If, like me, you are finding you have more free time (if only because you no longer have to commute to your job) but you are both struggling to get inspired to create with your existing supplies and watching the pennies perhaps now is the ideal time to consider supporting smaller businesses on Etsy.
My favourites list is a never-ending supply of inspiring items from small sellers who like all of us are trying to adapt to these strange times, so if any of these items take your fancy I would love to know, and I would love you to share your favourite inspiring sellers too.
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9 Well Watercolour Palette £25.00
6 Well Ceramic Watercolour £22.50
If you like to watercolour then these ceramic palettes from The Minty Mountain would make you smile every time you used them. Plus there are loads to choose from so there really is one with a personality for everyone.
I love art books and I take any chance I can to support artists that choose to self publish. Lewis is an artist that I have only very recently found through his weekly youtube tutorials (which you should check out) and I can't wait to add these books to my collection.
I love collage, I love to look at it and I love to create it (though I am very much a beginner and my compositions are nowhere near as fun as Cassia's) and one of my favourite Etsy collage artists is Cassia Beck. She has prints, postcards and originals of all sizes and prices and you can find versions of these prints here and here but if the size etc isn't for you other versions can be found amongst 574 items/variations in her store.
Polina Bright is another fantastic artist that I stumbled upon recently via social media. She draws the most gorgeous girls with really distinct highlights and shadows and then watercolours them really simply !! She has prints available in her shop but them item at the top of my list are her watercolour brushes which get rave reviews.
My creative habits thus far have very much revolved around paper (painting with acrylic or watercolour, journaling, collage etc) but I am fascinated by embroidery and weaving and have had my eye on these beginner kits for a while.
This weaving kit comes with a choice of yarns so you can perfectly coordinate with your own (or perhaps a gift recipients?) decor. if you fancy more of challenge Wool Couture Company also have a larger kit available.
For me, this "Hope" Kit is the perfect sentiment for today but if fancy something more discreet Nelly Makes Embroidery have kits for everyone's tastes.
If you are perhaps looking for something a bit different then don't despair. You can check out the Etsy Editor's #Standwithsmall picks for more inspiration.
Tessa
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