| Scrap-Paper Collage |
From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-159 |
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Vicki Payne, host of DIY Crafts, combines a variety of handmade papers, cutouts from magazines and poems from an old book to create decorative collages. Materials:
Matte board
Picture frame
Variety of images from magazines, quotations from books, poetry, etc.
Selection of handmade paper, gift-wrap, foil, greeting cards, stickers, etc.
Leaves, ferns or other textured materials from nature
White glue
Foam brush
Paper plate
Artist's brush
Scissors
- Cut a piece of matte board to fit the frame. Vicki used black matte board.
- Decide on a theme for the picture, and select images from magazines, poetry or quotations from books. Cut out the images, or tear the edges if desired (figure A).
- Cut squares, rectangles, strips, triangles or other shapes from handmade paper, gift-wrap or construction paper.
- Arrange the cutouts into the desired design on a piece of matte board. Layer images, paper shapes and leaves or other natural materials (figure B).
- Apply white glue to the back of each piece with a foam brush, and glue in place on the matte board; or if you prefer, transfer the pieces to another piece of matte board (figure C).
- Place the finished collage in the picture frame.
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