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Removing School Bus Seats – Our Skoolie Conversion

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Total Cost:   $226.70

  • Dremel: Already owned
  • Small Angle Grinder: Borrowed from Dad
  • Large Angle Grinder: Borrowed from Friend
  • Oscillating Tool: $79.00
  • Scraper blade for oscillating tool: $7.18
  • Triangle sander $12.59
  • Cutting blades for oscillating tool: 34.98
  • 4 angle grinder blades: $7.92
  • 2 Angle Grinder Blades:$ 16.94
  • 2 Dremel grinding wheels: $21.96
  • Tool Tote: $24.98
  • 7 […]

How much does a Bus Conversion Cost?

How Much Does A Bus Conversion Cost?

The biggest questions we get since starting our build is: “how much does a bus conversion actually cost?” The real answer depends on what making a home into a home means for you. You can do a simple conversion for a couple thousand, or you can budget what you would into a small house.

For me personally, […]

Top 10 Travel Essentials According to Artist Explores

If there’s one thing I’ve learned after the last five years traveling the world, it’s that I know exactly how to pack a bag. Today I’m reviewing my top ten travel essentials in no particular order other than how they popped into my mind. Let’s get started:

1. travel towels

I’ve talked about my two travel towels for years and that’s for good reason. […]

  • A fluta dish from Quintonil

Quintonil – One of the Best Restaurants in the World?

Quintonil has been named one of the 50 best restaurants in the world for the last 4 years. It was one of Evelyne’s must sees on our trip to Mexico City and I’m so glad that she booked our reservation- 3 months in advance!! Today I share my experience dining at Quintonil and my thoughts on this unique and expensive restaurant.

Ride the Cog Railway up Mount Washington

“All aboard” the conductor enthusiastically welcomed the crowd out of the rain and into the shelter of the purple cog railway train car. We were very ready to board. After over an hour drive we has arrived just in time to miss our scheduled 1:30 train ride. Which left us attempting to catch the next one at 2:30. We had waited over […]

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Natasha - Artist Explores

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Using my Wreck This Journal to help work through creative blocks. Working on the Scrub This Page, Add Prompts Page, Custom Adding Fortunes Page, Grocery List Page and Lick This Page. Original Wreck This Journal on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3KxIRJn 0:00 : Channel Updates 0: : Why I use a WTJ 1:30 : Add Prompts Page 1:48 : Adding Fortunes 3:42 : Grocery Lists 3:57: Scrub This Page 4:41: Lick This Page 5:56 : Flip Thru of Current Progress 10:39 : My Thoughts Support more content: https://ko-fi.com/artistexplores SOCIAL MEDIA: https://artistexplorestheworld.com Join the Artistic Adventure Guild over on Discord. A community of artists who like to network, celebrate and enjoy each others artwork. : https://discord.gg/PCTjxvD786 Join me live on Twitch Sunday through Thursday 10 am PST: https://twitch.tv/artistexplorestheworld Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@artist_explores Instagram: https://instagram.com/artistexplores Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatashaTravelStories Video produced by Artist Explores the World LLC All Music licensed through Artlist.io.
Overcoming Creative Blocks - Wreck This Journal #11 - Fortunes, Scrubbing, and Licking
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Artistro Watercolor Paint travel set extensive review. Buy Set on Artistro: https://artistro.com/?ref=vlko15bhah Use code "ArtistExplores" for 10% off your order Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3r5Nl1g
BEST Travel Watercolor Pallete?!? Extended Artistro Review
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Natasha Stoppel of Artist Explores shares some of the work created during the Christmas rush of December 2020. Art Updates woo! Join the adventure NEWSLETTER: Monthly updates with free printables! https://mailchi.mp/0c38d484bb6f/artist-explores-the-world-mailing NEW! Livestreaming on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/artistexplorestheworld Store: http://artistexplorestheworld.com/shop Instagram: https://instagram.com/artistexplores_travelstories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatashaTravelStories/ Website: http://artistexplorestheworld.com BUSINESS CONTACT: ArtistExplorestheWorld@gmail.com Materials Used: Sakura Microns: https://amzn.to/3eB4oUj Winsor Newton Watercolors ( travel pan) : https://amzn.to/2ZBnUsd Winsor Newton Watercolors (tubes): https://amzn.to/2ZFYfhS Winsor Newton White Gouche: https://amzn.to/3gpmiaJ Colwood Detailer Unit (starter kit): https://amzn.to/3gquHed Pyrography Pen ( I spliced new plug, does not work with Colwood as is): https://amzn.to/2B63KML Pyrography Pen Tips: https://amzn.to/2B63flR Winsor Newton Ink: https://amzn.to/2YGVImT Mechanical Pencils: https://amzn.to/2Vrz9QU All artwork and designs created on this channel are subject to copyright by Artist Explores the World LLC. Tutorials are for personal use only. This description and others on my channel may contain some affiliate links but I only recommend products and brands I actually use and enjoy. Music Licensed through Artlist.
December 2020 Artwork by Natasha Stoppel of Artist Explores
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How to draw Mountains and Trees for themed bullet journal ideas. Natasha shows you new daily header ideas and monthly header ideas for your bullet journal. For free printables every month: Sign up for Monthly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/0c38d484bb6f/artist-explores-the-world-mailing How to draw Mountains and Trees Livestream: part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHVypeK0Hkk&t=2344s part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb2j-dis6uk&t=31s How to come up with Bullet Journal Ideas (TWITCH LINK!!): https://www.twitch.tv/videos/937254235?collection=jIjdI9zyZRZMyg Store: http://artistexplorestheworld.com/shop Instagram: https://instagram.com/artistexplores_travelstories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatashaTravelStories/ Website: http://artistexplorestheworld.com BUSINESS CONTACT: ArtistExplorestheWorld@gmail.com Materials Used: Sakura Microns: https://amzn.to/3eB4oUj Winsor Newton Watercolors ( travel pan) : https://amzn.to/2ZBnUsd Winsor Newton Watercolors (tubes): https://amzn.to/2ZFYfhS Winsor Newton White Gouche: https://amzn.to/3gpmiaJ Colwood Detailer Unit (starter kit): https://amzn.to/3gquHed Pyrography Pen ( I spliced new plug, does not work with Colwood as is): https://amzn.to/2B63KML Pyrography Pen Tips: https://amzn.to/2B63flR Winsor Newton Ink: https://amzn.to/2YGVImT Mechanical Pencils: https://amzn.to/2Vrz9QU Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:05 - 5 Tips for Drawing Trees and Mountains 06:30 - How I come up with bullet journal ideas 06:45 - Inking Daily Headers 09:40 - Inking Monthly Headers 12:21 - Watercolor Monthly Headers 15:45 - Watercolor Daily Headers 19:10 - Filling in the details 20:00 - Final Results All artwork and designs created on this channel are subject to copyright by Artist Explores the World LLC. Tutorials are for personal use only. This description and others on my channel may contain some affiliate links but I only recommend products and brands I actually use and enjoy. Music Licensed through Artlist.
25+ Mountain & Tree Bullet Journal Header Ideas
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Today Natasha Stoppel of Artist Explores the World reviews Finetec and Coliro metallic watercolor pallets. She does watercolor swatches on white and black paper and then demos two different watercolor illustrations in a black sketchbook. Palletes Used: Coliro : https://amzn.to/3baaJE3 Finetec Warm Palette: https://amzn.to/3e2qfDC Finetec Cool Palette: https://amzn.to/3e2U1bf Finetec Large Palette: https://amzn.to/3sD7U42 Also in Vid: White Gel Pens: https://amzn.to/2Ol4nIE Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:43 - Finetec Warm Palette on White 01:42 - Finetec Cool Palette on White 02:43 - Coliro Palette on White 03:55 - Colors on Black Paper 4:18 - Cool Palette on Black Timelapse 8:07 - Warm Palette on Black Timelapse Store: http://artistexplorestheworld.com/shop Instagram: https://instagram.com/artistexplores_travelstories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatashaTravelStories/ Website: http://artistexplorestheworld.com BUSINESS CONTACT: ArtistExplorestheWorld@gmail.com All artwork and designs created on this channel are subject to copyright by Artist Explores the World LLC. Tutorials are for personal use only. This description and others on my channel may contain some affiliate links but I only recommend products and brands I actually use and enjoy. Music Licensed through Artlist. Favorite Materials Used: Winsor Newton Watercolors ( travel pan) : https://amzn.to/2ZBnUsd Winsor Newton Watercolors (tubes): https://amzn.to/2ZFYfhS Winsor Newton White Gouche: https://amzn.to/3gpmiaJ Colwood Detailer Unit (starter kit): https://amzn.to/3gquHed Pyrography Pen ( I spliced new plug, does not work with Colwood as is): https://amzn.to/2B63KML Pyrography Pen Tips: https://amzn.to/2B63flR Winsor Newton Ink: https://amzn.to/2YGVImT Mechanical Pencils: https://amzn.to/2Vrz9QU
Metallic Watercolor Review - 3 Finetec and Coliro Palettes
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New artwork from Natasha Stoppel the artist behind Artist Explores the World. Today we discuss the Magic Forest Series and a few thoughts and updates from the last week. These pieces are made out of laser cut wood and are woodburned and painted with watercolors. Russian Artist Mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/alexandradikaia/ Store: http://artistexplorestheworld.com/shop Instagram: https://instagram.com/artistexplores_travelstories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatashaTravelStories/ Website: http://artistexplorestheworld.com BUSINESS CONTACT: ArtistExplorestheWorld@gmail.com All artwork and designs created on this channel are subject to copyright by Artist Explores the World LLC. Tutorials are for personal use only. This description and others on my channel may contain some affiliate links but I only recommend products and brands I actually use and enjoy. scarcr Music Licensed through Artlist. Materials Used: Winsor Newton Watercolors ( travel pan) : https://amzn.to/2ZBnUsd Winsor Newton Watercolors (tubes): https://amzn.to/2ZFYfhS Winsor Newton White Gouche: https://amzn.to/3gpmiaJ Colwood Detailer Unit (starter kit): https://amzn.to/3gquHed Pyrography Pen ( I spliced new plug, does not work with Colwood as is): https://amzn.to/2B63KML Pyrography Pen Tips: https://amzn.to/2B63flR Winsor Newton Ink: https://amzn.to/2YGVImT Mechanical Pencils: https://amzn.to/2Vrz9QU
November 2020 Artwork by Natasha Stoppel of Artist Explores the World
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An extensive review of the Flux Beamo, in particular a lot advice for newbies to laser cutting. This is the video I wish I could find before I invested in my machine. We're going to cover a lot of topics including: materials, common problems, uncommon problems, cleaning your machine, replacing the laser, ventilation issues and much more. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 Important Background info on the Video 02:27 My Prior Knowledge 03:49 Materials: what, from where, and feedback/tips 07:07 Metal Hybrid Diode 08:04 Creating or Finding SVGs for designs 10:24 Camera 10:56 Autofocus and fire hazard (issue fix #1) 12:54 Cleaning inside the machine 13:40 Ventilation issues part 1 15:00 MY DISASTER (important for northerners) 18:05 Replacing the laser tube 19:17 Replacing the water 20:28 Ventilation issues part 2 22:48 power and speed 23:32 Thoughts on Masking 24:22 The Software Feedback 27:50 Flux Customer Service and FB Community 29:45 Final Mixed Thoughts + Issues I've seen others have 33:05 Focus Extension (Only Taiwan) 34:20 SHARE WITH ME! I love to cross promote and ask any questions. LINKS I MENTIONED: Tipping via Steamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/artistexplorestheworld/tip JOIN ME LIVE: https://www.twitch.tv/artistexplorestheworld Laser Cut Tutorials Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5VMZWP-rYM&list=PLd-eSKegkqYHRyN36Q57kRTm9d8vzaDSo Flux Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/flux.laser BRANDS I MENTION: ZwoodnLaser Ultimate 3d Printers SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Store: http://artistexplorestheworld.com/shop Instagram: https://instagram.com/artistexplores_travelstories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatashaTravelStories/ Website: http://artistexplorestheworld.com BUSINESS CONTACT: ArtistExplorestheWorld@gmail.com All artwork and designs created on this channel are subject to copyright by Artist Explores the World LLC. Tutorials are for personal use only. This description and others on my channel may contain some affiliate links but I only recommend products and brands I actually use and enjoy. scarcr Music Licensed through Artlist.
Flux Beamo 10 Month Extensive Review + Plus 15+ tips for Newbies
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Today we're filming how to draw trees and mountains and then turn those into bullet journal headers and Icons. This is the livestream. Please join on Twitch if you would like to chat: Twitch.com/artistexplorestheworld as it's easier for me to see the comment section on Twitch. I will check Youtube periodically if Twitch isn't an option but please be patient with me. This video will be edited down for Youtube in the next few days and once it is I will link it here: Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/artistexplorestheworld All Music in the Stream is licensed through Artlist(dot)io
How to Draw Mountains part 2 LIVESTREAM
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Today we're filming how to draw trees and mountains and then turn those into bullet journal headers and Icons. This is the livestream. Please join on Twitch if you would like to chat: Twitch.com/artistexplorestheworld as it's easier for me to see the comment section on Twitch. I will check Youtube periodically if Twitch isn't an option but please be patient with me. This video will be edited down for Youtube in the next few days and once it is I will link it here: Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/artistexplorestheworld All Music in the Stream is licensed through Artlist(dot)io
How to Draw Trees and Mountains LIVESTREAM
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Natasha Stoppel is a traveling artist exploring the world one drawing at a time. After leaving her corporate job in 2014 she launched Artist Explores the World, this blog and Youtube channel designed to feature art and travel. Since then she has trail-blazed a creative path into bullet journaling, videography, jewelry making and pyrography. When not working on her new tiny home, she’s focused on turning her experiences into creative works and seeks to inspire others to explore their artistic soul and pursue creative journeys.

Previous Trip: California, USA

Currently in: New England

Next Trip: WITS North America 2020

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