Simple & easy watercolor designs for a cute Christmas watercolor sketchbook! You can get ready made accordian books from Hahnemuhle (their Zig zag book is perfect for this) on Amazon. There's other's out there, too, availability varies at times.
This size book (and the topic of Christmas & winter themes) are fun to bring out all the metallic paints, iridescent paints, markers, etc. Even a bit of masking fluid and tape can be fun to use...making these simple pages all the more special.
Paint your Christmas tree, or one you've dreamed of! Topics such as Christmas ornaments and toys, a walk in winter woods, winter garments, holiday foods, all are fun subjects for this tiny sketchbook!
You can make beautiful covers for your book with either fabric or 'art paper' (you can find at stores like 'Jerry's Artarama', etc.). Ribbons can be put in place underneath the fabric or paper cover to be used as a tie to hold your pages shut in an elegant way. I've used mod-podge in the past, and also acrylic medium (which I think I prefer). Spread evenly. Use a brayer to get out all the air bubbles before it dries. You can even apply a coating of the acrylic medium on the outside of the paper cover you've just 'glued on' to protect the surface. (though I wouldn't paint over the fabric, it might mar the finish/surface of the fabric).
They make sweet gifts for loved ones or a memory book just for yourself!
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