Make Your Own Gesso: Or is store-bought better?
Anna Berends van LoenenPublished 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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DIY Stamps for Creative Play | Easy Patterns for Holiday Cards & Art Journals
Anna Berends van LoenenPublished on: 2025/11/04
How to make your own DIY stamps using just an eraser and an X-Acto knife, and turn them into patterns. Ideal for Holiday cards and Art Journals
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Make your own Gelli Plate
Anna Berends van LoenenPublished on: 2025/01/30
Love gelli printing? Why not take it a step further. In this video, I’ll show you how to create a homemade gelli plate with just a few simple ingredients.
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Turn a Brown Paper bag into an Artjournal
Anna Berends van LoenenPublished on: 2025/01/22
I’ll show you how to deconstruct, paint, fold, and assemble a paper bag into a unique journal for all your creative adventures.
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Making Glue
Anna Berends van LoenenPublished on: 2024/10/18
Want to make your own glue? Then this is a video for you! (love a good rhyme ;)
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Make a pocket for your art journal
Anna Berends van LoenenPublished on: 2024/08/12
Make an easy pocket to stick into your art journal, to keep all your memorabilia and keepsakes in.
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