Your Next SKILL for Painting in Europe. Pay close attention……
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You would not believe how many times I could’ve used that one!
Hmm….only problem being is my shoe size. Look at this – the wine bottle won’t fit into my shoe!
Even my daughter’s cat came up for a closer look when I was trying to cram that bottle into my shoe. You can tell by the look on his face that he’s not sure whether to feel sorry for me, or just look the other way and ignore my human ignorance.–
So much for a good idea.
Ooohhh Garcon! What size are your shoes?
TRAVELING and just packing up for the painting trip can be fun! Gathering all of your things, and the anticipation of what’s to come. It’s all part of the experience and I do love every part of it.
So, now that you have all of your supplies together, how do you pack them?
Over the years, I’ve tried a few bags. A backpack (a LIGHT backpack) works well. I used and like Rick Steve’s small backpack, but there are many others.
Once you begin to look, you will find many bags that could fit your needs. Try to consider these options:
- Ease of access to any item you might want. You know, so you don’t have to dig around in the bottom of the bag trying to locate something. While you’re digging, we may spy a cool shoe store and leave you behind!
- Weight of the bag before any items go into it.
- Once you get your things in, is there a bit more room for souvenirs and such?
- Are there private pockets where you could hide your money – somewhere not easily accessible for pickpockets.
- Is it comfortable to carry around, even when loaded to the max?
No bag is perfect. If you happened to find one that could be used for your carry on and then used again to tote supplies on location, that could be the perfect bag! If you find one of those, let me know!
What type of bag do I use? One year, on my way back from Italy, disgusted with trying to find coins sloshing around in the bottom of my bag, I sat on the flight home and designed a bag I thought would have everything I need. A bag that would make me happy – and it has. I enjoy carrying it. I know where to find everything I need at any given moment.
Don’t look too closely at this bag because I made it myself! Yes, it has some loose threads here and there. It’s not perfect, but I love it. Note the padded handle. We skinny chicks have boney shoulders, what can I say? This handle makes me go ‘Ahhhh’.
We have some still available. Click on the bag for more information. [products ids=”1039, 1052″ skus=””]
In the next post we’ll deal with the most difficult part of packing! Just about everybody gets this part wrong. They pack waaaaaaayyyyyy too much of it. Any guesses? I’m sure that any of you who’ve been on a trip already know the answer. (No, it’s not chocolate. One can never ever have too much chocolate).
See you next time.
Kathie
Kathie, did you use upholstery fabric that would be used for furniture covering or is it a drapery weight fabric?
Thanks.
I go to the ‘odds and ends’ pile at a fabric store and choose a fabric that I like…..something heavy weight that will wear well…..many times upholstery fabric. It can’t be too think or too difficult to sew. So, use that as your guide.
Cool, bag, I make something similar because I travel so much for business (work). Love those shoes! My feet have not had heels on in about 10 years, and I have happy feet, but nothing to look at 🙁
Looking forward to the drawing challenge I have been collecting things from around the house to draw.
Thanks for the Tuesday Tips, I look forward to them.
SHY
Thank you, Shy.
Great bag. Looking forward to drawing together. Thank you for all your tips. xoxo
Thanks Karen. Btw, I saw the piece you posted on FB today and LOVE IT.
Do you think the gentleman would come along to open the wine, forget the shoes!
A really cool bag Kathie. I think I take way too many brushes when I go on a paint outing. I think I have to have one of every size and shape. I’m looking forward to our drawing adventure….Thanks for more great tips..
OH, as far as the wine goes, maybe there will be a good looking French man around and he’ll let you borrow his shoe…☺
That cork popping method is great. We will definitely make use of that info. And you know I love your bag from past trips I’ve made with you. A good bag can make travel so much easier and more pleasant! Thank you so much for sharing!
I do recall a time when we could’ve used it! I look forward to having more of those.
I could make that wine bottle fit in my shoes!!!!
Hi Kathie! Love the wine video. I saw someone try this and they shattered the bottle and obviously all of the wine…too funny.
I am looking forward to the drawing exercises, but am a little intimidated. I don’t know if I can get anything down on paper in 10 minutes. But if we are provided with a subject to draw, at least I won’t waste my 10 minutes trying to think of something to draw!
You can take MORE than 10 minutes! Heck, you could draw all day if you want to. But 10 minutes a day is definitely better than nothing. It will get your there…..slow, but sure. I’m looking forward to France, btw!
Good thing that bottle did not fit your shoe….I would hate to see you pounding that heel on a tree!! Besides, LindaSprouse’s idea is much better!! Go with her suggestion!!
ha…..yes, the tree might not like me if I used that heel! Didn’t think of that. I’ll find me une garcon to help out. Thanks Linda and Rosita.
Interesting way to open a bottle, looking forward to 10 min. a day. Thanks for all you do to help us grow!!
He should maybe try hitting against his head rather than the beautiful tree.
I clicked on the picture of the bag (all the bags) as instructed above, but nothing happened. Were there instructions on making the bag? Thanks
Hello All,
I have one of Kathie’s bags and first took it to Italy on a trip with her. I have used it many times since for travel to and from workshops or just from my house in Florida to NC. Love it.