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Assorted Papers: painted, book pages, ledger paper, newsprint, old letters, envelopes, deli, tea bag sacks ,etc.
Glue Stick
Surface Paper for your work table (I recommend securing to the table with tape)
Iron (dedicated to crafting)
Beeswax: White or Yellow
Coconut Oil
Makeup Remover Pads or Paper Towels
Heat Tool (optional)
Watercolor Paper: I use Strathmore Vision Cold Press Watercolor Pad 9"X12"-140lb,
Flat Board: I used Clay Board but you can use anything flat and hard that you can tape your watercolor paper to.
Artist Tape
Watercolor Brushes: I used a #2 and #4 Round ( Nice set of rounds with different sizes)Â and a #9 Angle (Nice set with lots of sizes)Â
Watercolors: I used Pink Palette of Time by Art to Basic, Art Philosophy Pastel Dreams and my own palette A great way to test out Daniel Smith watercolors is to use the 66 Color Dot Card.
Water Jar
Paper Towels
Scissors
Glue Stick: I use Pritt
Paper Cutter
Pencil: I used General #333 2HB but a No. 2 will work fine
Watercolor Pencils and I also used Carbothello Pastel Pencils
Black Stabilo ALL Pencil
Very Fine Tip Black Waterproof Pen
White Pencil, Oil Pastel or Presto Fine Point Correcting Pen (I ended up using white acrylic paint with a tiny paint brush.)
Found words from magazines or books: I typed mine onto heavy tracing paper but you can also use vellum. I like a 45lb to 50lb weight.
Assorted fabric and lace bits, embroidery thread and embroidery needle
Optional: Sewing Machine and stapler
Book (pages removed)
Sari Ribbon or other kind of Ribbon (search Etsy or Amazon)
Embroidery Thread
Embroidery Needle
Bookbinding Needle
Wax Bookbinding Thread
Awl
Craft Knife
Paper Cutter
Scissor
Masking Tape
Fabric/Lace Scraps
Coffee dyed papers, painted papers (size depends on the size of your book). I use Sketchbook Paper for my painted papers.
Ruler
Pencil
Sketchbook Paper (other papers you want to paint)
Watercolors (I like Pastel Dreams by Art Philosophy)
Paint Brush
Alcohol Inks: White, Black, Greens, Pink/Blues
I also used Artfinity Alcohol Inks
Black Acrylic Paint
White Acrylic Paint
Spray Bottle
*Pencils/Crayons
Optional:
Blister Ink Powder (Red)
PaperArtsy Infusions
Sugarboo Designs 100 Gathered Thoughts
Color Burst Powders (Infusions Alternative)
*Pencils/Crayons I use:
Carbothello Pastel Pencils
Stabilo All Pencil
Charcoal Pencil
China Marker
White Woody Pencil
No. 2 Pencil
Information about my custom watercolor set HERE. Colors and brands, etc.
Tissue Paper
Masking Tape
Tags or card stock:
Black Tags
White Tags
Sewing Needle
Colored Thread - pearl cotton or embroidery
Sewing Machine Thread
Awl
Assorted Painted Papers
Card stock
Scissors
Fabric and ribbon scraps
Small Stick/Twig
Craft Wire
Jewelry pliers and cutter
Pencil
Found words
Glue Stick
PINECONE BUNDLE ORNAMENT SUPPLIES
Pinecones
Cinnamon Sticks: approximately 3 Inches
Dried apple slices
Or Dried orange slices
Twine
10 x 5mm Small Eyelets Screw Hooks Ring Eye Screws
Artificial Pine Branches
AIR DRY CLAY TAG SUPPLIES
Air Dry Clay
Mini Cookie Cutters
Small Alphabet Stamps
Twine
Skewer or straw (for making the hole in the top)
Brown acrylic paint - small amount for burnishing the letters
Star Anise
Gel Medium
RECYCLED PAPER GIFT WRAP SUPPLIES
Book or magazine pages
Sewing machine or masking tape
Glue Stick
Strip of fabric: I used cotton muslin
Twine
Cinnamon Stick: approximately 3 Inches
Artificial Pine Branches
Star Anise
Gel Medium
Scissors
Glue Stick
Bookbinding Awl
Bookbinding Needle
Waxed Bookbinding Thread
Embroidery Needle
Embroidery Thread
Sketchbook Paper
Paint Brush for gel medium
Gel Medium
Books & Magazines I like: Anthropologie, Gudrun Sjödén, Uppercase, Flow & Bella Grace
Assorted papers: books, magazines, old letters, book pages, your own art
Deli Paper - (parchment is okay)
Sketchbook paper or equivalent
Optional: Dorlands Wax Medium
Tea Bags: I used these
Pot for tea bath
Twine or string
Fabric scraps
Optional: Craft knife
Optional: Fabric glue stick
Optional: Tiny Attacher
Optional: Jumbo Paper Clips
Optional: Washi Tape (UmWOW Studio has nice ones)
Optional: Invisible Glove
Lead Pencil
Scissors
Glue Stick
Bookbinding Awl
Bookbinding Needle
Ruler
Waxed Bookbinding Thread
Embroidery Needle
Embroidery Thread
Sketchbook Paper: Approximately 8 pieces cut to 11 x 18 and coffee dyed.
Also available HERE.
Instant Coffee
Imitation Vanilla Extract
Ground Cinnamon
White or Clear Gesso
Paint Brush for Gesso
Bleached Cotton Muslin: 1 piece at 10 x 8 1/2
Magazine/Book Pages: 2 pieces at 11 x 4
Heavy Card Stock or Cereal Box: 2 pieces at 9 x 7
Pellon Ultra Firm Stabilizer: 1 pieces at 5 x 9 - this one is bendable. Brands vary but the Pellon should be the right thickness.
Fusible Web: 2 pieces at 9 x 7
Note: here is a video showing the difference between the stabilizer and fusible web:
Decorative Fabrics: 1 piece for cover and 1 piece for back cover - each at 10 x 8
Decorative fabric: for spine 1 piece at 10 x 11
Small bits of fabric scraps for cover
Cotton Fabric for inside covers: 2 pieces at 10 x 8
Stitch It Up: Zipper Pouch Mastery
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Zipper
Scissors
Fabric for Outside
Fabric for Lining (muslin is good)
Glue Stick
Needle (my favorite is a Sashiko)
Cotton Batting
Sewing Machine & Zipper Foot
Silicone Thimble
Disappearing Ink Pen for Fabric
Small Iron
Wonder Clips
Embroidery Threads and/or Pearl Cotton
Items I used but are optional:
Gypsy Quilter (handle)
Rotary Cutter
Quilting Ruler
Cutting Mat
The Art of Tiny Books: Fabric, Paper, and Stitches
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Fabric for book structure (5 1/4 x 3 1/4) in size
A square piece of fabric around 3 x 3 and another about 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 but watch video for directions
Source for my linen fabric pieces on ETSY.
Wax Thread
Book Binder Needle
Awl
Scissors
Papers for the book's pages
Glue Stick
Lace, ribbon and small bits of fabric
Embroidery Threads and/or Pearl Cotton
(I like Sashiko that I get HERE)
 Items I used but are optional:
Bulb Pins
Small Iron
Wonder Clips
Fabric Glue Stick
Mixed Media Meet Up
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This course explores a variety of supplies, but not all are required to make the most of this course.
Sketchbook paper - 18 x 24
Gel medium
Sumi ink
Old credit card or room key
Black and white acrylic paint - I also recommend Payne's Grey
Assorted acrylic paints: 3-4 colors - Some of my favorites:
Winsor & Newton Galeria Opera Rose
Golden Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold (I use Open but any will work)
Lukas Studio Acrylic Payne's Grey
Lukas Studio Acrylic Arctic
DecoArt Americana Pink Chiffon
Your favorite paint brushes in various sizes
3 books covers any size (around 9 x 6 is a good size) - See video showing books and covers that I recommend
Assorted watercolor pencils, crayons, wax and/or oil pastels (ie. things like Stabilo Woody, Caran d'Ache Neo ii, etc.)
Assorted pencils (charcoal, Stabilo Marks All, lead, etc.)
Spray Matte varnish
Black pen (waterproof)
Sticks for art brushes, feathers, ribbons, pine needles, etc.
Basic Supply Items:Â Apron, paper towels and/or baby wipes, water jar, scissors, heat tool/gun and brush for glue.
OPTIONAL THINGS I USE
China Markers
White Stabilo Woody
Hake Wash brush
Oil Pastels
Tempera paint sticks
Posca Paint Pens
Watercolors
Alcohol Markers
KUTSUWA Hi LiNE Highlighter Pencil - brilliant fluorescent pink
Stabilo CarbOthello Pastel Pencils
Parker Quink Ink Black
Blending Abstract
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This course covers a variety of art supplies and tools that I have in my stash. I will be showing and using many, but you don’t need all of them. Here is a detailed list with sources of as many of the items I use for those who wish to explore the specific ones I use.
Sketchbook paper
White gesso
Paint brushes
Soft pastels
Crayons
Pencils - I like using water soluble
Oil Pastels*
Black acrylic paint
Deli paper
Watercolors
Pastel spray fixative
Bonus Project - Mounting Art to Canvas Panel
Soft Gel Gloss
Parchment Paper
Canva Panel - I used 5x7
Wrapped Canvas - I used 4x6
Cutting Mat
IronExacto Knife
Cutting Mat
Iron
Bonus Projects - Art Journal Pages
Glue stick
Your favorite journal
Collage fodder
*Optional
Find a list of as many of the supplies I used as I could find HERE on Amazon.
Other items not found on Amazon:
Townsend Soft pastels
Unison Soft Pastels
Sennelier Giant Soft Pastel
Renesans Soft Pastels
My Watercolor Palette: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
Avocados, Red onion skins, Carrot tops, Eucalyptus, Blueberries, Purple cabbage
Dried Hibiscus Flowers
Himalayan Coarse salt
Himalayan fine salt
Turmeric
Tea bags
White vinegar
Lose mixed herbal teas
Scissors or kitchen cutters
Pots and lids
Cotton muslin
Oven mitts
Fine mesh strainer
Other Sources for Tru-Ray Construction Paper:
Dick Blick
Discount School Supply
Amazon UK
Still having trouble? I would look for a heavy weight construction paper.
NOTE: Deli Paper: I've given a few sources/types of deli paper. The brand does not matter.
NOTE: Watercolors:Â I use a couple different brands of tube watercolors that are squeezed into a case. I have a couple of cases that I use. I have THIS one that does not have removable wells (33 wells). It is an airtight container and I really like the large well sizes.
I like Daniel Smith (Opera Pink) is my favorite color and Shinhan tube watercolors.
Salvaged Journal
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PAPER IDEAS:
Envelopes
Vintage: ledger, book, etc.
Maps
Handmade & Wallpaper
Scrapbook & Misc.
Inky Papers, Gelli Prints, etc.
Magazines & Catalogs
Colored Construction Paper
Vellum Papes
Packaging Wrap
Bags: pastry, gift, lunch, etc.
Vellum
Freezer Paper
Office Papers
Scissors
Glue Stick
COPY PAPER I USE:
HP Premium 32 for Laser
HP Bright White InkJet
PVA Glue
Ruler
Pencil
Pitt Artist Pens
Baby Wipes
Brushes
Heat Tool
Bookcloth
Tissue Paper
White Acrylic
Black Acrylic
Newsprint
Stabilo Marks All Pencil
Kimberly Graphite Pencil
Catalog Envelopes - 6x9
Amazon.com: 6lb White Rainbow Paper Bags
Paper Lunch Bags
For Creating Papers:
Distress Inks
Assorted Acrylic Paints
Faber-Castell - Mix and Match Collection - Color Gelatos
Adirondack Color Wash
Pencils
Crayola Oil Pastels Portfolio Series
Baby Wipes Spray Bottle
Tru Ray Construction Paper
Deli Paper
Newsprint
Printmaker Pro: Press, Stitch & Stash
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Additional Items
•Apron
•Cracker or Cereal Bag - The plastic bags inside the boxes. We will need two.
•Assorted papers: scrapbook paper, cardstock, copy paper, book papers, envelopes, tags, ledger paper, drafting paper, watercolor paper (I like the 11 x 14 tablet size/hot press but a multi media paper will work).
•I really like HP Premium Choice Laser Paper (32.00 lb - 98% Brightness) but any white paper is fine. This one just has a nice smooth finish the paint looks so beautiful on it.
•Spray bottle of water
•Cloth or paper towels
•Freezer paper or Ranger Craft Mat (something non-porous to put your Gelli Plate on).
•Tabs (I made my own) but you can use tabs or folded pieces of gelli prints.
Some Specifics I Used
Transitions Journal
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I have listed the exact supplies I have used. Please feel free to use what you have. Other than the shipping tape, you can use just about anything for this journal.
Ledger and/or Old Book Pages
Papers: Watercolor, Newsprint, Tru-Ray (all optional - I use for inside pages)
Spray Bottle with Water
Ledger or Other Misc. Paper
Baby Wipes
Heat Craft Tool
Sponge
Paper Towels
Sennelier Latour Pastel Spray Fix
Tracing Paper (optional - I use for inside pages)
Quin Nickel Azo Gold Acrylic (this may be discontinued)
Old Book
Scissors
Matte Medium
Regular Gel Medium
Kraft Shipping Tape Gummed
Paper Drywall Tape (Optional)
Assorted Papers for Pages
White Gesso
Clear Gesso (optional)
Paint Brushes
Stabilo ALL Pencil
Empty and Dried Tea Bags
Soft Pastels and/or Prismacolor Nu-Pastels
Instant Coffee
Black Acrylic Paint
Lead Pencil
Urban Journal Remix
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Note: I have had inquires about the little black sketchbook I used when creating the coffee cup sketch. It is called the Hand•Book – The Square.
Paper to Painting
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Disclosure of Supplies and Materials Recommended: Some or all of the links in this supply list are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission and we are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. This does not cost you anything. I only share supplies that I actually use and love. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.