Welcome back to your Advent Art Calendar! Today's treat is all about adding some festive charm and functionality to your portable art setup. You’ll find a wooden mini palette—perfect for on the go paintings—and a rose gold skeleton clip to keep your palette secured right to your new sketchbook. Fill it with your favorite tube paints, and voilà! You’ve got a travel-friendly setup, ready to bring your holiday masterpieces to life wherever inspiration strikes!

Today’s exclusive tutorial will help you put your new setup to use! Join Emma in real time as she guides you through painting an adorable, holiday-ready gnome. This cute character, with its cozy hat and big beard, is the perfect way to practice your brush skills—and it’s totally beginner-friendly. By the end of the session, you'll have your very own merry little gnome adding joy to your sketchbook.

Grab some of your favorite paints, fill up that mini palette, and clip it to your sketchbook for easy access. Download the free gnome tracing page here to make the process even easier. Then cozy up, and let Emma lead you through a creative escape full of color and Christmas spirit.

Happy Painting and Merry Day 2! 🎄

Don't forget to share your beautiful creations with us! 🎨✨ Follow us on Instagram at @emjlefebvre and @craftamo for more holiday inspiration, and use the hashtags #EmmaXCraftamo, #CraftamoAdventCalendar, and #Emmalefebvre to show off your artwork. 🌟

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