COLLAGE FORMULA - To Make Collage EASIER

In this video I share my collage formula :) Enjoy
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[@jacquelyndevitte4992]

Three years later and your tutorial is still reaching those of us who need help 😂 This instruction is exactly what I needed. Thank you. ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Yay, thank you :)

[@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!

[@maidenavalonne]

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

[@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.

[@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 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@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!😁❤️

[@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

[@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!!

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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. 💝

[@authenticme81]

This is soooo BRILLIANT! I usually use collage to create background layers only but this really helped my confidence in arranging my papers for when I just want to play and have the collage be my final piece. Wonderful tips for design! I think a lot of the struggle is that most of us need a foundation to spring board off of. “Just use your imagination” can be really unhelpful starting off because there is a design element to collage. That’s why your tutorial is so great here. It’s a solid and great way to go about collage and the more you practice, you’ll then learn to “see” what is going to look good and then your imagination/experimentation can take over because you built confidence based on a solid framework. Does that make sense? Wonderful job!! Thank you for this!

[@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.

[@user-DonsWoman]

Thank you so very much!!! I'm adding it into my keep file in my memory bank.... & I also took a screenshot 🎉 Again thx Posted Dec 27.2024

[@FaunaCooper]

Finally did this. I think they came out fantastic. The journal formula was really super helpful. I shall keep this up!

[@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.

[@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 ❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@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! 🥰🥰🥰

[@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.

[@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!

[@Michelewelty]

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!

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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

[@RobertaLawrence-y1o]

I just love rediscovering your videos and getting craft bitten all over again.

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@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

[@kinkin7513]

Hola veo tus trabajos desde hace años Te felicito!!! que capacidad tenés es admirable . El 1° video que ví fue en el que hacias un anotador con un sobre del correo usado y utilizabas la ventanita del mismo para hacer un bolsillo; me quedó tan grabado q aún lo recuerdo. Siempre hay gente negativa que desparrama su mala onda, entonces además de las cosas que uno tiene hay q recibir comentarios desafortunados. Vos segui con lo tuyo que compartis mucha inspiración. Te veo desde Argentina🇦🇷 me gustaría poder traducir los comentarios de la gente

[@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!!

[@jonettedecamp408]

Thank you Natasha! Layering is difficult for me to grasp so the "formula" method is so very helpful and a great place to start. I also like your more current video that pairs nicely with this one; how to make mini collages with scraps. I like that you rip your pieces of various papers, lace, book pages, magazine pages, etc., first then you select a finite number of embellishments and ephemera and then limit yourself to five pieces. I see how valuable this advice is as to not get into overwhelm mode. I always overthink every single thing is use and ultimately it takes too long to create and stifles my creativity. Thank you again for sharing your journey and your experience with us!

[@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.

[@daphne6619]

Thank you for the collage formula! I tend to end up with something way too busy. This really helped!

[@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

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

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

[@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 :)

[@dvp5627]

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

[@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 :)

[@katebarr4923]

This formula works!!! Ignore the comment that person made because you're awesome and so talented. I love watching your videos even if I don't make it. I enjoy the creativity vibes. I have made several of your projects.

[@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

[@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.

[@gauthier8575]

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

[@ramyavijaykrishnan733]

I havent cone across anyone who can simplify and break down art to the last minute detail and come up with a " Formula " which makes it easy for beginners like me. I cant thank you enough❤

[@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.

[@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🥰💞🙏🌈☮️

[@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💖

[@cheyennesutton2055]

These are lovely! And collaging is not a waste of time. People should stay in their own lanes. I love seeing your beautiful collages!

[@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.

[@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!

[@sam08330]

Beautiful!! Love your “recipe” for creating the collages!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@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.

[@ImGinaMarie]

Because of all the negative comments many you tubers get, I think it is to get recognition from the host. I wish everyone who gets these type of comments blew them off so they got no recognition. Who really cares about their negativity, they can move on...don't give them your energy Natasha!! Your subscriptions speak louder than any negative remarks!!

[@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. ❤

[@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

[@patrickmcdaniel8123]

Making a distinction between the QUALITY of paper in the different steps blew my head off! There should be a collage hall of fame and you should be in it!! A great video!

[@TreasureBooks]

hehe thank you!!!!! I'm glad it helped :)

[@Gothlite-i1l]

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 :)

[@pristinabread]

There’s always someone out there who tries to take other peoples joy. If you don’t like collage then don’t watch the video. Collage can be so magnificent. I have seen such amazing collage work by artists that would absolutely floor you. Thank you for your share. I love the formula idea.

[@TreasureBooks]

Agreed!! Thank you Terry :)

[@user-DonsWoman]

Beautiful These would make great greeting cards they look like sets 🥰 even tho have diff't items Very cohesive Love the idea for making the whole scrapbook all collages ... Or you cut 'm in half & have bkgrds for other projects.. Have you ever cut up product boxes like frozen foods or soda cases? One of my fav sentiments is on the back of the bread bag: Goodness is in our Nature! I cut the 'your' out (located on the side) & tape it over the 'our' so it reads: _Goodness is in _*_your_*_ Nature!_ Such encouraging words - love it!!! I also enjoy cutting the bubbles off of Zero 7up boxes... so fun!! I love the " "made from scratch" on pot pies. Also Warm & Hearty on another dinner box. For men "Hungry Man" then added meat photos all around it. (Also cut out plates of dog food ) ... He never knew. shhh it's our secret. LoL for my grandson ... He's a 6'5" hefty eater LoL Or cut out the word zero [sugar or bar] & cover the 'z' w/ an 'h' to make the word HERO I did on my son-n-law's card b/c his job is to do clean up after a natural disaster. He's always on-call. Thank you Nathan 💕 I also embellished w/ few stickers along w/ confetti stars, cake, & happy birthdays Thx to #DollarTree Even tho I don't create ephemera or journalling... you've given me inspiration to expand my greeting card projects... I especially liked the usage of tea bags... Who knew they'd be so pretty? After dumping old #coffeeGrounds I let the filter dry out - voila another pretty paper idea. Sry so long one idea sparks another.. LoL I visited a close fam member On the back of her toilet was a pile of #Tampax in a basket... I saw the pattern & had to swipe 2 of 'm. For her b'day I used the wrappers as the bkgrd 😮 what? It was so pretty!!! I covered the name brand w/ stickers & other embellishments I hope she liked it as much as I did.... I wish I could post a pic of it. TTyL = Talk to ya later Be sweet Thank you for your all hard work. I didn't mean to write a book 😂 laughing Posted Dec 27.2024

[@susirichey6540]

Some people have a knack for it. Some people struggle. And it shows. But it is the most forgiving art, I think. Very nice tutorial.

[@cheerubebayonettaholopaine2638]

your video is so AMAZING!! id love to tell you, why i love it so much: i work with people with disabilities. i create cards with them, which we sell. its my job to help them do creative tasks. i let them stamp, do coffee dyes, glueing, sewing and lot of little tasks they can. its my task to create layouts and make cards out of their paintings. as they need to look good to sell them, i created lots of them in my style. and now, after watching some of your videos, im SOOOO inspired! im lying on my couch and want to go to work tomorrow to start creating and preparing. omg 😍 i want to send you so many thanks and greetings from Austria, working in Switzerland 😃🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️ Our Cards will sure be amazing! 🇦🇹🇨🇭

[@Jilley322]

Thank you for doing this! I love collage art. That bow that you fussy cut looks too real. 😍🤗🧚‍♀️

[@charlakaytexas1414]

I wanted to just leave this here, hope you will see it. I appreciate you taking the time to share what you know, & how to do these crafts which I absolutely 💯 love because I am semi creative, but get so overwhelmed! U have helped break stuff down to make it easier for me to do & have fun ,rather than get anxious about how whatever im doing ( college, ☕ dye paper, junk journals etc!)so that is relaxing, therapeutic & fun again so id like to say thank 🙏 you, sweet lady!

[@TreasureBooks]

You are so welcome! Thank YOU for watching :)

[@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 :)

[@ИринаБелоусова-д7ф]

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

[@kathypallaria1435]

I love all of your ideas but this one is the best! It takes the frustration out of collage. Very helpful. Thank you for always teaching how to do it better.

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sparrowhawkerdesigns]

These are beautiful. As for the person saying collage is pointless and a waste of time, they should realize that it's pointless and a waste of time for HER (or him). Personally, it's my favorite! Beautiful job.

[@debk1915]

I think the one with the rose is my favorite! ❤️ love the ones with butterflies! They are all lovely! As someone who also struggles with collage, THANK YOU for sharing your formula/method! ❤️ And your Washi tape is so pretty!

[@marilyncarlson7097]

this was so very, very helpful. Why doesn't KZbin let us not just like but "extremely like" ones like this that are over the top helpful? Gold star on this one Natashe.

[@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❤️

[@lozbailey9322]

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

[@dorothypeterson8409]

Lovely!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you ❤️

[@victorialadjadj8592]

You are GOOD at collage Natasa and so much else too, you are so hard on your self dear girl! Your tutorials help so many people, including 'old hands' in the craft world like me. We all learn from each other. Negative comments don't define you, everyone can't enjoy everything, the tutorials are to add ideas to what we already know or to teach us something new. Many, many of us love what you do and you are so easy to listen too. God bless you, big hugs xxx

[@beckyb4074]

I like the way you teach, whether it be collage or whatever you want to share. Don't be too concerned about the snarky people, because in reality - no matter how well you do something - there will always, always be someone who will complain. The way I look at viewing videos, if I don't like something, for whatever reason, I just stop video and go onto something else, no reason at all to be snarky or rude, none whatsoever. God bless you young lady. Becky B

[@surquhart3020]

I LUV all of these collages. Thank you so much for the “formula” it will be very helpful especially as I am a beginner in collage. I do like the vintage look.

[@susanmary4752]

These are brilliant and a wonderful way to utilize all the things we collect to create with. And showing us the order in which you apply each piece was so helpful. So looking forward to creating my own masterpieces.

[@lisadehaine8574]

This was such a helpful video! Even though it's 3 years old it is still reaching us new journalers! Thank you!

[@cynthiaeastman7456]

This is just what I needed to help me. I usually sit at my table and my mind goes blank.. 😂 Your way of teaching is wonderful Thank you again. Your the best!❤

[@sisselsworld]

I think collage is so much fun! You really get to use your artistic brain and be creative! Yours came out very pretty, Natasa. Thanks for showing us!

[@gwenloveless]

These are wonderful! Please don’t stop with your teaching! And don’t listen to the person who doesn’t understand!

[@kirbierose2589]

Thank you! This is helpful. It's annoying someone said that about collage. The same thing could be said for ANY art. Just because it doesn't move or inspire that person doesn't mean it won't inspire others. Not only that, but for the person doing it, it is fun and expressive for them and others opinions don't really matter. Not everyone wants to do fine art and sell their work. Some of us are busy but want to create, and collage is attainable for us as opposed to fine art drawing or painting.

[@feiabergsma6143]

Art is creating with your heart, doing whatever makes YOU happy. Don't listen to people who are saying that it is waisting your time. They are lovely and I have seen much of your video's and you are very talented. Best regards from the Netherlands

[@grammiesspirit2667]

These are gorgeous productions. Their beauty lies in their classic simplicity. Your presentation is done so well. Why, in this planet, in our global community, would ANYONE watch a video on collage techniques to leave such an asinine remark about ....wasted time and effort? What a pitiful life. Junk journal creations is an analogy of my life - taking bits and pieces, and scraps, and turning them into a work of art. I could NEVER found this expression of this beauty without the sharing of such skillful artists such as yourself on KZbin. Y'all have increased the quality of my life in such an inspirational way during this Pandemic isolation/ quarantine era....God has blessed me with your collective presence presents...And if I ever HIT THE Money lottery.....I've already hit the heart/spiritual lottery and I am quite serious in regards to my affection for the people like you on KZbin who I invite into my home quite often. Please take care of yourself and those you love.

[@TreasureBooks]

Oh thank you SO much!!! This comment negates ALL then negative comments EVER received. Thank you :)

[@ymrabc]

This is so helpful and your collages all turned out beautifully. I don’t understand why somebody would make a negative comment about collage. After all if you really don’t enjoy doing it then just don’t bother but many people do like it and it is a very freeing way to express creativity. If you enjoy the process then it is not a waste of time. I find it helps me understand pattern and colour in my other craft projects such as knitting and patchwork.

[@buckiannscreations9089]

I thought I knew what I was doing, i mean I've been doing it but it took so long and I had to move things, pick different things etc.. until I saw this video. It makes me see it all clearly now. It is a formula, and it works. After watching this I made 3 in 10 minutes as opposed to 1 in an hour! THANK YOU!

[@marilynmccormick1658]

I thought it was remarkable that someone would bother to message you to say that collage is messy and such a waste of time!! My first thought to that comment is, "then don't collage--do something else". In other words, not everyone likes blue, so if you hate blue, then use green or purple. We all need to work in a way that feels good to us. I can't imagine writing to a quilter and saying it's too time consuming or too messy. Thank you for taking the time to share your talent with all of us. You are very generous with your time

[@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!

[@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!

[@xdebjones]

The way to layer, what to ink, take a photo, way to glue down, all super helpful! Thank you.

[@juliaclark1]

You mentioned that the glue lumps show the lumpiness through the paper when placed down. I have been shown to either use your finger or a brush and spread the glue out it takes the lumps and bumps and smooths them out. But as you said, that gives it some life. Happy crafting!😊

[@theeditor1149]

I entirely understand the need for a formula, it's why I find it very difficult to do these kinds of artwork, to collage. I keep thinking there must be a way to do it but I never know how. So I just dont create anything despite having the supplies. I dont know if it has to do with being both artistic and logical at the same time, wanting to create but wanting what I create to make sense. This "formula" that you've provided helps so much in getting started with the basics of collage and mixed media, it feels less stressful and for me it feels like someone's holding my hand and giving me the courage to start creating! Thanks so so much, this exactly the inspiration I needed!❤❤❤

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad, thank you :)

[@Janartable]

A huge thank you for sharing your formula!! Sometimes I get it dead on, but more often than not I spend wayyyy too much time trying to get it right. This will save me many frustrating hours of placing, replacing, moving, removing, lol…etc. etc.

[@donna45]

This is a very helpful video for someone like me who is just starting to collage and can find the process overwhelming. Thank you.

[@connielynn195]

You are an inspiration. There are always going to be people who just don't want to understand, don't listen to them. Thanks for sharing your "formula" with us.