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

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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[@jackieblake1264]

Oooh journaling workshop! Looking forward to this!

[@megjournals]

Yay!!

[@alanbirkner1958]

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

[@DeathTrapProductions]

OOOOF on that unnecessary suffix hahaha

[@matthewflinchum5452]

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

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

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

[@megjournals]

Yay! Thank you! I had fun with this one for sure :)

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

Glad you enjoyed it. 😊👍You're welcome.

[@ConnyLehmann]

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

[@susangazawaypapercrafting3749]

Love this!😊

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much!

[@lindaroberts2282]

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]

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

[@louloufabrique]

Merci!

[@megjournals]

Thanks for watching!!

[@sunsh1ne539]

Yeaaa!

[@sadisticbiscuit9347]

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.)

[@lisagiuliani8167]

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

[@TeacupAndRoses]

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... 😘

[@lovetojournal]

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. ❤❤

[@Saysmethemis]

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

[@sandrareford2989]

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.

[@lisatripp-hs5tm]

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

[@megjournals]

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

[@bunabunatetu6130]

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

[@megjournals]

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]

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

[@ROOIHARE]

Backgrounds

[@pihurawal7742]

Can you please make a video on collage on the topic of Save Environment????? please please please please please please please please please please please please please 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@sherriarnone-wheat3634]

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!

[@cozycasasmr4510]

love the little South African vintage stamp at 2:43! what a great find!

[@lorrainebrown1043]

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.

[@megjournals]

Yay!!

[@dawng5653]

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

[@rfoley402]

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

[@megjournals]

Woohoo! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@zenaidaportalino9016]

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

[@TrashyTreasyours]

Collaging is my absolute favorite thing to do in the JJ world!

[@kelliscoffeecrime]

A great stress buster! Love these ideas!

[@formerlystars7996]

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 :)

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much!!

[@n.c.467]

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

[@merrilynnowlan8907]

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

[@megjournals]

I save my favourite ones! ☺️

[@RobinfromCA]

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

[@megjournals]

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

[@julietierney2516]

I LOVE THIS! Thank you!

[@megjournals]

Thank for watching!!!

[@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 ☺♥

[@craftyshamrockdesignsbyshe5871]

Love this series! Thank you! Hugs 🍀💚☘️

[@megjournals]

So glad! Thank you 😊

[@MithhuNain]

This is a wonderful art I am so impressed😊😊

[@annwoleben5439]

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

[@megjournals]

Ah yay, thank you!! ☺️

[@faunaduffy9159]

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? 😊

[@megjournals]

They’re called rub-ons ☺️

[@sheliar9541]

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

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much!

[@amyt6254]

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

[@megjournals]

Thanks and welcome!! :)

[@EmmaDurrans]

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

[@jansfield5314]

Why did you cover up some papers? They were pretty too! Lovely video though thank you x

[@megjournals]

Sometimes that just happens with collage!

[@lyndahollers5556]

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

[@megjournals]

Aw thanks so much!!!

[@tashabradshaw1793]

Agreed! Meg's journals are always so beautiful!❤

[@tracystanton2246]

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

[@megjournals]

So glad! Thanks for stopping by!

[@heikesiegl2640]

I really like your style. I am going to stay^^

[@vickyagnew1651]

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.

[@debzehr3244]

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

[@megjournals]

Aw thank you!!

[@wendywaldorf7409]

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

[@lakshyamadhan8151]

I had to make a collage about the diversity about a particular country for my school project .I had no idea what to do. Thank you for providing me with these tips. It was very helpful 😊.

[@Earthdaybaby422]

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

[@megjournals]

Hi, they're PET tapes :)

[@Earthdaybaby422]

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

[@megjournals]

You could attached with a staple!

[@fritzeljayme4060]

Wow so beautiful I'm gona stay hera and watch

[@megjournals]

Happy journaling!!

[@bethmegansmith4642]

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

[@keso-y4q]

what is that font of the text ¿

[@LorraineTapper]

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

[@megjournals]

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

[@melissakleinert2971]

Perfect. Thank you.

[@kellycurtis4483]

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

[@megjournals]

Thanks for watching!!

[@pattybarr8710]

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

[@megjournals]

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!

[@MariaRomero-qc1hn]

Very artistical it takes a lot of imagination to make pretty, and yet interesting thanks for sharing lots of blessings

[@nancivessells1909]

Beautiful page. TFS

[@bossieackerman1067]

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

[@deepalilathiya9292]

❤❤❤❤ wow I like it ❤❤

[@caroltanzi29]

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

[@BluSkyBliss]

Nice! Had to subscribe ❤

[@colleenandmark]

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

[@journalcd]

Good❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[@nicolacan645]

I keep coming back to your videos for your amazing inspiration

[@hanaphoto]

love this!❤

[@graceashley3843]

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

[@megjournals]

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

[@selenaplans]

Super excited for this new series!

[@megjournals]

Thanks for watching!!

[@littlebirdcreations7]

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]

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]

Yes, I’m in the uk, thank you 😊

[@freezo244]

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

[@megjournals]

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

[@yelena86]

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

[@megjournals]

Thank you!

[@August.dragons3]

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

[@megjournals]

That’s so cool!

[@kerriarista]

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

[@megjournals]

Uniball Signo!

[@larissahenry1842]

How to make a collage of tilted patterns

[@crosleyconlon6259]

Where do you get your sheets of small florals

[@karenbartling5562]

A purpose for the junk mail!

[@ninetiesperson7980]

Beautiful. You make it look effortless.

[@rebeccajanemae]

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

[@megjournals]

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

[@jeanmartin6410]

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

[@megjournals]

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]

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

[@bonniep.5165]

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

[@megjournals]

It’s just a passport sized travellers notebook insert ☺️

[@zyen.m]

0:03 Text Tutorial Please 🙁

[@lenawarelius4195]

Great video 🙏👏🥰

[@helenwratten6470]

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

[@megjournals]

It’s a travellers notebook insert in passport size ☺️

[@margiehogan3315]

Great tips! Many thanks.

[@giftedsmith1511]

Looks messy

[@megjournals]

Thanks!

[@debcox7839]

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

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much!

[@christinamain2829]

Thanks for sharing!

[@thebrowndragonfly]

Always enjoy watching you! Joan

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much, Joan! 😀

[@ddavis2893]

This is great! Thanks!

[@paulinewhite9889]

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

[@megjournals]

Aw thanks Pauline! ☺️

[@judyhyland499]

Very awesome.ty.

[@anniecollins516]

ty for sharing this

[@ElvisIheakaram]

Is sharp❤❤

[@shrug_shrugsly]

Thank you!! ❤

[@gabyconde2188]

Love it!

[@PixieKDesigns]

Great tips thank you ❤

[@megjournals]

Thanks Kate ☺️

[@susiescraftroomandstudio]

Can’t wait. Blessings and Hugs 🤗

[@megjournals]

Me too!!

[@naysbbyteacherqueen]

Thanks!

[@stormyswann6177]

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

[@bubblesbubblesbubblesbubbles]

What glue do you like to use?

[@megjournals]

Can’t beat a pritt stick imo! :)

[@dinabaughman8731]

Here for card ideas.😍

[@megjournals]

Glad you like them!