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Technique: 3 ways to paint with gouache
Gouache is a versatile medium and a favourite of designers and illustrators for centuries!
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Satin Stitch Gem Stones
Learn these basic embroidery stitches and revisit this vintage craft.
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Continuous-line Blind Contour
This simple drawing technique is a great warm up activity for drawing
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Creating Watercolour Textures
Add visual texture to your watercolour paintings with this simple tutorial
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Know-how: Polychromos Coloured Pencils
Whether used for fine art, illustration or drafting, these pencils are like no other.
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Technique: Cutting Acrylic Sheets
Here is a simple way to cut this material and get you started on discovering it’s potential.
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Urban Sketching
Try urban sketching: a great way to look at your environment through new eyes.
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3 Techniques for Oil Painting
These techniques can help, no matter your comfort level with oil painting.
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Origami Technique: Little Gem Boxes
Surprise someone special by filling these gems with hidden treasures and treats.
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Watercolour ink drop technique: tips to get started easily
Discover the watercolour ink drip technique, a fascinating and accessible method that transforms water and ink into unique works of art. Each drop creates unpredictable and captivating effects on watercolour paper. Learn the essential steps to dive into this spontaneous art.
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Watercolour technique: Wet-on-Wet
Easily create washes and backgrounds. You’ll be fascinated by it!
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Pour Painting Technique: Creating Cells
Create gorgeous cells in your paint for an impressive effect
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The Power of Punch Needle Embroidery
Punch needle embroidery is a fast and fun way to create original designs on fabric.
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Painted Puzzle Map
Two-in-one, the completion of a puzzle with family and friends doesn’t have to be the end. Reinvent this classic game and transform a puzzle into a personalized work of art! Puzzle pieces are the perfect material for mosaic home décor projects.
MATERIALS:
Puzzle
Spray paint
Foamboard
Hot glue gun
Hot glue sticks
Frame
Gloves
Respirator
INSTRUCTIONS:
How to reinvent a puzzle
Step 1:
Loosely sketch the shape of your chosen geographic location onto a piece of foamboard.
Step 2:
Spray paint your puzzle pieces in 5 different colours.
Step 3:
Once the pieces have dried, glue them to the foamboard base with a hot glue gun, arranging them to correspond to different levels of elevation.
Step 4:
Frame your puzzle art piece in a shadow box frame and admire your hard work. This project makes a great house warming present or gift for a homesick friend.
TIPS:
Wear gloves and a vapour mask when using spray paint
Protect work area
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Soft, practical, handmade loom baskets
This set of 3 loom knit baskets is ideal for sorting odds and ends
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Project Journal
Move over bullet journal, there’s a new trendy organizational craze in town
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Cut-out Gift Wrap
Try this simple 3D cut paper wrapping to add a unique look to your gifts this season.
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Easy Gift Tags presented by Fabriano
Decorate your packages this holiday with festive gift tags!
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Origami Bow presented by Fabriano
Learn how to make this cool bow and add 3D origami accents to your holiday décor and gift wrap
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Stamped Clay Ornaments
These clay shapes can be used as festive ornaments or gift tag keepsakes
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