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DIY Slider Frame Art
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a slider frame art piece—a fun, interactive way to add movement, layers, and storytelling to your art. This project is perfect for mixed media artists, art journal lovers, and anyone who enjoys playful, hands-on creativity. I used watercolor paper and watercolor paint. But anything will work. I'll walk through the process step by step, from building the slider frame to creating artwork that reveals and hides as it moves. This is a
Erna van Dyk
Dec 19, 2025


Birch Trees Watercolor Tutorial
I have not seen many birch trees in real life, definitely not in any snow... hopefully one day. Anyway.... I absolute love them. And they are so fun to paint doesn't matter what medium you like. They are pretty in watercolor, acrylic, gouache... etc. I did a quick tutorial where you can either sketch with me or use my template. My paper size is 5 x 7. You can use tape to keep trees spaces white, or masking fluid or you can just wing it like I did. If you use tape anywhere o
Erna van Dyk
Nov 24, 2025


Gingerbread Gift-Card Holder
Create a sweet little gingerbread-themed envelope. The perfect handmade holder for any gift card! I like to support small local businesses. Two ways to do this craft. My favorite and to go to is paint! Circle punch and ribbon optional. I used a bonefolder to make my creases. I will link what I used below. Look on instagram my video here. Template of envelope / holder: Painted Gingerbread House Envelope Materials: Template (pdf) Watercolor paper cut out on template (other pap
Erna van Dyk
Nov 17, 2025
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