If you're looking for color that's vibrant, versatile, and totally freeing, look no further than Dina Wakley Media Scribble Sticks. These crayon-like wonders are the perfect bridge between drawing and painting - whether you're journaling, sketching, or diving deep into mixed media.
In this post, we'll explore what makes Scribble Sticks so special, creative ways to use them, and how they truly shine when activated with water on the Trebbies Watercolor Pad - a dreamy pairing for artists who love intuitive, fluid color.
What Are Dina Wakley Media Scribble Sticks?
Scribble sticks are water-soluble pigment sticks that look like crayons but behave like magic. You can draw with them dry, activate them with water for watercolor effects, or scrape them into gesso or gel mediums for texture-rich layering.
They come in Dina's signature color palette - bold, earthy, grungy, and joyful - all designed to work beautifully with her entire Media line (paints, sprays, collage, and stamps).
Key Features:
- Richly pigmented
- Water-soluble
- Matte finish when dry
- Use dry or wet
- Can be sharpened for detail or used on their side for texture
Using Scribble Sticks on the Trebbies Watercolor Pad
The Trebbies Watercolor Pad is the perfect surface to bring your Scribble Sticks to life.
Why the Trebbies Pad Works So Well:
- Heavyweight paper (ideal for wet media)
- Textured surface grips pigment beautifully
- Doesn't buckle with water
- Perfect size for journaling, sketching, or art-on-the-go
- Holds color vibrancy after drying
Watercolor Technique with Scribble Sticks:
Here's how to transform your Scribble Sticks into a fluid, paint-like experience on the Trebbies pad:
Step 1: Scribble
Scribble color directly onto dry watercolor paper. You can cover large areas or sketch smaller elements - totally up to your style.
Step 2: Activate with Water
Use a wet brush to go over the pigment. It will melt into a rich, velvety wash - just like watercolor, but with that signature Dina intensity.
Step 3: Layer and Blend
While still wet, add more stick or brush in a second color. Scribble Sticks blend beautifully when wet and can be layered once dry without reactivating too much.
Step 4: Let Dry + Add Details
Once dry, you can draw or stamp on top, add journaling, or even scrape gesso for texture. The matte finish makes it easy to keep building.
5 Fun Project Ideas Using Scribble Sticks
1. Watercolor Backgrounds in Your Art Journal
Use warm Scribble Stick colors to create a quick, expressive background in your Trebbies pad. Mist lightly with water and let it drip!
2. Bold Lettering with a Brush
Scribble color onto a palette, activate with water, and paint with a brush like liquid watercolor. Use for expressive quotes, headings, or affirmations.
3. Loose Florals or Abstract Doodles
Draw flower shapes or abstract blobs and activate with water for soft edges and dreamy movement. Perfect for intuitive art.
4. Collage-Friendly Color Panels
Fill your Trebbies pad page with layered Scribble Stick color, then cut it up for collage, tags, or layered embellishments.
5. Mixed Media Texture Play
Scribble into a page prepped with gesso or texture paste. Then mist with water or smudge with a baby wipe for soft, unexpected grunge.
Pro Tips for Scribble Success
- Don't be afraid of the mess. These sticks are meant to be expressive and loose.
- Layer dry + wet for contrast. Let some areas stay bold and dry while others blend out.
- Use a wet brush directly on the stick to create instant watercolor paint.
- Try them over clear gesso for extra pigment lift.
Final Thoughts
Dina Wakley Scribble Sticks + Trebbies Watercolor Pad = a color match made in heaven. Whether you're journaling intuitively or making intentional art, this combo offers endless room to explore, layer, and play.
So, grab your sticks, flip open your pad and let your creativity flow - one bold scribble at a time.
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