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I Illustrated a Children’s Book! A look inside AND how to make ornaments from the book

Here’s a look inside the children’s book I illustrated: The Jesse Tree for Families by Colleen Pressprich. This is a great resource that your family can use during Advent in preparation for Christmas!


This book was a labor of love for both Colleen and myself. It was years in the making with publishing delays, but it’s finally here and I truly think it will be a gift for your family. Colleen did a great job of making the Jesse Tree tradition easy and accessible for families.

From December 1-24th, you read a short passage about a biblical figure or one of the O Antiphons. There is a “Note for Parents” section that helps provide extra context as well as some optional conversation starters. The best thing about the book is that it comes with 2 sets of Jesse Tree ornaments that you can cut out and hang on your tree. I included a quick tutorial in my YouTube video showing 2 different options you can try out to make your ornaments more of an heirloom quality.


SUPPLIES:

Whitewash Wood Ornament Bulbs
Round Picture Frame Ornaments
Mod Podge Matte Finish
Acrylic Paint
Brushes or Foam Brush
Scissors
Heavy books to weight down your ornaments

My mom used a 3 inch hole punch like this one to help cut the ornaments faster

Colleen Pressprich can be found at:
Instagram – @colleenpressprich
www.elevatortoheaven.com
More of her books

The Jesse Tree for Families by Colleen Pressprich and Illustrated by Amy Heyse can be found at
Our Sunday Visitor Catholic Bookstore or on Amazon.

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(Note: Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating free content for Catholic artists of all ages! I only recommend products that I use and love. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates)

How to Draw Saint Martin de Porres

Did you know that during November we celebrate Black Catholic History month? In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Saint Martin de Porres step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes and you can color him with your favorite art supplies.

Saint Martin’s father was a Spanish nobleman and his mother was a freed slave of African and Native descent. He is known for his work on behalf of the poor and you often see him holding a broom, a basket of bread, or surrounded by animals.


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Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers ​
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip
Micron Pens
Zeyar Twin Tip Permanent Markers
Paper
Pencil
My Cat Pencil Pouch

(Note: Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating free content for Catholic artists of all ages! I only recommend products that I use and love. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates)

How to Draw Saint John Paul II Step-by-Step Catholic Art Tutorial

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Saint Josephine Bakhita step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes and you can color her with your favorite art supplies.

Support the channel! Buy Me a Coffee (and support my art supply wish list): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amyheyseart

Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip

Micron Pens

Zeyar Twin Tip Permanent Markers

Paper

Pencil

My Cat Pencil Pouch

(Note: Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating free content for Catholic artists of all ages! I only recommend products that I use and love. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates)

Clergy Appreciation! Make an origami clergy shirt with a clerical collar

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to fold a clergy shirt with a clerical collar step-by-step. It’s a simple craft for clergy appreciation month!

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Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Supplies needed:

Black paper cut into a rectangle (I cut a 9 inch square in half so that I had 2 shirts)
Scrap of white paper
Glue
Scissors

(Note: Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating free content for Catholic artists of all ages! I only recommend products that I use and love. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates)

How to Draw St. Therese of Lisieux

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Saint Therese of Lisieux (aka The Little Flower) step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes and you can color her with your favorite art supplies.

Support the channel! Buy Me a Coffee (and support my art supply wish list): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amyheyseart

Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers ​

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip

Micron Pens

Zeyar Twin Tip Permanent Markers

Paper

Pencil

My Cat Pencil Pouch

(Note: Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating free content for Catholic artists of all ages! I only recommend products that I use and love. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates)

Origami Archangels

Learn how to fold an origami angel step-by-step for the feast of St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael the archangels.

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Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers ​​

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip

Micron Pens

Zeyar Twin Tip Permanent Markers

Paper

Pencil

My Cat Pencil Pouch

(Note: Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating free content for Catholic artists of all ages! I only recommend products that I use and love. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates)

How to Draw Padre Pio (aka Saint Pio of Pietrelcina) Step-by-Step

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (aka Padre Pio) step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes and you can color him with your favorite art supplies.

Support the channel! Buy Me a Coffee (and support my art supply wish list): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amyheyseart

Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip

Micron Pens

Zeyar Twin Tip Permanent Markers

Paper

Pencil

How to Paint the Sorrowful Heart of Mary Using Watercolors

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw and paint an Our Lady of Sorrows heart step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes. Feel free to use your favorite art supplies!

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Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Supplies needed:

Watercolor paper (Student Grade) or Arches Hot Press

Pencil

Water

Paper Towels

Masking tape and something sturdy to tape your paper to (like cardboard)

Master’s Touch Watercolors or Winsor and Newton Watercolors

Brushes (I used my Kolinsky travel watercolor brushes)

Optional:

QoR Watercolor Iridescent Gold

Salt

Ruler

(Note: Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating free content for Catholic artists of all ages! I only recommend products that I use and love. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates)

Celebrating One Year of Catholic Art Tutorials!

A year ago today, I re-launched my YouTube channel to create Catholic art tutorials. I committed to creating at least 3 tutorials a month for a year to help provide a resource for Catholic families, schools, homeschooling families, budding artists, etc.

Honestly, I didn’t think that I would make it this far, and it’s all thanks to you. Every time I thought about giving up, you would send me a message or a picture of your family’s artwork and it made all of the difference and inspired me to keep going with this crazy dream of mine.

As of today, my little channel has almost 500 subscribers and over 60 tutorials. I do this just for fun in my free time. If you want to see what goes into a video that I make for you, be sure to check out my newest video showing a behind-the-scenes look:

If you want to support the work that I do here, I would greatly appreciate it. I am completely self-funded and buy all of my own supplies, technology, etc. You can “buy me a coffee” or make a donation to my art supply wish list. Buy Me a Coffee is like a tip jar (Patreon/Go Fund Me “lite”).

Thank you again for all of your prayers, encouragement, and support. I have loved seeing all of the artwork you have been creating. Here’s to another year!

How to Draw Saint Teresa of Calcutta (aka Mother Teresa) Step-by-Step

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Saint Teresa of Calutta (aka Mother Teresa) step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes and you can color her with your favorite art supplies.

Support the channel! Buy Me a Coffee (and support my art supply wish list): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amyheyseart

Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip
Micron Pens
Zeyar Twin Tip Permanent Markers
Paper
Pencil

My Cat Pencil Pouch

(Note: Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating free content for Catholic artists of all ages! I only recommend products that I use and love. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates)