Paper Box Frames

I finally finished these little bit collages that I shared on my previous post. 

They will be part of a show in a Yukon gallery with the title of 'Light'. 

Therefore I wanted to keep the frames light both physically and in look.  

I also wanted the frame edges to be rustic and worn looking - similar to the paper edges. 

My desire was to have the pieces float above the false back of the box.

This was tricky to achieve and took too much time - but I like the final look. 

I put a small string through the back of the box, 

so these pieces can hang on a wall, or stand on a shelf. 

And here they all are - ready to head off to the gallery!

Little Bits of Collage

These little bits collages have won my heart lately. 

I don't know what it is about taking pieces of paper 

that I have painted and stamped 

and ripped into little bits - and then glue back together again

. . . . but I keep seeming to want to do it.  

These little creations (measuring about 2&1/2 inches each way) are a work in process, 

but don't worry I will share the finished products with you when I am done.

Cookbooks and Daughters

I have two daughters that are at the edge of not living at home anymore.

They both were interested in having cookbooks, and since I love making books. . .  

I made them cook books. 

This one is decorated with the paper from used tea bags

with a collage from my hand decorated paper added.

I love the colours and patterns the tea leaves make as the bags are drying. 

Daughter # 2 (birth order that is) loves grey, 

so I added some greys and blues to the cover  

before adding a copy of some birds i drew 

and a smattering of collage bits. 

I have no doubts these books will be filled with yummy recipes

and enjoyed for many years to come. 

Secrets & A Giveaway!

I am so happy to finally be able to share this secret!

Yes - I am one of the 21 teachers in this new edition of 21 SECRETS. 

If you haven't heard of 21 SECRETS before you are in for a treat. 

21 teachers will be sharing some creative secrets using paper, glue and scissors 

- actually in my case I just tore things instead of using scissors :-)  

All the content in 21 SECRETS comes in a downloadable eBook 

that you can keep and refer to for a lifetime. 

You can purchase it here 

(and yes I get some of the payment if you purchase it through me)

GIVEAWAY

I have a free course to give away!  

All you have to do is leave me a comment here (or on my instagram page) 

by October 1 and I will pick a winner.  

UPDATE - Winner has been contacted, but you can still join me and the other teachers - see link above for details! 

NOW - what creative secret am I sharing you ask???? 

I have created a course called 

Drawn to Collage

It shares how I use drawings 

and work with them together with other paper bits and some scribbling to create a collage. 

We will dye paper and gather collage fodder including drawings 

(yours or mine) and I will show you how I put it all together.

I would love for you to join me and the other 21 teachers. 

Join me!

And here is a short promotional video I created. 

I had so much fun creating this course, and look forward to seeing what others create!

Playing with Birds

I really enjoy incorporating my drawings into collage. 

The bird in this creation is a copy of a drawing I did sometime ago. 

I then added bits and pieces and some scribbles to create this piece.

Below is a bit of the original drawing as well as another creation this bird has shown up in. 

The same thing happened with this piece.

A bird drawing that ended up in a whirlwind of collage and scribbles.

And below is the same bird showing up in different creations. 

A Bouquet For My Mom

My Mom's birthday is in a few days, and she loves flowers.

Unfortunately where we live there are no flowers at this time or year, 

and the closest place to buy her some is a long drive away.  

I will get her some next time I am able to. 

But for now I got out my hand decorated paper (tea bags, tissue paper etc.) 

and started tearing and gluing to create her this bouquet. 

Which I then mounted on a card, ready for her birthday. 

I really enjoyed this tearing and gluing and spent numerous hours creating flowers. 

I thought the pinks with oranges and golds were my favourite....

But I was wrong.... blue and grays are!  

But for now I am out of creating time.... but hopefully 

I will have time to play with these colours again another day. 

Grafted Collages

I continue gluing together bits of decorated paper to make these collages.

Here you can see the small 3X4 inch creations I shared on my last post,

beside the 6X6 inch creation I have just finished. 

I mounted these collages on wooden box frames 

that can be hung on a wall or displayed on a shelf. 

And here is the finished pile. 

I wonder where my creative muse will take me next......