Turn Scraps into a Tiny Book with Tape

Turn Scraps into a Tiny Book with Tape

Turn Scraps into a Tiny Book with TapeAnna Berends van Loenen
Published on: 2026/04/01

Turn paper scraps into a tiny handmade booklet using packaging tape. A simple, playful mixed media project with no rules, just layering and exploring.

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What Is Grid Art? A Simple Framework for Creative Exploration

What Is Grid Art? A Simple Framework for Creative Exploration

What Is Grid Art? A Simple Framework for Creative ExplorationAnna Berends van Loenen
Published on: 2026/03/17

What is grid art? Learn how dividing your page into small sections can help you start abstract art, experiment with materials, and reduce the pressure of a blank page.

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How I Dispose of Acrylic Paint Water in My Studio

How I Dispose of Acrylic Paint Water in My Studio

How I Dispose of Acrylic Paint Water in My StudioAnna Berends van Loenen
Published on: 2026/03/03

Learn how to dispose of acrylic paint water responsibly using a simple studio method that separates paint from water before disposal.

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Make Your Own Gesso: Or is store-bought better?

Make Your Own Gesso: Or is store-bought better?

Make Your Own Gesso: Or is store-bought better?Anna Berends van Loenen
Published on: 2026/01/21

Do you really need store-bought gesso? Learn what gesso does, how to make DIY gesso at home, and which version fits your art process best.

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Creative Warm-Up: Envelope Doodles

Creative Warm-Up: Envelope Doodles

Creative Warm-Up: Envelope DoodlesAnna Berends van Loenen
Published on: 2026/01/19

This creative doodle warm-up shows how to reuse envelope and Post-it doodles to create a playful mixed media artwork.

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Creative Warm-Up: Paper Flow

Creative Warm-Up: Paper Flow

Creative Warm-Up: Paper FlowAnna Berends van Loenen
Published on: 2026/01/14

This playful collage warm-up uses crumpled paper to remove decision pressure and help you ease into mixed media making.

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