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Granny Square Circle Center Pattern

granny square circle center pattern

Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a step by step tutorial that will explain my easy method for a Granny Square Circle Center Pattern. So if you have a circle, we will create corners to make it a square. One of…

  • Smitha Katti
  • January 22, 2021
  • 2 Comments
  • Art Ideas, Painting, Rainbow Art

Gouache Paint FAQs + Testing Artist Loft’s 12 pack of colors

How to make your own gouache paint color mixing chart

I’m reaching into my supplies today to see if I can create more colors with my basic Gouache Paint set. Let’s put brush to paper and explore the Artist Loft’s 12 pack of colors What does Gouache Paint mean? Gouache…

  • Smitha Katti
  • January 21, 2021
  • Art Ideas, Best Art Supplies, Rainbow Art, Sketchbook Ideas

Strathmore Mixed Media Sketchbook: Review + why I love it

Strathmore mixed media sketchbook 500 series

I’ve enjoyed filling my Strathmore Mixed Media Sketchbook with rainbows of my own and today I’m sharing a quick review that you might find helpful. I love creating Mixed Media Art, and this sketchbook definitely rose to the occasion! While…

  • Smitha Katti
  • January 20, 2021
  • 2 Comments
  • Craft Ideas, Hand Lettering, Sketchbook Ideas

How to fill a sketchbook with Positive Quotes 4 ways

How-to-fill-a-sketchbook-with-quotes

Today I’ll show you how to fill a sketchbook with positive quotes page after page! It’s an easy way to be creative and stay motivated! I’m here to show you how I personally like writing down motivating quotes in my…

  • Smitha Katti
  • January 18, 2021
  • DIY Handmade Books

How to make an Envelope Album or Book

envelope-album

Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a quick tutorial that will show you how to make an Envelope album or Envelope book in a few easy steps. Making a book at home is easy, and I share many Book Binding Techniques…

  • Smitha Katti
  • January 15, 2021
  • 1 Comment
  • DIY, DIY Home Decor, DIY Wall Art, Hand Lettering

How to easily Hand Letter a Quote Wall Art VIDEO

DIY quote wall art

Hello friends! Today I’m showing you how to take your hand lettering off of your sketchbook page to create a Quote Wall art that can be displayed anywhere! Read on, for the step by step tutorial + VIDEO January has…

  • Smitha Katti
  • January 14, 2021
  • Craft Ideas, Hand Lettering

Digital Lettering simplified: Helpful hints and FAQs!

digital-lettering-FAQs

Hello friends! If you are looking to use your iPad more, I have some helpful hints for digital lettering in today’s post! What is digital lettering? You all know I am a big fan of brush lettering with my pens,…

  • Smitha Katti
  • January 12, 2021
  • Blank Canvas Ideas, DIY, DIY Wall Art, Painting, Valentine Crafts, Winter Crafts

Paint an easy Love canvas for Valentine’s day!

love-canvas-diy

Have a blank canvas and ready to paint? Today I’ll show you how I created this easy Love canvas step by step valentine’s painting perfect for February! Of all the craft ideas for Valentine’s Day out there, painting in pink…

  • Smitha Katti
  • January 8, 2021
  • 1 Comment
  • Acrylic Painting, Art Ideas, Craft Kits, DIY, DIY Wall Art, Painting

Paint by Numbers Tips

Paint by Numbers Michaels

I love easy projects, and a Paint by Number kit definitely qualifies as one. The kits come with everything you need, and all you need to is fill your canvas with color. I’ll share my Paint by Numbers Tips in…

  • Smitha Katti
  • December 21, 2020
  • 29 Comments
  • Card Making

Flower Die Cut Card: Easy to make in bulk quickly!

DIY floral card

Happy Holidays friends! Today I’m popping in quickly today with a Flower Die cut card tutorial. Easily make a bunch of cards with this idea! Die cutting so addictive because it is SO easy! I particularly love die cutting paper…

  • Smitha Katti
  • December 17, 2020
  • 1 Comment
  • Craft Ideas, Fabric Crafts, Handmade Blankets, Rainbow Art

How to sew a colorful quilt with Triangles

triangle-quilt-front-smitha-katti

Using a die-cut machine makes it SO easy to put together a quilt with triangles- because each and every triangle is cut perfectly!  This post was created in partnership with Crafter’s Edge. All opinions, project ideas, and craftiness are my own 🙂 Die cutting…

  • Smitha Katti
  • December 14, 2020
  • DRAWING, Marker Art, Planner Ideas, Rainbow Art, Sketchbook Ideas

Create Colorful Doodle Ideas: 5 easy ideas + VIDEO!

smitha katti archer olive journal

Take a creative break, pull out your markers, and just doodle! I’m sharing 5 Colorful Doodle Ideas that are fun and have made me smile. I hope you try them out too! Easy Colorful Doodles can be drawn by anybody-…

  • Smitha Katti
  • December 11, 2020
  • 2 Comments
  • Art Ideas, Best Art Supplies, Planner Ideas

Passion Planner Review: 7 examples why I love this planner

passion planner review

If you are a planner gal, look no further than the Passion Planner! It’s brilliantly well thought out and I love how it helps me organize my week! This year, I didn’t open my planner from Mid March to June…

  • Smitha Katti
  • November 16, 2020
  • Card Making, Painting, WATERCOLORING, Winter Crafts

4 Easy Watercolor Holiday Cards + How to Paint Plaid

Watercolor holiday card tutorial

Learn how to Paint Plaid and make these easy Watercolor Holiday Cards. Each card is special, colorful, vibrant, and fun to make and gift to friends and family! Come paint with me today! I love the holiday season, the weather…

  • Smitha Katti
  • November 3, 2020
  • 4 Comments
  • Art Ideas, Best Art Supplies, Planner Ideas, Unboxing Videos

Archer and Olive Notebooks: 7 reasons why I LOVE them!

archer olive unboxing

An Archer and Olive Notebook might look gorgeous and all, but are they worth their price? Let’s explore this topic today! ALSO READ: 50+ Creative Bullet Journal Page Ideas for you + FREE Printables! Affiliate links have been used at…

  • Smitha Katti
  • November 1, 2020
  • Painting, WATERCOLORING

Succulent Watercolor Tutorial: Easy painting using just 2 Brush Pens!

succulent drawing brush pen

Succulents are trending quickly in watercoloring these days. They come in such cute shapes and sizes and are so easy to add to your sketchbook! I’ll show you how to paint a Succulent watercolor today in a few easy steps…

  • Smitha Katti
  • October 29, 2020
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Hi, I’m Smitha! I'm a self taught artist with an engineer mind. You’ll always find me painting florals in my sketchbook or creating rainbows of my own. I currently live in Minnesota with my husband and two daughters. While I love the sheer joy of making something with just my hands, my bigger love is capturing it all on camera and sharing it with you. Read more about me here
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