, grab the watercolors and get painting.  

Use a big brush and lots of paint, painting right over the top of the crucifix.

Cover the entire page with color and then use a little extra water to blend the colors (not too much) after you are done painting.

printable water color crucifix

Yup–it really is that easy. I hope that you and your family have a blessed and holy Lent.

You can find the materials for this project, and MANY other Catholic projects in the Catholic Family Digital Resource Library. To get instant access, and join a thriving community of over 10,000 Catholic Parents, just enter your email address.

Thanks, as always, for being here!

Nancy

PS–for more Lenten ideas, consider checking out these posts:

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Lenten Nail and String Art

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  1. Jean says

    January 24, 2022 at 11:27 pm

    What is a clear crayon. Do u mean white?

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  2. Graziella says

    March 18, 2021 at 6:45 pm

    Hi Nancy,

    I did this project last year with my class and they turned out BEAUTIFUL and then we went into lock down….they hung the hallways outside of my classroom until I was permitted to go into the school in August to clean up my classroom. I was unable to access the library even though I have been a member since last year. Is there a reason I am unable to log in and grab another copy of the PDF? I would love to do this project with my class this week.

    Please let me know!
    Blessings to you,
    Graziella

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    • Nancy Bandzuch says

      March 19, 2021 at 4:59 pm

      so sorry! here: https://catholicsprouts.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Crucifix-Silhouette.pdf?swcfpc=1

      Reply
  3. karina says

    February 25, 2021 at 12:00 pm

    Hi! I signed up but cant access the image of the crucifix
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  4. Pam Hagen says

    February 16, 2021 at 5:50 pm

    I am still not able to download the crucifix for the watercolor project. I am signed up but it will let me access it. Can you please help me as I always do this project and it means a lot to me and the families. Thank you so much

    Blessings,

    Pam

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  5. Pam says

    February 16, 2021 at 1:07 pm

    Hello,
    I have done your Crucifix project with my kids for the past 5 years. Now when I go to download the template I send my email like it says and I never get the template. I have done this everyday for the past 6 days and still have not received it. Can you please help me with this.
    Thank you and God Bless,

    Pam Hagen

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  6. Jason says

    September 21, 2020 at 7:28 am

    Hi my name is Jason. It is so amazing what you can do with watercolors. You are very artistic. Nice artworks.

    Reply
  7. Holly says

    September 4, 2020 at 4:23 pm

    Love this!
    Holly recently posted…How to Do a Hive Inspection + Free Printable Hive Inspection SheetsMy Profile

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  8. Md Rashidul Islam says

    August 18, 2020 at 5:07 am

    Wow! Great post. I found some great watercolor art for this blog. I appreciate it.
    Thanks a lot for sharing
    Md Rashidul Islam recently posted…Motorola Baby Monitor Reviews 2020My Profile

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  9. Elaine says

    April 10, 2020 at 3:37 pm

    Hi, I have tried signing up and cannot get access. I have entered my email multiple times and have not received an email.

    Reply
  10. Kristina Rupp says

    April 10, 2020 at 2:17 pm

    Would be fun to do with the kids, but haven’t received the email download…?
    Many blessings!

    Reply
  11. Becca Bailey says

    April 10, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    It keeps sending me in a circle! I’ve subscribed over and over and still can’t figure out how to download the crucifix print!

    Thank you!

    Reply
  12. Karen says

    April 10, 2020 at 11:04 am

    This looked like a great project to do, but unfortunately I couldn’t print it without the background printing all black for some reason.

    Reply
  13. Candace Smith says

    April 10, 2020 at 10:43 am

    I am having trouble gaining access to the subscriber library. I would love to do some of these activities with my children for Lent. I have entered my email to subscribe twice but never received an email for confirmation.

    Reply
  14. Teresa says

    April 10, 2020 at 10:22 am

    I was hoping to do this project with my kids. I have tried submitting my email several times but haven’t received a confirmation email.

    Reply
  15. Stephanie Trispagonas says

    April 10, 2020 at 9:45 am

    Hello! I haven’t received a confirmation for the subscription.

    Reply
  16. Alicia Baker says

    April 10, 2020 at 9:04 am

    Hi Nancy, this is so great! Thank you for offering this! Unfortunately I still can’t access the library for this project, it’s been over a week & I resubmitted my email again today. Any help would be great, we would love to do this project today! 😊
    Alicia Baker recently posted…Saint Inspired Mugs by NoHeartUntouchedMy Profile

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  17. Kathy says

    April 10, 2020 at 8:18 am

    I signed up but have not received anything yet.

    Reply
  18. Susie says

    April 10, 2020 at 7:56 am

    I am very excited to do this activity with my kids this Friday. Thank you for the beautiful idea. I tried to subscribe, but never got the confirmation email. Thanks.

    Reply
  19. Rebecca says

    April 10, 2020 at 6:02 am

    I am not able to access the subscriber library. My email is [email protected]

    Reply
  20. Marielle Pabon says

    April 9, 2020 at 10:41 pm

    Tried to download, but nothing is coming through. I was really hoping to do this activity tomorrow with my four kids. Do you have the image you could email me? Thank you so much and Happy Easter!

    Reply
  21. Elisa Staats says

    April 9, 2020 at 9:24 pm

    Hi Nancy. I am having the same issue. I have signed up for the subscription and haven’t received an email in any inbox (normal/junk/nowhere).
    Is there more that I need to do?

    Many thanks for all of your inspiration and blessings!
    Elisa Staats

    Reply
  22. Valerie Atkinson says

    April 9, 2020 at 8:35 pm

    Hello!

    I’ve entered my email address multiple times but have not received a password email yet. I’d like to print the holy week watercolor page as it was recommended by my son’s preschool teacher. Looks like a wonderful project!

    Thank you!

    Reply
  23. Calla says

    April 7, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    I also can’t get access to the printable cross

    Reply
    • Nancy Bandzuch says

      April 8, 2020 at 11:30 am

      Sign up here: https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/

      Reply
  24. Carolyn says

    March 31, 2020 at 3:23 pm

    Hi Nancy,
    This craft looks so great! Thank you for posting! I would love to do it with my daughter. Sadly, her Catholic school is closed for the rest of the year. I have submitted my name and email several times to gain access to the library, but I haven’t received a confirmation.

    Thank you for your help!
    Lenten Blessings!
    Carolyn

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    • Nancy Bandzuch says

      April 3, 2020 at 10:53 pm

      emailing you

      Reply
  25. Lindsey says

    March 25, 2020 at 12:19 pm

    I love this craft idea! I have tried to sign up for the “library” by submitting my email address a few times but I have not received any emails (I checked both my inbox and junk folders). Is there another way to access the print out?

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    • Nancy Bandzuch says

      March 29, 2020 at 5:59 pm

      emailing you

      Reply
      • Marie says

        April 2, 2020 at 5:01 am

        Same here, never received

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        • Nancy Bandzuch says

          April 3, 2020 at 10:53 pm

          emailing you

          Reply
          • Dawn says

            April 6, 2020 at 10:14 am

            Please respond to request. Thank you so much

          • Nancy Bandzuch says

            April 8, 2020 at 11:31 am

            Sign up here: https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/

          • Katie Kopp says

            April 10, 2020 at 10:48 am

            I entered my email but cannot access the image or library either.

  26. AM says

    February 29, 2020 at 10:25 am

    How do I access the crucifix image to download? I am already subscribed and it still is not working for me.

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  27. Ashley says

    February 28, 2020 at 1:15 pm

    For some reason I cannot access the template even though I have given my email address? I have signed up a few times but have not received any confirmation emails.

    Reply
  28. Kristi says

    April 2, 2019 at 4:22 pm

    Nancy…these projects are awesome…my grand daughter and I have always loved coloring
    together….that gets me to my question for you…last year I purchased your book entitled
    *Thy Word* which you color the gospel verses each week and then for me I take notes
    from the homily …I always have since a little girl…this for me is such a wonderful way
    to keep all my homily notes together…are you going to have one available to buy later
    on this year for next year?? I absolutely love it….my husband and I are coming in the
    church this month and I am going to suggest your book for the new RCIA class next year.
    Thank you and God Bless
    Kristi Durst

    Reply
  29. Melva Butler says

    March 25, 2019 at 9:34 am

    Beautiful craft, using it with my Seniors in the Skilled nursing unit. Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea.

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    • Nancy Bandzuch says

      March 26, 2019 at 9:17 pm

      Such a joy to know this!

      Reply
  30. Ginger says

    March 4, 2019 at 3:54 pm

    I try to subscribe but it says this. •ReferenceError: ‘Promise’ is undefined

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  31. Ashley Rennie says

    April 2, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    can u print this on construction paper or does it have to be printed on card stock?

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    • Nancy Bandzuch says

      April 2, 2015 at 3:38 pm

      As long as it will run through your printer, whatever is fine. Just be careful when painting that you don’t use too much water on construction paper.

      Reply
  32. hobbies and crafts says

    August 1, 2014 at 10:46 am

    Hi just wanted to give you a quick heads up and let you know a
    few of the pictures aren’t loading properly. I’m not sure why
    but I think its a linking issue. I’ve tried it in two different internet browsers and both show the
    same results.
    hobbies and crafts recently posted…hobbies and craftsMy Profile

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  33. Tracy Bua Smith says

    April 17, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    Nancy,
    These are so inspiring and beautiful! Thank you for the great printout which made my job easier 🙂 You inspired me to do this with my crew as I blogged about it here: http://asliceofsmithlife.blogspot.com/2014/04/holy-week-happenings-tuesday-water.html

    I found your post here through Chis at Campfires and Cleats and Tiffany at Family at the Foot of the Cross. 🙂

    Have a blessed Easter!
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  34. Janna says

    April 10, 2014 at 9:02 am

    These are so beautiful! We love to watercolor. Thank you for the printable to make it simple. Happy Easter! We are going to do this TODAY!

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    • Nancy Bandzuch says

      April 10, 2014 at 2:42 pm

      wonderful! I hope you have fun–and if you get a chance, I’d love to see a pic of your completed projects!

      Reply
  35. ChiWei says

    March 31, 2014 at 10:55 am

    I love these! And the clear crayon (when did they start making these?!) give such a cool effect!
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    • Nancy Bandzuch says

      March 31, 2014 at 3:59 pm

      We just used the clear crayons we had left over from egg-decorating projects. Usually they come in the kits.

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      • Kathy says

        February 29, 2016 at 8:27 pm

        Can you buy clear crayons on their own…or are they only part of a kit? I did google it and an option was to use a candle?? Does that make sense?
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        • Kathy says

          February 29, 2016 at 8:29 pm

          By the way…..that is not my website…. Life with kids: living in the mess…..must of been added because I was visiting that site before yours….my apologizes to them

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        • Nancy Bandzuch says

          February 29, 2016 at 11:25 pm

          oh yeah! I candle would work just fine.

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  36. Kara says

    March 26, 2014 at 9:11 am

    Wow … beautiful and powerful!
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    • Nancy Bandzuch says

      March 26, 2014 at 8:27 pm

      thanks, Kara!

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  37. amy says

    March 26, 2014 at 7:58 am

    I love that it’s such an easy way for kids to get involved and a great way to start having a conversation with them about the real meaning of Easter.
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    • Nancy Bandzuch says

      March 26, 2014 at 8:28 pm

      Thanks Amy–it is a bit of a difficult thing to explain to kids.

      Reply
  38. Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says

    March 25, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    So pretty and perfect for this time of year!!

    Reply

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