How to make watercolour and collage bookmarks - even if you can't paint!

[@jolener428]

Thanks Liz for all your clever bookmark tips. Lately I have been creating zentangle watercolour bookmarks which I love because they take on a life of their own. You have inspired me to keep it up. Thank you. ❤

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Wonderful! I have more videos on bookmarks scheduled over the next couple of months too

[@rosannanelson8847]

Thank you so much for another bookmark video! I have been in a dry spell with crafting after a broken wrist and a move to a new home and this is the first thing I feel motivated to try. It is not overwhelming but so creative! I will donate them to our library.

[@LizChadertonStudio]

oh that’s a lovely idea! Creativity and doing something for others - perfect

[@b.comeau2597]

Can’t wait to try this wonderful project with my 93 year old mom and her 82 year old sister! ❤❤❤

[@LizChadertonStudio]

That's a great age! I hope you have fun!

[@carrielladesigns3834]

Hello Liz, I’ve been watching your videos for about a month now. Brilliant and yesterday I had a go at 4 bookmarks. With literally no artistic talent I actually made something I am really proud of. Thanks for the inspiration. I’m just venturing into the realms of art journals too. 😊🎉

[@LizChadertonStudio]

oh that’s so good to hear!

[@happypappy]

Thank you! I enjoyed this so much! I’m going to make lots of bookmarks for gifts and maybe to sell!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

That's a great idea!

[@janetm8902]

These are stunning! I too have the same addiction and donate to my local library - they are so grateful for the artistic , one-of-a-kind creations. Thank you so much for sharing this here!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

what a lovely thing to do!

[@lechat8533]

Beautiful, unintimidating, and therapeutical art project :) Thank you for the inspiration, Liz.🤗

[@LizChadertonStudio]

they can be as simple or as complicated as you like, so they are unintimidating

[@francinetjones1814]

Liz, absolutely love these! I have even cut up old paintings, added a tassel, Wahla, a bookmark.

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Sounds great!

[@pjpony1234]

I got a laminator and laminate mine. They'll last forever. Love these.❤

[@LizChadertonStudio]

yes, you can certainly do that. I like the more ‘naked’ look!

[@PrinceCharmingsMom2930]

Lovely. I’ve watched 3 of your bookmark videos, just ordered the tassels and Ohuhu paint markers. I have 2 sets of Ohuhu alcohol markers but I do so love watercolor and marking! It’s so relaxing. Thank you for sharing 💕

[@LizChadertonStudio]

you sound very well equipped! have fun

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Those are so pretty, Liz!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

They are!

[@lechat8533]

@thefrugalcrafter What a surprise!!! So nice to see you, Lindsay❤

[@LizChadertonStudio]

I really have got rather addicted

[@tp2387]

I love these bookmark videos. Got my paints out this morning after a break for hew job. I really enjoyed myself. Thanks for these videos Liz. T 😊

[@LizChadertonStudio]

I find them very relaxing too.

[@charlottemalone7375]

Love this idea ❤ So happy KZbin thought I would enjoy your channel! I’ve just discovered (after 53 years of believing myself to be completely unartistic) that I rather love watercoloring. This is the perfect way to experiment!!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Wonderful! it’s a really low pressure way to create!

[@jenniferherlihy4629]

I'm on my 3rd batch of 4. Your ideas are inspiring, and people love them. They are selling like hotcakes . Thank you. I watch a lot of your videos. I'm new to watercolor. I usually work in acrylic.

[@LizChadertonStudio]

so glad to hear that!

[@savedsav]

How much do you sell them for?

[@jenniferherlihy4629]

@savedsav $10.00

[@jenniferherlihy4629]

10.00 ​@@savedsav

[@jeanbaardsen2863]

I love, love these videos on bookmarks! I've bought the corner cutter, and some Dorland's wax. My first ones I did with watercolor, but then I tried Brusho. Have you used that? It's a powder you sprinkle on, then spritz with water, and you get the most incredible bursts of color. I think I own 30 different colors of Brusho. Makes fantastic bookmarks! Now I want to try the collage. Oh, and I have a lot of washi tape... Your first video on bookmarks was how I found you.

[@LizChadertonStudio]

I enjoy Brusho but it gets EVERYWHERE! I also find it’s quite hard to seal, so do check it won’t stain your book. But such gorgeous effects

[@irenehynes7536]

I really enjoyed this video!…I will try the methods you have shown, for some bookmarks for my book club group. You are so creative! Thank you!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Glad you liked it!

[@carolyncalhoun7555]

Thank you Liz. I think this tutorial has provided me the impetus I needed to get back into watercolour painting. Since my late mother's passing I simply have not felt motivated to paint. I think this is the perfect way to get back into it.

[@LizChadertonStudio]

I’m sorry to hear about your mother. I hope this is a gentle no-pressure way back to painting

[@maggiefreeman6513]

These are lovely. Thank you!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

my pleasure!

[@margaretfeatonby878]

I want to learn to watercolour, this is far less frightening than a sheet of white paper. Thank you so much

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kristin.1124]

Love These! It's such a great Idea! 😊

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Glad you like them!

[@saftah0305]

You are amazing! such a creative mind. The way you showed this step by step I feel so encouraged to try this process! I'd like to know what is "washy tape"? And your napkins are so pretty!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Washi tape is Japanese originally - patterned paper sticky tape

[@saftah0305]

@@LizChadertonStudio thank you so much Liz! I can't wait to try all of these new techniques!

[@mammypuss]

Adore this mixed media idea and have to try...Ty for the inspiration!...x

[@LizChadertonStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@Doggymomma52]

Love these ❤❤thank you❤️

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Glad you like them!

[@Bridgton1]

Absolutely beautiful and motivational 😅

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Glad you think so!

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Beautiful Liz, yet another wonderful video, thank you for sharing your ideas and your sense of fun too xXx

[@LizChadertonStudio]

my pleasure!

[@janiceisenberg499]

These are so pretty-thank you for sharing!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

My pleasure!

[@jaynewalters7004]

Hi there liz, just come across your channel in my feed and subscribed straight away. So appealing. The bookmarks are just the answer when your face with that blank white space syndrome. Fabulous. Jayne, Ramsgate. X

[@LizChadertonStudio]

they are a very accessible option and rather addictive!

[@owheatl]

Love this!! Looking through old music sheets since now I have everything on the iPad. 😊

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Lucky you. I love music in collage

[@janiejonesmt]

Love the bookmarks!!! I can’t wait to try some very soon and adding the collage papers too is so fun! Thanks!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

hope you enjoy it!

[@j9hnck]

Wonderful ideas. Beautiful work. I’m wanting those markers now. Ohuhu? Lol. I love the sound of rain…. And your voice. I’d much prefer your accent over mine any day …..

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Ohuhu! They are very good

[@annewatman677]

I made my first one, and it was so much fun, I’ve been trying to collect ideas for more! I’m happy I found you!! Also, I just bought a laminator, so I can seal my bookmarks in plastic. (Haven’t done that part yet.)

[@LizChadertonStudio]

there are no end of possibilities!

[@annewatman677]

@@LizChadertonStudio I used the laminator, and it’s wonderful. I’m a watercolor artist, and there are times when I just want to paint something small. These are such great gift ideas, too.

[@LizChadertonStudio]

@@annewatman677 glad it all worked well!

[@LornaPitt]

Absolutely love your work Liz !!!!! thank you so much for sharing :)

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@pattijacobs1]

Love all your ideas! Very clever and pretty! Thanks for sharing

[@LizChadertonStudio]

You’re welcome

[@darkserenity19]

I love your paintings, you are really creative! I will try to make my own bookmarks, thank you!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

have fun!

[@debbiemartin9005]

You have such great ideas! I really love these! Thank you for your videos. I can hardly wait to get started.

[@LizChadertonStudio]

they are fun to do!

[@jaynapodgorski8561]

More beautiful work. Thanks for the ideas, and inspiration, Liz 🦘🇦🇺

[@LizChadertonStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@marielouisedavidson4834]

Fabulous ideas and doable! Many thanks!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Glad you like them! I think they are doable but you also learn from them….

[@vivianbunch1963]

This is such a beautiful technique. Very artistic ❤️

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@vickiarn]

I love these so much, thanks for making the video.

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Glad you like them!

[@babs675]

Must try. Very beautiful. Thank you, Liz ❤

[@LizChadertonStudio]

You’re welcome 😊

[@candacenystrom8186]

Just found you on here. Love your technique. Now a new member. ❤

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Welcome!!

[@carolschobs2621]

Thank you Liz I find this very inspiring 😊

[@LizChadertonStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@tribalstyle138]

these are great... Use giant sheets of cheap paper for extra paint and this would be perfect for that

[@LizChadertonStudio]

indeed!!

[@CherylsCreativeWorld33]

These are really lovely! Thank you!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@tamitra5210]

I love! Those are so well done😍

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Thank you! 😊

[@blueviolets2022]

I love these so much!!!!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

hurrah!

[@sueridder4691]

So fun!!!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

they are addictive!

[@etnrllirb]

Those are fabulous...

[@LizChadertonStudio]

thank you!

[@claudiaforrest6669]

Beautiful!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Thank you!

[@valeriegehling4358]

Have painted 2 from your 1st video, now to try this! Wow! Like the tip with wet brush on Serviette! Thanks! Shame you can’t patent „bookmark“.

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Have fun!

[@valeriegehling4358]

@@LizChadertonStudio Great idea.

[@cindyfromsydney7693]

Beautiful!❤

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Thank you! 😊

[@judyt4087]

Love this idea ❤️❤️❤️

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Thank you!! 😊

[@Samantha_tookey197]

I love this! Thank you for these videos! X

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Glad you like them!

[@ArtDreamPainting]

Very very pretty 🤍🤩

[@LizChadertonStudio]

thank you!

[@freshspiritworks4535]

I haven't done one yet and ordered a few supplies in May - more are coming tomorrow. I was wondering, doesn't the adhesive you used for collage mess with the watercolor? It didn't seem to ... I'm loving these, Liz - thank you! Linda H

[@LizChadertonStudio]

No, it seems okay, though it could if you went back and forth a lot. To be honest it is only stripes of colour so if they smeared a bit, it wouldn’t be the end of the world. Just be gentle

[@Didomum]

ok thanks Im now a bookmark junk lol oh I shouldn't have what the first one, then the second and now this one. ok just a question for you "what do I do with all these book marks? lol Now if I can just get my family to read real books instead of downloading them I be doing great for Christmas and birthdays for the next few years. but I will say they do look pretty in my journals and I use some in my sketch books to help me find my favorites pages.

[@LizChadertonStudio]

I give them to friends instead of birthday cards. some people hide them in library books or gift them to libraries so they can sell to raise funds….

[@fayegibbons97]

Hi Liz, thank you for re-igniting my desire to do some painting. Could I ask I haven't used the wax before...if you scale this up to say a 8x10 or bigger for framing would you still use the wax if you were going to frame under glass? (I hope this makes sense!)

[@LizChadertonStudio]

if it’s under glass no need to wax. The wax is an environmental protection instead of the glass. This gives you an idea for larger pieces: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6fMq2utjd-JnsU

[@fayegibbons97]

@@LizChadertonStudio thanks Liz

[@mianoname9825]

Very nice bookmarks Liz, thanks for sharing! Could you also seal them with Matt Medium? I'm very new to that material, do you have any experience with it and know if it works for sealing things? Thank you!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

the matt medium would seal but might move the watercolour so use a soft brush and go careful. do both sides

[@mianoname9825]

@@LizChadertonStudio Ooh, thank you, I'll try 🙂

[@anick6265]

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[@LizChadertonStudio]

😀

[@saftah0305]

Hi Liz! Well I took a try today for the first time doing these! I know it will be fun as soon as I become accustomed to the technique. I wanted to aks about glueing the napkin down. I put just a little spot of glue where I wanted it to adhere and then used the hard part of the brush to keep in place, but I noticed that if I did not keep quite a bit of glue on the brush it could tend to not adhere and would stick to the brush, and then of course, the natural reaction is to panic and go stick my finger on it, well, i think you know what I'm getting at! LOL a sticky shredded napkin. So....my question is do you use a special brush for the glue? Do you wet the brush first before using the glue? I am using the PVA glue. Thank you again for any insight. Terri

[@LizChadertonStudio]

I am pretty generous with the glue, as it dries clear, so I spread a bit beyond the area I want to stick so the edges go down. I place the napkin and do not move it. One opportunity to avoid soggy mess! I then use a soft gluey brush and gently go over it to make sure it’s down. I don’t use a special brush, but go for a soft rather than hard one. tbh I haven’t ever had a prob unless I try to move the napkin when wet.

[@valerieoldham9094]

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[@LizChadertonStudio]

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[@mvela9877]

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[@LizChadertonStudio]

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