1. Traveling Journal Kit – contents, 2. Crafty Girl-on-the-go kit contents, 3. Artists Field Bag, 4. The Supply Kit, 5. ARToids, 6. How it will all get there
- Editing: How can I pare down what I'm bringing!? I want to take it all!
- The Box: Everywhere I go, I search for the "perfect" box. Not too big. Not too small. Hardy. Attractive. It's the Holy Grail of boxes, you know?
As I write this, I'm currently debating between bringing this vintage-looking (but totally new) lunchbox.
It's quite large and roomy. I can even fit my art journal inside.
Or this pencil case…
…which I bought at Staples last week.
You can see the size difference here:
Though, the photo doesn't really show the depth difference. The pencil case is relatively shallow and the lunch box is pretty darn deep. I think I just have to pick one and stop flip flopping back and forth on it, you know?
- The pencil case is much more portable. Pencil Case√
- I can bring many more supplies in the lunchbox. Lunchbox√
- I can put the journal itself in the lunchbox. Lunchbox√
- I will be more creative with limited supplies. Pencil Case√
- I can fit a full size set of paints in the lunchbox. Lunchbox√
- I can fit a full set of Mini Misters in the lunchbox. Lunchbox√
- WAIT! I think I just figured something out in typing this….I can fit the Pencil Case INSIDE the lunchbox and have the best of both worlds! A kit within a kit! Genius!!!!
One problem down, but here's the next: Should I have two sets of supplies? i.e. One that permanently lives in the box and one that I use at home. Because, to a certain extent, having to pack and unpack the kit is a pain and makes me pack it last minute because I don't want to give up any of the supplies. Which, unsurprisingly, leads to me forgetting things. But, perhaps that's a problem to discuss on another day. Let me get to packing…
(Insert time passing here. About twenty-four hours passed for me between writing the first part and writing the rest of this post.)
Here's what I've put into the two kits so far:
The pencil case has (1) 2 Distress ink pads – 1 black and 1 brown; (2) an adhesive roller; (3a) mini stapler; (3b) mini stapler refill staples; (4) scissors – love my Cutterbees; (5) mini Koi watercolor set, which includes a water brush; (6) mini mister full of water; (7) writing tools: Sakura Pigma Microns (.01, .03, .08 tips), Uniball Signo, mechanical pencil with eraser; (8) rag; (9) Glue Dots.
I can definitely grab this pencil case and have no trouble creating! But, if I want a little bit more….
Whew. I think I may throw in an extra paintbrush or two and I'm debating about gel medium (can you tell that I'm adhesive obsessed?), but otherwise, I'm pretty happy with everything I've chosen.
I'm going to go and finish packing for CHA, because I'm off to Orlando in the morning!! And I'm taking my big box of art with me!
Thanks for stopping by!
LOL!!!!! have fun with your box of art Julie.
LOL!!!!! have fun with your box of art Julie.
LOL!!!!! have fun with your box of art Julie.
LOL!!!!! have fun with your box of art Julie.
Have fun!
Have fun!
Have fun!
Have fun!
LOL – you make me laugh- that is too cute! Have fun at CHA!!!
LOL – you make me laugh- that is too cute! Have fun at CHA!!!
LOL – you make me laugh- that is too cute! Have fun at CHA!!!
LOL – you make me laugh- that is too cute! Have fun at CHA!!!
Looks like you will be well equipped, Julie! LOVE that luncb box! Have fun at CHA!
Looks like you will be well equipped, Julie! LOVE that luncb box! Have fun at CHA!
Looks like you will be well equipped, Julie! LOVE that luncb box! Have fun at CHA!
Looks like you will be well equipped, Julie! LOVE that luncb box! Have fun at CHA!
i can totally understand where you are coming from…not to mention if you are flying you have to worry about that too.
opening up those containers would just make me want to create!
i can totally understand where you are coming from…not to mention if you are flying you have to worry about that too.
opening up those containers would just make me want to create!
i can totally understand where you are coming from…not to mention if you are flying you have to worry about that too.
opening up those containers would just make me want to create!
i can totally understand where you are coming from…not to mention if you are flying you have to worry about that too.
opening up those containers would just make me want to create!
Such a dilemna. Two sets of kits… sounds pretty good. I have a friend who does that. A travel kit, and her home kit. That way her travel kit is always ready when she gets the call to scrap or have a class. No muss, no fuss, no packing, unpacking, repacking.
I love the lunchbox. It is gorgeous!!!
Have fun at CHA!!!
Such a dilemna. Two sets of kits… sounds pretty good. I have a friend who does that. A travel kit, and her home kit. That way her travel kit is always ready when she gets the call to scrap or have a class. No muss, no fuss, no packing, unpacking, repacking.
I love the lunchbox. It is gorgeous!!!
Have fun at CHA!!!
Such a dilemna. Two sets of kits… sounds pretty good. I have a friend who does that. A travel kit, and her home kit. That way her travel kit is always ready when she gets the call to scrap or have a class. No muss, no fuss, no packing, unpacking, repacking.
I love the lunchbox. It is gorgeous!!!
Have fun at CHA!!!
Such a dilemna. Two sets of kits… sounds pretty good. I have a friend who does that. A travel kit, and her home kit. That way her travel kit is always ready when she gets the call to scrap or have a class. No muss, no fuss, no packing, unpacking, repacking.
I love the lunchbox. It is gorgeous!!!
Have fun at CHA!!!
LOL – I can totally relate to your dilemma and am certianly glad you figured out a great strategy! now have fun and be creative!
LOL – I can totally relate to your dilemma and am certianly glad you figured out a great strategy! now have fun and be creative!
LOL – I can totally relate to your dilemma and am certianly glad you figured out a great strategy! now have fun and be creative!
LOL – I can totally relate to your dilemma and am certianly glad you figured out a great strategy! now have fun and be creative!
this is the reason why i haven’t been able to go to a crop. how do you know what you’re gonna use?
i totally love the lunchbox though 🙂
this is the reason why i haven’t been able to go to a crop. how do you know what you’re gonna use?
i totally love the lunchbox though 🙂
this is the reason why i haven’t been able to go to a crop. how do you know what you’re gonna use?
i totally love the lunchbox though 🙂
this is the reason why i haven’t been able to go to a crop. how do you know what you’re gonna use?
i totally love the lunchbox though 🙂
Please, please, please share where it is that you found that lunch-box!!!!!
Please, please, please share where it is that you found that lunch-box!!!!!
Please, please, please share where it is that you found that lunch-box!!!!!
Please, please, please share where it is that you found that lunch-box!!!!!
Your lunchbox is adorable! I have been trying to figure out how to make up a travel art journal kit too. I have a new job where I am on the road quite a bit. This gives me inspiration – thank you!
Your lunchbox is adorable! I have been trying to figure out how to make up a travel art journal kit too. I have a new job where I am on the road quite a bit. This gives me inspiration – thank you!
Your lunchbox is adorable! I have been trying to figure out how to make up a travel art journal kit too. I have a new job where I am on the road quite a bit. This gives me inspiration – thank you!
Your lunchbox is adorable! I have been trying to figure out how to make up a travel art journal kit too. I have a new job where I am on the road quite a bit. This gives me inspiration – thank you!
Loved this post…the details of how your mind makes the decisions! The lunch box is way cool.
Loved this post…the details of how your mind makes the decisions! The lunch box is way cool.
Loved this post…the details of how your mind makes the decisions! The lunch box is way cool.
Loved this post…the details of how your mind makes the decisions! The lunch box is way cool.
What brand is the name of the pencil case
What brand is the name of the pencil case
What brand is the name of the pencil case
What brand is the name of the pencil case
Chance to read your blog, I really like your blog, let me learn a lot! I will focus on your blog, refuels!
Chance to read your blog, I really like your blog, let me learn a lot! I will focus on your blog, refuels!
Chance to read your blog, I really like your blog, let me learn a lot! I will focus on your blog, refuels!
Chance to read your blog, I really like your blog, let me learn a lot! I will focus on your blog, refuels!
I thought I was the only person that did things like this…your list of pros & cons (I personally love the kit within a kit and was going to suggest it if you hadn’t) I took an art kit to the hospital while I was recovering from an infection after surgery…forget the toilletries…I needed my art kit. I ended up in a bed without a window, so I took out my watercolours and some paper and painted a lake view with some sailboats…the nurses thought I was crazy….I LOVE YOUR BLOG BY THE WAY…very inspiring.
I thought I was the only person that did things like this…your list of pros & cons (I personally love the kit within a kit and was going to suggest it if you hadn’t) I took an art kit to the hospital while I was recovering from an infection after surgery…forget the toilletries…I needed my art kit. I ended up in a bed without a window, so I took out my watercolours and some paper and painted a lake view with some sailboats…the nurses thought I was crazy….I LOVE YOUR BLOG BY THE WAY…very inspiring.
I thought I was the only person that did things like this…your list of pros & cons (I personally love the kit within a kit and was going to suggest it if you hadn’t) I took an art kit to the hospital while I was recovering from an infection after surgery…forget the toilletries…I needed my art kit. I ended up in a bed without a window, so I took out my watercolours and some paper and painted a lake view with some sailboats…the nurses thought I was crazy….I LOVE YOUR BLOG BY THE WAY…very inspiring.
I thought I was the only person that did things like this…your list of pros & cons (I personally love the kit within a kit and was going to suggest it if you hadn’t) I took an art kit to the hospital while I was recovering from an infection after surgery…forget the toilletries…I needed my art kit. I ended up in a bed without a window, so I took out my watercolours and some paper and painted a lake view with some sailboats…the nurses thought I was crazy….I LOVE YOUR BLOG BY THE WAY…very inspiring.
Julie, Again love your Box of Art. I have one for our Motorhome but now I know what else to put in my box. Last night I got to a site from a girl from Germany, I think, from your site. She used a briefcase, she painted, as her Art Box. Today I can’t find it. Please help! I loved the idea. A lot more room and I have an old briefcase.
Thanks ahead of time.
Cathe Ekas
Julie, Again love your Box of Art. I have one for our Motorhome but now I know what else to put in my box. Last night I got to a site from a girl from Germany, I think, from your site. She used a briefcase, she painted, as her Art Box. Today I can’t find it. Please help! I loved the idea. A lot more room and I have an old briefcase.
Thanks ahead of time.
Cathe Ekas
Julie, Again love your Box of Art. I have one for our Motorhome but now I know what else to put in my box. Last night I got to a site from a girl from Germany, I think, from your site. She used a briefcase, she painted, as her Art Box. Today I can’t find it. Please help! I loved the idea. A lot more room and I have an old briefcase.
Thanks ahead of time.
Cathe Ekas
Julie, Again love your Box of Art. I have one for our Motorhome but now I know what else to put in my box. Last night I got to a site from a girl from Germany, I think, from your site. She used a briefcase, she painted, as her Art Box. Today I can’t find it. Please help! I loved the idea. A lot more room and I have an old briefcase.
Thanks ahead of time.
Cathe Ekas