Nothing says "I care" like a piece of hand painted artwork. And it is so easy to make something special that can be ready in time for the holidays. Watercolor is such a great medium because it's so versatile and dries quickly making it easy to get a whole stack of cards done in less than an hour. This is one of eight patterns I've made this year for YOU! All of the patterns are available in the Resource Library. If you don't already have a ...
Watercolor Projects
Holly Jolly Watercolor Christmas Card Step-by-Step for Beginners with Free Pattern and Printable
Nothing says "I care" like a piece of hand painted artwork. And it is so easy to make something special that can be ready in time for the holidays. Watercolor is such a great medium because it's so versatile and dries quickly making it easy to get a whole stack of cards done in less than an hour. This is one of eight patterns I've made this year for YOU! All of the patterns are available in the Resource Library. If you don't already have a ...
Dala Horse Swedish Watercolor Christmas Card Step-by-Step for Beginners with Free Pattern and Printable
Nothing says "I care" like a piece of hand painted artwork. And it is so easy to make something special that can be ready in time for the holidays. Watercolor is such a great medium because it's so versatile and dries quickly making it easy to get a whole stack of cards done in less than an hour. This is one of eight patterns I've made this year for YOU! All of the patterns are available in the Resource Library. If you don't already have a ...
Ornament Watercolor Christmas Card Step-by-Step for Beginners with Free Pattern and Printable
Nothing says "I care" like a piece of hand painted artwork. And it is so easy to make something special that can be ready in time for the holidays. Watercolor is such a great medium because it's so versatile and dries quickly making it easy to get a whole stack of cards done in less than an hour. This is one of eight patterns I've made this year for YOU! All of the patterns are available in the Resource Library. If you don't already have a ...
Wreath Watercolor Christmas Card Step-by-Step for Beginners with Free Pattern and Printable
Nothing says "I care" like a piece of hand painted artwork. And it is so easy to make something special that can be ready in time for the holidays. Watercolor is such a great medium because it's so versatile and dries quickly making it easy to get a whole stack of cards done in less than an hour. This is one of eight patterns I've made this year for YOU! All of the patterns are available in the Resource Library. If you don't already have a ...
Step-by-Step Watercolor Advent Calendar with Free Printable
It's that time of year again and I am thrilled to share this Watercolor Step-by-Step Advent Calendar project with you! It's everything I love about Christmas: anticipation, whimsical beauty, and tradition. We have participated in Light the World for a few years now. I love how it brings the true meaning of Christmas back into focus for all of us each day. This year I made a special advent calendar for the kids and thought I'd share it with you! ...
What to Add To Your Art Journal When you are Feeling Stuck
Ah! The Blank Page. It can be so daunting! Whether your blank page is a sketchbook, an open laptop or a canvas, the "just starting part" can be paralyzing. I think my biggest fear is that I'll waste my precious time and materials on something that won't turn out like I want it to. But, I've learned that I just can’t worry about that. Like anything, just the practice of showing up and doing the work is what it takes to transform us into the ...
Ten Ways Art Helps Me Be A Better Parent
Did you know art makes parenting easier? It really does! And today I'm going to tell you how. Here are ten different ways ART (either appreciating or making) has helped me with parenting and helped my kids with life. Quick Note: Before I start I want to invite you to the Lily and Thistle Resource Library where you will find all kinds of great resources and join our community of Creative, Intentional Moms. If you'd like to include more art ...
Watercolor Basics – A Quick Supply Guide for Beginners
Are you thinking about trying your hand at Watercolor? I'm excited for you! Watercolor is one of my favorite mediums both for the ease of use and for the look of the finished product. You may have noticed that there are thousands of products out there to use and buy. It can be pretty overwhelming! My goal here today is to make it as easy as possible for you to get started and enjoy your process. I believe the best way to learn is to just jump ...
Last Minute Gift Guide for Creative Moms
It's crunch time. And if you're like me, you're just now realizing it's time to get serious about gifts! If you're looking for something that will make your favorite creative mom's heart sing - or thinking about what might make your heart sing ;) I've got you covered! I put together some great budget-friendly ideas that can be to the door (or inbox) just in time for the big day! Online Classes/Subscriptions In my humble opinion, online ...
How to Find More Creative Time: Six Tips From a Busy Mother of Four
Do you long for time to be creative? Maybe even dream of supplementing your family's income using your creative gifts? I often feel that my relationship with deep, uninterrupted creative work is elusive. So close - yet so far away! It's like we are at the same party but on opposite sides of the room. Close enough to make eyes at each other, but all I can do is smile and wave. And if I do finally make it through the maze of needs and ...
Creativity Loves Limits – Good News for Creative Moms
"The enemy of art is the absence of limitation." - Orson Welles Do you need some good news today? Let me tell you about an artist I just discovered on the TED screen. His name is Phil Hansen, and he is pretty dang incredible. As an art student, Phil used a particular pointillist style he’d developed with great success. Tragically, because of the intense hand movements required to make all of those perfect little points, he ...