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Big Gem Diamond Painting DIY Free Printable Valentines

DIY Valentine's Day Printables with Big Gem Diamond Painting

Happy Valentine's Day! Well....almost. Helping your child find the perfect Valentine's Day cards to bring to school can be a pretty big deal. Have them customize their valentines this year in sparkling gems with our DIY Valentines Day printables and Big Gem Diamond Painting craft kits!
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Winter Hibernation Bullet Journal Doodle

Bullet Journal Doodles: Winter Hibernation

This post might make it sound like I dislike Winter, but I actually love it! I also love the idea of staying cozy and warm inside while the weather gets a little bit wild. Why is human hibernation not a thing yet? ... I digress. In honor of this fictional practice, I'm sharing 7 doodle tutorials with you!
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How do I Choose the Best Diamond Painting Kit for Kids?

How do I Choose the Best Diamond Painting Kit for Kids?

The diamond painting trend is one that is taking over the world of crafters and artists of all ages. Diamond painting is a creative activity that takes a paint by number or mosaic style crafting concept to another shining level. Follow colored directions to create images with gems instead of paint; the result being a colorful diamond art 3D creation.
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Winter Wonderland Doodles

Bullet Journal Doodles: Winter Wonderland

So, it's Winter for most of us out there, and that means snow, ice, and temperatures that drop to levels we don't approve of! It's nice to take a look around once in a while and appreciate the beauty winter can bring. Here, I've given you 6 easy tutorials to turn your journals into a Winter Wonderland!
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Bullet Journal Dot Grid Patterns Christmas Edition

Bullet Journal Dot Grid Patterns - Holiday Edition

I may sound like a broken record, but I love to tell all of my workshop students to USE THOSE DOTS! A dot grid notebook can be such an important tool for our community, and I absolutely love utilizing it. Pitt Artist Pens are PERFECT for creating these patterns in your dot grid journals!

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Bullet Journaling Jolly Extras

Bullet Journal Doodles: Jolly Holiday Extras

Sadly, Christmas has come and gone, BUT I'm still in the spirit! Today's doodle tutorials are super simple and super FUN!
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Bullet Journal: New Year New Journal

Bullet Journaling: New Year New Bullet Journal!

It's 2020! For a lot of people that means - a fresh start... a new beginning... a blossoming future (...ok, you get it) For others like us, that means a new journal! Bullet journaling can be intimidating from the outside looking in, and that beautiful notebook or journal with all its blank pages of possibility definitely adds some pressure!
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Watercolor Christmas Tree with Pitt Artist Pens, Metallic Markers, and Watercolor Markers

Watercolor Christmas Tree Card

Today we are making watercolor Christmas tree cards. I don’t always make my own Christmas cards (because that would be a ton of work haha) but I do enjoy making a few for family and friends! The Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Markers help to make a beautiful blend of colors.
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Metallic Markers and Champagne Flutes and Hand Lettering

Champagne Flutes with Metallic Markers

Who’s ready for the new year? Get ready to cheers with these super cute champagne flutes made with Faber-Castell’s new Metallic Markers! Here I’m using "heart of gold” and “nothing else metals."
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Ornament Doodles and How to Decorate Them

Bullet Journal Doodles: Christmas Ornaments

You can tell so much about a person by looking at their ornament collection. Some are eclectic and different from one another... some are a series of similar ornaments that all come together to achieve a certain aesthetic... some are handmade... some are vintage... the list goes on and on! No matter what your style is... one thing remains the same. Ornaments are a staple of our holiday traditions and are truly special treasures.
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Joy Holiday Canvas

Joy! Quick Holiday Decor Canvas

Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with a quick Holiday canvas décor/gift tutorial. I am working with Iridescents II Gelatos and Pitt Artist Pens today. I have made a complete materials list for you.
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Bullet Journaling Christmas Treats Doodle

Bullet Journaling Doodles: Christmas Treats

Treat yourself to some Christmas treat Bullet Journaling doodles! I can't get enough of my Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pens, and love using them to doodle everywhere! Today's tutorial includes 7 different treat doodles to try in your own journals, planners, Holiday cards, or gift tags!
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Christmas Ornaments with Yarn

Christmas Ornament Craft for Kids with Yarn

There's no place like home for the holidays! So why not make it extra special, festive and fun with these laced Christmas ornaments!
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Watercolor Snowflake Winter Craft for Kids

Watercolor Ornament Winter Craft for Kids

This watercolor ornament winter craft for kids is the go-to project in our home because the kids can create beautiful homemade decor that is MESS FREE!!!  You heard me right! These ornaments are an exercise for the imagination and also practices those fine motor skills by coloring, drawing, painting, cutting! Not to mention provides some good one-on-one bonding time.
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Christmas Watercolor Art and Ornaments

Watercolor Christmas Art with Goldfaber Aqua

Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with a Christmas note card tutorial today. I am working with Pitt Artist Pens® and Goldfaber Aqua Watercolor Pencils. I have made a complete materials list for you.
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Bullet Journal Candy Cane Alphabet

Bullet Journal Holiday Candy Cane Alphabet

I love playing around with lettering, especially for the holidays! Today, Faber-Castell USA and I are showing you how to make a candy cane alphabet to use in your journals, planners, gift tags, or even Christmas Cards!
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Deck the Halls Doodles

Bullet Journaling Doodles: Deck the Halls!

Let's talk Christmas doodles! These 6 doodles are some of the classic decorations for your home (and your journals!) this season. My favorite part of Christmas doodles is the fact that so much can be done with them once you have mastered the simple steps.
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Extras to be Thankful for Bullet Journal Doodle

Bullet Journaling Doodles: Thanksgiving Extras!

Thanksgiving Bullet Journaling doodles are the perfect way to give thanks this holiday! Faber-Castell USA and I love creating doodles that can be used for your holiday. Here we have 6 different doodles to try, each with only 4 steps!
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Bullet Journaling Pockets, Folders, and More

Bullet Journaling Pockets, Folders, and More

Creating secret compartments, dutch doors, and tiny pockets for your journals can be intriguing but a bit puzzling at the same time. Faber-Castell USA and I wanted to share some examples of not only how to make them, but how to utilize them! Creative planning is so rewarding and fun, but the main reason I enjoy it is that I like to make something functional as well!
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Hand Lettered Christmas Invitation with Metallic Markers and Pitt Artist Pens

Hand Lettered Christmas Envelopes

DIY hand lettered Christmas envelopes are the perfect way to add your personal touch of holiday spirit to your Christmas cards.‘Tis the season!
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