10 simple collage techniques you NEED to try (for beginners!)

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  • čas přidán 11. 04. 2023
  • 10 simple collage techniques and tips you need to try (for beginners!)
    Collage is a great way to add texture, colour, and interest to your pages. I've shared 10 fun and easy collage techniques that are perfect for beginners. From mixing papers and textures to including materials like fabrics and found papers, here are some tips and tricks you can use in your art journal collages.
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  • @alanbirkner1958
    @alanbirkner1958 Před 5 měsíci +29

    Someone gave me 2 old encyclopedia volumes. Beautiful pictures. Now, I can use them. Thanks so much. Tina, Al's wife

  • @lisagiuliani8167
    @lisagiuliani8167 Před 7 měsíci +18

    This was wonderful, thank you! Tearing my elements instead of cutting them was a game changer for me- soooo much more fun looking!!!🎉

  • @sandrareford2989
    @sandrareford2989 Před rokem +6

    I really enjoy seeing the zoom-in on your pages. They look completely different up close. I just love the detail I can make out.

  • @MithhuNain
    @MithhuNain Před 11 dny +1

    This is a wonderful art I am so impressed😊😊

  • @babs6504
    @babs6504 Před 3 měsíci +3

    You are my favorite Art Journaling instructor. The best. Thank you 🙏🏽! 💐

  • @megjournals
    @megjournals  Před rokem +5

    If there’s a topic you’d be really interested in seeing covered in this series, please let me know!! ☺️✨ I have lots of beginner-friendly episodes planned!

    • @joyhjpark1238
      @joyhjpark1238 Před rokem +4

      Anything from you! You know what the longer your video is, the more I like it!

    • @ROOIHARE
      @ROOIHARE Před rokem +3

      Backgrounds

  • @kelliscoffeecrime
    @kelliscoffeecrime Před 8 měsíci +6

    A great stress buster! Love these ideas!

  • @sherriarnone-wheat3634
    @sherriarnone-wheat3634 Před rokem +3

    I've watched it twice, so far. This second time, I paused the video to add a collage element to my page, then listen to some more. I'm saving this one to refer to again and again. Thank you!

  • @matthewflinchum5452
    @matthewflinchum5452 Před rokem +1

    I love all the neat tips! Great way to add variety to pages!

  • @nicolacan645
    @nicolacan645 Před měsícem

    I keep coming back to your videos for your amazing inspiration

  • @wendywaldorf7409
    @wendywaldorf7409 Před rokem +1

    I love your process and advice. Thank you very much!

  • @christinamain2829
    @christinamain2829 Před 3 dny

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @formerlystars7996
    @formerlystars7996 Před rokem +4

    Love this video and looking forward to the rest of the series, thank you for the inspiration and encouragement. Glad there are Megs in this world :)

  • @lisatripp-hs5tm
    @lisatripp-hs5tm Před rokem +19

    Love this! This series is going to be a big help to me.

    • @megjournals
      @megjournals  Před rokem +2

      Ah so glad to hear, Lisa, thanks for stopping by!

    • @bunabunatetu6130
      @bunabunatetu6130 Před 3 měsíci

      What She said!! Thanx to both of you! 🌹😘🤗 ✌️

  • @zenaidaportalino9016
    @zenaidaportalino9016 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Cuantas ideas de creatividad!!! Rompes esquemas (reglas) formales. Bello

  • @lorrainebrown1043
    @lorrainebrown1043 Před 9 měsíci +2

    This is soooo.... what I need just now. Can't wait to sort through all of my stash for all the little bits of coloured and textured treasure.

  • @EmmaDurrans
    @EmmaDurrans Před rokem +2

    What a fab page! So many layers. Great tips too 💕

  • @ninetiesperson7980
    @ninetiesperson7980 Před 2 měsíci

    Beautiful. You make it look effortless.

  • @sheliar9541
    @sheliar9541 Před rokem +2

    Oh. I will be LOVING this series !. I really enjoy collaging. Sweet little pages, Meg 🌸🌸🌸

  • @rfoley402
    @rfoley402 Před rokem +4

    Hi Meg, you made me very happy today. I need a project and this weekly series is just the ticket. Thank you.

  • @annwoleben5439
    @annwoleben5439 Před rokem +3

    Thank you so much for this series - enjoying it already!

  • @margiehogan3315
    @margiehogan3315 Před 4 měsíci

    Great tips! Many thanks.

  • @julietierney2516
    @julietierney2516 Před 8 měsíci +5

    I LOVE THIS! Thank you!

  • @kellycurtis4483
    @kellycurtis4483 Před rokem +1

    Love this! Thank you, for sharing your ideas, and fears through making art.🌟

  • @RobinfromCA
    @RobinfromCA Před rokem +4

    Wonderful, as always. Can't wait to see the next one!

    • @megjournals
      @megjournals  Před rokem +2

      Yay! I'm excited for next week's already :)

  • @jackieblake1264
    @jackieblake1264 Před rokem +4

    Oooh journaling workshop! Looking forward to this!

  • @JoansJunkJournalsAndMore

    This was awesome. Looking forward to the next video of the series. I'm thinking I might have to make a journal with all of these ideas from the series ☺♥

  • @lovetojournal
    @lovetojournal Před 2 měsíci

    Wow I just discovered your channel. So of course I had to subscribe. I’m traveling and brought a small art travel kit to do some journaling. This is a perfect way to create my journal pages with items I brought. I can even grab some travel brochures to use!! Love it. ❤❤

  • @ddavis2893
    @ddavis2893 Před rokem

    This is great! Thanks!

  • @lyndahollers5556
    @lyndahollers5556 Před rokem +3

    You are such an inspiration! I love your teaching style as well as your art ❤ Thank you!

  • @hanaphoto
    @hanaphoto Před 8 měsíci +1

    love this!❤

  • @bossieackerman1067
    @bossieackerman1067 Před rokem

    Many thanks for sharing. This was very helpful. x Blessings x Mariana UK xx

  • @n.c.467
    @n.c.467 Před 10 měsíci +1

    New subscriber....SO happy to have found your channel. It's like a lush forest full of ideas and eye candy!!

  • @caroltanzi29
    @caroltanzi29 Před rokem

    Meg: good video reminding us all the different ways to collage. Carol from California

  • @shrug_shrugsly
    @shrug_shrugsly Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you!! ❤

  • @tracystanton2246
    @tracystanton2246 Před rokem +1

    Found this very helpful. Looking forward to more. Thanks so much.

  • @selenaplans
    @selenaplans Před rokem +1

    Super excited for this new series!

  • @judyhyland499
    @judyhyland499 Před 2 měsíci

    Very awesome.ty.

  • @gabyconde2188
    @gabyconde2188 Před rokem

    Love it!

  • @yelena86
    @yelena86 Před rokem

    Thank you for the tips and inspiration. Sending lots of love to you 👍✌️🙏❤️✨

  • @bethmegansmith4642
    @bethmegansmith4642 Před rokem

    Thank you, i will be starting a jouranaling after may,as i have been writing a Daily Diray for 30 years now ....I have wanted to try this for some time now . thank you good vid xxxx

  • @debcox7839
    @debcox7839 Před rokem

    I am a devoted fan. Love your channel Meg. Totally. ❤

  • @debzehr3244
    @debzehr3244 Před rokem +1

    Your collage tips are great. (You’re the collage queen). I’m really looking forward to your journaling series. 😊

  • @craftyshamrockdesignsbyshe5871

    Love this series! Thank you! Hugs 🍀💚☘️

  • @joyjoyjoyfolie
    @joyjoyjoyfolie Před rokem

    Lovely!! Thank
    You!!

  • @anniecollins516
    @anniecollins516 Před 11 měsíci

    ty for sharing this

  • @colleenandmark
    @colleenandmark Před rokem

    ❤❤❤. Thank you, these are helpful. Blessings from Colleen

  • @susiescraftroomandstudio

    Can’t wait. Blessings and Hugs 🤗

  • @naysbbyteacherqueen
    @naysbbyteacherqueen Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks!

  • @paulinewhite9889
    @paulinewhite9889 Před rokem

    Very exciting....can't wait for the next video...❤

  • @susangazawaypapercrafting3749

    Love this!😊

  • @ElvisIheakaram
    @ElvisIheakaram Před měsícem

    Is sharp❤❤

  • @TeacupAndRoses
    @TeacupAndRoses Před 8 měsíci +3

    Hi! ❤🌹 I LOVE collage! I was made a lot of years ago a GLUE BOOK 💗✨ some videos too, im my ((very small)) YT videos.
    I think it is one of my favorites art techniques 😊
    Thanks for sharing... 😘

  • @BluSkyBliss
    @BluSkyBliss Před 2 měsíci

    Nice! Had to subscribe ❤

  • @PhoebesWorldProductions
    @PhoebesWorldProductions Před rokem +2

    That is a beautiful collage, love the ones in the examples too. 😊👍 And you gave good tips. 😃👍
    I'm gonna enjoy this series. 😊👍

  • @pattybarr8710
    @pattybarr8710 Před rokem +1

    I wish there was a printout we could have. This is such great info! ❤️

    • @megjournals
      @megjournals  Před rokem

      Thank you! I did post a little graphic on my Instagram if that’s the sort of thing you mean? ☺️ Let me know what you’d find helpful and I’ll see if I can make it happen!

  • @dawng5653
    @dawng5653 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I loved your journal making I just wish it was slowed down a bit.

  • @karenbartling5562
    @karenbartling5562 Před 9 měsíci

    A purpose for the junk mail!

  • @PixieKDesigns
    @PixieKDesigns Před rokem

    Great tips thank you ❤

  • @amyt6254
    @amyt6254 Před rokem +1

    Wow! How wonderful! I am excited to follow your series each week! New subscriber here. Thank you!

  • @thebrowndragonfly
    @thebrowndragonfly Před rokem

    Always enjoy watching you! Joan

  • @merrilynnowlan8907
    @merrilynnowlan8907 Před rokem +1

    Love love love doing collage … would like to see something grungy or shabby chic… I have a little book like yours that I would like to collage in but I haven’t started cos I can’t bring myself to cover up those little images …lol

  • @jonathanclamclinic9044
    @jonathanclamclinic9044 Před měsícem

    What a fantastic creative video and lovely soothing voice explaining this amazing art

  • @evelynhughes951
    @evelynhughes951 Před rokem

    Delightful ❤❤

  • @conniehintz5959
    @conniehintz5959 Před rokem

    Great video thanks

  • @dolliesmith7375
    @dolliesmith7375 Před 8 měsíci

    This Is Neat. 💛

  • @louloufabrique
    @louloufabrique Před rokem

    Merci!

  • @dinabaughman8731
    @dinabaughman8731 Před 2 měsíci

    Here for card ideas.😍

  • @sunsh1ne539
    @sunsh1ne539 Před rokem

    Yeaaa!

  • @freezo244
    @freezo244 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for not whipping out your sewing machine. Love your layouts. Thanks!

    • @megjournals
      @megjournals  Před 3 měsíci

      I’d love to but I can’t use it properly 😂

  • @ConnyLehmann
    @ConnyLehmann Před 16 dny

    Thank you so much for this great viseo. May I ask where you have that beautiful black and white washi tape with teh funny objects

  • @vickyagnew1651
    @vickyagnew1651 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you the great video. Would you explain how to add text to vellum? When I research that, I see only information about a book formatting program called Vellum.

  • @journalcd
    @journalcd Před 3 měsíci

    Good❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉

  • @bonniep.5165
    @bonniep.5165 Před rokem

    Did I miss how to make the little book base?
    Love this so much!
    💕💕💕

    • @megjournals
      @megjournals  Před rokem +1

      It’s just a passport sized travellers notebook insert ☺️

  • @they.call.me.cami.
    @they.call.me.cami. Před rokem

    I’m doing a collage with tree’s that I have painted for a project!

  • @lindaroberts2282
    @lindaroberts2282 Před rokem

    Thank you so much for sharing this video; so helpful. Would you mind letting me know where you purchased your brown/cognac grid washi tape?...love it!😊

    • @megjournals
      @megjournals  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching! I wish I could tell you but I can't remember sorry, I've had it for a while!

  • @kerriarista
    @kerriarista Před rokem

    Meg this is awesome! Thx for doing this series. What pen did you use for the white ink towards the end of the video?

  • @faunaduffy9159
    @faunaduffy9159 Před 3 měsíci

    So much great techniques, thankyou. Can I ask how you transferred the text that you rubbed on please? , is it a specific type of paper? 😊

  • @littlebirdcreations7
    @littlebirdcreations7 Před rokem

    Looking forward to this series. Your videos are so inspiring! 😊 would you mind sharing the link to the rub on sheets you use please TFS 😍

    • @megjournals
      @megjournals  Před rokem +1

      Thanks so much! The ones I use are by the brand MU, I get them from Miso Paper online if you’re in the UK :)

    • @littlebirdcreations7
      @littlebirdcreations7 Před rokem

      Yes, I’m in the uk, thank you 😊

  • @Earthdaybaby422
    @Earthdaybaby422 Před 3 měsíci

    Hi, where did you find the roll of clear stickers ❤️thank you!

  • @crosleyconlon6259
    @crosleyconlon6259 Před 6 měsíci

    Where do you get your sheets of small florals

  • @larissahenry1842
    @larissahenry1842 Před 4 měsíci

    How to make a collage of tilted patterns

  • @Earthdaybaby422
    @Earthdaybaby422 Před 3 měsíci

    Also how do you suggest attaching fabric so glue doesn’t show through?

    • @megjournals
      @megjournals  Před 3 měsíci

      You could attached with a staple!

  • @sadisticbiscuit9347
    @sadisticbiscuit9347 Před měsícem

    1. MIX types of papers and build up layers - (book pages, junk mail, receipts, wrappers, news paper, magazine, music notes)
    2. implement TORN edges instead of rigid cut for an organic feel
    3. (3:07) “COLLAGE CLUSTERS”, visually cohesive/complimentary compositions of papers of different sizes
    4. image cut outs (images, photographs, books)
    5. WASHI TAPE - creates visual interest
    6. STICKERD (can be free from packaging)
    7. STITCHING - use thread, 3D tactile element
    8. FABRIC - (staples or fabric glue)
    9. get creative with TEXT - cut out letters or text or create with pens and paint
    10. think outside the box when it comes to elements you can include, FOUND elements are great (leaves, flowers, packaging etc.)

  • @rebeccajanemae
    @rebeccajanemae Před rokem

    What are those stickers you cut out from the roll? What brand? Thanks

    • @megjournals
      @megjournals  Před rokem +1

      It's called Pion 'PET Tape - Twilight' - a little pricey but you get a lot on the roll! :)

  • @LorraineTapper
    @LorraineTapper Před 2 měsíci

    How do you manage to not get bubbling when using a glue stick?

    • @megjournals
      @megjournals  Před 2 měsíci

      I tend to find bubbling is more likely if you use a wet glue like PVA, never had issues with a glue stick

  • @byebyebubbles
    @byebyebubbles Před rokem

    What glue do you like to use?

  • @helenwratten6470
    @helenwratten6470 Před rokem

    Can I ask what book you use as your base? Or do you make your own? X

    • @megjournals
      @megjournals  Před rokem +1

      It’s a travellers notebook insert in passport size ☺️

  • @jeanmartin6410
    @jeanmartin6410 Před 8 měsíci

    I have a real question. After you have made these journals, what do you do with them? Do you write in them? Photos?

    • @megjournals
      @megjournals  Před 8 měsíci +1

      You could do! Most of the time I leave them as they are because I enjoy making the art, I have a whole shelf full.

    • @jeanmartin6410
      @jeanmartin6410 Před 8 měsíci

      @@megjournals ahhhh. Thank you!! I love them. Just wasn’t sure what to do with them!

  • @stormyswann6177
    @stormyswann6177 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Ok I've watched twice. I need to process and I will be back

  • @zyen.m
    @zyen.m Před 2 měsíci

    0:03 Text Tutorial Please 🙁

  • @viviansmith8036
    @viviansmith8036 Před 5 dny

    those pink flowers look really off because they are too big everything disappears from view because they are hot pink. off balance

  • @graceashley3843
    @graceashley3843 Před 26 dny

    why would you put the flower page OVER the yellow flowers underneath 🤦🏻‍♀️

    • @megjournals
      @megjournals  Před 25 dny +3

      Because I preferred them 🤭 covering up is something the nature of collage!