1. Draw a picture on white paper. It works best if your design has blocks of color rather than fine lines. I also like the effect of leaving a bit of white border around each shape. But anything goes. Express your inner self.

2. Wet your paper and then carefully crumple it up like you are going to throw it away. Kids may not want to crumple their drawings, but don’t worry; they will be fine. Just be careful not to rip them, since wet paper is delicate.

3. Lay the drawing out flat and paint over the whole thing with black ink. If you don’t have ink, you can add a little water to acrylic paint, but not too much. After you’ve covered the picture, blot off the excess with a paper towel.

Once your masterpieces are dry, glue them onto a card for a Valentine, frame them, or do whatever expresses your true inner self. And think of Red. Find out more about the new children’s book Red at HarperCollins.com.

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