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How to Draw a Simple Cross for Lent or Easter Step-by-Step Catholic Art Tutorial

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw a simple cross step-by-step. Perfect for Lent or Easter! We use simple lines and shapes and you can color it with your favorite art supplies.

I also have a Lent/Easter playlist available with some oldies but goodies to help you connect creatively to the season.

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Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers ​
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip
Micron Pens
Paper
Pencil

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Simple Ash Wednesday + Lent Craft

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how you can make a simple cross using masking tape and your favorite art supply. This is a great Catholic craft for Lent. It’s adaptable for all ages and materials.

Supplies needed:

Scotch Blue Painter’s Tape https://amzn.to/3RLaHF3
Paper (something thick is preferable, but computer paper will work too) Strathmore Watercolor Paper https://amzn.to/3x12ODo
General’s Graphite Powder
Charcoal (compressed drawing sticks)
Pentel Oil Pastels https://www.dickblick.com/products/pentel-oil-pastels/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=20020-1209
Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers ​​https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI
Crayola Washable Watercolors https://amzn.to/3x1X0JU
Master’s Touch Watercolors https://www.hobbylobby.com/Art-Supplies/Painting-Supplies/Watercolor-Painting/Watercolor-Paint—48-Piece-Set/p/80881200

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