Crossword Puzzle Collage - Week 46 - Paper Doll Collage Art - How to Start a Collage for Beginners

Crossword Puzzle Collage, Week 46, is a fun collage challenge using vintage sewing pattern paper dolls, scrap papers, magazine images and digital ephemera. Stop by and take a look, it's fun, simple and a very relaxing way to collage.
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[@juliaarmato3984]

I always love your crossword collages! Lovely and sweet. God bless

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you, Julia. It was fun to get this book back out and play in it. Once I started I realized how much I missed it. TFW and as always, you have the nicest comments. Hugs to you and sending lots of love your way. xo

[@junespraggon9657]

love these crossword collages.

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

TFW, June and I'm so happy you enjoy the crossword collaging. It is so much fun, I forgot how much fun I had in this book. xo

[@susangazawaypapercrafting3749]

I love this, Barbie. I’m happy to see the Crossword again. I’m glad everything is good for you with your tests. God Is good!!!😊❤

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you, Susan for the well wishes and I'm all good .........finally! I missed the crossword collaging and will now finish up the book. I agree, GOD IS VERY GOOD! Blessings to you my sweet friend. xo 🥰

[@joymeadows3646]

Hi, Barbie! So glad to hear that all is well with you! Love this pretty spread - the added dimension for the flowers brings it next level. It is so nice to have you back making videos again. Looking forward to more of your wonderful collages. xoxo

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you, Joy. I added the extra dimension just for you so you can add it to your cards! How's that? ......... xo .......... Thank you for your well wishes and yes, all is wonderful, until the next problem. 🤣🤣 It's now time for me to catch up, and I will. Sending boat loads of love your way and special blessings. xo

[@JulieBirdL]

Yay! Good news on health update! ❤ AND crossword collage!

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thanks so much, Julie! Great news and yes, the CROSSWORD COLLAGE was just what I needed. So happy you enjoyed, gf 😘

[@amyb82941]

💜💜💜 so happy that all is well with you and thank you for the video!

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thanks, Amy ........ ME TOO! Until something else pops up. 🤣🤣 have a wonderful day. xo

[@SuzieQScraps]

I really loved this one! So summer-y and fun!

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thanks, gf and I thought of you when I pulled it out. I do know you enjoy these videos and I'm so happy you enjoyed this one. Hugs and love ! xo

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

Good to hear your tests etc are okay and what an experience at the hospital - I waited 8 months to see our ENT specialist (Lancashire,UK) and by then the symptoms had cleared up so I didn't actually go, so I cancelled. Our process here is abominable, it takes weeks just to get an ordinary appt with our doctors, and that's if you can get past the receptionists who are not on your side at all. Your pages are awesome, I love your book, would never have thought of using something like that. Tfs xo

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you so much, Elizabeth for your words and sharing. It's the same in my home town, that's why hubby and I travel 8.5 hours away. You should Google Cleveland Clinic USA and see how wonderful it all is. They also have a large hospital in Dubai that is amazing. The clinic and hospital we go to sits on a 400 acre campus. Our local docs, hospital and testing clinics keep you waiting for months as well. 🌼🌷🌼 I'm so happy you enjoyed the crossword puzzle collage, this book has been so much fun to work in. I'll continue until it's done so you'll be able to see more of it. Take care and big hugs !! xo

[@shayriddle1498]

Hey my friend! So glad your back. Funny your anniversary is the 28th of this month. I would of celebrated 50 yrs today if my husband was still here with us. Glad to see the crossword journal again.

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Well, I am sorry to hear 50 didn't happen for you but I will say all your other anniversaries must have been ever so beautiful. I'd like to try to make 50 but who knows? Only God knows ....... 🙏 TFW and yes, the crossword journal is pretty special and I do know how so many gals enjoyed it. I'll finish it up with you all. xo

[@J0yb3ells]

I am so happy to see this today, Barbie. I love your ladies in your crossword book. The colours are lovely with the black and white image. 😊

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you so much, Joy. I am so happy you enjoyed the video and I'm happy I could put a smile on your face today. I like the color and black and white as well ......... hmmmm .......... now you have me thinking! xo 💙💜💙

[@J0yb3ells]

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[@csk5654]

Hey gf! You read my mind! I love these crossword collages! I was thinking of asking you about them, but you have been so busy making other collages & I didn't want to bother you. This one is lovely, as always. I adore the vintage pattern illustrations. TYFS Cindy

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

PLEASE bother me any time, Cindy. Remember, this channel is for you and if you want to see something special, or haven't seen something you enjoy in a while, you need to speak up ........ I'll pick up what you put down !! I'll be finishing the book and then we can do a nice flip through. Thanks again, gf 💜💓💜

[@lanakristoff5188]

Yay! The crossword is back. I was happy to see this one come together so nicely for you since you thought you were not prepared. Got the MOJO going. I also think of Ricky Nelson when I hear "Garden Party". He was so handsome 😍 Happy to hear you are home safe and healthy.

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you Lana, for everything. Yes, wasn't Ricky cute ..... those eyes and lips. It's a shame how things ended for him. Yup, all is well and back creating with good MOJO. Hugs, gf and have a great weekend. I love our chats. HUGS !! xo

[@tatteredpaperandlace2905]

Hey Barbie, glad you’re back and all is well. I was just thinking about the crossword collages. You must have felt the vibes🤣 this is such a sweet collage…love summer flowers. TFSGF

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Pam, I always feel your vibes! It was nice to open it up and play in it again. TFW and I'm so happy you enjoyed this weeks pages. Very pretty flowers, you can always count on Daphney to make a page pretty. xo TFWGF

[@itearpaper]

Sounds like you have a ghost in your house 😂 glad to see a crossword collage, you know I love them and this one is so pretty ❤ good to hear all went well in Cleveland. 😊

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thanks Christine! I have to get use to that new photo of you. Yeah, that ghost is me, misplacing items ........ I still haven't found the images I want to collage with. Yes, all went well and I'm good to go ...... now to have a brain scan. 🤣🤣 I hope you've had some good craft time. I need to get over to IG to see what you've been up to. Take care, gf and I hope you have been enjoying the grandkids. xo 👩‍👦‍👦

[@avirtualcanvas7584]

Thank you for the shout out,in this video,a lovely surprise,and thank you for making a place for me around your craft table. I can so relate to the safe space,forgetfull moment, I have those a lot!,Sometimes returning to the familliar,like your crossword collage Journal,is a good way to get back into your creative groove,you don't have to think,but just create and once you get going you are back to your creative self again in no time. Hope Daisy is okay now. Am sure you'll find the elements you need for the surreal collage,the bird collage and colour cube collages as well. Sometimes overthinking does hinder creativity,and it's just best to let that go and think from a new place of ideas,am sure you'll find the right starting image and the collage ideas will be there.Sometimes I just work in my sketchbook,no ideas, but just to get some marks down, paint etc and it frees me up again. Look forward to the next video. (matt) P.s if you have time check out Leah,she is a collage artist here on youtube her channel is called Flanzella,I think her work will inspire you,she's a great collage artist and an ispiring person as well.

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you so much for all your words, Matt. Great ideas, I do need to get my paints out. I wanted to mention Flanzella but the name didn't come to me. I so enjoy watching her. East of Honey and her do some wonderful collabs too, it's fun to watch them work together. Daisy is good now. Daisy and Bella had a spa day today so they are darn tuckered out from all the pampering. Take care and I so enjoy your comments. TFW and have the best week ever! ☺

[@AtSusiesCottage]

So glad your tests went well! I love the spread, I’ve got the DD with all the flowers and this gives me ideas for the baby album I’m making xxx💕

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Girlfriend, you've got it all going on and I'm glad I can help you out with some ideas for your album. Are you all moved in? TFW and I so love hearing from you Susie. You always make me smile. xo 😄💖

[@astrids1203]

I can so relate to putting stuff away and not finding it afterwards. Often it's in a very obvious place and you'll find it again at a later date when you are not searching for it and when you do you can't remember why you needed it back when...........🤔 What a fun idea to use crosswords this way

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you, Astrid! Yes, it will eventually show up. I do think I need to call on St. Anthony though. He's helped me so much in the past, I'm sure when he hears me call he rolls his eyes or heads in the other direction of my voice 🤣🤣🙏 I'm so happy you enjoyed this video and for sitting with me at my craft table. Your comment is very much appreciated. Have a wonderful week and I hope to chat with you again. xo

[@grahamfox931]

Morning Monday morning, I just discovered your channel and have been having the time of my life. I am going back to some of the "older" videos and love what you do. I am just hoping and praying for you when you went for the check up, I just hope that all your health problems are going to be a thing of the past. Have a wonderful, healthy, crafty summer. I am sooooo glad to visit with you when you are coming on. Love the different techniques that you use, they are an inspiration, so thank you very much for your lovely chatter, amazing collages and your inspiration. I am sending you and your family Blessings and hugs from a very cold and wet Cape Town. Diana 🤗😶‍🌫😶‍🌫🐱🐱🦊🦊

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Diana! A very big HELLO and welcome to my little craft world. I am so happy you found me, you're sitting at my table and you left an amazing comment. Thank you for all of the above. I'm so happy you enjoy my work and chatter. Sometimes the chatter can be too much but everyone seems to like it, so I'll continue. I hope Cape Town is sunny and beautiful and your finding your days very enjoyable. There are so many videos, enjoy to your hearts desire and I hope we can chat more. have a wonderful week! xo 😘💚🌼🌻🌼

[@grahamfox931]

@@NellieandRuthDesigns Hello again Barbara, Cape Town, being on the tip of Africa is a winter rainy season. It has been an awful cold, wet last 3 weeks. The weather man said it should start clearing up for a bit this afternoon. There has been so much flooding in parts and roads and even some towns have been affected. I know you are overheating yourself where you are, but I do wish I could snitch some of that warms and I will send you some coolness!!!!! (If only 😂) I so enjoyed the Surrealist Art lady mushroom, they are super cute and so inventive. Who would guess that a mushroom could be so fashionable. Anyhoooooo, before I send you off to sleep with all my chatter, thank you for your lovely comments, it was so unexpected and heart warming. Love, Loved the collage of the birds in the telephone booth in the factory with the sexy car!!!! Called my hubby to have a look and he said what an imagination you have. He loved the car most of all, of course as he is a real petrol head and had been racing his own vintage car for some years. Anyway, I did say I was going to leave you in some peace and quiet, and then I go on again. Have a wonderful day and rest of the week, will watch out for anymore new videos while I enjoy the "oldies" Blessings and hugs to you and your family. Diana 🤗🐱🐱🐺🐺

[@gusstorress]

You have at least two fellas that watch you collage 😁

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you so much, Gus and welcome. It's nice that you let me know you are here! Have a great week and cheers! 😎

[@gusstorress]

@@NellieandRuthDesigns Cheers 🥂😁

[@linmims3049]

Very pretty collage! And, if calling a guy "fella" makes me old, then I am old! lol I call the men in my family, friends, and total strangers fella/fellas. I guess it's down to what you hear all your life, and for me, all men were fellas. Good to have you back chatting and crafting, and so super thankful that all is well with the ole ticker! See ya soon! xx Oh, and I hope you get some sleep!

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Hey, gf TFW and I'm glad you are in the same category as me. Yup, I grew up around a bunch of old people and 'fella' was drilled into my head, that's all I heard. I'm so glad to be back crafting with you and chatting it up. The ticker is good, so today I went on my Peloton (which I hadn't been on for a very, very long time) and it felt good. I was going to go for 60 minutes but then Deb called me (My Vagabond Style) and it was a good excuse to get off after 30 minutes. 🤣🤣 Maybe that will make me sleep better ........ last night was the pits. I hope you're feeling tip top and doing all you want to be doing these days. Hugs and sending love your way. xo

[@linmims3049]

@@NellieandRuthDesigns It makes my heart smile to know you ar getting back into exercise routine but please, take care not to over do it. Being active is always a big factor in our sleep, which is probably why I haven't slept well in months. Since taking that fall back in April my sleep has been all messed up because I don't get a lot of activity. But I guess it's just as well because it is so very hot and humid down here, it literally takes your breath away when you go out. Hope and pray this bum leg will get back right soon. Doc is saying I could be looking at surgery come September, ugh! Take care of yourself, don't over do it and see you soon! xx

[@MerryScraps]

This is so pretty! I love the colors, they are all so nice together. I'm sure glad your test all came back good. I was watching this in bed last night & was thinking sometimes we are just on the same wave length! I slept terrible Saturday night. I looked at my Sleep Number app & I was up 11 times! I wasn't feeling well at all. Sunday, I sat in here and just had a terrible time trying to figure out what to do. I'd look for certain things and couldn't find them or I couldn't make things work together. I was so frustrated. I was down at my daughter's this week while she had surgery & I'm like you, when I am not creative for several days, it just makes it hard for me to start again. I kept saying in my video I was finally making yesterday that I am just off.🤣🤪

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Jeana, I hear you, gf ........ I think we all have so much in common, it's not funny. I had a terrible night last night and I'm praying for a good night tonight. Golly gosh .... I'm still not sure what to do this week, the spirit hasn't moved me to go in any one direction and that's what hard. You take care, try not to get too frustrated and hang in there. TFW and I loved your comment ........... crafting sisters have to have each others backs! 😘😘

[@ChelleBeeby]

💙❄💙TFS💙❄💙

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

TFW 💜🌼💜🌼

[@nafeesaebrahim1936]

Hi Barbie......glad everything went well for you......lovely page......miss seeing the Crossword Collage video 😊

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Hey, gf ..... yeah, me too. TFW and I'll be finishing up this book with you. It's funny how one can get excited again after not working on a project for a while. Hugs, gf and have a great week. xo 😘