In this mail art, neutral kraft paper comes to life with a garden of watercolor flowers and shimmering bees! The playful and abundant motif provides a fun way to celebrate the changing seasons. Here’s how to make it:
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How to Write Gold Calligraphy With Finetec Watercolors
For years, I searched for the perfect gold calligraphy ink. I needed something opaque, rich, and durable, but all the liquid inks I tried were partially transparent (or had mica particles that sunk to the bottom of the jar and stayed there). As it turns out, the ink I was seeking didn’t turn out to be an ink at all! Once I discovered Finetec watercolors, there was no going back. In this article, I’ll teach you how to use metallic watercolors to create stunning gold calligraphy.
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Fairytale Illustrated Cake Tutorial (Guest Post by Phyllis Macaluso)
Phyllis Macaluso‘s fairytale illustrated cakes are a feast for the eyes! Today, Phyllis will walk us through how to make these scrumptious wonders with instructions and a helpful handout.
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Gorgeous Gold and Watercolor Flowers Tutorial
In today’s tutorial, we’ll work some magic to make watercolor flowers that shimmer and dance in the light! Put on a good podcast or some music, get out your watercolors, and get ready to relax.
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How to Make the Perfect Watercolor Color Chart
Before you use a new set of watercolor paints, you should always make a watercolor color chart. Oftentimes, paints look totally different in the pan than they do on paper, so a color chart gives you an accurate idea of what to expect! It also helps you to choose a color by providing a nice “cheat sheet”. Today, I’ll show you how to make a simple, portable, and pretty watercolor color chart.
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Fiddle Leaf Fig Illustration Mail Art Tutorial
Over the past few months, I’ve really embraced writing letters as a way to reconnect with friends. For me, it’s a win-win: I can write a letter by hand while my toddler winds down in the evening. Then, the next day, I spend time making a fun envelope. This week, I decided to make a fiddle leaf fig-themed piece. It’s clean, modern, and eye-catching … the perfect little gift for a friend to find in his or her mailbox! I’ve outlined the creation steps below so you can make one, too:
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