Collage Mixed Media Birthday Cards Using Scraps of Paper
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- February is a big birthday month in my family and so I needed to make some cards. I used paper scraps from my desk to create these collage mixed media cards. I jazzed them up with some shading and glued on trim and sequins. Enjoy!
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Scraps of papers from the desk
12X12 white cardstock - amzn.to/30ZYPG6
6X6 envelopes - amzn.to/311pEcP
Glossy black cardstock - amzn.to/2TV7OXv
140 pd watercolor paper - amzn.to/2RU4eKm
Liquitex Basics Acrylic paint, light blue violet- amzn.to/36wu24G
Liquitex Basics Acrylic paint, brilliant yellow green - amzn.to/2RPitAd
Amsterdam acrylic paint, sky blue - amzn.to/2t32GFK
Liquitex basics matte GEL medium - amzn.to/362OnhI
Lyra water-soluble graphite crayon - amzn.to/2RP23rO
Water tank brush - amzn.to/2RqKTl7
Black posca pen - amzn.to/2u4UUez
White posca pen - amzn.to/3ajLOes
Icraft mixed media glue - amzn.to/38HE1ps
Sequins - amzn.to/2GpXajG
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Beautiful mess masterpieces!!! I love the sequins on there!!!!
Love collage greeting cards. Thanks for sharing
You are so welcome :)
Whoever receives this is lucky great cards
Thank you Sherry 😊 They both liked them.
These cards turned out beautifully. TFS.
Thank you Norma Jean 😊
I am a collage artist…just starting making cards. ❤❤❤ your video!
Simply beautiful.
Many thanks Pauline :)
They turned out great! I'm thinking the recipients were thrilled!
Thank you Jo :) My Mom really likes her butterfly card!
Shel, you are my de stress from day job. I see your fingers moving paper and paint and I can feel my muscles start to relax. I watch some and usually get inspired to stop the video and do some art of my own. Thank you.
I am so glad that I help your day and inspire your art! Thanks for watching Elaine :)
Love the idea of removing paint with a babywipe.Will try that.I enjoy watching you work.😊
Thanks so much Kristina 😊
These turned out so beautiful! 😍🤩💕
Love how you work with your scraps..cards are great...🐨🦘🦔
Thank you Pattie 😊
Absolutely stunning cards! Who wouldn’t be thrilled to get a work of art like this for a birthday card. So wonderful to watch your process. Just when I think you’re done, you add another touch, then another touch and of course, those extra touches just set things off beautifully. I’m thinking of the little birds white tuft in white ink. Gorgeous.
Thank you so much :) It is time to make some more birthday cards as next week my family has 3 birthdays. Lots of baking too :)
My birthday happens to be tomorrow. I would be delighted to receive such a beautifully collaged card!
Happy Birthday Angela 😊
nice, esp the way you embellished bird
Thank you Kay :)
I really like your cards. I always feel greeting card challenged. But, you make little pieces of art.
Thank you Starla 😊
Beautyfull. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching Mano 😊
Oh Shel, these cards are WONDERFUL. You have such a creative touch. I loved both cards but my favorite was the bird! He looks so happy as he hops along the front of your card! TFS
Thanks so much Gayle 🙂
Beautiful cards!
Thank you Claudia :)
Sweet cards❣️ you are so talented 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
Thanks so much Sue 😊
Beautiful!!🙏🏼
Thank you 🙌
Such lovely cards, Shel. #loveyourpaperpiecing.”
Thank you so much :)
Love these!!!
Thank you Cindy 😊
These two cards are lovely! I kind of liked them better as true abstract pieces without the bird and butterflies. The bit of music paper adds such depth. I wish it showed up more.
Thank you Minna :)
Wow these are beautiful birthday cards tfs Shel
Thank you Maggie 😊
I love these!
Thank you Vicky 😊
I`m so, so happy I found this :))))))))
Thanks a lot for this wonderful inspiration!!
You are so welcome :) Thanks for visiting!
They both have become great and also nice, colorful cards :-)
Thank you Ilja 😊
Love how you do your voice over of your sped up work!
Thank you Robin 😊 This is how I prefer to watch art video... so it is how I do it.
Love it
Thank you Andrea :)
Watching you collage is one of my favorite things to do - I learn so much - and I am just delighted to see your creative process in action. Thanks so much, Shel! Blessings to you!
Thank you Mary :) I love collage!
Love both of them Shel. Love the composition of them. I first was thinking why is she saying what every single piece of paper is and then I realized, DUH! there are probably lots of people that are either new to the paper crafting world or just never had anything to do with it so for those people, I thank you. You did a great job of explaining it all. They really turned out so cute. I have been trying to go through some of my cases of painty paper and gelli prints and ones that I doubt will be used pretty much as is, I sorted by the primary color of the paper. I kept thinking of all of your collage pieces and how doing this, hopefully would make it easier if I am trying to do something all in a similar color or shade.
Thank you Lori 😊 yup new people watch all the time so I never know lol. Good idea to sort by color... it is easier to find that piece you want!
My grandson's birthday is this month, but my oh my month is December. My sister in law, my daughter, my son in law, my next son in law, both my best friends and Jan 1st is my other daughter's birthday. I guess that is why I don't make Christmas cards. These are great cards, you always put scraps together so well. I am playing with scraps and index cards right now, but I am not always happy with the results. Thanks Shel, have an awesome day.
Wow..lots of Winter birthdays for you! Scrap collage is fun..just keep playing :)
Love your collage pieces. I also really like that you put a bird on one them. I just got some Tim Holtz distress crayons and I think they will be great for collage.
Thank you Marilyn :) Yup..distress crayons are great for integration on your collage art
I didn't think I would like this at all but I stuck with it and watched all the way through. I was impressed. Vintage, shabby chic, torn paper is not my thing. I tend to prefer modern, clean lines but what brought me here was my trying to figure out what the heck Tim Holtz Idea ology is all about (still don't know). And as usually the case when I search the net, one thing led to another and here I am. I am going to make a few of these (the 6 x 6 size really makes a difference) using the scraps I have. Thank you for sharing. I'll continue to watch your videos.
Thank you :) I would never have described my style as shabby chic. Interesting. Have fun making scrappy cards!
Thank you so much Shel, what can I say? They’re both small works of art, I really really love 💕 watching you create them......They’re very lucky to have you make them something so special and different. xxx Mags
Thank you Maggie ;) My Mom loved her's. I do not know the other lady but I hope she enjoyed it and it brightened her day!
Very cheerful cards! It is amazing what lovely things can be created with our tiny little scraps.
Thank you :) That is how I justify never throwing tiny pieces away LOL
Love the clean up paper, setting the stage for your collages. Well done, Shel.
Thank you Cheryl :)
Love them! My birthday is in July 😄
Thank you Carlene :) Mine is coming up in March.
Hello Shel, Love your collage birthday cards. It's amazing how you turn scraps of paper into beautiful handmade art. Thanks for sharing. Happy birthday to your family members! Have a lovely day!
Thank you so much Laura :)
so pretty! now i dont feel alone anymore having my scraps on the floor!!! those are my favorite pieces
Thank you Carla :) I know right???
I love to watch your college. It is becoming one of my favorite art forms.
Thank you Sarah 😊 it is mine
I love the cards, and thanks for posting the supply list. I wish more people would do that!
You are so welcome Trudy :) I am glad someone is using it!
So way cool. I love that you put "your touch" on everything. These cards turned out great. I always gain inspiration from you, Shel, thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching Marti 😊
Great cards, I love your personal touch on the bird. Thanks Shel!
Thank you Mieke :)
Super birthday cards , I know the recipients are going to love them. Have a fantastic Sunday 💜💜💜✌️ Sherry
Thanks so much Sherry :)
I love these cards! Thanks for the continued inspiration!
Thank you for watching and commenting Cammy :)
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These are fabulous. I can’t wait to try using my scraps to make card backgrounds! You are a genius! TFS. I did.
Thank you Evelyn 😊 Have fun using your colorful bits and bobs!
Love the background. The result is lovely. You can use just about anything so it is a good recycling idea. Tank you.
Thank you Marie 😊 yes, a good justification for all the scrap hoarding lol
You have no idea how sorry I am that I Have been throwing away my scraps!!!I will be saving them from now on Love your cards !!!!
LOL! Scraps are just so fun and unexpected :) Thanks for watching Yvonne :)
I love the cards. My favorite medium, I am happy to see your take on the cards. Thanks again for your creativity!
Thank you Nancy 😊 collage is the best!
Shel, love your abstract collages as well as your pictorial ones! You always add your own magical touch to each project. Please pass on Happy Birthday wishes from “one of your subbies” across the world. 😘💞🇦🇺
Thank you Keryn 😊 I will let them all know lol
Both cards are quite lovely Shel. I love your process. #GottaHaveBling! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much!
Love, love, love those cards. My birthday is in Feb....would LOVE to get one of your cards, Ha Ha 🙂
Thank you Kim :) February seems to be a popular month!
LOVE your cards!! Love tiny bits and pcs in collage and these are great....thank U 💜👀💜
Thank you Pat :) I adore collage!
What wonderful cards! You have beautiful scraps and the way you put them together is amazing!
Thank you Debbie :) I have been collecting scraps for years LOL
What wonderful colorful cards! September is my family's big birthday month. I'm sure whoever receives a 'Shel C' card loves and treasures it!
Thank you Marie :) I think my family is 'used to' stuff I make LOL
These are amazing! I love watching your process.
Thanks so much Susan 😊
Awesome cards Shel!! :) Am sure they will love your cards! My older sister had a birthday yesterday ( the 15th ) That is the only one in our family lol. I will be 60 !!! GULP lol on March 1st, so it is my birthday coming up next in our family. Have a great Sunday!
Thank you Mona :) My Mom's birthday was the 15th as well. Mine is in March too..the 13th
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Thank you Jackie :)
Fun watching this! Got some great ideas from you....thanks!
Thank you Robin :) Have fun making some!
Beautiful cards Shel,
My Birthday is in June, lol
Thank you Patty 😊
Please do more scrap paper card ideas???
Thanks for watching :) I have many more on my channel already but I do make them occasionally.
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Thank you Shelley :)
Would you ever add a final layer of a gel medium or modge podge? Why or why not. Thanks!
Hi Sally :) When I make a piece of art that is intended to last..like a canvas or wood panel to hang on the wall, I do 3 coats of spray UV safe sealer. I prefer matte. When I make a card or an art journal page, I do not seal over the top. Cards are meant to be temporary..I don't think most people keep mine. As for pages, they stick together if there is too much medium on them. Also, I do not use mod podge as it is sticky by nature and also yellows over time. When I make art journal pages I sometimes add a thin layer of beeswax furniture polish if I have a sticky page. Hope this helps.
Nice cards! You said something about having a white Posca pen and I got to thinking. I just bought my first paint pen (iits a Painters pen) ever and have yet to take it out and play (life happened, ugh). Is there a big difference between Posca pens and other paint pens?
Thanks for sharing. I enjoy watching your process!
Thank you Drea 😊 posca is an acrylic paint pen and is water soluble until dry. Most pens you find commonly are oil based paint and they can do less fun techniques. Also, the have a chemical smell. You can find a sharpie brand pen labeled ‘water based’ and lots like that one. I just love my Posca !
What is Happy mail?I wish I would get me some of that happy mail!!!
Happy mail is when someone sends you an envelope or package in the mail full of fun artsy items to use for your art. Usually colorful and fun to receive!
What tool do you use to take hold of and place the sequins?
Probably this tool. www.amazon.com/dp/B001BQ2HJO/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_T1XZNP3FX8XR4AA66BJJ?linkCode=ml2&tag=shelcpaperoco-20
What is the name of that white pen you used??
That is a Posca pen, fine tip, white. I always link products used below my videos for reference. Here is a link for you amzn.to/38M0y4Q