Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video I show you a few of the more affordable art supplies that I like to use when painting with watercolours, and mixed media supplies. I show you a Crayola 24 watercolour paint set , and their round watercolour brushes. As well, using wax crayons, pencils, highlighters, ballpoint pens, and acrylic paints that won't break the budget or you may have on hand already. I recommend 98 lb or even better is 140lb watercolour paper.
Watercolour paper: Canson XL mixedmedia or Artist loft (Michael's in house brand) 98 or 140lb watercolour paper.
Crayola washable watercolour paint set:
(check Dollar stores or Michaels or Amazon).
Here is Michaels (Set of 8 paints). $3.99 Canadian (Reg. price)
canada.michaels.com/en/crayola-washable-watercolour-paints/10253131.html?r=g&cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-MICH_Shopping_CA_N_Kids_N_PMAX_BOPIS_N-_-Generic&kpid=go_cmp-18653508139_adg-_ad-__dev-c_ext-_prd-10253131&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAzJOtBhALEiwAtwj8tqYHsHLtU_WVaQwpp5kjVDL23-i8j0ykbN2_23l_WNuonUNDLHzSBBoC4lEQAvD_BwE
Crayola round brushes: (4 pack)
Staples Canada: (also available at Michaels, and Amazon)
staples.ca/products/1440514-en-crayola-round-paint-brushes-4-pack?CID=PS:GS:CA::aud-1297703305877:pla-364032378437::67992702126:pla:1780428600&CampaignID=1780428600&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAzJOtBhALEiwAtwj8ti2q_Mfc0-kqE8Hb3BzWj6lrDDLZb_6e194PHs9NUbP_TdgAJnrVmxoCdRkQAvD_BwE
Art supplies you may have already: pencils, pencil crayons, wax crayons, paints, saved greeting cards, highlighters, ballpoint pens, glue sticks....
Cardstock and Optional storage holder for cards:
Precut cardstock cards (one side glossy/other side for watercolour):
amazon.ca/dp/B0862957C3?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Or, cut up art on paper and "recreate" the art.
Rounded corner paper punch:
amazon.ca/MyArTool-Rounder-Projects-Laminate-Scrapbooking/dp/B09TP2JKJY/ref=pd_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_0?pd_rd_w=NuGv8&content-id=amzn1.sym.d588ac7e-55d7-47a6-ba73-cac810bf2c84%3Aamzn1.symc.40e6a10e-cbc4-4fa5-81e3-4435ff64d03b&pf_rd_p=d588
ac7e-55d7-47a6-ba73-cac810bf2c84&pf_rd_r=MEP3X0Z6E1D0BDHPZVZM&pd_rd_wg=SL2ms&pd_rd_r=1fd3f546-c1b2-49b9-8142-68962f168b8a&pd_rd_i=B09TP2JKJY
Glossier precut cardstock :
White Blank Tarot Cards Deck, 80 Cards, Standard Tarot Size(2.75" x 4.75"), Make Your Own Tarot Cards and Oracle CardsTins:12 Pack Empty Rectangular Metal Storage Organizer Tins with Clear Window Hinged Lids for Candies, Gifts & Treasures (Silver)
Optional: Watercolour pencils/crayons:
Decoart Americana individual paints: Michael's or craft stores.
"Oops paint" - Home Depot Canada stores (affordable paint that is often $1 on discount).
Mention: Stabilo "woody" pencils (3 in 1 duo) or solid colours.
Watersoluble crayons by Artist Loft (Michael's "in-house" brand).
Mention: Betty Krause Art @BettyFranksArt
In this video I show you a few of the more affordable art supplies that I like to use when painting with watercolours, and mixed media supplies. I show you a Crayola 24 watercolour paint set , and their round watercolour brushes. As well, using wax crayons, pencils, highlighters, ballpoint pens, and acrylic paints that won't break the budget or you may have on hand already. I recommend 98 lb or even better is 140lb watercolour paper.
Watercolour paper: Canson XL mixedmedia or Artist loft (Michael's in house brand) 98 or 140lb watercolour paper.
Crayola washable watercolour paint set:
(check Dollar stores or Michaels or Amazon).
Here is Michaels (Set of 8 paints). $3.99 Canadian (Reg. price)
canada.michaels.com/en/crayola-washable-watercolour-paints/10253131.html?r=g&cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-MICH_Shopping_CA_N_Kids_N_PMAX_BOPIS_N-_-Generic&kpid=go_cmp-18653508139_adg-_ad-__dev-c_ext-_prd-10253131&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAzJOtBhALEiwAtwj8tqYHsHLtU_WVaQwpp5kjVDL23-i8j0ykbN2_23l_WNuonUNDLHzSBBoC4lEQAvD_BwE
Crayola round brushes: (4 pack)
Staples Canada: (also available at Michaels, and Amazon)
staples.ca/products/1440514-en-crayola-round-paint-brushes-4-pack?CID=PS:GS:CA::aud-1297703305877:pla-364032378437::67992702126:pla:1780428600&CampaignID=1780428600&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAzJOtBhALEiwAtwj8ti2q_Mfc0-kqE8Hb3BzWj6lrDDLZb_6e194PHs9NUbP_TdgAJnrVmxoCdRkQAvD_BwE
Art supplies you may have already: pencils, pencil crayons, wax crayons, paints, saved greeting cards, highlighters, ballpoint pens, glue sticks....
Cardstock and Optional storage holder for cards:
Precut cardstock cards (one side glossy/other side for watercolour):
amazon.ca/dp/B0862957C3?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Or, cut up art on paper and "recreate" the art.
Rounded corner paper punch:
amazon.ca/MyArTool-Rounder-Projects-Laminate-Scrapbooking/dp/B09TP2JKJY/ref=pd_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_0?pd_rd_w=NuGv8&content-id=amzn1.sym.d588ac7e-55d7-47a6-ba73-cac810bf2c84%3Aamzn1.symc.40e6a10e-cbc4-4fa5-81e3-4435ff64d03b&pf_rd_p=d588
ac7e-55d7-47a6-ba73-cac810bf2c84&pf_rd_r=MEP3X0Z6E1D0BDHPZVZM&pd_rd_wg=SL2ms&pd_rd_r=1fd3f546-c1b2-49b9-8142-68962f168b8a&pd_rd_i=B09TP2JKJY
Glossier precut cardstock :
White Blank Tarot Cards Deck, 80 Cards, Standard Tarot Size(2.75" x 4.75"), Make Your Own Tarot Cards and Oracle CardsTins:12 Pack Empty Rectangular Metal Storage Organizer Tins with Clear Window Hinged Lids for Candies, Gifts & Treasures (Silver)
Optional: Watercolour pencils/crayons:
Decoart Americana individual paints: Michael's or craft stores.
"Oops paint" - Home Depot Canada stores (affordable paint that is often $1 on discount).
Mention: Stabilo "woody" pencils (3 in 1 duo) or solid colours.
Watersoluble crayons by Artist Loft (Michael's "in-house" brand).
Mention: Betty Krause Art @BettyFranksArt
