COLLAGE FORMULA - To Make Collage EASIER

In this video I share my collage formula :) Enjoy
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[@kimkong1413]

This is SO helpful! After years of being told what to to and how to do it (aka working 😅) I really struggled at first to "just be creative" and "just put stuff together". Videos like this can be exactly what is needed to overcome this feeling of being overwhelmed. Thank you!!!

[@ChiquitasCrochet]

Exactly

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad it helped! Thank you so much for watching :)

[@thewidowruckelshauscraftin9523]

I agree!

[@kathleenking7438]

Awesome Job

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

I’m retiring in a year from full time work & after raising 4 kids, volunteer work schooling & paid work (not necessarily at the same time) I’m ready to do what I want so I get the “being told what to do & how to do it” 😂. My creativity has always been a important part of my life but junque journals etc. are a new thing for me. I make “junque journal” birthday & holiday cards & this video has really given me ideas on different ways to do it…just want the time to be able to do it for hours on end!

[@kaywells3229]

VERY helpful! I love how you provide a list or cheat sheet for us to take a screen shot for future reference. I wish all KZbinrs did this! Thanks so much 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@theresasuttle711]

Don’t listen to the nay sayers! I love your work and collage is an art in itself. It comes easy to some and not to others. A clean art area is an unused art area, IMHO. Thank you for sharing your process!

[@shirleykathan-sayess5764]

These are so beautiful! While I was watching, I thought if I was an art teacher, I’d like to use this as a class assignment. You learn composition, layout, texture, focal point, AND you end up with a beautiful piece you can frame. Your videos are alwas so helpful. ❤️ Shirley

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Shirley :)

[@BarbaraEMarshallCampbell]

Yes, this was an amazing collage tutorial. The formula will prove so helpful.

[@MossCottageMarket]

This is just what I needed. Sometimes my indecision over collage element placement paralyzes me and takes all the fun out of "playing". Thanks for sharing your formula with us. Blessings, Helen

[@Judylou09]

Truer words were never spoken MossCottage! I love to collage UNTIL I get to the element placement part. I have unfinished collages all over my art space!

[@thefeatheredtreasure6700]

Exactly DITTO

[@lolitalolita7561]

How lovely! This reminds me of my preschool days. Old Christmas cards were brought to the preschool and we would cut out the pictures and glue them on a blank card to create our own Christmas cards!

[@sunnydeborahsebastian1361]

This was one of the BEST tutorials that anyone has ever done! I too felt colleges were messy and confusing. And not everyone who does them, do them well. Some look like a 5 year old pasted everything that was in the trash basket with no purpose and they put so much stuff on it that many items were covered up. There was no theme, too many colors and patterns, just a mess. So I ne we even tried. Now with your tutorial, I’m confident that I can make some nice colleges. Thanks Natasha for this amazing formula.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful :)

[@pennymeyer3416]

For beginners, your video gives a starting point, which is often an intimidating stumbling block. You video is almost guarantees a piece the person can be happy with, & is just the boost for creativity to happen. Not everyone starts out being able to 'go with the flow', & the confidence building exercise you've given is perfect!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Penny!

[@Everlandbyjill]

This is absolutely one of my favorite videos ever. I cannot wait to try this "formula" because like you I've been struggling. Beautifully done. Thank you.

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

[@lavondamatherly4499]

YES!!! It was for me too. I was so excited as I watched. It was so easy but you ended up with beautiful pieces that were so versatile. Now I can't wait to get back into collaging. Thank you so much!😁❤️

[@karendaley3184]

This was a great video and so helpful! I will definitely use this formula. I can see using it in my scrapbooks too. Here's a tip be for that pretty paper that's hard to rip. If you use a wet paintbrush and draw a line with clean water where you want your edge, you can then just pull it apart along that line. It leaves a beautiful feathery edge on both pieces.

[@donnathompson9954]

I LOVE all of your ideas, your teaching methods, your artistry, your sweet attitude AND collages. You must be my favorite KZbin channel! 🤩 I seem to go to your channel 1st, when I'm looking for ideas and inspiration. Thank you for doing what you do and for sharing!! 💞👍

[@Dezertroze43]

Mine too, i agree.

[@queeniepop2058]

She was born to do this!!!

[@nicolebeauchamp7622]

Without a doubt. Me too.

[@TreasureBooks]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@lenellamaxwell6934]

I agree! She has a way of teaching that I can understand. And it helps to see her learn along with us when she is teaching.

[@marilynmccormick3731]

I work with an autistic teenager and we do art about once a month. When I take paint, a few folders of colors of papers, glue, and a folder of focal points, he really enjoys painting his background and choosing his pieces of paper & a focal point and creating something of his own creation. I don't think collage is a waste of time at all. Creativity is enjoyment in itself, just like listening to music is enjoyable. It doesn't have to be anything more.

[@missourigal]

Thank you for these guidelines which will help me. As a rebuttal to the "messy time consuming comment", I find doing these (mine so far are about 3" big) to be really artistic and creative albeit a tiny frustrating at times. But then I think we all start with a certain "teacher" and copy until we evolve on our own or find another teacher and change how we do things. I wonder if your education or previous career had anything to do with diplomacy, therapy, counseling. May I say that one of the lovely things about you is this: you don't say "should, must, have to" and if you say like here (was it?) "you need to..." then immediately you said "i don't mean you Need To, but it just works better..." I've been watching more videos from other scrapbook people and appreciate your calm demeanor, organization and notes! You may not know this, but you are unique in the world of DIY scrapbooking.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so very much!!! I do have a degree in Psychology/Sociology and Behavioural Studies, but never worked in the field. Perhaps some of it comes across? Haha thank you!!

[@paulad2527]

This video was so helpful! I can tell when my collages “work” and when they don’t. However, I never knew why. Wonderful tutorial!

[@lauriekapalka1760]

Whoever made the comment that collage is a waste of time is probably jealous because you are so creative and you are inspired to share and to teach your blessings and your talents. Try not to be offended by people who are bland and stale and who lack any creativity. You deserve to be associated with like minded people. And you know that you are closer to the heavens ❤

[@marilynmccormick3731]

I love to collage; it's very relaxing to collage a page. I have each page a theme---maybe a color, or a bird, or an ethnic page, or a thought such as wishes, dreams, prayers. Collage is very rewarding as a sort of self-therapy or just a quiet time. Sometimes I play music, and sometimes I listen to audio books. I encourage everyone to try a few pages.

[@gailfuld3121]

Natasha’s ideas are wonderful and right on! I would probably add that the best way to do collage is without too much thinking and scrutiny. Honestly, the faster you move, grab and place, the better your collage will come out. Often people’s downfall with collage is wrestling with each piece and attempting to match too much. The freer you get, the better your collage will turn out :)

[@susansieber6189]

overthinking not good

[@TreasureBooks]

Oh that is a very interesting observation indeed! I will keep that in mind for my next collage session, just placing things down, grab, place, move on. I like it !! Thanks for watching :)

[@grammiesspirit2667]

I'm actually using collaging as a theraputic journey to decrease my overthinking. I take some time and some consideration and then I put it away and go back to it knowing I did my best sand I'm almost always very pleasant with it. If my piece needs a little bit here/there I do it. Then it's ready to share. I don't take as long wallowing in self criticism as I did prior to my experiences with instructions and guidance from a master. It's been beautiful. 💝

[@jannball4887]

This is wonderful. What a blessing to people that are overwhelmed with college but want to try it!

[@noreenhennessy9299]

I totally agree with Jann…this is wonderful

[@Lamb716]

@@ReviewsAndMore9 🗣good riddance!

[@natashahill2822]

@@ReviewsAndMore9 I was taught as a young child, that if you don’t have something nice to say, then DONT SAY IT.. especially in a public forum for others to read. The crafter has taken time to share her tips online, which is a blessing. We all have different tastes, being different to what YOU like doesn’t make the crafter a bad designer.

[@Lamb716]

Years ago in photog class, we were assigned to use a whole roll of film on any subject we wanted. Outside, inside, anywhere and anything. We returned the next day, developed our 8x10’s, picked our favorite one and displayed on the blackboard. Our teacher walked back and forth, back and forth. It was quite clear he was thinking about something. Then he said, “These pictures are all different BUT there is one thing in common in each photo.” No one could figure it out. It was quite the puzzle to us. And the answer was…. We all centered our subjects in the pictures. Every single one of us. It sure taught us a big lesson that day. Your beautiful video today explained it so well. You don’t need to put everything smack dab in the middle😁👍 I learn so much from you. Thank you, I can’t wait to give this a try!

[@TreasureBooks]

Oh wow, Yes!! I still do take photos that way - always the middle. I'll have to get more creative when taking photos!!

[@marisolmendez1755]

What a great great tutorial, specially for people (like me) who’s learning this wonderful way of making art from scraps. I love all of your simple, easy and well done ways to make beautiful journals at the same time we recycle without making a mess. Thanks for sharing! 🥰🥰🥰

[@BevStorer]

Your formula for collaging has been very helpful to me. I also want to mention how kind you are to show us all how to make a beautiful collage with just a few simple steps.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@ginainfantino411]

Absolutely gorgeous! And a great idea! I call it “assembly line collaging”, but of course formula is perfectly good, too. How anyone would say that art is a waste of time is someone who is probably very unhappy about themselves. I also wanted to say that I find you sweetly funny.

[@mariearce8021]

Collaging is a very creative process and asks us to let go of what we think is perfection and organized. It's a personal self expression.

[@maidenavalonne]

"oh why am I holding this" story of my life 😂 thank you for this awesome tutorial!

[@DonnaDesigns]

🧡 your tutorials. You are a wonderful teacher. Great to have a Instruction sheet posted. All of your collages came out Beautiful. TYFS💘😊🦋

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@MsLaurajudd]

The pretty paper that you used decorative scissors on, can be torn easily. You just dampen the edges with water and the pull outward instead of tearing. It gives a lovely feathered texture.

[@blaaaaaaarrrrr]

Thanks for sharing. Didn't know this.

[@gauthier8575]

I love how you explain this whole process and that you create a worksheet of the items needed .

[@turiaseiger-todd2404]

I'm just watching this for the first time, even though it's two years old. I absolutely LOVE collage. I think it suits certain personality types, for those who don't like perfect and even, but eclectic and uneven balance. My most favorite collage artist/author is Eric Carle. He sadly passed away about a year ago, or so. I love his collage method of his illustrations for his children's books, such as, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", and many others. Denise Fleming is another one. ❤

[@serenityjewel]

This is awesome. Your work is actually attractive and makes "sense". It doesn't look like a 5 year old just randomly glued down stuff from their mom's supplies. 😍 Thank you!

[@judiemjacobson4613]

These are just beautiful. Each one would make a lovely focal point for the front of a junk journal. Or just as a pretty page inside I love them thank you so much for the formula

[@KRXZY_JK]

I absolutely love your videos. You literally show people or teach people how to do junk Journaling in every form. You are talking about it, writing it down, and then showing how to do it. I think you are amazing and just love watching your channel. Thank you for all that you do. Your work is interesting and beautiful!

[@beewildah]

The comment you mentioned about someone saying collage is messy and unnecessary has nothing better to do than be critical just to be critical...collage is a hobby. All hobbies do not appeal to everyone. So if you don't like it, don't do it. Find something you like and pursue it!!! We don't have to be critical, condescending, or just plain rude if our interests don't aligned with someone else's. That being said, I love that you have a formula!!! It helps us to get a starting point!!! I love the written plans you have as a base for your projects. Once we have the basics you are providing, we can flourish with our own projects!!! I can tell you what to do on your channel, but I would just delete negative, unnecessary, comments that have no constructive or helpful criticism. Thank you for putting yourself out here and sharing your talents and gifts💖

[@kathrynhelm4176]

My goodness this has been an eye opener! Your “formula” is brilliant and so very helpful in taking the mystery out of how to collage. It’s so simple but so amazing that each of your examples are so different yet they all follow the formula. Great help Natasa!! Thank you. ❤️

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Kathryn :)

[@bizzylizzysmith7163]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video. This was exactly what I needed to get me started on collage which I have wanted to do for so long but was too overwhelmed to start. The formula is invaluable.

[@brittahansen8688]

I find your formula really helpful to prevent the impression of a messy accumulation of random "things". What I admire in your collages is also the choice of harmonic colours. Perhaps with only a little tension, that tickles the eye in a nice way. I also learn from you, not to overload a collage. So thank you very much for your wonderful tutorials. I guess I´ll watch them all with gre🥰at pleasure.

[@kathleenrothman]

Collage is my jam !! Yes! No thinking , make several piles & grab from each pile & stick on paper , yes you can tear . horizontal & vertical placements randomly .. Layering . you can have up to 3 to 4 layers easily. Keep going. This is not a " perfect" look by any means. You will Just know when it's right for you Natasha ! Good to see you again 2🥰💞🙏🌈☮️

[@helengibson8196]

Thank you for showing how "simple" this can be. This has been really helpful. I love that you show us all the ones you have made even the one you weren't very happy with. By doing this it shows that even someone as talented as you has work that you're not happy with. Thank you so much

[@julesiou12]

I love to collage but I just wing it as it's for my journal. I love this concept as it has given me some kind of template. I'm going to do this today. Thank you so much x

[@lauriekapalka9859]

I love watching your videos. I love to listen to you while I work on my art projects. Someone commented and said that collage is a waste of time. Collage is considered an art form. Not only is it beautiful, it is also very beneficial to your total wellbeing because it brings so much enjoyment. Please try to ignore these negative bullies that leave rude comments. They aren’t very happy people and they try to destroy other people’s happiness. Once again thank you for sharing you art.

[@hardanger15Hannah]

I watched this yesterday and was sadly astonished when you mentioned some remarks about collage being "useless" and without purpose! As a beginner to collage, I am so very thankful for your video on your "formula" or as I prefer to call it, a "recipe"! I will gladly follow your recipe until I can make small adjustments, which may take years to perfect, as I see this collage art to be a journey! Many thanks for your video!

[@lilly-millymakes169]

These people have obviously never heard of George Braque or Picasso 😁 I agree, Natasha has give us a great formula/recipe for creating wonderful collages.

[@juliekeil8791]

Natasa, Boy, it sure doesn’t feel like you struggled with collage! I love how you put things together! This is a very helpful video. I get overwhelmed at all of the options. Now, just the last little bits, like butterflies, stamping, dots, etc may cause me to agonize. Lol That lady who is negative about collage is whacky. How do you make treasure books without some collage? ☺️ You were bothered by the word formula. How about recipe? 💖💖💖

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much! I like recipe, like making a cake. A collage cake :)

[@bbetter746]

Your design follows the “Fibonacci Spiral” and that is what makes it so aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Beautiful work. Thank you for the formula 😊

[@TreasureBooks]

Oh I'll have to look that up, thank you!!

[@susanfordyce3493]

Please don't listen to commenters who say ugly and unkind things--they are just ugly and unkind people. If they don't like a video or process or project, all they have to do is move on...no opinion necessary. Actually, I am a professional artist and can say with confidence that your work is absolutely wonderful. I love your videos, creative ideas, and how you present showing others how you work through your ideas. Well done.

[@lozbailey9322]

I love the photo corners actually glued on. Great idea.

[@houseofmahalo]

Super helpful as always, thank you Natasa! And really timely - I'm currently struggling with how to do a collaged book plate for some journals I'm working on and I was actually only looking yesterday to see if someone had done a tutorial on this :D

[@jennip8585]

Me too!!! I think we manifested this tutorial🤗🥰

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching :)

[@jennip8585]

Yes!!! I've been going through withdrawal for a new video😂😂, but seriously I've only just recently trying to figure out the best way to collage... It's like you're a mind-reader🤗 I really love the bird and the butterfly collages too (probably same order as you). Can you use a napkin as part of a collage? Would that even work?Thank you so much for this!! 🥰

[@NarrowPathDiaries]

Hope you don’t mind me answering, but you can indeed use a napkin or your favorite parts of a napkin :) I’ve used napkins as a base for some of my collages but for the most part I use magazine images. Super fun…collage is so flexible & versatile to anyone’s personal artistic tastes. Some of mine look better than others & that’s ok. It’s a process that can’t be forced. If you let things flow naturally & you use what *you* like, not what everyone else is doing, you’ll love the finished piece even more. Have fun!

[@jennip8585]

@@NarrowPathDiaries thank you! .... and I don't mind at all. Thank you for replying! When using a napkin, I'm guessing you'd use decoupage? I have some beautiful napkins, but I feel like they'd be flimsy. Could you sew them? I'm trying to picture how it would work.

[@NarrowPathDiaries]

@@jennip8585 I haven’t tried sewing them, I just get it down to the image layer, glue the surface I want to put it on & then carefully lay it on. You could try sewing it, but you’d probably have to sew it without taking any layers off, otherwise the feed dogs of the sewing machine would chew it up & make it useless. If you’d like I could make a KZbin flip through video of some of mine to give you some ideas? Let me know!

[@jennip8585]

@@NarrowPathDiaries that would be amazing!! Thank you so much!! I just subscribed👍🤗

[@NarrowPathDiaries]

@@jennip8585 Awww! Thanks! I’ll get one up ASAP

[@jshvjshv7322]

Wow that’s so amazing! Thank you for sharing your formula!

[@lucindypowell3711]

Thank you soooo much! I’ve been so intimidated by collages! 🥰🥰🥰

[@shadowboxsw]

Thanks so much Natasha, You are brilliant for breaking this down!

[@jackiegfeller]

You are just such a good teacher! Organized and thorough! I truly appreciate your art and your style. I go back and watch your videos and learn with everyone that I see! Thank YOU!

[@rubi1000]

I watched the entire video without wanting to blink an 👀 eye Natasha and saved this video too. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us. Your voice is so sweet and helps me not to be afraid to try art.

[@denisekennemer1991]

I appreciate your step by step guidelines! You do beautiful work.

[@joannefrers9032]

Love this so much! Beautifully creative!

[@idavera55]

LOVE them all! Thank you for your written steps/directions.

[@dianestedman3828]

you are a good teacher!!!!! love the pieces

[@southernbiscuits1275]

I appreciate that you used basic design elements like the rule of thirds. I was into photography before I started paper crafting. The elements of a good composition apply to both hobbies. Great ideas and excellent video!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@angelastrozier7467]

Absolutely beautiful pieces!

[@rachellee.9389]

Using a formula is so much more useful than that willy-nilly collage so many seem so fond of. This is collaging with a PURPOSE and is so much more than just gluing bits of random paper to paper to get rid of scraps (which I loathe with the white-hot passion of a thousand suns). Thank you for your usual thoughtfulness and an artistic eye toward everything.

[@TreasureBooks]

Heheh Rachelle, we have so many scraps that we don't want to throw away! Thank you so much for watching :)

[@sheilabartlett6044]

I always love your work and your inspiration! Thank You!

[@Sylvia.Torres]

I love this collage formula Natasha! 😍 Thank you!

[@debrahowell1431]

I really love the way you put these together.

[@thecreativecountrycrafter]

LOVE your formula! I've written it down and will try it sooooon! Thank you!

[@brucenjanmckerras7713]

What an excellent video. Thanks so much for taking the mystery out of it. Bless you!!!

[@MsEtila]

Love the formula Barbara. Easy to follow.

[@user-uc1vn7mj2c]

Наташа, все твои работы изящные и великолепные. Я чувствую, что они идут от твоего сердца, и это очень ценно! Спасибо, что делишься!

[@Nancy-hd9zl]

This is awesome, can't wait to try this. THANK YOU!

[@janiecox8766]

This makes so much SENSE! Thank you so much!

[@leannel1381]

Absolutely gorgeous! Going to try this for sure! ❤️📕🇨🇦

[@rebeccajourney3183]

Since my husband died, I have really struggled getting back to my art room. I didn't realize how closely connected it was to his music playing. I love all the paper arts and have a room full! I have spent much time going through supplies, sorting and reorganizing. Thank you for this quick guide to get me jump started! Love your beautiful accent ; ) I do like the rounded corners, as it softens the look! I also use the photo corners ; ) There will always be naysayers, so ignore them. A thumb down counts equally as a thumb up in KZbin land! ; )

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Rebecca. I am sorry that your husband has passed away. I can imagine how hard it is to get back to creating after losing a loved one :( thank you for watching

[@theresacurrin6395]

This is so helpful! Love all the finishing touches 💗

[@sallyc.9017]

I really enjoyed watching the process of your creating these collages. I like the idea of a "recipe" until I do a few. Thanks for the tip. I really didn't know how to start. These are not a waste of time. If crafting pleases the crafter, it's a valuable way to use one's time!

[@kimlauritzen5896]

Thank you so much for this…I love everything you do. I’m grateful for your teaching methods.

[@agnesjohannaart]

Thank you so much for sharing your “Formular”. It helps me so much. Love it 🌸💜

[@eloradanan1837]

This is brilliant and now my formula for collage as well. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@dianehinson2170]

Great tips, Natasha. I love your lists. You are such a good teacher. Thanks x

[@sylviapelekane8893]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! How grand of you to share this formula and simplify the process. Thank you!!

[@amyd892]

Thank you for a formula. I've tried collaging and haven't been happy with the results. I'm excited to try this way!

[@Pixie-lw6sq]

Thank you , it does make it easier to watch someone putting it all in steps❤️

[@helenrocconi9406]

I totally agree with the formula!! I sit there blankly with all my bits!! And u have helped!!! X

[@candycarter2795]

Just love the blue ones so pretty

[@andreamuller3155]

Thank you so much, Natasha, for sharing this formula 💕 That's so helpful and what I needed 😍

[@craftsnhaulswithlela]

Lovely job Natasha....thanks for being so sweet and generous to share your process. Tfs🦋

[@s.guidry2222]

Love , absolutely love these. !

[@cheexiong1634]

❤❤❤❤ amazing now this definitely gives a great example to use! Thanks

[@cynthiasuzanne]

the aesthetic is lovely and the composition formula is so helpful. thank you!

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Very helpful Natasha! I loved your masterpieces!! TFS… 🤩🥰🙏🏾💜

[@missbee4753]

Love your tutorials! Thank you for the inspirations!

[@chajord285]

Thank you for all the beautiful and practical ways and things you teach. Really appreciate it

[@MadeByBethelSwift]

These are really beautiful. Thank you for sharing your process!💛

[@rebeccavinyard2899]

I love how relaxing this project is.

[@dvp5627]

This truly took the 'scary" out of collaging! thank you so much!

[@tavanetaylor98]

Yet another amazing video! Thank you for breaking collage down to its component pieces. It is so helpful to learn along with you.💙

[@bettyhannan3771]

So helpful. Love formulas! Thank you❤️

[@sandy_509]

So glad your video popped up on my fyp. I struggle with collage too. This was super helpful. Thanks!!!

[@OldTess]

So beautiful they get, I love them, thank you

[@sharsaki4971]

Natasha, Your videos are so helpful! I love that your write the instructions out so I can enjoy your work without worrying about writing down the process. Thank you!

[@ambermyer7411]

I’m just starting out with collages, and junk journals, so this video is so helpful, you are brilliant…even some wonderful card ideas…thank you!

[@s.guidry2222]

I’m so excited to go into my craft room and see what I have to make some awesome collages! Thank you for making it look easy! 💕

[@vivianbunch1963]

Wow! This helped me so much! I craft with a group of senior citizens in a nursing home and this process will be easy for them to follow. Great tutorial. Thank you❤️

[@TrishDarbonne]

Exactly what I needed. Thank you for the formula. ❤