alcohol markers

Some Christmas Marker Art to do!

| thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich

Hi friends! Christmas will be here before you know it so let’s make some Christmas marker art!

I have a free template you can print out to trace if you don’t feel like drawing. Let’s give those markers some love and practice some techniques!

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Supplies (Affiliate links used)

I love using alcohol markers! If you want to learn more please check out my Alcohol Marker Workshop! In this course, I teach you the basics of using the markers, shading, and figuring out what colors go together and then I walk you through 5 completed marker artworks all while having fun. Learn more here. Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!

A Yummy Pastry to Paint!

| thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich

Hi friends! Today we will paint a cupcake with alcohol markers! You can find a real-time tutorial for this project, along with over 100 art lessons (2 new ones added every month) monthly creative prompts, and the ability to upload your art for feedback from me all for $5 a month in Critique Club. Learn more here or enroll today! I hope you enjoy this timelapse packed with alcohol marker tips!

Supplies: (affiliate links used)

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Happy crafting!

Substituting products on Mixed Media Paper!

| thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich

Hi friends! Have you ever seen a tutorial that you would like to try only to find out that you don’t have the supplies the artist is using? I think we have all been there. Today I will show yuo how to get a very similar look with 3 different media so hopefully you can find a product that will suit your style or give you ideas on how to make what you have work better!

I also want to mention that this painting took nearly 4 hours so please don’t expect similar results in 30 minutes. I didn’t want to time lapse this so I had Jason edit it down but keep it real time so you could get a feel for the techniques better but I realize that might make you think it was drawing quicker than it was and I like to keep it real:) Often when someone isn’t happy with their art (especially colored pencil or marker) it’s because it’s not done yet. I hope this video inspires you!

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Here is a closer look at the artwork:

Colored pencil with touches of white pen

Adding a base media can save time and give great results!

Watercolor base with colored pencils & white pen.

And my favorite…

Alcohol marker base with colored pencils and white pen.

Which one did you like best? Happy crafting!

Happy Valentines Day (A Snarky Card)

| thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich

Hi friends! I wanted to pop in and wish you a happy Valentines Day and since I know not everyone one loves this holiday I thought I’d make a funny card. Honestly I about died laughing when I saw these stamps at the Lost Coast Designs booth at the last stamp show I went to. Remember the “before times” when we could go places and do things…

This is not a sponsored post, I just love these stamps from Lost Coast Designs and Carmen’s Veranda! BTW Use coupon code QUARANTINE to get 25% off any purchase of stamps at Lost Coast excluding Katzelkraft and Stencil girl products. *Carmen’s Veranda and Lost Coast Designs are owned by the same person, Linda will combine orders if made on the same day to save you a shipping charge or to meet shipping minimums and refund the difference.

Supplies:

  • American Gothic Couple Steampunk style (Lost coast designs)
  • Funny saying (Carmen’s Veranda) There are loads of funny sentiments here, some are a bit raunchy but they are pretty hilarious!
  • Cardstock & patterned paper (unknown, probably American Crafts)
  • Mini playing cards from a bubble gum machine
  • Memento black ink
  • Alcohol markers (random assortment)

That’s all from me! I hope you are enjoying this day however you wish! I’ll be spending it with my hubby:) Love and happy crafting to you!

Cute little gift box!

| thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich

Hi friends! Many of us are in the countdown the Christmas and you might be in need of a last minute gift or a cute DIY packaging idea and I have got you covered with today’s project!

You can follow the steps in the video below or head over the the Ohuhu Blog for written instructions!

This video is sponsored by Ohuhu, they just released a brand new set of super-light pastel tone alcohol brush markers. See them here. Also available on Amazon.

Supplies:

  • Cardstock in White, lavender, mint green, pastel blue and pastel pink
  • Stamping ink in black and Turquoise
  • Stamp (House Mouse Designs: Marshmallow Bounce)
  • Ohuhu Pastel Alcohol Brush Markers
  • Ribbon
  • Double sided tape
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Scoring Board
  • Snowflake punch or die-cut (optional)
  • Rhinestones (optional)

You can use the cute gift box to wrap other things too such as a notecard set or baked goods. The sky’s the limit! I hope you found this project useful and til next time happy crafting!

Brush Markers VS Bullet/Chisel Markers

| thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich

Hi friends, today we are going to compare alcohol based brush markers to bullet/chisel markers by drawing an iridescent beetle. I’ll draw one half with brush markers and the other half with chisel/bullet markers.

Good brush markers are really a treat to work with but they typically cost more due to the price of the nibs but no matter what kind of markers you have you can get enjoyment and success using the techniques I’ll share in today’s video!

Supplies (Video sponsored by Bianyo, affiliate links used)

What’s the differnce?

Brush markers have flexible tips for more nuanced strokes and color control so you can get more line and color variation per marker. Most brush markers have a chisel tip at the other end (like Bianyo) but some brands offer a bullet tip. The downside to brush markers is the price as the brush nibs are more expensive to produce, Bianyo is running some good deals currently bring the price per marker under $1 in sets.

Chisel/bullet tip markers are another option. They contain the same ink as their brush counterparts but you often need more shades of a color to get good blending as you can’t vary the pressure on the hard tips. These markers take more practice but you can get the same results. The big plus is the price, at around .50 cents a marker in sets.

I spent today comparing nearly 30 brands of alcohol markers and am working on a comparison spreadsheet and video about each brand and style I have that are currently available on the market. Look for that video in a day or two. Til then, Happy crafting!

Sketchbook Sunday a Day Late! Tree Frog

| thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich

Hi friends! I got so busy on projects this weekend that I forgot the share my sketchbook Sunday project with you. I have had so many little projects I had been neglecting around the house and last week they were really bothering me so over the weekend I tackled a bunch of them such as washing the drapes and repainting the big bay windowsill which leads to touching up the paint on the trim and wiping down the grimy baseboards. Speaking of grime my kitchen floor was disgusting, I had just vacuumed and spray mopped it but there was just so much ground in dirt that my Libman (like a reusable Swiffer) was no match for. I saw a hack online where a woman used scrubbing bubbles on her kitchen floor and I tried it, I still had to scrub but now it looks brand new. It’s a black and white checkered floor which I “had to have” and it shows every speck of dirt. I’ll be able to enjoy a gleaming floor for a few hours anyway:) My son had friends over so I had them help me move furniture around the house too. It was a productive weekend! Thre is always more to do but those were my big annoyances and I am so glad they are done!

Anyway, on to the video!

Supplies:

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44% off coupon included in links to Learnt to Draw with Lindsay Class.

If you liked today’s video you might enjoy Learn to Draw with Lindsay. In this class, you will learn to draw what you see without gimmicks or complicated grids. You will be drawing what you see with confidence in no time! Learn more here or enroll today!

That’s all for today and til next time happy crafting!

Spaceman Sketchbook Sunday!

| thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich

Hi friends! The weather in Maine was beautiful today! I started the day off with a long walk with the dog then we all did some much needed yard work. It was nice to be out in the sun with temps in the 50’s, it felt like spring finally! I saw other neighbors taking advantage of the day too. We had a few big storms this month and so neighbors were clearing fallen trees and branches and taking them to the dump or burning them. I saw neighbors toting canoes to the lake to enjoy the day. It was nice. I’m hoping to get out kayaks out soon. I hope we don’t get any more snow LOL!

Today for sketchbook Sunday I am drawing a spaceman in marker. Watch the video for a time-lapse and learn more about markers!

Supplies I used & Options (affiliate links used)

That’s it for me today! I am quite tired from all the fresh air and physical labor. It’s a good tired tho, happy crafting!

Refreshing Sketchbook Sunday!

| thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich

I have a new sketchbook and I’m ready to rock!…or draw…

I really love drawing food and drink. My dream assignment is to illustrate a gorgeous cookbook or at least a recipe in a magazine. I love that I can draw whatever I like in my sketchbook with no pressure tho. If you like it too watch the time lapse and see how I drew it. I hope you try something similar!

Supplies (affiliate links used)

I just realized that starting a new sketchbook probably brings my number or working sketchbooks to about 15 but I like different papers, sizes and colors depending to what I am drawing. 15 is a total guess, I really should go count them but I have them stashed in so many places it would be a challenge to get them all in one place. Any other serial sketchbook users out there? Let me know in the comments below and til next time happy crafting!