Customizing my Sketchbook Cover with Gouache Paints!

[@sarahziegler104]

Positive: my older brother reached out to me after 9 years and we now talk everyday

[@notrealname6397]

That's incredible. Happy for u.

[@aliciea1324]

That's good 🦋🌸🌺

[@shreya1050]

Good for you 🙂

[@iconifer]

Good thing: I got through school without crying

[@ivyspilman6594]

mood. but proud

[@ms.marvelous7019]

Gold star babe ⭐️

[@sarahc6410]

You go gurl ❤️

[@myleesmith8764]

I am glad you stay positive

[@sadist8902]

The good thing happening: It’s totally unrelated to everything going on, but I finally can see a therapist for personal issues, which gives that tad bit of hope for a better future (me).

[@Megan-tb5bz]

That’s amazing! I hope they are able to help you and I’m glad you are feeling more hopeful! We all believe in you! X

[@MiraByler]

That is seriously so awesome!! I’m glad you’re going to see a therapist. Congrats for doing something so big for yourself. 🙌🏼💕

[@haileyandfriends635]

We are all here to support you!💚💚

[@sadist8902]

Megan Thank you so much, that’s so sweet 🥺x

[@sadist8902]

Hailey and Friends Thank youuu🥺💓

[@SoCraftastic]

Leo is that you?! 😹 I love his grumpy face! QOTDs : My puppy is making a ton of progress with his training - & not stressing me out as much. Favorite animal = CAT!!

[@MiraByler]

Haha, it does look like Leo! 😂😂 And so glad to hear your puppy is doing good with his training! 🙌🏼

[@anabelbeal7624]

Another art youtuber for me to check out

[@anabelbeal7624]

**SoCrafttastic gained +1 subscribers** After 1 video I fell in love with ur channel

[@deadinside2959]

Lol my puppy can be stressful too but she’s gotten better over the summer but I love her.

[@zezehandcraft6697]

SAME!!

[@93kns]

My good thing this year: I was told I was officially cancer free

[@hannahchase8221]

Congratulations!!

[@sarahc6410]

Omg that’s amazing 😁😁

[@diyakarthik1147]

Congratulations!!

[@кварталБеларусі]

that's amazing congratulations

[@atlas3231]

Congratulations! This just recently happened for my grandma too!

[@tiffanykirby6730]

I hope that everyone is having a great day

[@MiraByler]

I hope you are too!! 💜

[@LittleDevilLuna]

I hope that too! And same thing to you too!

[@Hxney_bee-ll8ie]

Hey I’m early NEW SUBSCRIBERS

[@aishaalkandari3002]

Sadly I’m not 😔

[@morganaxness]

Aisha Alkandari keep your head high and power through! You got this! 💯

[@rainbowartsandcrafts9177]

Question of the day: I’m 40 weeks pregnant and expecting to meet our little rainbow baby any day now!🌈👶hugs from uk 🇬🇧

[@allthethingsyouwillsee1081]

Congratulations!!

[@myleesmith8764]

That amazing 😍

[@giuliadepryck7843]

Congrats! 👶

[@titusjoseph1073]

She said to say a good thing that is happening in our lives. My exam finished 🎉🎉 That is great ❤️

[@Terrelli9]

I don’t think I’ve ever heard the phrases “my emo phase” and “ I like to do folk art” so close together before. Kinda like the juxtaposition of my early college ska phase and loving early 20th century illustration ten years later.

[@MiraByler]

I love that!

[@paranoiarpincess]

I was a goth who knitted on the subway...

[@paranoiarpincess]

I usually only have bad news, especially since 2015. That said, there is one big thing I can say that is a positive. I have an amazing son who is smart and kind, and weird in the best way, and I have an amazing partner who is all those things too. I have spent way too much of my life with abusive boyfriends (mostly mentally and emotionally) so just being treated respectfully and being loved as much as I am, by both of the mens in my immediate family, the family I built, is a really big deal for me. They are the light in my life and the reason I push through each and every day. ♡

[@notrealname6397]

That's so beutifull. I hope you always feel comfortable and I hope things only get better from here. 💕 .. I feel really awkward saying thus but I "love" you (in an okay way 😅) for pushing through ..and being as strong as you are. (sorry feels.. weird for me aswell. )

[@paranoiarpincess]

@@notrealname6397 aww, you absolutely made my day with this comment. Like I'm near tearing up because of your kindness. I've not been feeling well the past few days so even if the person feel awkward saying it, being told I'm loved makes a big difference, so thank you so much. I love you too in a not weird way lol. I tell people I love them all the time. It's a feeling that you feel, there is nothing wrong with it, and although I absolutely understand feeling like you need to add the disclaimers (I am the queen of disclaimers) you don't need to with me. I totally get it ^-^. I hope you get all the good karma you absolutely deserve for being such a sweet and caring person, and I hope that you have a good rest of your day, and only good days going forward ♡♡♡♡♡!!

[@ONE.Music.]

For the question of the day: First of all I literally just picked tomatoes out of our garden like a couple hours ago so that’s kind of funny... But I would say, I’m so thankful and happy that I’m growing in my spiritual relationship with Yahuah. And I’m being refined to be the best that I can be. Even through the tough stuff, there’s ALWAYS a brighter side. The hard times are made to refine and purify you to be stronger and better of a person. So I am thankful for the tough times just as much as I am the easier times. Life is too short to focus on negativity all the time! Sending love to you all! Thank you Mira for reminding us every day to see the bright side of things.❤️

[@ElizabethSampson]

I love that your asking for sharing something good!! I just celebrated my 32 wedding anniversary on the 10th❤️

[@rebeccaslawson8378]

Mira, you are such a light! Continued blessings to you 💖

[@carrie.snowcoach]

YES!! AFI was in my emo days too haha... but the great thing about life right now is trying new things. Learning how to kite surf this summer, reviving my watercolor skills, and trying out a new self-employeed career path!!!

[@Judith-H7]

Amazing.... again. Love your style and your videos. My favorite animal is a squirrel or a chipmunk. 🐿

[@CreativaArtly]

My favorite animal is horses. Positive thing: we got a new puppy. He’s only 6-8 weeks old and we love him so much.

[@lavania4854]

😍I love puppies!Congrats!

[@anyonomusperson3169]

That's amazing! What breed is he?

[@DalekWidow]

Ooh, I have that same sketchbook (the one that came in the Jazza's Jazzy Art Box). I might customise my cover too!

[@MiraByler]

It’s such a great surface for paint! And yes! I forgot that’s where I got this sketchbook haha!

[@nicolebiel6678]

You make me so happy! I've been inspired by your videos!

[@TatyanaVogt]

It turned out so cute! I love the frame looking motif and the book embellishment on the edge to make it look more like a traditional book. So CUTE!!

[@kelseys90u90]

We are raising chickens and it’s been so much fun watching them grow from 2 days old.

[@liminalcrypt1d]

I’m 26 and still going through my “emo phase” and still listen to AFI and I was OBSESSED with them when I was younger to the point where my walls were covered in their posters and pictures 💜 also side note Jade is the bassist 😊

[@tabbi888]

Your never too old I'm 47yrs and still like to listen my emo/Goth music, will love it till the day I die.

[@metzli6261]

Yay she found it !!!!love ya

[@BE_Art]

Something positive! I recently started an art Tik Tok and I haven't been this inspired to create in a long, long time. I had been dealing with a lot of depression and anxiety, so having this outlet has been amazing

[@lisa-sz8jj]

Why is the kitty so stonking cute 😻 My happy thing was, after rubbish weather, it was really warm today in the uk, so i sat outside and did a portrait 😊 I know its crazy over in the States at the moment, for a multitude of reasons, stay strong and God bless you all 💛

[@tacos4877]

I love how you did the plants behind it! And also very creative how you wrote your name on the side with the gold

[@MiraByler]

Thank you!

[@tacos4877]

Mira Byler Omg thanks so much for replying!!!!

[@CreativeButterfly]

Countdown for Her sketchbook tour!😊😉😉 AAhhh! I just can't wait! 🙃😅

[@thebookishkhmerican4303]

Best things this year were: getting to spend more time with family, picking up painting as a new hobby, and getting accepted into a Master’s degree program. By the way, I love your channel Mira!! It’s very fun and inspiring to watch.

[@briannarobinson6724]

Positive thing, I’m enjoying creating my new life with my beautiful 3 month old son

[@Lizzie-sn6dy]

Something that is positive that has happened to me is that I found your KZbin channel because I feel that you have brought so much joy, kindness, and positive feelings for me and others.

[@MiraByler]

Aww thank you! 💜

[@cxvd7996]

I love gardening/plants etc so it was exciting to pick some limes yesterday from my potted tree that I've been growing outside my apt door for a couple years now. :)

[@BleachSmiles]

I love seeing all of your positive and wonderful art. I used to do art constantly as a kid, and immensely enjoyed it. But then events happened that pulled me away from art and now, at 23, I am thinking about getting back into it because of inspirations like you and many others in the art community. I thank you so so much for it! (And to answer your QOTD, a good thing is that I got married! It was not the weeding I wanted initially, but it was lovely to have close family there.)

[@nat6098]

One good thing that made me smile this week: A little girl was saving up pop cans so she could take them in and get money to spend on her birthday, but the 4 bags of recycling were stolen 3 days before her birthday. Her mom posted on the local fb page and asked if anyone had seen someone take the bags. Sadly no one had seen the bag thief, but a lot of people had cans to return and started to drop them off at the little girl's house. As of this morning she has over 20 bags and is super excited to see how much she gets and what she can buy with it. I live in a very small village which can be a pain when it comes to getting things like art supplies, but at least I know if something serious ever happens I'll be taken care of.

[@martinacampos944]

My nephew just learned his left and rights. I’m so happy!!🥳🥳😀😀😀 I hope you guys are having a great day!😊

[@stoconnor3517]

Something good that's happened to me lately is i found your channel and your videos are very inspiring and uplifting. I have been able to re kindle my interest in multi media art work and I am trying out a lot of new art materials that I have had for years and never used. So thanks for that Mira. Also my favorite animals are dogs and chickens. Chickens are really funny and curious creatures.

[@pamschmidt138]

Watching hummingbirds at my feeder from livingroom. And going to make my first, no rules, junk journal! 63 years old and Mira, I so enjoy your videos! A bright light to my day. 😊

[@MiraByler]

A no rules junk journal sounds awesome!! So glad you’re doing it! ☺️

[@pamschmidt138]

@@MiraByler thank you! 😊

[@carollai64]

YAY! I am currently painting the cover of my sketchbook as well

[@MiraByler]

Awesome! What did you paint on yours? 😁

[@carollai64]

@@MiraByler I am painting a scene from one of my Exalted games (Exalted is a TRPG like DnD): a sea dragon looming over my fiance's character with my character sneaking around in the shadows. I will tag you on IG when it is done.

[@artsyz3879]

why is everything mira creates beautiful?

[@jhangeerdin8026]

I know

[@MiraByler]

Aw haha thank you!

[@jhangeerdin8026]

@@MiraByler your channel is amazing

[@advaitsingh8074]

I agree with you so much Mira, and I also feel like there is so many bad things that people are pointing when there is just as many good. Something good that’s been happening in my life is that I’m loving art so much and am finally out of art block after the past 5 months struggling. I hope everyone’s life is loving and great ❤️

[@MiraByler]

Aww I’m so glad the creativity is flowing again! I hope you feel super fulfilled with the upcoming pieces you create! 💕💕💕

[@advaitsingh8074]

Mira Byler It means a lot that you replied. Thank you so much! Your such a great artist and I’ve seen you improve leaps & bounds since 2 years ago. You inspire so many people, keep continuing what you do❤️

[@CowgirlEm]

Oh my goodness what an adorable grumpy baby!! 🐈😻 Very much enjoyed a bit of folk art from you again! 😊❤️ You've made me think really hard to try and focus on the good things no matter how trivial because it's so easy to see all the bad. It's nice to live in the countryside and enjoy a bit of nature on my lunch break 😊❤️

[@sweethaven5]

My son and daughter-in-law, fostered a little girl for 2 years and last week she OFFICIALLY became my GRANDDAUGHTER!! She has 2 older brothers that were adopted 3 years ago. Needless to say I am tinkled pink!!💞❤️💜

[@calliereymann8932]

That gold leaf pen brought it all together! The cover was cute...cute...cute...😱😍 Thanks for always encouraging us and talking about not being alone in these rough times.

[@chrissielane1225]

AFI Oh boy- here we go! Loving how the sketchbook turned out! It's bomb

[@MiraByler]

Oh yeah, AFI's DecemberUnderground album was a MOOD. Hahaha. Thanks!

[@sisu4134]

OMG YAY!!! I've got 3 sketch books with the boring black canvas- like covers PLUS I've been really wanting to work more with my jelly cup gouache paints. This gives me the perfect ideas 😊 Thanks Mira ❤️

[@MiraByler]

Ahh yay!! I hope you have fun creating the covers! ☺️

[@terrim5713]

My good thing that's happening for me is that I've got my first wedding dress fitting on Wednesday! Exciting!

[@MiraByler]

Ahhh that is so exciting! Congrats on your engagement, by the way! 💜

[@terrim5713]

@@MiraByler thank you 💜

[@jameslennington2207]

I tried drawing a moth yesterday! It was super fun! Thanks for the suggestion 🙃

[@gracefulannie-grcflannie-]

I got to spend my birthday with most of my family yesterday. It was the best day I've had in quite a while. Pigs and zebras are my favorite animals.

[@MiraByler]

Aww so glad you could spend your special day with your loved ones! Happy belated birthday! 💕

[@TheArtsyPineapple]

You absolutely do not have enough subscribers. You are KZbin’s ray of sunshine! ☀️ I’d say something good happening in my life recently is I’m actually seeing some progress in my art. In the past, I would never even finish a drawing to the point where I could add any color, or I wouldn’t have any ideas of what to draw so I just wouldn’t. Now, I’m bursting with so many ideas I have to write them down so I don’t forget any! 😂

[@MiraByler]

Ahh, that's so great! I'm glad you're seeing progress and having a burst of inspiration. 💜

[@RubyScoobyDo]

I loved the green paint transition!

[@Autumnalistic]

I've been doing a lot of art :D and then I found quite a bit of solace in reading too. It really helps, and I hope it helps someone out there!

[@Wooden227]

My good thing:That tomorrow is Friday yay 😁

[@dailyvlogs5659]

You are such an inspiration

[@iamarijitchakraborty]

The first ones a great one Mira!

[@kimberlycarter101]

I started painting for the first time ever this year inspired by the KZbin art community and it has been great for my mental health

[@haileyandfriends635]

This reminds me of the painting of the fox in a sweater you did! I am so lucky to have that painting! I hope everyone has a great day!

[@MiraByler]

I hope you have a great day too, Hailey!! 💜

[@haileyandfriends635]

Mira Byler thank you!💚

[@joydavis332]

My good thing for the day is that I’ve found some new authors that I like and will read all their forthcoming work. Also, I was so excited to see a new video is up!

[@ColzoArt]

This is such a cute cat! 🥰 my goodness think is that I went into my art room this morning & my Christmas cactus has sprouted a new shoot coming up from the soil - it gave me so much joy!!!

[@barbaragordon7381]

Mira did the impossible: She sponsored herself 🤣

[@MiraByler]

LOL

[@aguscomass]

Babara Gordon jahahhahahha

[@randomellisere4240]

Ikr I love her

[@Artholic777]

Y do their artworks always look so good no matter what they painted or what medium they used 😅😅 Well...it was really satisfying to watch though ❤️❤️✨✨

[@jadaaguilar1236]

ive been super stressed recently and today i finally motivated myself to write!! i feel so much better because of it (:

[@MiraByler]

Yay! I'm so proud of you!

[@moirarusaw9567]

I’m doing art on the second to last page in my sketchbook!!! It will be the first I have ever finished. I do customize the cover. I’m 13 btw

[@dianeo]

It really is fun and so satisfying to try out a new art style or medium and have a good ole' playtime in the sketchbook. I discovered that awesome DecoColor gold pen from you and am still having a blast with it, so thank you! Keep creating, everyone, no matter what!

[@Luna-ld7vm]

Something good that’s happening: Mira posted and that always makes me so so so happy and always brings a smile to my face!!

[@bellamena]

So cute Mira!! 🐈 😻

[@MiraByler]

Thanks Bella!! 💜

[@bellamena]

@@MiraByler 💜💜💜

[@amberdye4927]

My favorite animal is a fox. I just love the colors. For my positive thing, we're doing homeschool for the first time and we just got our curriculum. My son (5 yrs) is so excited to start. He loves the books. We're doing Sonlight, so there's a ton of them. 😁

[@artsypegasus8334]

My good thing to share : today i have found a new friend in school. And ... great Video !

[@MiraByler]

Yay for new friends!! 💕

[@davidromanart]

Fighting a cold today and this is jjst what i needed to space out for a bit 🙌🏼🎨

[@lavania4854]

Get well soon!!☺️

[@davidromanart]

@@lavania4854 🙏🏼💙

[@MelitaBintoro]

wow that cover looks sooo good!!!

[@relaxcutglue]

Super cute Mira! The cover is amazing!

[@MiraByler]

Thank you!

[@garthrapp8143]

I am starting a new electrical engineering job tomorrow, and it seems like it will be a great opportunity with an excellent chance to get moving in the right direction! I couldn't be more excited!!

[@shaza8109]

Love your videos so much

[@aguscomass]

The good thing happening is that I start yo follow my dreams and start a KZbin channel 💗

[@BeckyTregear]

2020 has given me the opportunity to grow my tiny channel and make lots of art and videos. It keeps me sane during these crazy times! Loving your videos lately, by the way. They're so positive and happy. Such a cute sketchbook cover! 😁

[@ecojabi]

Omg I absolutely loved AFI xD

[@MiraByler]

YESSSSS

[@red_the_avocado]

I have been having a hard time but I have been getting through this by reading and finishing books. When I read I am transported into somewhere new that is what is good out of this.

[@MiraByler]

So glad you can escape thru reading!

[@red_the_avocado]

Mira Byler yes and drawing but I have been reading more lately

[@babybear397]

So adorable!!

[@allisonluke850]

I love the design you chose for painting on your sketchbook cover it looks so darling and you should do more designs like this.

[@ALLJArt]

Ohhhh I loved AFI as a teen! Answer to question of the day: A good thing that is happening in my life right now... I am feeling better after a long time of feeling "off" and I can finally pluck up the courage to clean and tidy my house! I have struggled for a while to keep on top of it but my energy is coming back and it is lifting my mood heavily over all! I love your folk art pieces! They always put a smile on my face!

[@MiraByler]

Ahh, I'm so glad you're feeling better and getting back in the swing of things. I'm proud of you, Amanda! And thank you hehe!

[@призрак999]

Good thing : My daughter and I discovered your channel. We even ordered this print before we saw this video. Mine is on the way. Really love him,Great video.

[@thecreampuffs8084]

My good thing: I just now found Mira's channel and she's so inspiring! My fav animal: Kinkajous

[@alexplays6745]

Your such an inspiration! You have inspired me so much to focus on art and gain confidence for me as a beginner artist! 🥰🥰

[@amandaleesartstudio]

Have a wonderful day Mira and everyone else 💕

[@mocreatie-maike3751]

Wow that looks really really good Mira!!! Diggin the gold!

[@MiraByler]

Thank you!

[@lureart3136]

I was thinking about customizing my sketchbook cover and then felt demotivated.... But you made this video in a perfect time.... Thank you Mira ☺️☺️.... You came like an angel....

[@lalalalacanthearyou]

Same☺

[@MiraByler]

You can do it!

[@lureart3136]

@@MiraByler thank you 😁

[@Itsprayerarts]

Hey lure arts! When's the oc video?

[@lureart3136]

@@Itsprayerarts next video... This Sunday maybe

[@Yangkee20]

Thank you Mira, your videos make me happy! 🙏💐

[@nekeishamonroe9818]

Hanging out with family & working on my art skills during this time

[@sarahfrench113]

After losing my job in March due to the UK having a lockdown, I've got a new job that I start on Wednesday. Its a long commute and it's not in my field but I have been feeling so down and desperate due to how long I'd been unemployed, that I'm over the moon to have finally found something. 🙂

[@MiraByler]

I’m so glad you found something! Good luck on your first day! I hope you enjoy the job despite it not being in your field. ☺️💕

[@sarahfrench113]

@@MiraByler Thank you so much! I love your videos and find your talent super inspiring. ❤️

[@myleesmith8764]

That's great you crush that first day

[@PARCHEESIFUL]

I most definitely want to customize my sketchbook now

[@EvetteW]

Good thing this year: I rediscovered my love for doing artwork ☺️ Thank you for the inspiration, I’m going to have at go at this one, can’t decide what I’m going to do 🤔

[@annabellebettridge]

Question of the day I’ve stated horse riding lessons since quarantine has eased in the UK 🐎

[@MiraByler]

Whoa!!! That IS SO COOL!!! And sounds so fun!

[@annabellebettridge]

Mira Byler THANKS FOR REPLYIJG 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@_art_by_faith]

oh wow! I love horse back riding!

[@reem8015]

Same here

[@allthethingsyouwillsee1081]

Glad to hear the UK 🇬🇧 is loosing up. Enjoy your lessons and have fun

[@kyleelawalin3124]

Yes I would love that as a print!

[@MiraByler]

Yay, I will definitely turn it into a print then!

[@lydiataylor2343]

I’ve learned more about watercolor and improved my Excel skills. Proud of myself for that at least.

[@MiraByler]

That's awesome! Great things to be proud of. :)

[@christaboshoff6782]

Looks Awesome!

[@sophie9679]

question of the day I am halfway through my three hundred page sketchbook that I've been working on for six months! I wasn't sure if I could do it, but now I think I can!

[@MiraByler]

Wow! That is impressive!!! So proud of you for filling half of it so far. 🙌🏼☺️

[@moirarusaw9567]

My good thing is I jut got my August scrawlrbox I’d been looking forward to for a while. It my first time using heavy body acrylics and I painted a face that im super happy with

[@strawberrybee3450]

Good thing of this year, I started the long journey of recovery from my eating disorder :)

[@joselynabbott5605]

I haven’t listened to AFI in years! Talk about a throwback 😮

[@hannahchase8221]

Good thing going on right now: Finally learned to turn my artwork into stickers! I am so happy because now I can have my own cute-customized stickers :)

[@melissamatthews297]

I’ve always been intimidated to use a sketch book, I always do loose leaf paper drawings because it’s less scary lol. But you inspired me to order one, so Friday when it gets here, I’ll be doodling away. So thanks for the inspiration, that kitty turned out so darn cute! Can’t wait for the final flip through 💖

[@ArtistRebeccaLS]

Yes I’m someone that customizes my sketchbooks I’m so glad you said it’s okay to also paint your cat painting - i mean I’d like to use it as inspiration and don’t want you to think i steal your work, so I’m glad you say it’s ok ☺️ I’ve a big question and I don’t know if it’s top secret or not but, Where do you go, who do you use to make your custom washi tape? I tried vista print but they don’t do washi Thank you ☺️

[@elsawestberg1387]

I wonder tho

[@ArtistRebeccaLS]

Elsa Westberg about what? 😊

[@birdsarentreal2269]

Hey mira I live your content so much and u have been my inspiration