Customizing my Sketchbook Cover with Gouache Paints!

Let's custom paint my sketchbook cover! Got my acryla gouache paints, my sketchbook, and some customization inspiration! What will we paint?!
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★Supplies used:
Holbein Acryla Gouache: amzn.to/3iB90ZK
Hahnemuehle Sketchbook (I don't remember which one - the label is missing on mine lol sorry)
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[@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!

[@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

[@kelseys90u90]

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

[@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!!💞❤️💜

[@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.

[@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🥺💓

[@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! 💯

[@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.❤️

[@martinacampos944]

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

[@titusjoseph1073]

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

[@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 ♡♡♡♡♡!!

[@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! 👶

[@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! 😊

[@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! 💕

[@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 💛

[@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!!

[@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?

[@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!!!

[@nekeishamonroe9818]

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

[@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!!

[@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

[@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.)

[@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.

[@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! 💜

[@sargungrewal9337]

The good thing that is happening in my life is that I can spend more time with my family!

[@MiraByler]

That is awesome! 💕

[@strawberrybee3450]

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

[@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!

[@CreativeButterfly]

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

[@artsyz3879]

why is everything mira creates beautiful?

[@jhangeerdin8026]

I know

[@MiraByler]

Aw haha thank you!

[@jhangeerdin8026]

@@MiraByler your channel is amazing

[@thecreampuffs8084]

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

[@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.

[@artsypegasus8334]

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

[@MiraByler]

Yay for new friends!! 💕

[@ElizabethSampson]

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

[@kyleelawalin3124]

Yes I would love that as a print!

[@MiraByler]

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

[@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

[@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. :)

[@Judith-H7]

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

[@aguscomass]

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

[@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❤️

[@jameslennington2207]

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

[@WizardSectumsempra]

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!

[@amandaleesartstudio]

Have a wonderful day Mira and everyone else 💕

[@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!!

[@Wooden227]

My good thing:That tomorrow is Friday yay 😁

[@yuseyo3140]

My good thing this year: I just got a new baby brother, he is really healthy and brings my family so much joy!

[@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!

[@Katemio]

Having my first happy healthy longterm relationship ever now (I'm 23) and I'm snuggled into his bed rn, watching this and eating leftover food his grandma cooked for us 🥰

[@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 :)

[@ecojabi]

Omg I absolutely loved AFI xD

[@MiraByler]

YESSSSS

[@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! ☺️

[@joselynabbott5605]

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

[@iamarijitchakraborty]

The first ones a great one Mira!

[@myleesmith8764]

The good thing in my life is you Mira because you are just so positive and you make me happy thanks for that never lose your positiveness

[@happymom149]

My favorite animals are sea turtles and flamingos. A great thing that happened this year is getting our puppy last February. Love her SO much.

[@ainetreanor751]

A positive thing that happened: my art has gotten about 💯 times better than it was before lockdown! Also, my favourite animals are sharks 🦈 and cats 🐱!

[@RubyScoobyDo]

I loved the green paint transition!

[@metzli6261]

Yay she found it !!!!love ya

[@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.

[@LeBlancCat]

Please make it into a print!!!! I love you and your paintings. I watch you every day and you alway bring a smile to my face!

[@MiraByler]

Will do! And thank you! 💕

[@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. 🙌🏼☺️

[@davidromanart]

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

[@lavania4854]

Get well soon!!☺️

[@davidromanart]

@@lavania4854 🙏🏼💙

[@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. 💜

[@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 ❤️❤️✨✨

[@red_the_avocado6492]

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_avocado6492]

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

[@jessicaling6853]

positive- I've acctually started going to therapy and got a really good job that pays well so I can adopt a friend for my dog :)

[@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!!!!

[@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!!!

[@christinewagner9042]

My good thing in this year and life is finding and binging Your Chanle

[@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 😊❤️

[@mokaakashiya9318]

Good things! I got a breast reduction and because of it I feel so much happier and healthier! And I am just in love with my body! And I’m healing very well! And having this surgery has helped my get over my fear of surgery! And I’ve been doing a lot of art lately. This time period has given me an opportunity to really focus on that! ❤️

[@Pocket_poet]

Something good that is happening to me is I'm getting into the most loving relationship and I've never felt so. Happy and inspired! My favourite animal is a penguin they are so clumsy and they mate for life xxx

[@gabriellarozen1594]

i found my old watercolor set that i had been looking for over a year for

[@watercolourartincapetown2919]

Lovely gold details

[@maggiewallflower2587]

Ik I’m very late and my good thing probably isn’t a big thing to others, but it made me really happy today. Since quarantine started, I’ve been trying to get into creating art again, but I never was content with the things I created. Making art should be something that helps me healing, if u know what I mean, but it really just made me struggle more and it make me feel insecure about myself. But today I created something wich I‘m really happy with and I really love looking at it. I think I kinda found my ‚art style‘ and the way I wanna create things I‘m very proud of myself and that made my day

[@maggiewallflower2587]

And my favourite animals are froggies :)

[@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 🤔

[@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. :)

[@stephrogers5491]

Good thing: I’m doing my internship for my masters degree at a middle school where my teacher is AMAZING and I’m so blessed to get to learn from her. Also- my dog is healing wonderfully from her accident. (She was hit by a car, but is OKAY!!) vet took stitches out today and said it looked like it was on the right track! So happy she’s still with me cause she’s my baby.

[@sofiaabate8262]

good thing: spring break just started for me. so excited to finally have a time for myself 💓

[@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

[@jasperrocks782]

The sun fried my yard and the grass got all dry, and yellow, then it rained for four days and now it's so green and healthy!!

[@Littlewings1211]

I have too many favourite animals - I love bats, sharks, lizards, snakes, tortoises/turtles, stingrays, whales, giraffes, owls, birds of prey, monitor lizards, komodo dragons, elephants, spiders, bugs.....all of the animals! They're just so cool and fascinating how they all evolved and became what they are today and have these specific skills to help them survive. Plus they're all so beautiful!

[@maninderbanga2304]

Mira you did a great job omg 🤯

[@Yangkee20]

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

[@chloea2254]

I just watched the tiny painting video!!! And then I saw this one. 😂

[@brandytaylor1986.]

I’m getting paints for Christmas I can’t wait I’m so excited I’m a beginner artist starting their journey

[@dadbodnokid8898]

Question of the day: After Seven Years apart, I have reunited with my songwriting partner and we are working on music again. We took time to work on our individual journeys. Wish us luck! And Good Luck to you!

[@MiraByler]

That’s great news! Good luck on the awesome things you’ll create together! 🙌🏼☺️

[@Naokiniyon]

nice that you like nostalgie sketchbook. love those sketchbook.

[@christalonecornerstone6403]

You are an awesome caring person and you back my day. Especially right now because my friend and I are fighting. So keep up the great work on making people's days. Love you.

[@MiraByler]

I hope you and your friend can resolve the situation and end up being even better friends from this! Sending you a virtual hug. 💕

[@christalonecornerstone6403]

Mira Byler thank you

[@sadietobane3099]

I would love that cat as a print for my room, because he looks just like my cat Samson!

[@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!

[@Lia-fi3ns]

while watching this my cat was just chilling with me and my favorite animal is red pandas

[@alexplays6745]

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

[@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.

[@mjpete27]

Well Young lady your a real GEM! I enjoy watching your videos so much and believe your so kind and considerate to and for others! QOTV I am so thankful my Dad has found a new person to love. My Mom died and he has found a lady the family has known for years and she was just a friend and now has become a new mother for all of us kids! Yeah it is funny to think of a person almost 60 years old as a kid, but my Dad still thinks of me this way, I guess we are lucky to be someones child as long as they are here right? I hope so! I wish to thank you for bringing a bright spot to so many lives thru your videos and effervescent personality. Oh fav animal? Horse for poetry, Dog for companionship! Be safe and take care! Have a lovely day!

[@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!

[@jomoske]

Question of the day: I was so excited this morning to wake up to almost 60° weather! Fall is my favorite season:) I love 💗 The little kitty and (I hope you don’t mind) I am working on a piece similar on some wood

[@musicmom7889]

Positives- I’m so excited for my friend to receive the surprise pet portrait I drew for her, and we are looking to rescue a dog😊 favorite animal is a cat🐱

[@nastycrafty]

Waiting for Vol.2 custom sketchbook

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

My favourite animal that is domesticated is, a Dog, specifically Bull Terriers Breeds. That is wild, favourite animal, on land, the Majestic Elephants, in the skies, a the Incredible Puffin Birds. And from Under the seas the Great Humpback Whales. I have never had the courage to use my gouache on the covers of my art journals. What a great concept. I have a few that would fantastic. I specifically want to paint a geometric pattern on the A5 sketchbook. Thank you Mira, you've inspired me! 🤯😏🥰