New Stained Glass Inspired Watercolor Cards!

Hi friends, I just added 3 new projects in my Hand Painted Holiday class and if you previously bought the class you have access to these lessons right now! I am offering a special this month on on the class, Use coupon code JOY2020 or click on one of the special discount links in this post to save $10 on the class. This is my most affordable class, normally $39, so with the discount you pay $29 this month!

This is a beginner friendly class is a wonderful way to take some “me time” during the holiday season. We will paint seven 5″x7″ watercolor greeting cards that include traceable patterns and six gift tags. You also get lifetime access to the class so if I add more lessons in the future you will have access as soon as they land at no extra charge!

The holidays will feel a bit different this year with less travel to see our loved ones so why not send them a beautiful greeting card painted just for them?

I hope you enjoy the new projects in the Hand Painted Holiday class. I really loved creating them for you. Be sure to click on of the special links in the post to save $10 off the price of the class or use coupon code JOY2020 at checkout if the discount doesn’t appear. Deal good through December 31st at 11:55pm ET. Regualr price $39, with discount $29.

I hope you find time to create today! Happy crafting!

Do You Wanna Paint a Snowman?

Hi Friends, sorry for getting that song stuck in your head but I am super excited to share these four winter card ideas with you today! First up a freehand snowman to draw and paint!

Or, if you prefer stamping techniques, a couple of flaky cards…

And how about this cute winter scene filled with forest friends.

Watch the video then craft it for yourself!

This video is sponsored by Doodle Hog. All the supplies I used are linked below! Doodle Hog products can be found on the Doodle Hog Website and Amazon. Doodle hog LOVES to see what people make with their supplies, if anyone does these crafts be sure to use #doodlehogcrafts or tag them @doodlehogcrafts so they can see and share!

I was so pleased with how well these supplies worked together and how the cards turned out. The crayons are designed for kids but they work a lot better than some of the fine artists crayons I’ve used!

Supplies from Doodle Hog:

• NOYO 36 Watercolor Gel Crayons
• Watercolor Brush Pens set of 48
• Watercolor Half Pans set of 36
• Bundle of all three products *Save 15%, the discount is automatically added to your cart, Deal expires 12/23/2020 .

These products were a lot of fun to play with as an adult but Doodle Hog also has a huge array of art and craft supply kits for kids. Their Paint Your Own Squishy or Design Your Own Scrapbooking Kit would be a hit for a crafty kid this Christmas! So if you are stumped for ideas be sure to see what they have to offer! I hope you enjoyed this project and til next time Happy Crafting!

Got Art Block?

Hi friends! Do you ever feel like you are swimming against the current when you try to create? That’s how I had been feeling until a simple trick helped me.

Sometimes just grabbing the supply closet to you, or one you haven’t used in a while, and drawing with no expectation can break you out of a funk.

The magic supply can be anything you haven’t used in a while. For me it was my American Journey watercolor sticks. *I’m not sponsored by Cheap Joe’s and I’m not an affiliate, these are pricey but they are a fun addition to your watercolor/mixed media stash and you can get them individually. They have pigment info on the sticks and are a pro-grade product. I have a review on the American Journey Watercolor Sticks from Cheap Joe’s here if you are interested. So, what’s in your art stash that hasn’t been used in a while?

The December 2020 prompt in Critique Club deals with strategies to overcome art block so be sure to check it out if you are a member. If you are not a member but curios about it you can learn more here. Be creative friends and till next time happy crafting!