{"product_id":"nature-collected-one-of-a-kind-original-watercolor-art-journal-in-an-altered-tin","title":"Nature Collected — Original Watercolor Art Journal in an Altered Tin","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tiny collection of art, paper, nature, and found beauty tucked inside an altered tin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNature Collected\u003c\/em\u003e is a one-of-a-kind miniature mixed-media art journal featuring \u003cstrong\u003eeight individual original watercolor paintings\u003c\/strong\u003e, naturally dyed papers, selected decorative papers and coffee-dyed cotton connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne side includes \u003cstrong\u003eeight individual original watercolor paintings\u003c\/strong\u003e—not prints or reproductions. The reverse sides feature a mixture of my naturally dyed papers and selected scrapbook papers, creating an ever-changing collection of color, texture and pattern as the journal is opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe journal is housed inside an \u003cstrong\u003eupcycled Tiger Balm tin\u003c\/strong\u003e that I transformed by hand. I sanded and scratched the original surface before adding rust effects, layers of paint and an intentionally aged and weathered finish. The finished surface was sealed to help protect it while retaining all of the irregularities and character of an old, well-loved object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid became another little mixed-media artwork of its own. Resin roses, beads and a butterfly were attached with UV resin, then antiqued and selectively highlighted with touches of gold paint. I finished the piece with a small metal file plate holding a coffee-dyed paper label simply marked \u003cstrong\u003e“Journal.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn important part of its handmade character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the original metal tin has been altered with multiple layers of paint and finishing materials, \u003cstrong\u003ethe lid fits snugly but does not sit perfectly even around the entire edge\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is visible in the photographs and is not damage or a manufacturing defect. I think the slight irregularity feels completely at home with the deliberately weathered, timeworn character of the piece, but I want the buyer to know exactly what to expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach mark, uneven surface, bit of antiquing and variation is part of this object's handmade nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind. Once this particular journal is gone, there will not be another exactly like it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind mixed-media miniature art journal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 original watercolor paintings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircular accordion-style\/junk-journal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoffee-dyed cotton strip connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally dyed handmade papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected scrapbook papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpcycled metal Tiger Balm tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sanded, distressed, rusted, painted, antiqued and sealed exterior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUV-resin embellishments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResin flowers, beads and butterfly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted gold highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal file-label holder with coffee-dyed “Journal” insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated and assembled by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The upcycled metal tin has been intentionally distressed, rusted, painted and aged as part of the artwork. Because of these hand-applied finishes, the lid fits snugly but does not sit perfectly even around the entire edge. This is part of the handmade, rustic character of this one-of-a-kind piece and can be seen in the product photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Butterfly In The Attic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63972104044915,"sku":null,"price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/7194\/6099\/files\/20260814_160448.jpg?v=1786932222","url":"https:\/\/butterflyintheattic.shop\/products\/nature-collected-one-of-a-kind-original-watercolor-art-journal-in-an-altered-tin","provider":"Butterfly In The Attic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}