Create a charming Scandinavian-inspired watercolor house gift topper in today’s session!
In Day 18 of 30 Days of Holiday Gift Making, artist Irina Trzaskos shows you step-by-step how to paint a Nordic-style paper house filled with folk-art details, snowflakes, tiny hearts, berries, and even the classic Scandinavian red mushrooms.
Perfect for holiday gift wrapping, handmade gift tags, Scandinavian decor lovers, watercolor beginners & hobbyists or just anyone wanting a quick, beautiful craft project
What you’ll learn today:
✨ How to sketch a simple Scandinavian house silhouette
✨ Watercolor techniques using Payne’s Gray + Cadmium Red
✨ How to design Nordic motifs like snowflakes & botanical patterns
✨ How to keep symmetry using guide lines
✨ Adding iconic Scandinavian mushrooms for charm
✨ Tips for avoiding bleeding and keeping lines crisp
Whether you use it on gifts, cards, or as decor, this mini project is cozy, quick, and endlessly customizable.
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