I love watercolor painting and this year I've picked up junk journaling to add to my favorite art outlets. Here is a list of journaling, watercolor, and other art supplies that I love to use!
If I could only buy one set of watercolor paints, it would hands down be this one!!! I LOVE them! The colors are bright, vivid, and beautiful and it spreads like butta...
Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI Watercolor Set 48 Colors
I tried SO many watercolor palettes before landing on this one. I love it. It's just the right size, heavy, ceramic. I now have 4 of these! =)
VanEnjoy 10 Wells White Ceramic Paint Palette
I fell down a rabbit hole with this thing, not gonna lie! So. Much. Fun.
Gelli Arts Gel Printing Plate 12x14 Clear
You will never want to use any other pen.
Uniball Air - Amazon.com
It just doesn't get better than this. Arches can't be beat when it comes to quality watercolor paper.
Arches Aquarelle Watercolor Paper Pad, 10x14, 12 Sheets
The resources she provides are amazing if you're interested in journaling, handlettering, or watercolor.
Willa Wanders: Online Art Workshops & Art Journaling Classes
I bought this adjustable desk for my craft room and never looked back. It is SO good!!!!!
FLEXISPOT Electric Adjustable Workbench 55x28
I love a deckled edge! This paper creates such a pretty deckled edge. I use it to cut papers for my watercolor journal.
Tim Holtz Deckle Edge Paper Cutter 8.5"
I am IN LOVE with these watercolor brushes! They are as good or better than a lot of my expensive professional brushes. Someone recommended them to me and I am SO glad they did. They have a great point and are springy! They hold their shape and lots ...
Yasutomo Fusion Brush Set, 5 Pieces
This is my go to acrylic ink. The colors are beautiful and bright.
Nicpro 18 Colors Acrylic Ink 1oz Bottle
Love using this to create a worn look on my journal pages and embellishments.
Distress Mini Ink Pad-Antique Linen
Such a fun book for paper play and journaling fodder!
Lotta Jansdotter Paper, Pattern, Play
This is a fun sticker book for junk journaling or art journaling!
The Art Lover's Sticker Book: 350 Stickers
I love these Tim Holtz distress sprays! They are fun and easy to use.
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Spritz Set #2, 12 Bottles
I know it's random, but I am just in love with this color. I love that you can just buy one dish at a time of a watercolor you love.
Yasutomo Sumi-E Watercolor Porcelain Dish
I bought these little cuties to add the the spine of my handmade journals. I love them!
PH PandaHall 14 Styles Tree Leaf Charms 96pcs
This floral ribbon is so pretty and soft. I use it on my journal covers and for lots of other crafty crafts!
CRASPIRE Pink Floral Chiffon Fringe Ribbon 1.5"
This small, lightweight little guy is great for craft projects that need lower heat.
ROMECH 20W Mini Hot Glue Gun with 30 Sticks
Great little set of bone folders for bookbinding!
WONVOC 4 Pcs Plastic Bone Folder Creasers
These are great little squirt bottles for acrylic paint. I use them to make messy papers for junk journaling fodder.
18PCS Precision Needle Tip Glue Bottles 30ML
This is a great brayer for spreading paint. I use it a lot when I am using my gelli plate.
2.2 Inch Rubber Brayer Roller Tool by HRLORKC
Perfect little kit for bookbinding and journal making!
Beech Wood Book Binding Cradle with Awl
This light clamps on the edge of my craft table. The light, height, and angle are adjustable. It also has a phone clamp for creating content.
Evershop 10” Ring Light with Phone Mount
Even though this is a sewing ruler, I use it for all sorts of paper crafts and journaling!
Mr. Pen 3x17 Inch Acrylic Sewing Ruler
Best fabric scissors! Love these.
SINGER 8.5-Inch ProSeries Heavy Duty Scissors
If you need to make a mark on fabric, use these then just a little water makes it disappear!
Mr. Pen Washable Fabric Markers, 5 Pack
Pretty lace trim for craft projects and journal covers in different styles and widths. I couldn't believe how much I got for the price!
FEPITO 15 Rolls 55.5 Yard White Lace Trim Ribbon
I am OBSESSED with these embroidery colors!!!!!
Wonderfil Eleganza #8 Perle Cotton Thread Pastels
I love these blending brushes. They work great and are super soft...weirdly satisfying to use.
Yoseng 12 Pack Colored Ink Blending Brushes
Had to have it. I'm messy when I paint!
KEVIN&SASA Painting Apron for Men & Women
This sulfite paper is great for journals, acrylic paints, and an inexpensive way to practice watercolors.
Sax Sulphite Drawing Paper, 90 lb, 9x12, 500pk
These white pens actually show up white on dark colors. Just make sure you use one at a time so they don't dry out!
Uni-Ball UM 153 Signo Broad Gel Pen White 3
I love this set of stencils for journaling and crafts. I use them all the time.
Reusable Geometric Texture Art Stencils
If you want a big, sturdy journal, this is the one for you. Pages are nice and thick and can hold paint or embellishments.
I am mildly obsessed with this sticker book for my junk journal, not gonna lie.
John Derian Sticker Book II
This is the perfect ceramic water dish for watercolor!
MEEDEN Ceramic Paint Palette & Brush Washer
Super helpful if you just need some color palette inspiration!
Curated Color Palettes for Artists & Designers
Perfect little storage tin for watercolor half pans. It's magnetic so you can move pans around easily. It comes in lots of cute designs!
40Pcs Empty Half Pans with Magnetic Stripe for Watercolor Paint Travel Tin Palette
Love this book about finding inner calm and happiness through watercolor.
Painting Calm: Connect to Nature with Watercolour
Abstract watercolor painting is good for my mental health. =)
Creative Abstract Watercolor: Beginner's Guide
Love these for junk journaling!
Uni Posca 5M Acrylic Paint Markers, 29 Set
These are great inexpensive practice journals for watercolor.
HTVRONT Watercolor Paper Pad 5.5x8.5 100 Sheets
Every been curious about Daniel Smith watercolors? Know that you love DS but just don't know which colors to buy? Try this! I LOVED experimenting with all the different colors and picking the ones I loved best to buy!
DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolor Dot Card
I really like this gouache. I didn't want to spend a fortune on professional grade gouache because I just started playing around with it. I actually loved it!
Arteza Gouache Paint, 12 Pastel Colors, 0.4oz
These are great little trays to rest your brushes on while you paint. They are super easy to clean.