Shopping online for your gifts this year? Skip Amazon and instead support makers and small businesses who are selling their goods on Etsy. Not only will you find something truly unique, you are also supporting artists from around the world! Here are 15 gift ideas to get you started – just be sure to check…
Results for "watercolour"
We found 82 results for your search.
20 Easy and Cheap DIY Holiday Decor Ideas
It’s getting closer and closer to the holidays and many of us are already thinking about decorating Christmas trees and pulling out all of our festive holiday decor. What better way to add a little cheer to your home than to get into the Christmas spirit a little early? Decorating for the holidays doesn’t have to…
The Best Tips for Decorating a Small Space for the Holidays
It’s around that time of the year where I often start to day dream about two-storey tall Christmas trees (yes, multiple trees), sweeping staircases adorned in garland and stockings hung over large brick fireplaces with care. The reality is…I currently live in a cute and cozy two bedroom apartment, so my decoration options are limited…
Creative Quarantine Crafts for Your Home
Since home has been where everyone is quietly hanging out these days, you might be starting to feel a little restless. You’ve likely already refreshed your decor, cleaned out your closets and binge-watched enough Netflix shows to last the whole year. Perhaps it’s time to try a new project instead? These crafty DIYs are perfect…
9 DIY Projects To Fall In Love With This Valentine’s Day
Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s day with your beau or having the girls over for a Galentine’s Day celebration, we’ve got your covered with a variety of super cute DIY projects! Looking for something special for your significant other? Try these DIY Valentine’s Day gift ideas for your partner! 1 – Rose Clay Face Mask This…
Amazon Gifts for Artists
Who doesn’t love Amazon? The ability to order online and have it delivered SO FAST, even during peak Christmas season, means nobody is left off your list. If you’re still scratching your head about what to get that creative friend of family member, I’ve created a simple breakdown for you here with some of my…
7 DIY Felting Projects For The Holiday Season
If you’re a tried and true crafter, you probably already know about felting – but I just discovered this art form and I’m loving it! Not only is felting quite easy to learn, it’s also fairly inexpensive to get a starter kit of supplies (think under $50). The process involves transforming a specific type of…
The Wonder Forest Blog is Changing…
The Wonder Forest blog began in 2011 as a place to share my own creative projects, tips, and favourite things. It later grew into a collaborative space where many different topics have been covered — including travel, business, lifestyle — and a ton of other writers contributed their perspectives in the form of guest posts.…
Paint Brush vs. Water Brush – Which is Better?
With so many art supplies to choose from, how do you know if you’re choosing the right tool for the right project? In the watercolour painting world, there are so many different types of brushes and each have their pros and cons. The type of brush you use can really determine the overall outcome of…
5 Ways to Hone Into Your Creativity in 2019
2019 is your year to try something new and really hone into your creativity. But what if you feel totally uninspired or even unsure of where to start? Here are 5 ways to hone into your inner creativity in 2019: Try a New Medium OKAY, so maybe last year you were determined to try crochet…
How To Draw a Dog (or ANY Animal!)
Learn how to draw any animal! In this drawing tutorial for beginners, I will show you how to sketch a dog from a reference photo using basic shapes and drawing techniques. From there, you’ll create your own dog without any reference at all. You’ll be able to do this because you’ll have already mastered the…
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Artists
You might be new to the watercolor painting game, or perhaps you’re at a loss for gift ideas for that artist in your life. Buying art supplies can seem like an overwhelming task when you don’t know what you’re looking for or what somebody who’s more experienced might need. That’s exactly why I’ve put together…
50 Watercolor Projects: Watercolor With Me!
I spent a good majority of 2017-2018 working on a little something called Watercolor With Me: In The Forest. It’s a totally unique watercolor project book filled with FIFTY painting tutorials inspired by all things nature. Whether you’re totally new to painting or just want some new projects to tackle, this book has got your…
Tech Tuesday: 3 Freebie Phone Wallpapers for Valentine’s Day
Love it or hate it, February is the month of love and cupid is on the prowl. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these adorable phone wallpapers courtesy of Jessica Rodriguez of Noemi Papeterie. Love Wreath Watercolour Lip Lip Trio How to install on mobile: Open the image link on your device. Press and hold on the image…
How to Overcome Art Anxiety: Art For the Sheer Joy of Creating
Art anxiety. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, or like me, you’re just creating art for the sheer joy of it, we all can suffer from that agonizing fear that stops us from putting pen, or paint, to paper. We start of with a lovely picture in mind, and our art materials laid out before…