Have you ever wondered if Crayola’s Twistable Colored Pencils and Twistable Crayons are really all that different — or if they’re basically the same product just dressed up in different packaging? Well, you’re not alone! When I shared my White Colored Pencils video, several of you left comments suggesting that the Crayola Twistable white colored [...]

You know how it goes — you’re scrolling through Facebook and an ad stops you in your tracks because it looks almost too good to be true. That’s exactly what happened when I spotted these 3D gel pens that appeared to actually puff up off the page! Of course I had to find out if [...]

When a new marker set makes you replace all 320 of your tried-and-true favorites, you know something special is going on! I’ve been using the original Ohuhu Honolulu brush-and-chisel markers for years, but after getting my hands on the new Honolulu 2S with its brush and soft chisel tips, I honestly couldn’t go back. In [...]

Hey friends, welcome back! So many of you have been asking me to review the Kalour colored pencils, and today is finally the day — and we’re doing it in the most fun way possible! Instead of just swatching and talking about them, I’m doing a full real-time color-along so you can actually see how [...]

These little bear crayons might just be the most adorable art supply I’ve picked up in a while — and it turns out they’re also really good! The Jupitearth twist-up silky bear crayons are in the same family as Faber-Castell Gelatos, with that same soft, creamy, blendable quality — but at a much friendlier price [...]

Have you ever gone down a research rabbit hole and stumbled onto something totally unexpected? That’s exactly what happened when I was looking into the ingredients found in colored pencils and came across paraffin — and it got me wondering if it could actually be used to blend them! So of course, I had to [...]

Prismacolor pencils have a huge fan following in the coloring and art world — but do they actually live up to all the hype? In this video, I’m sharing my honest, in-depth review of the Prismacolor Premier colored pencils so you can decide if they’re the right fit for you. I tested both the 24 [...]

If you watched my Kalour colored pencil review, you know I walked away pretty frustrated — and I promised I’d give their watercolor pencils a fair shot before closing the book on this brand. Well, today’s the day! I’m putting the Kalour 180 Watercolor Pencil Set to the test to see if they’ve redeemed themselves. [...]

Have you ever wondered why some colored pencil and gel pen artwork looks so incredibly vibrant and alive? Well, today I’m letting you in on a little secret that completely changed the way I color! In this video, I’ll be revealing a super simple technique using a common everyday tool that can take your colors [...]

Halloween coloring time! 🎃 In this video, I’m coloring 8 of our cute Simple Bliss Halloween coloring cards using OLO and Ohuhu Honolulu alcohol markers — and finishing them off with a little sparkle from some Grabie glitter pens. There’s no talking in this one, just relaxing music and the satisfying sounds of coloring. It’s [...]

Hey friends, welcome back! It’s no secret that Crayola has been making some moves lately to break into the adult coloring market, and today we’re taking a close look at their newest release — brush tip acrylic paint markers. Now, I’ll be honest with you right from the start: I’ve been a little underwhelmed by [...]

Woomer just keeps getting better and better! They’ve released 17 brand-new colored pencil shades, and with this addition, their lineup is now a complete 150-color set — which is pretty exciting news. What I love even more is that if you already own their previous full set, you can grab just these 17 new colors [...]

Hey there, friends! If you’ve ever been curious about press-on nails but weren’t quite sure where to start, you are in the right place. I’ve been wearing KISS press-on nails for a couple of years now, and honestly, I am completely obsessed with them! Today I’m sharing all my best tips and tricks, along with [...]

If you’ve been curious about Faber-Castell Polychromos colored pencils, you are in the right place! These pencils have a serious reputation in the coloring and art world, but with a price tag to match — so today we’re finding out if they’re truly worth the investment. I put them through a thorough, honest review, testing [...]

Good lighting is one of those things that can truly make or break your coloring experience — and honestly, it took helping my mom set up her new arts and crafts space for me to really drive that point home! She recently moved, and getting her creative corner just right became such a fun little [...]

If you’ve got a drawer full of markers or a shelf piled with colored pencils that you somehow never actually reach for — you are not alone! So many of us have art supplies we genuinely love, but they end up buried or out of the way, and out of sight really does mean out [...]

Two years ago, I reviewed Arrtx colored pencils — and honestly? I had some real complaints. So when Arrtx reached out and told me their new edition had fixed those issues, I was skeptical. But you know what — they actually delivered! From the thicker 5mm core to the readable barrel labels to a box [...]

Oh, you guys — it happened again. I bought two Kalour 180-pencil sets thinking I was getting something different with each one — an oil-based formula and a wax-based formula — and after swatching them side by side, I’m pretty sure we’ve been sold the same core twice. If that sounds familiar, it’s because we [...]

Castle Arts just released their Autumn set, and honestly — the timing couldn’t be better. This is the third drop in their Seasons Collection, following Spring and Summer, and it brings 72 brand-new colors that are so perfectly fall it almost feels cozy just looking at them. We’re talking warm golds, rusty oranges, deep burgundies, [...]

Have you ever pulled out your markers to do some coloring, only to discover something strange and gross growing on the tips? That’s exactly what happened to me, and honestly, my first reaction was pure panic — is this mold? Is it toxic? Before I hit publish on the video I made about it, I [...]