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In this video, we’re turning bright watercolor play into something beautiful and functional! I’ll show you step by step how I paint both sides of mixed media paper with vibrant, random washes, then transform it into a whimsical origami butterfly bookmark. To finish, we add bold black brush-pen details and pops of white acrylic marker for contrast and personality.

This is a relaxing, joy-filled project perfect for loosening up creatively, using your favorite colors, and making something handmade you can actually use or gift.

🎨 Perfect for:• Creative warm-ups• Scrap paper projects• Handmade gifts• Stress-free art time

Thank you for being here and supporting my art journey—it truly means the world to me. I can’t wait to see your butterflies if you make one! 🦋 

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Easy Watercolor Bookmark | No Art Skills Needed

Turn vibrant chaos into a functional work of art! In this creative watercolor tutorial, I show you how to transform a simple sheet of mixed media paper into a stunning origami butterfly bookmark. First, we paint both sides of the paper with bold, random washes of bright watercolor to create a one-of-a-kind color pattern. Then I guide you step-by-step as we cut, fold, and shape the paper into an elegant butterfly bookmark. Finally, we bring it to life with expressive black brush-pen linework and eye-catching white acrylic marker details for contrast and personality. This project is perfect for artists of all levels and a wonderful way to loosen up creatively, explore color play, and turn scraps into something beautiful and useful. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing art exercise, a handmade gift idea, or a fun craft to do with friends or students, this whimsical bookmark is sure to inspire. Grab your paints, let your colors run wild, and let’s create something magical together! 🦋 Supplies Used Kuretaki Gansai Tambi Watercolor Set: https://amzn.to/4aWvfph Canson Mixed Media Sketchbook: https://amzn.to/4rCqdp1 Micron Brush Pen: https://amzn.to/4tUwTjN White Acrylic Marker: https://amzn.to/3N4AlI3 *If you buy from one of the links above, I may get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for looking.

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Linda Higham

Hello Vivian This is a Very Cool Project Thank you for sharing it I did have to Smile when I saw the Dried Page as it made me think "This is what a Rainbow would look like if it Exploded" LoL Hope you have a Wonderful Weekend Hugs xx

Art With Viv

You know I love a messy watercolor project! It was so much fun to just slap paint on the paper and not worry about "getting it right."

Linda Higham

Yes it is Totally fun Vivian hugs