How to Make Easy DIY Watercolor Floral Bookmarks

How to Make Easy DIY Watercolor Floral Bookmarks Looking for a quick watercolor project that's beautiful, useful, and giftable?  These handmade watercolor bookmarks are one of my favorite ways to turn a small piece of watercolor paper into something special.  With just a few supplies and a simple floral design, you can create lovely floral bookmarks perfect for tucking into your favorite novel or gifting to a book-loving friend. These handmade watercolor bookmarks make great gifts for teachers, bookclub members and book lover friends, neighbors, and anyone who loves beautiful paper and handmade pieces--perfect for Summer Camp crafts too! Add a tassel and protective sleeve, and you've got a polished little project that looks straight from an art shop! Let's get started! Supplies Needed for Watercolor Bookmarks: affiliate links Gather the following supplies: (no powerful tools needed) Watercolor paper Watercolor paints  (Learn to fill a watercolor palette from paint tubes ...

How to Fill Watercolor Palette Pans with Tube Paint

How to Fill Watercolor Palette Pans with Tube Paint Learn how easy it is to fill a watercolor palette with paint from a tube, the huge quality upgrade from those chalky or faint watercolor sets. I'll show you how to pick vibrant colors that are ready to paint anytime and any place! One of my favorite ways to keep my watercolor paints organized and ready for creative play is by filling a portable watercolor palette with professional watercolor tubes.  It takes a little patience, but once the paint has dried, you'll have a beautiful custom palette packed with your favorite colors and ready for happy painting whenever inspiration strikes! Let's get started! Today I'm sharing exactly how I fill my ceramic watercolor pans inside a metal palette tin using MaimeriBlu watercolor tubes.  This simple process creates a compact studio palette that travels well, lasts for months, and makes painting quick and convenient. If you've ever wondered how artists turn watercolor tubes i...