Christmas Gift Tags with ArtPOP Markers (Easy DIY)

Christmas Gift Tags with artPOP Markers (Easy DIY) Make mushroom themed Christmas gift tags with artPOP Infinity Brush Markers. These easy DIY gift tags are easy to make a bunch and then use the holiday gift tags as they are needed during the holiday season. The cottage-core vibe of the mushrooms in a cloche or bottle are perfection and the crowning piece to the perfect gift, let's get started! Supplies Needed for Mushroom Christmas Gift Tags: affiliate links artPOP! Infinity Brush Marker Sets  (set of 24) Blick Studio Bristol Pads Mushroom Stamp Set Memento Black Ink Pad Black and White Bakers Twine Hole Punch Paper Cutter I received the Blick Studio Bristol Smooth paper pad and the artPOP markers in exchange for this post. I love using alcohol ink markers and these artPOP infinity brush markers are wonderful, juicy and smooth...perfect for blending and coloring. The bristol smooth paper is awesome and the ink from the markers doesn't bleed through...it's similar in weight...

How to Make Japanese Paper Dolls with Origami Paper

How to Make Japanese Paper Dolls with Origami Paper Learn how to make Japanese Paper Dolls with origami paper. These adorable layered geisha girls are the perfect handmade gift tags, bookmarks or even wall art. These are not origami (paper folding with no glue), but use the vibrant shades of origami paper to capture the traditional origami vibe...as a paper doll. History: These little paper dolls are so much fun to make and actually part of Japanese tradition. During the Heian period in Japan, it was a time of peace and that always brings out the Arts. These little paper dolls became popular along side the Mataro doll, or wooden dolls decorated in silks. I'm guessing paper was a little easier to come by for people than silk, making these a popular choice. These are fun to make for special occasions, or as a fun paper craft with a class or older kids, as part of a Historical Arts lesson. Today I am just making these little Japanese girl dolls, although the book I'm using does ha...