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...

Tropical Tote Bags Summer Camp Craft with Stencil Revolution

Tropical Tote Bags Summer Camp Craft Get ready for Summer sunshine with these cute tropical vibe tote bags! Need a quick craft for Summer camp or just a fun activity? Stenciling is the solution! It's easy and great for a wide range of ages and skill levels. Stencil Revolution sent me a few stencils to sample and I love them. They make this project simple and successful for any skill level. I love the tropical vibe. I could live at the beach with my feet in the sand. So I picked some stencils with the beachy vibe to them...plus I love peacocks! Stencil Revolution has a wide range of stencils in varied sizes. For this tote bag project, I used the 8.5x11 size in the flamingo , pineapple , and peacock . Supplies Needed for Stenciled Tropical Totes: Paint ( Apple Barrel from Plaid Crafts ) Tote bags ( Organic Cotton from Totebag Factory ) Cardboard to fit inside the tote bag Stenciling Brush or Sponge Brush Stencil Revolution Reusable Stencils ( flamingo ,...