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How To Create A Collage Journal |
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Art and Craft Articles and How To's -
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 Creating a collage journal is a
unique and fun way to personalize and enrich your journal. Making a collage journal
is something that everyone can enjoy. If you are a visual artist, photographer,
writer or just someone who wants to enhance your written journal, then creating
a collage journal can be quite an adventure.
Choose a paper
foundation
Find a journal with a ring binding. This will allow you to open the journal
flat with two blank pages facing up. If this is your first collage, I recommend
that you work create only one collage. (Note: Make sure to use a thicker strength
to create a multi-dimensional collage.
Looking for specific materials
Look for unusual words, pictures, images and other materials for your
collage. Don’t forget your basic office supplies such as: transparent tape, glue,
scissors, stickers, glitter, paper punches as well as artistic paper, and small
pieces of fabric or yarn.
Choosing a theme
Take a second look at your collage pieces collection. Choose one picture
that represents your theme. For example, an airplane ticket, could represent someone
with a travel bug, a honeymoon plans or a future home. Remember to place your main
picture at the center of your page, or wherever it fits in your overall theme.
Layer your work
Glue the main picture to the page. Choose from other words and images
that will complement your theme. Have fun, experiment and continue your page. This
is your time to shine !!! (Note: Please reread the second point for a full list
of materials to layer on to your collage.)
Final touches
When putting the final touches on your collage, make sure to check through
the page for any area that doesn't look quite right. Fix any areas that you notice.
Finally, take a quick look at your completed creation and smile. Turn your collage
over and write a sentence summarizing your collage journaling experience. (Note:
Feel free to share your collage with one of your neighbors and vice versa.)
Congratulations on creating first page of your collage journal! Feel free to create
more collage pages in your collage journal.
Lael Johnson, owner of Writer's Eye Advisory Service, offers creativity coaching
services and additional writing resources. For more information please visit
www.writerseye.com
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