#2023cwcollage

[@myvagabondstyle]

Barbie, I love your idea. It will be so fun to see it every week. Pam @Tattered Paper and Lace suggested a # for those that want to join in. I think that would be awesome. ❤

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

These are quite fun Deb and yes, next week's video I'll share the hashtag. I want everyone to join in. 💖🌻💖 I'd love to see your collages. Xo

[@hcviagedor]

Wow, what a great idea...on my way looking for a crossword puzzle book 😊. I'm binge-watching your previous videos.

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

@hcviagedor Thanks for watching and the wonderful comment. Have fun with a CW collage when you find your book. They are so much fun. Have a great day and enjoy all the past video's !!

[@eileendean2713]

This will be wonderful fun. My husband is a crossword puzzle addict so I think I’ll try a masculine book. I am always amazed when someone comes up with a unique twist.

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Oh Eileen, how fun your's will be. I never even thought about using men, I have men stickers and images as well. Thank you for the idea ........ I love it. I am so excited to see what you create if you have an IG account .........if you do make sure you use the hashtag !!

[@katherinetaylor7334]

Barbie, what a fabulous idea, I'm so excited to collage along with you.

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Hey Kat, yes, I've actually started a hashtag for others to join in on the fun. You'll see it in the next video. Thanks for watching and we must keep our brains working !! xo

[@AtSusiesCottage]

What a great project! I’m sure I have some puzzle books laying around that I can dig out and have a go. I love what you did xxx💕

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Go find one Susie and have a ball creating. More to come and you'll definitely get the bug to create !! xo🥰

[@melodiepeck655]

Cute, Cute, Cute Barbie! Its a great idea and I am going to join in. Also, when I have a large piece to glue, I put it upside down in a cardboard box and use spray glue. No bubbles and it sticks well.

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Oh yeah Melodie! I think it's a cute idea and can't wait to see other's work. Great tip, I'll certainly remember that. Not too sure it'd work in my craft room, the smell might get to me...........🤣🤣

[@MerryScraps]

This is awesome! I love your Ladies of Leisure Title! This will be a great series for sure!

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

These are turning out to be lots of fun and please stay tuned for more! So happy you joined in to take a peek !! xo

[@judyscholfield820]

I am new to your channel. This looks like a lot of fun. Regarding glue stick-use a plastic card (credit card, gift card) to burnish the page flat. It works for me-to prevent the page wrinkling.

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Hi Judy, and welcome 🥳 these collages are tons of fun. Thanks so much for joining in on the fun and good advice on the glue stick. 🤗 have a fantastic weekend. 💓🧡💓

[@Lisa_In_Canada]

This is so much fun! I’ll look for a book like this when I’m out and about this week. Love the colours! 💕

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Hey, Lisa! So nice to see you sitting with me. These collages are so much fun, free range collaging I like to call it. Thanks so much for commenting and stopping in to say hello! 💖🦋💖

[@lisatripp-hs5tm]

I love watching your collage videos!

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you so much, Lisa, for the very kind comment. I'm happy you enjoy them. There's definitely more to come!

[@lesliespeers2739]

Super creative thing to do!! Love the vintage images. I see a new project in my future!! TFS Hugs from California * L

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Hey L, thank you for joining in and I thought it'd be so much fun to whip up a collage around a crossword puzzle. Enjoy and there'll be a hashtag reveiled next week, so if you do join in, you can use it, I'll be able to see your work. Have a great day !! xo

[@chrisclausen1796]

Barbie, This is a great idea for a journal! Sort of a theme...😘 It's funny you mention vacation. I just got back last evening from a trip back to my hometown. I had a great visit with family and old HS classmates.❤

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

That's great Chris and I'm so happy you had a great trip. This is going to be a fun little challenge and I do hope you enjoy it all. xo ........ seeing HS classmates can be fun !!

[@laurajean8857]

I Love Your Creative idea. How fun! So Cute. ❤

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thanks Laura. I do hope you'll join in on the fun. More details in the next Crossword Puzzle collage! 🥰

[@anitacoad6731]

What a great idea. This would be a great way for me to use all my cat pictures as I don't have a collection of the lovely ladies that you do. I never seem to find them.

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

I think that's a marvelous idea, Anita. Take your favorite images and make this collage book your own. The only reason I'm using the pattern women is I have so many and they need to come out and play. Let me know how you make out. You're very kind to watch and comment. 💕

[@sherryvanderpool8644]

Looking forward to watching you work in the book im going to look for one ❤

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

This is so much fun. I hope you find one and have a ball collaging !! xo

[@mariannavacratsa3451]

Wow ...interesting and fun ..well done😍

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you Marianna. These are fun to create and your comment is so kind, thank you again. 🥰

[@carollaws838]

Love this project barbie! My mum does crosswords, think I will ask her for one of her completed books xx

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

That would be fun Carol and I do hope your mum is well and carrying on with the sad news of her pup. xoxo

[@jeanbeck3962]

Clever idea. I just might try it..

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank for watching, Jean and go for it. I have a hashtag coming out so be sure to tune in next week and watch for it!! It's so much fun.

[@cynthiatooley4577]

Creative!! Love this!!

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you Cynthia !! Many more to come and I hope you enjoy them as well.

[@buttonsforbrains]

Totally brilliant 🥰 I will definitely try and join in. Visit to the shops tomorrow is on the cards for a crossword book 😆

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Wonderful, I thought you might like this one Liz. It's so much fun and a good challenge for everyone. Enjoy the shops and don't spend too much! xo 🥰

[@joymeadows3646]

Hi, Barbie! Love this collage using a crossword puzzle. I love doing crossword puzzles! I won't be joining in with your challenge because I am doing the ICAD challenge through the months of June and July. (I am actually using Rolodex cards for my substrate) Plus I do make greeting cards, as that is my first love. Will be watching your videos though and can't wait to see what you come up with for each "brain tease"!

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

No worries Joy. No pressure. I'm so glad you're in a challenge, they are so much fun. I've been wanting to use rolodex cards and have an old vintage card holder but .....just another thing on my bucket list for crafting. We can't possibly do everything we want. So many choices ....I'm now in a mixed media watercolor class 🤗🌻🤗 thanks for stopping in and enjoybthat card making ....love those homemade cards 😎🩷 xo

[@amyspaid9031]

Cute idea! ❤

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thanks Amy !! xo Have a great weekend.

[@lvan4407]

Great fun idea

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

This is fun and a really great challenge to keep the brain sharp. You'll see more, I've actually created a weekly challenge so it'll definitely be fun. I hope you join in and participate !!

[@lvan4407]

Would like to join in but I have to think about which book I would like to use

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

@@lvan4407 If you don't have a crossword puzzle book, I'm sure you could find a template online of a crossword puzzle, then you could run it off and create a book for yourself.

[@josephinemcvean8852]

Hi I am new to your channel and love the idea with the puzzle book. Looking forward to next week. Thank you.

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Welcome Josephine and I'm so happy you found me and enjoy the puzzle book. A fun new idea that lots of gals are enjoying ...... watching and participating. Thank you so much and have a great weekend !! xo

[@josephinemcvean8852]

Liz McGuire pointed your channel out to me, she started with the crossword and said to have a look on your channel.

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

@@josephinemcvean8852 Thank you Josephine .... I really appreciate you taking an interest !! xo

[@elizabethk2009]

I love this idea! I'm kicking myself... I just gave away my mom's crossword books. I'll find something to use...😢

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thanks so much Elizabeth. You can always take an image from the internet as well, but a book would be perfect!

[@tatteredpaperandlace2905]

Barbie Great idea! I will have to get a crossword puzzle book. Are you going to assign a # so we can see others work?

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Great, I'd love to have you join in and YES, it's coming in the next video. This is so much fun Pam. You'll work at these when you want to, no prompts, only what you come up with in your mind for your crosswords ......... should be fun and I'm excited !! xo

[@carfriday827]

I am late finding this but I may go ahead and do it anyway. I am assuming this is with no prompts.

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Hey, Carla! Welcome and thanks so much for sitting at my craft table with me. You are correct ....... NO prompts. You can make your own title, heading, theme, etc. The whole idea is to use what you have, what you'd like to use but haven't found a special place for it and just have fun. I still have about 12 more pages in my book so I'll be continuing this series for a bit longer. Enjoy watching my other crossword collages as well. Have a wonderful day and thank you again for joining in on the fun. 🦋💖🦋