Collage Breakthrough has officially begun, and there is still time to join us. This FREE 11-day online workshop started on Monday, and we are already deep into the work of building stronger, more intentional collages using foundational composition skills. If you’re worried you’ve missed something, every live session is recorded, and you can watch at your own pace. Through January 17, I’ll be guiding you step by step through four complete collage projects, focusing on how to choose papers, balanc
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Using an old bagel to create collage papers 🥯 This bread-printing technique is part of my December Countdown to Collage Breakthrough, and it’s all about preparing papers that actually work in a finished collage. It’s not just about making textured papers. I’m intentionally creating light, medium, and dark papers, both patterned and quiet, so they’re ready to use inside Collage Breakthrough, my FREE New Year’s workshop starting in January. In Collage Breakthrough, I’ll guide you step by step thr
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We’re in the second week of my Countdown to Collage Breakthrough, and these straw-blowing papers are just one of the six gorgeous papers we’re creating throughout December. Every paper you make this month becomes part of a harmonious collection you’ll use inside my FREE Collage Breakthrough Workshop in January, where I’ll guide you through four collage projects using foundational composition skills that will take your work to over the top amazing. Whether you make new papers or use what you alre
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Turn vintage and antique book pages into stunning collage papers using just paint and lid caps! This simple upcycling technique is just one part of my free 5-day online workshop designed to help you create a cohesive collection of mixed-media collage papers and transform them into a unified collage series. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, this course will expand your collage-making skills with techniques you’ll use all the time. In this free 5-day workshop, you’ll learn: 🎨 How to
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The secret to a great collage isn’t just the papers…it’s the glue! When you’re layering vintage journal pages, torn cardboard, painted cutouts, and delicate scraps, adhesion can make or break the whole piece. Bubbles, wrinkles, and lifting edges are usually what stop people from loving their collages. In my full YouTube tutorial, I’ll break down exactly which glues I use, how I apply them, and the simple techniques I rely on to keep everything smooth, flat, and secure - even on textured paper an
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Want your collage papers to feel more alive and unexpected? This water-resist technique is one of my favorite ways to add movement, depth, and a touch of mystery to handmade collage papers. It’s part intuition, part curiosity, and the results are always beautifully unpredictable. In my full YouTube tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how I layer acrylic paint, use a catalyst wedge, and sprinkle water to lift paint away and reveal organic textures. I’ll also share which papers work best (heavyweight
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Bubbles, wrinkles, lifting edges...it’s every collage artist’s nightmare. As someone who layers vintage journal paper, ripped cardboard, painted cutouts, and torn scraps into my collages, the number one question I always get is: what glue do you use, and how do you keep it smooth? Adhesion can truly make or break a collage. I have a full YouTube going over just that, where I share my go-to adhesives, application tips, and the simple tricks that keep delicate papers flat, secure, and bubble-free
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