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 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...