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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DIY Stamps for Creative Play | Easy Patterns for Holiday Cards & Art Journals

DIY Stamps for Creative Play | Easy Patterns for Holiday Cards & Art Journals

Anna Berends van Loenen
Published 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

Make your own Gelli Plate

Anna Berends van Loenen
Published 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

Turn a Brown Paper bag into an Artjournal

Anna Berends van Loenen
Published 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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