DIY: Pastel Mint Belt

Left - ASOS belt; Right - my DIY version

OK, so what if you want something NOW but don't see it in stores near you and you don't like ordering on-line?  I wanted a mint belt and thought I'd try to "make" it myself using acrylic paint mixed with textile medium.  Of course, you could use real leather paint, but good luck finding pastel mint color.
Sorry, I don't have before picture for this project.  I didn't think I'd be posting about it, but then decided to go ahead.

supplies used for this DIY plus Mod-Podge Sealer (not pictured)

Talbots genuine leather belt that originally was white

What I used:
white leather belt - Talbots via Goodwill for $1.99
Folk Art acrylic paint in Jamaican Sea
Textile medium 
Mod-Podge Clear Acrylic Sealer spray
sandpaper, brush, painters blue tape

Textile medium mixed with acrylic paint makes your paint job soft and flexible.  That's why I decided to use textile medium on my leather belt since it would be flexed a lot.  So far, so good.  No cracks on my belt.

First, I sanded the leather belt.  Then I applied blue tape to the back part just to make sure I don't get paint there.  I mixed my paint and textile medium (1:2 ratio) and applied 2-3 layers.  After all dry spray with the sealer.  That's it!  I had all the supplies for this project at home except for the belt ($1.99) and Jamaican Sea acrylic paint ($1.59).  ASOS belt is not expensive either ($10.74) but I believe they are out of stock.  Besides, mine is genuine leather and theirs is 100% polyurethane ;)  What do you think?

This DIY was featured on Carly's Chic Steals!