Collaging Is For The Birds Challenge - The Beachcomber - Surreal Bird Collage - How To Collage

Welcome to Collaging Is For The Birds Challenge. This weeks collage, titled The Beachcomber is fun, unique and out of this world.
This challenge -- #nrbirdcollage -- is for you to play with beautiful bird images combined with flowers, people, scenery and other ephemera you'd like to incorporate. Please use the above hashtag so everyone can see your work, either on KZbin or Instagram.
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[@303dencolo]

It’s relaxing listening to the scissors cutting paper. 👏👌🙂‍↔️

[@csk5654]

Giiiirl, I would give anything to have an imagination like yours. Nothing like this would EVER even occur to me. Amazing surreal collage Barbie. TYFS Cindy

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thanks for the wonderful compliment, Cindy. You don't have a twisted mind like I do, you're a good girl 🤣🤣🤣 There are some collages I'd love to make and share and then I say .......... nope, best not go down that road with my subbies 🤣 I did enjoy this one and I'm so happy you enjoyed it too. One really has to think out of the box when you create surreal and my mind is pretty good for that ........ but not always. Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by and sitting with me on this one. Hugs, gf 💙💟💙🌼

[@sandyjuliano-cy9rf]

Love it, the birds look like Roman Gladiators!

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Your comment is brilliant, Sandy. I agree, after going back to look at them, from your comment, I couldn't agree more. TFW ......... now, come up with a title for this! I could call it 'Roman Holiday' 🤣🤣🤣

[@J0yb3ells]

Wonderful work. I love her foot on the rock. The red skirt just makes it. 😊

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you very much, Joy!! I love the pop of red from her skirt and I had to incorporate that seashell with the red as well, it plays nicely off her skirt. This was a fun one to create. TFW and have the best weekend ever. Hugs, xo 💓💟💓

[@J0yb3ells]

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[@lvan4407]

wow is that ever cute I did not see the astronauts coming I enjoyed watching you place all the features in this picture❤❤

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Oh, thank you so much ........ I don't think those beachcombers saw those astronauts coming either 🤣🤣 I think all parties are shocked!! TFW and I'm so happy you enjoyed the process of putting this collage together. Have a great weekend. xo 💞💟💞

[@joymeadows3646]

Hi, Barbie! This is my favorite collage you've done so far! The shell birds are adorable and I love that you made hats for the ladies. The astronauts are a genius addition, for sure. TFS xoxo

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you, Joy. I think this came out really cute, and I'm happy you enjoyed al aspects of it. Those poor astronauts....they have no idea what plant they are on. 🤣🤣🤣 they have no idea what they are in for. 😬😳

[@BittyPenny]

Hi Barbie, I love this collage. The astronauts had me cracking up. It’s just like a bunch of dudes to be observing the girls on the beach. 🏖️ hahaha. Lots of fun. 🏖️✂️📄😎🙌💕🥰🌞😂

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Oh, BP ......... I love your comment and how true. I had to giggle when I thought of them standing behind that rock, being so observant 🤣🤣 TFW and have a wonderful weekend. 🌼🌻🌼

[@nafeesaebrahim1936]

Hi Barbie......love your bird collage, very surreal.......I'm really enjoying the bird collage challenge 😊

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thanks, gf and I'm so happy you are enjoying your time with birds and other ephemera. I could play with bird ephemera every day. TFW and I love all you are creating. Keep up the good work and I look forward to more of your creations. Sending hugs ..... xo 💕💟💕

[@nafeesaebrahim1936]

@@NellieandRuthDesigns Thank you. Have a wonderful weekend 😀

[@pennymeyer3416]

Before I even finish this video, I LOVE, Love, love that book specifically & old books in general, especially with either cool color pages or woodcuts & for that old type. WHAT a find!

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Very cool book, right? Any old book is right up my alley. Thanks, gf and so happy you enjoyed this collage. Have a great week. ✨️🎉✨️

[@SueKivley]

I love this so much. The hats are adorable!!! And the bird "jackets" 🥰

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you very much, Sue. This was a fun one I wanted to make for you and I'm so happy you enjoyed it. Cheers and have a wonderful day. 🥰

[@michcrafty8664]

This one was so fun. The birds reminded me of gladiators. The cone head cracked me up. I love your surreal collages. I know I say that all the time 😊

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thanks, Mich. This one was really fun. I'm happy with the way it turned out, b/c I did not have a plan at all. TFW, I know how busy you are with work and your channel ....... I so appreciate you joining me at my craft table. xoxo

[@mrsA805]

Love the shell birds and hats on the girls 😍I’m glad you titled it! Beachcomber couldn’t be more perfect for this collage! You’re really outdoing yourself with these surreal collages!! ❤

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Big bugs, Christine 🌼💓🌸 just more ideas for you, now go and play. I had no idea what I was going to do, so I'm really happy with the results, and I'm happy you are too. Have a great weekend and I'll see you soon. 💖💜💖🌼🌼

[@avirtualcanvas7584]

Barbie this Bird collage looks amazing,I love the surreal element to it,the moment you had the idea to create shell birds was a really inspired one and really worked visually and giving the girls shell hats worked out so well too. The whole piece has a very distinct retro look as well,this was fun an playful.That's thar great thing about collage it can take an unexpected turn as you are creating it and can take you in a whole new direction that leads to an even more amazing visual outcome. The Bird image went really well with the two girls looked like they were from the same year/period in history as the bird book image so blended reallly well into the finished image. (matt)P.s The surrealist artist Max Ernst created two whole books/novels made entirely from collage,and he also created an alter ego of a bird headed charcater he called Loplop,that apperaed in his collages and paintings. A possible title for this collage could be "Avian Shell Song"

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thanks so much Matt for all the info. I briefly looked up Max Ernst and will definitely check out his bio. Loved your comment. Again, TFW and I'll see you in my next collage art video. Have a terrific weekend.

[@lechat8533]

I absolutely adore every collage you make. Thank you for the wonderful inspiration❤

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thanks! I'm definitely thinking out of the box so other creators do the same. I'm so happy I could inspire you. 😉

[@lechat8533]

@@NellieandRuthDesigns You certainly did

[@myvagabondstyle]

I love EVERYTHING about this one. This is in my top 5 of the ones you've done. FANTASTIC my friend ❤❤❤

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thanks, gf. This was a fun one, and I am so happy you enjoyed the process. Hugs and luv. 💜💓💜

[@ChelleBeeby]

💜💜💜tfs💜💜💜 a new fav for me! I adore this one.

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

I'm so happy you really like this one. I think it's one of my fav's too. Have a fantastic week and enjoy!! 💙💜💙

[@SightWordMovies]

This is delightful! As I scroll through all the junk journal style videos, your channel always stands out for imaginative ideas!

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Tracy, thank you very, very much for that wonderful comment and compliment 😀 I'm happy you enjoyed this video, and I do hope you enjoy other videos in my ever growing library. Have a wonderful day. 🌸💖🌼🌸

[@tfntexas]

Really cool! Love it!

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you very much, Tammi. Have a great weekend and I'm happy you were able to sit with me at my table today. 🌼🌷🌼

[@lanakristoff5188]

Still a few viewing days behind had some personal detours this week. I think this one was super creative. I love the birds decorated like little soldiers. I think your use of the shells was great they just made the whole picture seem less this worldly. 👍👍👍

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you, Lana and I do hope all is well, even with your detour. It's not fun for any of us when things go sideways. I'm so happy you were able to join me and getting a bit caught up. My video's are going nowhere so take your time. Sending big hugs your way, gf. Rest up and get better. 🥀🥀🥀

[@willowhilldesigns7]

This is wonderful Barbie!! Your imagination never fails to amaze me! Just catching up on some of my subscriptions. I’ve been going down the quilting and slowstitching rabbit holes! I’ve had to wash the pollen off my deck and table several times. Hopefully the pollen cycle is almost over. Take care,🥰 xx

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Oh, my sweet friend. Becca ..... it is so good to hear from you and like you, I've been down the get outside, clean pollen, take care of the pool and find new recipes to make hole 🤣🤣I am sooo far behind on everyone's video's I'm ashamed of myself. I'll catch up for sure and I thank you again for taking the time to sit at my table. The pollen has been awful this year and yes, I do hope it's come to an end. Take care and we'll chat again soon. hugs xoxo 🥰

[@willowhilldesigns7]

@@NellieandRuthDesigns On the few cool days, I did pruning in the front of the house. Of course, I couldn’t move for a couple of days after that! Also trying to get my flowers established for this season. I find if I click on a different subject, those are the videos that come up in my feed; so sometimes the ones I generally watch don’t come up. Sneaky old you tube! I want to get back to the Rolodex challenge, but there just aren’t enough hours in the day….. Happy Summer 🥰xx

[@susangazawaypapercrafting3749]

Once again I love this, Barbie. It is so cool!😊❤

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thanks, Susan. I am happy to hear you enjoyed this collage! TFW and have a lovely weekend! 🌼💖🌸💖🌼

[@amyb82941]

💜💜💜 you are SO good at these collages! Thank you 🤗

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you very much, Amy 💜 I love making these for everyone, giving you all so many different ideas. I'm so happy you enjoyed the video. Hugs 🌸 🌼💓 have a great weekend!

[@stephaniemoulds8307]

Brilliant!

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you very much, Stephanie. I'm happy you enjoyed the video and process of putting this together. I was fun to create this for you all. Have a wonderful week.

[@maryannschuetz5155]

Outstanding❣

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thanks, Mary Ann ..... this was a fun one to make for you all. TFW and see ya soon, gf xo

[@tatteredpaperandlace2905]

Wow. I love this Barbie. Everything fits together so well. The astronauts are a surprise and they work well too. You should consider making some of your surreal collages into prints. Sell them or offer as prizes to your patreons. I don’t know what kind of cost would be involved to make prints but I bet you could recoup cost with sells. TFSGF Hafe a great weekend.

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Pam, a great idea and I've already thought of a calendar down the road. Not sure how it all works with copywrite laws. Better left alone, I think. Thank you for the lovely compliment in expanding my horizon but then I'd have to work at a full time job .............. 🤣🤣🤣 I received your card today and I am so thankful to have friends like you. A real blessing. I'm not doing the MM challenge this weekend. Not inspired at all with the prompts so I'll see you again on Tuesday for the rolodex card video. Hugs, gf and have the best weekend ever. I LOVE all my goodies. xoxo 🥰thank you again. 💗💟💗

[@tatteredpaperandlace2905]

True about copyright law. That will get you in the weeds quickly trying to figure that out. And I understand…I don’t want a job. That’s the reason I don’t do more than I already am doing. Cause I don’t want a job either😂. So glad you liked your goodies hope you enjoy crafting with them. I mailed that maybe 2 weeks ago. The mail service has gotten so bad!

[@shayriddle1498]

Hi Barbie, I feel like it's been forever since I commented on your page . I love the way this page turned out so fun. I've been thinking about your tests and your foot. Hope all your tests came back good and your foot is better. Weather here in IL has been rather wet and cool. I hate humid weather and we sure get it here! Take care my friend, till next time hugs xoxo.

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Shay, all is good with my foot. A few other troubles have come my way so we'll see how that all works out. You've been commenting just fine, so no worries there. I didn't know you were in IL; I have a relative in Loves Park. I hate the humidity, it really does a number on me now. This weekend it dipped to the 50's at night and high 60's during the day with a cool breeze. More like autumn weather for sure. You take care and I'll see you Tuesday for my rolodex card. Hugs, gf xoxo

[@cherylmacedo5521]

Lots to catch up on…but I just got my $12 big big bird book 🤍🤍🤍 and as I grew up on Cape Cod, BeachCombing is one of my favorite words 🤍🤍🤍. Birds and Shells. Oh yes, yes, yes !

[@J0yb3ells]

Beach combing is a great title. 😊😊

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Oh, Cheryl ......... have loads of fun creating and take your time choosing your bird/s ... there are so many wonderful images to choose from. Happy crafting and enjoy !!! xoxo