Wonderful Work Lindsay. As a professional seamstress of 44 years I can honestly say you did as good of a job as any of us sewists out here. Pattern making takes a special vision of what you want your end result to be. Even if you started out with a product that was close to what you wanted to have, all of us designers and pattern makers do the same thing. Visualizing a finished object and breaking it into parts is a very unique ability. Bravo.

@thefrugalcrafter

5 күн бұрын

Thank you!

"what if" is often the beginning of genius ideas! 🤯🎉. Earlier today I sketched and cut this on a thick felt placemat I had. I hand sewed it. Now your video pops up! Your extended versions including the sketchbook are proof that the "What if..." moments can lead to so much good stuff. Well done! Thanks, Lindsay!

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Love that!

@ladonnakooyman-stitchesbre3474

6 күн бұрын

What if....you used a Dollar Tree placemat? (For those of us who don't have upholstery samples)

@thefrugalcrafter

5 күн бұрын

@ladonnakooyman-stitchesbre3474 great idea!

@j.c.7555

5 күн бұрын

Awesome project! Thank you so much for sharing it! I’m going to try making one and maybe I will get back into my watercoloring as a novice. I have more than I need supplies! lol

OMG Lindsay you’ve reclaimed your ‘Frugal Crafter’ moniker! Cool easy project; thank you so much for posting!!🎉❤

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

Very clever! You could use the little squares as decoration on the finished pieces. If the pens don't stay well or get caught on the outside maybe a sleeve on the inside where it folds to latch could hold them. It's so cute! Thanks so much!

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

This is fantastic! And love "the want monster." It's creature that visits me daily. And now I want to make all of these. The larger ones with holders for pens and such are also ingenious. Thanks so much. 🥰

"We are gonna craft our butts off today!"--Lindsay W. June 2024 😂. Its too hot for me today, but I'll love watching you do it until its cool enough for me to join in. 😊

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Sounds good!

oh my gosh Lindsay! you never cease to amaze me! This is really cool.

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Thanks 😊

Wow! You're on a roll, Lindsey! I've been wanting to do this with leather scavenged from old purses and have been eyeing up the leather Schmincke cases I love as patterns.

@thefrugalcrafter

5 күн бұрын

You can do it!

This is such a fun idea!! I always feel like my travel art kit never fits quite right in most little bags and also gives me the idea to maybe try and make a pencil case.

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

You got this!

Soooo fun! Oh the possibilities! I have a yard of vinyl upholstery fabric left over from making my husbands truck seat covers…. I am totally making these!

@hannahcrumley3103

6 күн бұрын

Gee I’m so excited I forgot to say Thank you Lindsay !!! Thank you Thank you!

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Great idea!!

Super idea to use up scraps and make the size that fits your pallettes. Adding the sketchbook, chef kiss.

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Thanks 😊

Oh my gosh. You are so clever. I love the line and wash pouch. Actually, they are all perfect. Thank you for another great video and for the inspiration.

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

Oh, for those little square tiles in your fabric sampler, you could tilt them on an angle, like a diamond, put several in a line, and sew them to make mobiles. Hang them in any place you want color. I have seen some cute art studios with paper “tiles” about that size sewn together for banners etc. Super cute. OH, I have made pouches out of Kraftex which is a paper fabric type material that can be embossed, sewn, inked or stamped. No fraying. I love all the pouches you have made.

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Good idea!

Yes thank you so much !!! I saw this on Amazon and needed to find a reason not to buy- I'll just make mine thanks to your video :)

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

My pleasure! Save that $$$

You remind me of a Crafty Dr. Frankenstein. :) I'm gonna try make one but I will need to hand sew it. Wish me luck!

@mwGoosman

6 күн бұрын

Good luck!

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

You can do it!

Awesome ideas!

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Lindsay, those are ADORABLE! I don't have a sewing machine, but I think I have some fabric glue around somewhere. I can at least try making a prototype. I'm going to try! Thank you for sharing with us! ❤

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Please do!

These are fantastic and I love all of the different pouches you made. I am hopeless at sewing but I may have to try making something because they look so cool. Thank you for the awesome tutorial!

@thefrugalcrafter

5 күн бұрын

You can do it!

Earrings are a great idea for your mini sample squares, or fold them to make pinqheels, stacked buttons and flowers. Or cover your magnet base with a piece of vinyl cut in a gun shape! P.S You can also try making fabric for a coat or poncho. Glue your mini squares to a soft mesh or gauze in some kind of swatching pattern. If the fabric backing is dark then the colors pop and the mesh disappears & you have a floating coat that would look like you're wearing your color chart.

@thefrugalcrafter

5 күн бұрын

Cool idea!

Nive video Use little square color samples to 1. cover brad style snaps On lighter weight fabrics 2. Reinforce under snap area 3. Make and reinforce hanging tabs

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Perfect ideas! Thanks 😊

I love them. The ones you made are great and so simple.😍

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Glad you like them!

You are truly a really creative artist! Wow! I can almost hear all the sewing machines going this weekend! What great ideas you have!🤗😉

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I hope people try this!

You are amazing Lindsay. Yep, you never cease to amaze me with all the things you can do. I appreciate you so very much. Take care and God bless you and yours. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

@thefrugalcrafter

5 күн бұрын

Thanks Becky, take care!

You might be able to lap the seam allowance on sides and super glue together. That way you won’t have “wings” sticking out. It might be easier to add snaps and loop before sewing side seams. Great pattern idea. TFS😻

@thefrugalcrafter

5 күн бұрын

That's a great idea!

I have those for my purse making. You can use a square of fusible interfacing to reinforce on delicate fabrics.

I just realized I have some perfect material for this leftover from redoing some seats for a boat! Ooh thanks so much Lindsay for the inspiration! Now 🤔 do I have something I can use already for a closure fastener… I would also imagine you could stitch on a belt loop that could be threaded on the belt, for carrying it vs a key ring or even both for options!! Thanks so much for sharing, the wheels are turning now! 😁 Also WoW that is a corner “chomper” I just have little ones like paper punches, but that is quite the tool. I need to look at that a bit closer! You are not the only one, these are definitely cool!

@thefrugalcrafter

3 күн бұрын

Great!

OMG, you did buy 3! 🤣🤣🤣 Was my first thought, but seriously I think you could sell them. I feel that the leather will provide cushioning for those tres expensive dry pans. I hate when mine get thrown around and cracked and bits get in other pans. They still wet up and all but I don't like it. And they look pretty posh. Clipping onto yourself is the best idea as you want your hands free when hiking or even kayaking. It's just safer. ❤

@mwGoosman

6 күн бұрын

Hahaha 😂!

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

So true! Enjoy!

Awesome idea! I especially love the fact that you had everything you needed on hand. I once recommended your channel to someone who either needed a source for thorough, honest reviews on art products or a possible way to modify an art supply or tool to use in an unconventional way in an art project (I forget which one). I described you as “the MacGyver of the art world." 😁

@thefrugalcrafter

3 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Oh I love these, especially turquoise ones! Great ideas Lindsay 👍🏻🎨

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

Love this! I have leather that I saved from a discarded sofa that will work perfectly for this project! Love the way you added more features (pen holders, extra room for a sketchbook, etc!

@thefrugalcrafter

4 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I make monsters out of felted sweaters, and I bet one of my bigger, thicker scraps would work great for this! I did get one of the green ones (I do love me a nice bright green), and I do plan on replacing the paint. This looks like fun! I have lots of little palettes that might like a nice cozy holster!

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

That's a great idea!

@kstutz230

5 күн бұрын

Great idea!

Love this and cant wait to try. I dont have a sswing machine so I'll handsew. As far as the little squares...same them for Mosaic art.

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Good idea!

Hi, Lindsay. Thank you for your video. Best wishes and Happy the week. ❤

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Thank you! You too!

That's genius! Just brilliant! Thank you for the inspiration. I think im going to try make it. Keep the want monster away as you say. Love it love it love it:)

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

You can do it!

Very cute. I would use the little squares to make a patch work style holster. I don’t know, that’s just my style.

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Great idea!

This is a great tutorial! I recently purchased a couple of travel cases with plein aire or longer flight art time opportunities in mind. But mine are slightly larger (and closes with a zipper so you don’t lose anything) both open flat and can are easily carried. “We” need to figure out how to make these with sturdy with (metal not plastic) zippers. They are a bit pricey, and they are extremely durable, almost military grade, pouches (which I find myself grabbing daily). If you want an idea of my portable studio (a carry over lifestyle from my days as a college art instructor) keep reading! The larger one (6x10x2”) has two interior pockets (one side has a sketchbook, the other side holds my Schminke retro mini w/c palette and Art Toolkit (the larger size) palette (filled with Daniel Smith w/c). Each side also has several other smaller pockets (still on the inside, but sewn to the pocket not the exterior fabric) which holds a mini spray bottle, syringe (for filling various water or ink pens), a double sided Art Toolkit credit card sized palette (one side for gouache/one for watercolor), a leather pouch with 4 travel brushes, a pencil, black pen, brass nib dip pen, several paint brushes, a 1”x 1/4” case that holds a kneadable eraser, and a recycled mio bottle that carries water and fills several pens (thanks for that great idea!). The smaller one (4x6x2”) holds drawing supplies: Four sizes of mechanical pencils, and refill leads (2B, 4B) for each, 4 types and sizes of permanent black drawing pens, a set of artists woodless leads (white, sepia, black, etc), erasers (white plastic, sanded kneadable, Tombow mono zero), 6” ruler, Art Toolkit (credit card sized) mini palette, two water brushes and a travel (flat) brush.

What a great project! If you are worried about the dangling from the key chain, you can secure 2 flat straps in the back (one on each side) and string your belt through it... and make it like a belt bag. Less dangle and you can wear it 2 ways.

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

That's a great idea!

@kstutz230

5 күн бұрын

Love the idea!

Thank you Lindsay, they're all great! ❤️

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Glad you like them!

You are brilliant. What a clever demonstration. Love it, and happy crafting to you 💕💕💕💕💕

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Yup. Now I want to make all the things!😁

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Yay!

Well. This should show you need a weekly frugal let’s do it my way. To help save us money. I love this and am gonna do some for mine

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Awesome!

I have two boxes of upholstery swatches. Another good idea as to what to do with them. Great job!

@thefrugalcrafter

5 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Instead of the pencil loops, you could another pouch for your pens/pencils -- one that attaches piggyback to your sketchbook/palette pouch. Velcro'd or snaps? The pens/pencils could have one of those pouches where the whole top part unzips and folds down, leaving you with a pencil cup. Or maybe a tri-fold rollbag? Possibilities are endless.

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Sure is!

For the little squares in the back it might be a little labor-intensive but you could sew or glue them with spray adhesive to a bigger piece together and make a quilted pattern carrying case for your travel palette or pencil bag or a patchwork cover for a travel Journal so many options for the little pieces or junk journal page girl the possibilities are endless 😅😊❤ you just gave me so many ideas now I kind of want one of those books play with all the material fabric😂

@thefrugalcrafter

4 күн бұрын

See if a furnature store has any they are getting rid of.

@LeAndrasPlace

4 күн бұрын

@@thefrugalcrafter I didn't even think of that that's awesome thank you😘

Hullo Lindsay, Excellent video and wonderful instructions too! I was always trying to keep my sketchbooks clean they seem to collect grime from inside my backpack! I was thinking as you were constructing your felt "bag" that if you were to make a sketchbook carry-all with a pouch for a watercolor palette as you did for your 12 half pan palette. I think that would be an awesome craft project. I guess your instructions could be transferred over to another project, I do believe most people have a hard time visualizing the completed idea, This is why videos are so much more easily understood. Well maybe I can get my wife to do some sewing... Thanks for a wonderful video! Not long at all!

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

I am sure she would have no trouble making this:)

So very cool! I don't sew myself but loved watching this anyway, lol!

@thefrugalcrafter

4 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

This is awesome! TY!

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Glad you like it!

Really cute idea. I will have to consider making one for my Cotman field set.

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Go for it!

I love your crafts ❤️

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Thanks 😊

I love this! I also like to sew art supply holders.

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

So darn cute. Great idea. Thx for sharing.

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

Great idea Lindsay 👍Thankyou very much.😊

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

You're welcome 😊

Aww yes! Ok I can so make this. You showed us on felt so I could slow stitch on the good side, line the inner and have one very posh looking pouch love me slow stitching. Aww thanks for the idea and also a very easy pattern too. Right I am of gonna get busy. So happy couldn’t get the pallet from Aussie Amazon have been wanting a portable painter for a little while this is so my excuse for buying. lol my monster is so on the loss. Thank you for the fabulous tutorial.

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Perfect!

LOVE this! What an awesome idea!

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

Love this!!! Thanks Lindsay!!!

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

I love these little pouches but I'm no good at sewing. It's interesting that people were asking about a pouch for the portable painter micro. I noticed when I bought it that there's a hole at one end of the deep base, so I actually tried them with a small keyring ring loop and carabiner attached to one of mine and a ring with a lanyard attached to the other. I've used a small ring because it really doesn't need anything too heavy duty, the micro is so light. I regularly use a small army belt pouch for my travel kits. I made multiple kits that hold an A6 sketchbook and then either markers, watercolors or gouache. The pouches have 2 zippered compartments and a clipped one on the front plus a molle type loop on the back to fit on a belt or attach to bag. So plenty of room for a small cloth, travel brushes, business cards etc. For a while I toyed with the idea of making a bigger A5 sketchbook cover with a built in pouch on the front for my micro and brushes or markers and my little homemade board for holding the palette. That way you could set up the board in the book like usual, with the palette attached while you work and still have a pouch underneath to hold extra brushes or pens. It was an idea but like I said, I'm hopeless at sewing so it never went any further. I frequently have lots of ideas beyond my skill level 😂

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Neat, I never noticed a hole in the micro palette.

This is awesome!!! Thank you for the DIY!!!

@thefrugalcrafter

5 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thursday, halfway to visit family my mom realized she forgot a skein of yarn for a blanket she was crocheting. Well long story short we stopped at a Joann's, huge clearance throughout store and I found a Derwent inktense #1 pan set for $13. We have already planned on stopping at another location on the drive home.😄

@thefrugalcrafter

4 күн бұрын

Fabulous find!

Cool 😎

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Thanks 😊

Great idea! I just got the mini portable pallete!

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Have fun!

Great tutorial! I will have to make one of these for my Derwent line and wash set + a sketchbook 🐰 You have now sent me down a rabbit hole looking for magnetic clasps.. as well.. 😂🤣

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Have fun! With your jewelery making skills I am sure you will make a beautiful creation!

@kstutz230

5 күн бұрын

Wouldn’t Velcro work?

So cute!

@thefrugalcrafter

5 күн бұрын

Thanks 😊

Lindsay this was an amazing video! What a wonderful idea, and a way to be super thrifty. I am saying upfront, that I will be doing this! 😂 Honestly you should look into producing these under your own branding. You would most definitely have me, and many others, as customers.

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

Really cute. Enjoyed 🙂

@thefrugalcrafter

5 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Another super video Lindsay!!! ❤ xXx

@thefrugalcrafter

5 күн бұрын

Thanks 😊

Wow! Good job. 👍🏻👍🏻

@thefrugalcrafter

4 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I'm thinking of embroidering a paint palette emblem on the front! Great idea. I have some ultra suede I think I'll try.

@thefrugalcrafter

5 күн бұрын

Nice!

Faux leather sheets are really cheap on Amazon. I got some for bead embroidery backing. Now I know what to do with it!

@thefrugalcrafter

5 күн бұрын

I saw a nice looking pack and linked to it!

Excellent and exciting! Ty

@thefrugalcrafter

5 күн бұрын

You bet!

Sum cunnin, my grandma was French Canadian to. Nice job.

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Nice!

Love this 😁

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Thanks 😊

Using little swatches, make a “quilt” card!

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Good idea 💡

Ohhhh this looks good. I have a lovely piece of thinish soft red leather that someone gave me. I wonder if it is big enough to make something similar for my wee fome palette ( same size as the tiny 12 half pan schmincke / whisky painters metal palete)? I'd have to come up with another way to close it though as I don't have any snaps or bag closures... 🤔😄 A weekend project!

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Velcro or a button and button hole would work.

Good job, Lindsay! I really love them! Perfect for those Altoid tins! I have some of those snaps, and haven't figured out how to set them. Does the Cropadile work? Or is it a job for the old hammer?

@thefrugalcrafter

5 күн бұрын

I think it might set small snaps. I just use the setter that comes with the snaps.

Could you create a pdf for the mini portable painter and upload?

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

I'll see if I can scan my template! Check back in a day or two or my blog thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com

@kstutz230

5 күн бұрын

@@thefrugalcrafter thank you! I’m sure others who own the mini portable painter will appreciate it also!

Lindsay, this is awesome! I love all of the bags you made! I'm not great at sewing but I think I could manage this. You know what would be cool? You could use your Derwent Inktense and paint right on the fabric you use for another Derwent Pouch if you use a fabric like light denim or linen or whatever fabric works best. Oh, just an edit. I signed up for your line and wash class from Michaels, but then I couldn't find the class on the website on the 14th. Did I have the date wrong?

@TaraDreams

6 күн бұрын

It was last week I think. It is now up on the Michael's KZread channel. 😀

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Thanks! I need to share that video! kzread.info/dash/bejne/nImtkq6keKi5g9I.htmlsi=GQn2SzCQdwEfMIdv

Great ideas! On another note, do you recall if the portable pallet was on sale during Amazon Prime day?

@thefrugalcrafter

Күн бұрын

I don't know, but I'll look for it this prime day and add it to my deal list if it is. Honestly, I don't think I've ever seen it on sale.

@personalgrowthcourseskmf5443

Күн бұрын

@@thefrugalcrafter Thank you so much for your response!

I need the measurements on Derwent holster for the templet please.😍

@thefrugalcrafter

2 күн бұрын

You can download the template on my blog thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com

enjoyed this idea so much. Could you create a pdf for the mini portable painter?

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

That's a great idea! I'll try and scan it!

You gave me an idea to crochet one in cotton and sew a little pouch with a wash cloth so I can use that to dab my brush off on. Then I can rinse and hang dry. So no need for a towel in my kit?

@thefrugalcrafter

47 минут бұрын

Great idea! Or since the pouch is cotton you could dab on that!

You could use cork fabric

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Is that durable? I've only used that in scrapbooking.

@lauriegranstrand4018

4 күн бұрын

I use cork that you make wallets and purses. So I don't think it's the same as craft cork. ​@@thefrugalcrafter

@lauriegranstrand4018

4 күн бұрын

Searching for your tutorial on making a sketch book. Do you have one?

I'm so lazy these days I just have my travel supplies in a Dollar Tree makeup bag with a carabiner on the pull. Have one hanging on my purse for meds sometimes too lol. No ambition here lately. Ask the laziest person how to streamline the process they will tell you. 😂

@thefrugalcrafter

6 күн бұрын

Love it!