thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich
thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich
New Art and Craft Tutorial Videos 4 times a week!
Hello and welcome to my channel! My name is Lindsay Weirich, AKA the Frugal Crafter. My videos showcase a wide variety of crafts such as cardmaking, rubber stamping, art journaling, mixed media, sewing, knitting, jewelry making, crochet altered art and more! I never met a craft I didn't like! Do you like to paint? I hope so because I have many new watercolor painting tutorials and coming soon oil and acrylic painting tutorials!
How about storage? do you want tips and tricks for keeping your art and crafts supplies organized? I have several craft room tours and tutorials on building your own storage solutions on the cheap! If you love creating AND saving money you are at the right place! Happy crafting!
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Where can i get a color chart for these?
Love those glasses! I hope you had fun painting with your friend!I think it was so nice of you to share the ideas for the pallet holders! There was so much good feedback about them! Thanks for “Sat Chat” Lindsay. It’s always fun!
So very cool! I don't sew myself but loved watching this anyway, lol!
Hullo Lindsay, I have been thinking about those very small sample squares. I believe that you can create a “quilt” of these for a larger palette/sketchbook carrier! So create a pattern of the small pieces and sew them onto a sheet of cotton or felt or any substrate then turn that into an excellent carry-all! Or as a multi-surface palette pouch! Thank you for sharing all of these ideas with us. If I was looking for a place to help me fire my pottery I would run an AD in the local paper or the free hand out sheet from the grocery store, do you have those in Maine? Ask for a local potter who has a kiln and ask what they might charge you? Trade art for kiln time? I bet there are plenty of people that have kilns sitting in the garage and you helping them get it in action can work for you both! Please take care, be safe and enjoy your weekend!
Could use an old purse!
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I ordered the pallet I linked below. Can’t wait to get it and try some tiny painting.
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.
Can I just say how cute your hair looks like this! I always look forward to Sat Chat- you are a fun companion to have “chatting” in my studio!
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. 🥰
When you get time this summer read "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. Delightful!
Lovely Sat chat as always! I wonder if a local high school or college has a ceramics class with a kiln that would allow people use it for a fee? Though the idea of making pottery just for the process and not the final product sounds so fun!
Your outfit with the sunglasses is so cute! You look ready to take on the world in your convertible. Does Jason have a drillpress? Those mini paint sets probably wouldn't be too hard to make and you could customize them. The iris is beautiful. My dad used to have a variety of bearded iris so I'm looking forward to that class. I'm not a minimalist in any sense, but being purposeful in what stays in my house and my life makes a lot of sense and can weed out the chaff. I'm going to check into that KZreadr. Thanks for that and thanks for another great Sat Chat.
I love all the gold nuggets in this sat chat!! Can't wait to hear all the fun outdoor painting adventures you go on this summer! We live in Texas in the middle of nowhere and it is a 45 minute drive to town plus its gets in the 100s around this time of year; so I don't get out much except for an early morning walk or a family evening walk before the bugs come out to rule the night. I don't even know if we have a place close by to do any pattle boarding. In fact I hadn't hear of it until you mentioned it. We do have a lake in the big city. I'll have to look into it. Thanks for all your hard work and sharing with us! I was thinking of making leather cases for my travel palettes instead of buying anything new so now I'm off to watch your videos as I'm a copycat at heart...lol! I've never done WWM before only just hear of it last year. I do try to paint daily but usually with a tutorial maybe it's time to step out and try painting without a tutorial! Love your encouragement and easy access to learning art!! It has been amazing for me and I'm so very grateful!!
I know you have updated videos of this product. I just couldn’t find the answer to my question anywhere online. Did Arteza rebrand the expert watercolor pencils as Pro series? Or the other way around? I know premium is student grade but after that many I’m lost. Thanks
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!
Maine is not as humid as CT shoreline is, it’s a hot steamy 93 right how, even the kitty doesn’t want to sit in the window, too hot for her as well, good day to stay in AC & do some art
I am painting your elegant writer birch trees project while I’m watching this Sat chat! Just splattered on some glittery paint into the leaves.
So much wisdom! Have a lovely day!
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." 😁
See if any friends have a kiln they would let you use, my friend had 3 that she got super cheap. Or maybe if the schools that you have helped at have one
It is not cool in TN. it is HOT! enjoy your summer, with all the stuff you like to do. Thank you very much
Happy SatChat.! it’s gorgeous summer on the other end of the country, PNW.. you get 9 months of winter, we get 9 months of rain..☔️
Oh dude, so when I got my little mini wooden one you got for $7 it was $20!!! It was a couple years ago and has enamel in the wells and on the mixing side but dang if Amazon don't remind me every single time I look at any other palette, ever. 😂 ya know the ol purchased in yada yada stuff it throws in the mix to see if ya might wanna reorder or whatever 😂😂 I've actually seen these as cheap as $3.99 now but ships from China
Wow, that's crazy!
My evil twin Mewslis logic - If I buy 3 balls of yarn, but only pay the cost of 2 THEN that means the cost of the yarn is lowered. ( and then you may or may not buy further balls of yarn)
Haha, love it!
I just visited Doodlewash and seen your popscicles on a mug and pouch. What is the expiration date for purchase?
I think the shop is only open through 7/31
What did ya use to get the old paints out?
A butter knife, I do it in the review video.
@@thefrugalcrafter oh makes sense, I play catch up Saturday's 🤣🤣
Really agree with “start living the life you want to live.” Applies to both work life and home life. Enjoy the sun and hope you have a great week Lindsay!
Thank you! You too!
Have a swell Summer weekend Lindsay!?🎉
You too!
Excellent and exciting! Ty
You bet!
Lindsey I love your talks… I started painting every day a fews back only for a few minutes here and there …retired now and I paint every day every morning till about noon, my afternoons are crafting and reading your a good inspiration thanks
Wonderful! That's what I like to hear!
Hello Lindsay, loved today’s Sat Chat! I was wondering if you ever sold any prints of your work? If so where can I find them. Thanks!
No, physical sales are rough. I might do a calendar one day. I occasionally sell originals if they are not done in sketchbooks tho.
Love all your pallet holsters. I cannot sew . I've tried, taken lessons, tried more. 2 ruined sewing machines later, I'm done.🤗
Oh no! Hand stitching in felt is pretty easy and even sloppy stitches look good when to turn the peice right side out.
I haven’t been watercoloring for a while, then returned and was using various paints. This morning I pulled out my Mei Laing Pretty Excellent and it was like meeting a best old friend! I may have rediscovered my joy in watercolor!
I hope so!
Faux leather sheets are really cheap on Amazon. I got some for bead embroidery backing. Now I know what to do with it!
I saw a nice looking pack and linked to it!
Do you think that part of finding your creative style is trying out all the different mediums? I'm struggling to find what works for me. I love love art. But am pretty bad at it. Should I buy books and learn about light and composition first? And color mixing? I've played w Acrylics, they dry to fast. I like watercolor. I am drawn to detail work though. But hate markers lol. I live in an apartment so can't do oils. I'm so confused lol!!!
We all learn differently. I learn by doing. I don't grasp stuff my trading, I have to get in there but we ate all different. It sounds like you might enjoy colored pencils tho and you can use them over watercolor.
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😻
That's a great idea!
Just noticed on Amazon that the full set (30) Faber Castell Albrecht Durer Watercolor Pen (marker) has been reduced 40% to $84.00. Great buy! Please take this down Lindsay if this is inappropriate of me to mention. I have a few of these and they are wonderful!!
Good to know! AlwYs check blick too because they often have the same price.
You are right! They do!!
I’m a serious impulse buyer when I scroll through this kinda stuff. 😂
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Hi Lindsay, I made an air dry clay project last year and I used min wax polycrylic on it.
Thanks! I have that too!
I love your holsters. I don't paint outdoors (allergies mainly) so I don't "need" any but they are cute. They could be very addictive. I just heard about and watched a gal who mentioned that book. What she shared was very enlightening and something thoughtful. Even beyond de-cluttering. It was very helpful regarding mindset and those of us who suffer from immune disorders. Setting realistic goals - that's the video I watched, the gal about the cabinets. Even sent it to my sister. Wow, what a small world. I clicked on her video by happenchance. The video site was called Towards a Simple Life and it really is good.
Thanks for tracking her down for me!
Hey. It was a pattern. Patterns are expensive these days. lol.
Thanks for the idea about the snaps. Better than Velcro for book closures
Stoicism and minimalism are akin to essentialism that I have been reading lately. I’m not big into journaling but I bought a guided journal for stoicism. There are so many things I want to do. But reality has arrived at Age 73. I need to make plans and stick to ‘em.
Don’t wait.
Yes! I started listening to the daily stoic last year!
great to see you ,i love sat chat with you
Thanks 😊
Love sat chat! Thanks for sharing❤
You are so welcome
Is there a difference in the 48 pans besides 4 less colors from the 52 pan?
I want to make the same earth tones are in the 48 pans
The 48 set is the 36 set plus 12 metallic. The onl metallic in the 52 set are gold and silver but there ate pastels added. I don't think all the colors from the 36 set are in there tho. I'd have to double check. You can see a swatch on amazon.
Oh Lindsay...you're just too cool 😎 & cute 🥰 in your red outfit and those white sunglasses...and then to drive around in your convertible? Woo hoo! 🎉Great way to celebrate summer in Maine! 🎉
Oh thank you!
oooh! i saw your review on the small palette but not the holster tutorial, i'll need to go watch that! - it always amazes me how much you're able to get so much done Lindsay~ maybe i just don't have as much stamina but i always love that you're able to do so much :) if you ever need a topic to talk about, i'd love to hear your thoughts and feelings, as a professional artist, on the Shinhan controversy (refer to my latest video for more info) and maybe how it may or may not be similar to Daniel Smith's Primatek scandal a couple years ago. alright, i'm off to watch your holster video! 😆
I'll think about it!
I saw your pop cycle picture on cup and bag. Awesome
Thanks 😊
Totally understand not waiting... I used to tell myself you can't craft til you get stuffed cleaned up, which meant I didn't get to craft much and felt like I was being punished, etc. Then, I made creating part of the cleaning routine... instead of moving a work in progress around so I can clean, I go ahead and finish it. I usually have several projects going at one time, so once I get one project completed I finish a couple more and put the supplies away, and then my space slowly gets clean.
Love that!
Thanks for todays Sat Chat, great topics! I'm off to meet a friend and we are going to see Exorcism. It's been a while since I've seen a movie in the theatre. Have a great weekend!
Have fun! I love horror movies, please let me know how it is!