Artist-Themed Crafting Supplies to Elevate Your Next Project!

Have you ever wanted to make projects inspired by art, watercolor, nature, and scenic landscapes? We understand that some of these might be intimidating for crafters who don’t typically enjoy painting, but what if we told you there was a way to make artistry-inspired projects with a couple of handy supplies? 

Today, we’re going to dive into beautiful textures, picturesque scenes, beautiful ink color families, and so much more that are designed to bring out your inner artist. There will be no need to worry about complicated processes, and instead you can create projects that exude artistic energy with these crafting supplies! 

Craft Your Life Project Kit: Painterly Perfection

It doesn’t matter if you’re the kind of crafter who enjoys working with florals, scenic backgrounds, or fun die-cut images. We think there’s something for everyone in this quick lineup! 

No experience watercoloring? No problem! The project photo below is a testament to how you can create the most picturesque scenic landscapes without even using a watercolor set. The secret? A beautifully detailed stencil that helps you create a masterpiece. I mean, can you believe that you can make something like this with only a couple of layers? 

Craft Your Life Project Kit: Painterly Perfection

If you do want to play around with other coloring mediums like watercolors, acrylic markers, alcohol inks, and more, did you know that you can actually use them with your stamp sets? Outline stamp sets like the beautiful floral images below are wonderful for ink blending and other coloring supplies, depending on what you prefer. 

Painted Petals Stencil Set

For all of the crafters out there who love getting inspiration from nature scenes, you’ll no doubt love this stencil set. With just four layers, you can make a realistic mountain range and pair it with other cardmaking elements like an ink-blended background, some sentiments, or even embellishments if you feel like adding some sparkle. 

Mountain Peak Layering Stencil Set (4 in 1)

Nothing says artistry vibes quite like the texture of canvas. It’s certainly something that can be gorgeous for watercolor projects, but you can absolutely use it for your handmade cards as well. If you want to add a bit of interest to your inked backgrounds, this press plate is the way to go. It mimics the texture of canvas and is great for both maximalist and CAS (clean and simple) cards. 

Essential Textures: Canvas Impressions Press Plate

We know that a lot of the crafters here love Altenew’s iconic florals, and you can absolutely use them to unleash your inner artist! Choose to use your trusty inks, paint your outlined floral stamps, and add fun ink splatters; the possibilities are endless! Take this handmade greeting card below, for instance, which features a beautiful set of florals that look painted, but are actually made with stencils and a bundle of purple, red, and grey ink color families. 

Soft Earth & Bloom Fresh Dye Ink Bundle

Remember that being an artist doesn’t entail having overly expensive supplies or years of experience. The only thing you need is creativity, dedication, and a couple of trusty crafting supplies that you’ll reach for again and again. 

We’re so excited to see what you create with these supplies, and of course it’s always a pleasure to watch crafters make gorgeous projects with supplies they already have. Thanks for checking out the blog today, and be sure to check out more content HERE for daily tutorials, inspiration, techniques, challenges, and more! 

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