These are the tools that make these pages come alive, cousin.
you’ve got the pages. now let’s talk about what to put in your hand. these aren’t the only tools that work, but they’re the ones cousins keep reaching for. choose what feels good. make it yours.
Kalour Colored Pencils
Rich, buttery color that glides. perfect for warm Sunday Dinner tones or the soft shadows in Grandma’s kitchen. layering feels like settling in. this is the one cousins upgrade to and don’t go back.
Ohuhu Alcohol Markers
For when you want the page to sing. bold, smooth, vibrant. dual tips so you can go broad on backgrounds and fine on details without switching tools. these don’t whisper.
Crayola Classic 96 Pack
Nothing like peeling back the paper on a crayon. childhood in your grown hands. no overthinking. no technique. just color and memory and the smell of something familiar. start here if you need to start somewhere.
Erasable Highlighters
Soft washes of color for backgrounds and light. and yes, you can erase them. no mistakes here. just choices you can change.