Midori Traveller, mini-watercolor tin, journal books .... oh my....

Hi there folks,

Now that I have a few days off...I have been busy creating some cool stuff...or trying to, I should say.  

Leslie at Comfortable Shoes Studio did an amazing video where she was making a mini-watercolor set out of a teeny tiny tin.  I loved it so much that I was a busy busy girl attempting this yesterday.  It is turning out extremely well.  I kind of love it.

These pics were taken before I primed them with primer.  I buffed it up a bit with very fine sandpaper and wiped it down to make sure there was no dust left.  Then let it dry completely.  Then I sprayed it with 2 coats of primer.

I bought some much needed Vitamin C, it conveniently comes in a blister pack...so I took them all out and sprayed the back with primer and cut it to fit inside my teeny tin. All I have left is silicone around the blister pack so that water doesn't seep under and rust out from the bottom and then put some liquid watercolors in and let them dry. It is ready to be painted with the design of my choice.  What do you think I should paint on it?  My Besty loves it so I am making her one and we will paint it together.  Nothing better than doing art with a friend or family.

Another very cool thing I found on the lovely world of the Internet is a "Midori Traveller" you can see what it looks like here.  As you know I am a huge journal fan and anyone who knows me knows that I collect them and I tell you...this Midori Traveller is amazing!! And it should be for $70 bucks.  So I researched them and I am attempting to make my own.  I love that it is interchangeable, you can put whatever type of journal/paper inside. 

So I went on the hunt for some very thick leather.  Not easy to find...but determined me Never gives up.  I found an old leather clutch purse at a second hand store for $3 bucks.  I took it apart and it is perfect.  So now I have to find some thick elastic that won't break down over time.  I'm thinking of the elastic they use for hiking gear, backpacks and such. So I might have to go to Valhalla or Mountain Equipment Co-Op and see what they have.  If I make this I would like it to last forever or close to it.  My goodness the Japanese are smart.  It is such an amazing book.  Wow.  


I have a couple of new books to show off to you.  

This one is amazing.  A perfect reference book.  For any material you are using or want to use.  From paper types to how to make your own pigments.  Tons of information here. 






And this one.

Pam's New Book. I have been waiting for this one to be released.  Wonderful Mixed Media techniques and very user friendly.  I love ordering on-line.  Half the price of the books at Chapters and they come right to your door.  Don't get me wrong...I love Chapters...but very expensive.


Love you guys and I would love to hear how creative your week has been.  If it hasn't been, it is never to late to do something creative now.

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life"  PICASSO