ESSENTIAL CHRISTMAS GIFT TAGS - easy tutorial PACKED with MUST-HAVE WATERCOLOR TIPS to save you time

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7 ай бұрын

Today we’re painting together to create some essential items for the Christmas holidays - name tags to separate his gift from hers to make sure the right thing lands in the right lap! These cute paintings are definite treasures sure to become keepsakes and mementos for years to come. So why not crack open your set of watercolors and join me for half an hour of relaxing watercolor painting!
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Materials
MEEDEN Large Artists Ceramic Palette (this is the one which has a big lid I use as a palette for my Kuretake pans
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MEEDEN 10X7" Watercolor Paper Block 20 Sheets
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Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, 8 amzn.to/42P6whE
Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens amzn.to/3QIcn2N
Artistro White Paint Pens amzn.to/3qjSxCe
Winsor and Newton fineliner amzn.to/3MFkGL9
Kuretake Gansai Tambi set of 36 colors amzn.to/3KXuWxB
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Art Nouveau set amzn.to/3KkQxRl
Kuretake Gainsai Tambi 48 Color Set amzn.to/3zZX8Kn
Pentel White Hybrid Gel Grip DX Gel pen amzn.to/435GarU
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:16 Product Review - Paper, Palette and Paper Knife
04:00 Preparing Paper by masking
05:40 Our Christmas Mug
10:36 Meeden Paints
13:10 Today’s Materials
15:00 Starting the painting
19:00 Spattering and final touches
27:30 Outlining in gold
29:30 Cutting out tags
32:00 Final painting
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Пікірлер: 84

@denisesoles7180 7 ай бұрын

Oh Diane, I love your sense of humor! “Where are you paper knife? I have disappeared. I have vanished.” You made me laugh out loud!

@audreylawrence82 7 ай бұрын

Do you use the gold in your Kuretaki 48 set? The Kuretaki Starry colors are my favorites especially the yellow gold ✨🤩

@patriciahorelick6450 7 ай бұрын

These tags are precious and I totally agree with your comment about not wanting to be a machine OR controlled but them! ABSOLUTELY NOT! 👍🏼

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

Right?!

@user-zw9hf2yj7r 7 ай бұрын

Милая Диана! Просто Арт- терапия, а не канал! Радость сплошная! Спасибо❤

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

That’s so kind, I’m so glad that it helps. Happy holidays!❤️

@journalforjoy1726 7 ай бұрын

Love this idea Diane. Such cute, original and personal gift tags that no one else will have! Thank you!

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! They were fun!

@dcmilfordable 7 ай бұрын

I love your personality and relaxed approach to painting in watercolors. We could be great friends if you weren’t so far away. Have a great holiday season! Thank you for all of your hard work you share with us.

@bevc8306 7 ай бұрын

Love these gift tags. But I wouldn’t want anyone throwing them out after opening their gifts. 🙄😜 ❤️❤️❤️

@conniejenskindsfather979 7 ай бұрын

Hot chocolate sounds great! Fun idea for a gift tag along with a special mug. ❤

@SamMorganKoch 7 ай бұрын

Hi Connie Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🌹🌹

@momofjbsl 7 ай бұрын

I Just watched this and I'm appreciative of all your ideas and the time you devote to sharing them!

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Happy holidays❤️

@estelalozdon6096 7 ай бұрын

😍 I love them! So fresh and simple.

@lynneellis2647 7 ай бұрын

I enjoy seeing products you discover. The 33 well palette looks very useful. I am praying for a better 2024 for us all!

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

I hope so too! And glad you like the look of the palette. It’s good to have a folding one big enough to take plenty of colours.

@hilarybailey2902 7 ай бұрын

What's not to love! They are charming and unique. As you say much better than the tiring ordeal of searching shops. No fun these days. Look forward to doing some tomorrow. Thank you Diane 😊

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Happy holidays ❤️

@Awakenedgoddess75 7 ай бұрын

You always make things seem so doable for everyone!!!

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, so glad you enjoyed this one. The tags do look nice on their parcels, I love the rustic look myself!

@terririggle6106 7 ай бұрын

These are brilliant!! Just fun and cute and a great way to use up scrap paper!

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

Hi Terri, glad you like them!!! Happy holidays!❤️

@gloriamoline678 7 ай бұрын

Cute. I don't have that much ambition. I don't shop either; send the young ones or online. Not my thing. Glad you showed where the hole is on the block!! You give very helpful info .

@CookieMum 7 ай бұрын

Great timing on sharing these tags. My job for later today. I carry on the Christmas pudding tradition for my family and my brothers. Nobody wants the Christmas cake, so I have let the tradition of wrapping a decorative skirt around it. The marzipan and icing were always decorated withe tiny figurines, which I can't ever part with. I miss baking with my Mum. Unfortunately no daughter to share it with. Daughters in law not bakers. I love hearing of your traditions. Keep the art and stories going, please.

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

Hi Cookie mum! Thanks for your lovely message. I’m sorry you don’t have anyone to share the tradition with. my daughter loves Christmas cake and Christmas pudding and mince pies… I have to do everything gluten-free for both of us is a special time when we treat ourselves. Isn’t it a shame that people have let all the traditions die.

@CookieMum 7 ай бұрын

@DianeAntoneStudio Oh Diane, It is a shame that traditions are being lost. Mincemeat tarts are another favourite from my past. Hats off to you making gluten-free.

@ArtandDiamondsWithEskies 7 ай бұрын

@@CookieMumwhen I was growing up my grandma would make mincemeat pies and sadly she never taught me to make them. Only my grandpa and myself liked them but it was such a beautiful smell and experienced have those. All of the other traditions in our family though I have carried on and taught my own daughters and my son. My grandson will be 10 years old the day after Christmas and the other two grandsons are only two and three so we'll see about them but they nearly 10-year-old loves cooking and baking and making art with Grandmom LOL. I'm so sorry that you haven't done anyone to share your traditions with I believe that they are just so important.

@Teena232 7 ай бұрын

When I ordered my first pad of paper from them they sent me one of those leaf things. I had no idea never having seen paper on a pad like that how to separate it off but that little green leaf was a great thing and worked like a charm.

@carolyndaughton3373 7 ай бұрын

I love making hand painted gift tags, and your demonstration is lovely! Thank you Diane.

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful! They look so nice on the parcels! And plenty of room on the back for a message!

@jeaniemiller1929 7 ай бұрын

Blocks are great and I've received the green thingie do and never knew what it was for...just figured it was for scratching in veins on leaves, but now I know what it's really for! Thanks Diane! Hope your Holidays are Happy ones!🎄🎀😊 Love the cute tags!

@lynneellis2647 7 ай бұрын

And it's good for scratching in veins. Very clever of you. Now I will have a multi use tool. 😉

@nancyjohnson4200 7 ай бұрын

Good morning from Berkeley, California. Happy Holiday, Diane! Love your channel!!!

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

Good morning!!! Thanks Nancy and happy holidays to you and yours too!❤️

@SamMorganKoch 7 ай бұрын

Hello Nancy , Merry Christmas 🎄

@juditszepessy8936 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful festive colours and pictures, thank you so much Diane!

@alicepayne2300 7 ай бұрын

The cup of hot chocolate is my favorite! Merry Christmas to you and yours, Diane!

@donnacarraway9182 7 ай бұрын

I really like the cup of cocoa! Beautiful job!!

@anniefaint6373 7 ай бұрын

That sounds a good idea ( hot Chocolate) ,, loved your little gift tags ,,,,xxxx 🎄🌲🎄

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Annie 😊

@carolrhodes3991 7 ай бұрын

So cute!

@manondesrochers5729 7 ай бұрын

I just got my Meeden paper & love that little green gizmo. I use to use a wooden gizmo for sewing but I thought this was such a great idea. Now I’m all set I’ve got all the same supplies as you. I love the simplicity of your tutorial, no fuss & the end result is beautiful. Thank you Diane.

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing and I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and are happy with the supplies ❤️ happy holidays to you and your family ❤️

@windyhollow22 7 ай бұрын

Another fun project 🥰🎄 Thank you Diane. Happy Holidays 🔔🎄

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

Happy holidays!

@juditszepessy8936 7 ай бұрын

We moved to Seattle from London, Ontario, in August, and now I cannot find my usual Christmas treats here such as Stolen bread and chocolate pretzels. I am sure there are here somewhere... I love mince pies!!! And Christmas pudding and Trifle! Yumm!!

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

There’s a place called Kaffeeklatsch Seattle which is supposed to do all types of German bakery. You could try them? 12513 Lake City Way NE #H Seattle, WA 98125 206.462.1059 Tuesday - Sunday 8 am - 4 pm

@audreylawrence82 7 ай бұрын

You really do have a great sense of humor 😂 “disobedient paper” 😅❤”Bob’s your uncle, my uncle Robert” 😂❤

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

I try!!!

@deborahrabine9956 7 ай бұрын

For your Member's group, have you ever thought about doing an art exchange? It could be postcards, note cards or mini paintings. Members could submit their address and agree to randomly send and receive cards to others in the group. It could be fun. Just a thought. As if you do not have enough to do.

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

I think that’s a great idea Deb. I’ll look into it. I have participated in something like that but never organised one - would need some tips on how to do it!

@deborahrabine9956 7 ай бұрын

I will email you with my thoughts on this. @@DianeAntoneStudio

@TamyraNash 7 ай бұрын

Love these! ❤

@lindasaxton7657 7 ай бұрын

Love these thankyou & Happy Christmas x

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Linda and happy holidays to you and yours ❤️

@wimjanssen2181 7 ай бұрын

My 151 th. 😂 in your pre painting part of this video I think you had too much sugar consumed😅. What an explosion of energie. I agree that all made by oneself is more appreciated by the receiver. Thanks for the ideas. 😊wim

@debbieakers1967 7 ай бұрын

I love your gift tags , going to try them , not worked with a watercolor block but definitely going to get one and give it a try it's always a joy to watch you paint ❤

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks so much! Happy holidays❤️

@alichtenwalter 7 ай бұрын

Diane, these cards are great. You.Your video is great. Thank you, Merry Christmas

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Really appreciate your kind words xxx

@deborahrabine9956 7 ай бұрын

I just ordered several Meeden watercolor products so that I can create a gift basket for a local charity auction. I think it will be super attractive to kids and teens and baskets like that always do well. In a separate donation, I am also giving a certificate for a watercolor class for adults taught by me. That's a little scary but I am willing to give it a go!

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

Wow Deb you are so generous in so many ways .. I do admire you!

@deborahrabine9956 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. @@DianeAntoneStudio

@debterry1007 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Diane for giving the beginner tips and information. I most definitely need that. That card you painted at about the 12 min mark you could have put some cling wrap over it and let it dry and pull it off.. I've seen some fantastic effects from that.. then you could draw on it..

@momofjbsl 7 ай бұрын

Diane has autumn leaves tutorial where she uses the cling wrap. I love how she shares all the different embellishment techniques!

@debraterry7141 7 ай бұрын

Ooooo I'll have to find that and check it out!

@ArtandDiamondsWithEskies 7 ай бұрын

I am so sorry that I didn't know about you before now. You came across in my Google feed thankfully. I just got in my second ever full watercolor palette and I am so excited to do some tests painting with it and you just decided what I could do and not be worried about the result. I am a photorealistic animal portraiture artist but my medium is colored pencil and solvent to turn them into paintings. Watercolor is rather new to me and I think it would just make for a beautiful backgrounds for my pencil work. I like you and old enough to remember joyful shopping experiences rather than what it is now. I'm a grandmother who very much cannot stand to go shopping on top of the fact that I'm disabled so it makes it much worse dealing with people.

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you did find us eventually - better late than never I suppose ! I am sure you’ll find watercolor easy after having mastered the art of photorealistic pencil painting, it’s so much easier! The shopping thing isn’t just because we’re getting older I don’t think. The shops here are just not worth visiting and many have closed down completely. I can just about tolerate a Lidl supermarket for half an hour before feeling claustrophobic! And I’m the only one wearing a mask, goodness knows why so many people are willing to get sick - the virus is everywhere here in France - short memories… Anyway, happy painting and let’s not worry about shopping!

@FrancoiseButler-vx1cs 7 ай бұрын

Bonjour Diane , c' est sympa ces petites cartes , moi du moment que tu les a coupees au ciseaux j aurai pris les ciseaux crantes irreguliers il y en a qui font de tres jolis bords . Sinon ton tuto sur comment detacher une page du bloc c etait marrant pour moi qui suis vieille . On avait meme pas de bloc quand j etais au lycee , on achetait des feuilles ensuite on la collait sur notre planche a dessin sur les 4 cotes avec les bandes de papier craft gomme . Quand tout etait fixe on mouillait une premiere fois la feuille avec l eau bien propre et on laissait secher , une fois seche la feuille etait nickel bien tendu et la on pouvait commencer a travailler , c est sur ca ne gondole pas , c est des beaux souvenirs tout ca . J aime bien ton mug avec les oiseaux un chocolat chaud la dedans ca serait sympa . Bises mon amie bonnes fetes

@cynthiadiamond5942 7 ай бұрын

I love these tags. Thank you so much for all you do for us who love to paint with you. I was curious so i looked up poinsettia plants. The red parts are actually leaves that have morphed into red to attract pollinators. There are a few layers of these red leaves and i counted maybe 10 or so red leaves in about three layers. Kind of like a double or triple chrysanthemum. Too tedious.. Gosh. I like the simplified watercolor versions. Lol

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Cynthia! I’m so pleased with the way those tags turned out and I’m really enjoying putting them on Tamsin’s gifts - they add such a nice touch of vintage, and she’s a real old-fashioned gal! Simplifying is the great advantage of the type of watercolor that’s popular now, as we are in need of less detail and less photographic realism aren’t we! Sending you love this holiday season!

@ChantelleArts 7 ай бұрын

I personally love painting on blocks, makes the process so much easier! I didn't know baohong was basically the same as meeden? that's really interesting, are there any other brands you know of like that?? ❤❤

@doriswhyte1931 7 ай бұрын

Hi Diane thanks for the video. I bought a little bottle of Schmincke gold powder but it’s not good. Maybe I’m doing something wrong but it just won’t mix with the water😅. Dee

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

That’s interesting. I had heard that it was very good. I haven’t tried it myself yet. Maybe there is a knack to how to mix it. Maybe try contacting Schmincke and ask if there is a better way to mix it?

@lynneellis2647 7 ай бұрын

I just bought Meeden's gouache tubes. I have only tried a couple of dabs. I seem to be falling behind at life. I would be interested to see what skilled hands can do with them.

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

I’d suggest you swatch them all out on to a big sheet of paper, to see what they look like and then follow one of my semi-abstract paintings with doodles and things. You can do it xxx