How to Create Paper Collage Birds

In this video I show you how to create silly paper collage and mixed media birds! I use all kinds of hand painted papers, old books, watercolor and pen and ink in this bird demo video.
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[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

Terry, I couldn’t wait to see how you made the funny shapes you cut out into birds, and you sure didn’t disappoint. This has really been fun watching you do your magic. What a sweet bunch of chicks!❤

[@terryrunyan]

Thank you! 🐦❤

[@Lesley22]

This is brilliant. I didn't quite know where you were going but every bird has its own personality. I love it! So glad I found you. Inspired me to have a go 😊

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks so much Lesley!! I'm so glad you are inspired to give a whirl! Have fun!! :)

[@dilemmix]

Haha yes I was thinking the same, they all have big personalities ;)

[@veronicastewart1112]

This is the most adorable thing I've seen for a long time! Thanks for lifting my spirits!

[@terryrunyan]

So glad you enjoyed it Veronica! Thank you!

[@margueritecampese5939]

Wow, you turned this into a fantastic piece of art. I hope you fared it. I'd hang this on my wall

[@terryrunyan]

Thank you Marguerite!

[@cindybrewer2040]

This so cool! So whimsical! Definitely planning to try it! Thank you Terry!

[@terryrunyan]

Thank you Cindy! Have fun! ❤

[@conniehubbell7383]

I adore these delightful colorful birds. You make it look so easy, makes me think I could do it, too. Thanks so much. I appreciate you.

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Connie! You can do it!! Jump in! Doesn’t matter how they turn out. Have fun! ❤

[@tsetendorjee9040]

very good Paper Collage.

[@terryrunyan]

Thank you!

[@skabettispaghetti5451]

Sitting here laughing. These funny little guys have so much personality. TX.

[@terryrunyan]

Thank you!

[@cindycreateforlife]

Wow, in the beginning I couldn’t imagine how those shapes were going to turn into birds but, they turned out great! In the end the piece made me think of some of the cool wallpaper designs in a folk art style ! Looks like a lot of fun!💕🇨🇦

[@terryrunyan]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you Cindy!!

[@funkyleaf9108]

Oh my, I really love how everything you do turns out amazing. ❤️ You are literally untangling my creative knots and inspiring with your videos 🌺🌺🌺 Thank you so much, you are truly amazing 🤗

[@terryrunyan]

Funky Leaf How very cool! I’m so happy to hear that you are inspired by the videos! Thanks so much Funky Leaf! Happy creating!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ubiquitousLeees]

I just stumbled on your page this morning, and I am delighted. Thank you for sharing your magic!

[@terryrunyan]

You are so kind! Thank you Lisa!

[@barbara-dj1uo]

Absolutely, positively outstanding! You transformed paper into a living breathing funky bird with each having a whimsical personality. Sooooo stinkin’ cute!!!!!!

[@terryrunyan]

Hehehehe! Thanks Barbara!!

[@carolentringer8836]

I am so happy to discover your channel. Super fun. One of my favorite quotes is “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Teddy Roosevelt

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Carol! Such a great Quote! 💕

[@sashadawnn1720]

You had me stumped in the beginning, I did not see how those paper shapes were going to turn into birds. Very fun, thanks!

[@terryrunyan]

💕💕💕💕

[@karenbearden6198]

Blown away here! You are amazing, love your style you're awesome!

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks so much Karen! 💕💕💕

[@lechat8533]

These birds are fantastic!!❤ Thank you very much for sharing :)))

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Jozeka!

[@gundabriggs6507]

absolutely delightful and it seems a lot of fun

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Gunda! Give it a go! 🐦💕

[@abnerreyes9503]

Looked like a great design for a throw pillow. Beautiful work

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Abner! 💕

[@priya-jeevithaaram9045]

Amazing creativity....never thought those birds were going to turn into such fun looking creatures...Thanks for giving everyone inspiration....Am just on board with all these artistic adventures....❤🌹❤️

[@terryrunyan]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@anniethompson9207]

When you first cut out your birds, I could not see birds..but how adorable in the end..😉😉

[@terryrunyan]

💕💕💕

[@LuluxuStudio]

These birds are adorable 😄😍🤩

[@terryrunyan]

Thank you! ❤

[@amca2421]

This is adorable. It gives me children’s book art cover vibes. My fave bird is bottom center. Such a cutie! 😊

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks so much Amanda!!

[@avanellehansen4525]

So charming. Eric Carle would approve!❤

[@terryrunyan]

😂Thank you!

[@coreybartkuscole444]

Just found you and I LOVE everything about this video. So much fun!! Thanks for sharing! 🐦 🐥 🐧🐔

[@terryrunyan]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Corey!! Thank you!

[@claresmith9545]

What fun! Ideas for my collage evening abound!

[@terryrunyan]

Hehe! Thanks Clare! Have fun!

[@SusanMJB45]

Love this..... you are amazingly creative. Thank you...... Now to go see what else you have here on your channel !!!

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks so much Susan!!

[@yeshuaiscomingbackrepent2357]

Ignore the inner critic!!! Yes! I absolutely love this very creative piece!!🙂

[@terryrunyan]

Thank you!

[@janicem4382]

This is great and so much fun! Thanks❤️

[@terryrunyan]

Thank you Janice!!

[@maryannewatson2393]

these little critters are adorable... I want to make some. thx for sharing

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Maryanne! 💕

[@mauriciopalma3295]

Hello Terry, I not seen your work before. I enjoyed the video. Love your approach and brief reflection at the end. Thank you. Mauricio

[@terryrunyan]

Hi Mauricio! Thanks so much for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😍😍😍

[@user-qk8uq4hh3k]

That just the cutest creation l have ever seen! Thank you. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@terryrunyan]

Thank you! ❤❤❤

[@charly30us]

My SIL loves birds.. going to make her a card using this style. Thank you ❤

[@terryrunyan]

Cool Kristy! Have fun!!

[@LittleFrenchHen]

Oooh! I made a little blank booklet and didn't know how to fill it in a fun way....I'm going to try this, thanks for sharing! :)

[@terryrunyan]

Happy to hear it! Thank you!

[@hopeful8975]

Absolutely love all of it...subscribed! Also love creative encourager...boy don't we all need that? Edited to add thought.

[@terryrunyan]

So true!! Thank you!

[@urszulaclark7053]

Beautiful. Love the birds. Not sure what your inner critic didn't like because to me it's just perfect!

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Urszula!!

[@lifeisart8120]

Loved the process. Relaxing and fun to watch. I am working on collaging animals and your video inspired me to keep it up. Thank you for sharing this demonstration. It is an adorable piece. I see it as placemats or dish towels or wall art. Love it!

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you found it inspiring!!

[@maggiefreeman6513]

I love your birds. I really want to try this! Thanks for sharing and being so lovely!

[@terryrunyan]

Thank you Maggie! Have fun!!

[@annettehatch272]

Just amazing to me how you turned those shapes into birds!! Super cool!! I'm wondering if I can do that!!

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Annette!! Yes you can do it! A bird can be made out of most any shape!!

[@veganmari]

your birds are so fun! this video inspires me a lot, thank you for sharing! 💘

[@terryrunyan]

Thank you! So glad you are inspried!

[@kirsty145]

Wonderful and inspiring. Thank you very much for sharing that, your creative process and tips for handling our own inner critic. I'll give the birds a try for cards for friends.

[@terryrunyan]

Glad you enjoyed it Kristy! Thank you! ❤. Have fun!

[@marjoleinmattaar4772]

I somehow arrived here after some wandering that started in your Facebook Daily Creating Group. And I love this! Not just what you're making, which is very inspiring, but also the joy on your face when you're making it! As soon as I can sit up and hold a pair of scissors again I am going to do something like this. You may get to see it in the group. (I wonder what sounds these birds make, I am imagining quite a concert.)

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks so much Marjolein! I hope you are able to join in soon and play with collage birds! :)

[@LizzieStuff]

Thank you so much for this video. I not only love your creative style but I genuinely appreciate your commentary on your work and how it feels to be an artist.

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks so much Lizzie! ❤❤❤

[@sharonolsen6579]

i see fabric ... wallpaper... framed art... what an incredibly fun video !! every bird is so unique, quirky.. adorable !!

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks so much Sharon! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dotmorton4540]

Dot from UK Got this link from Pinterest glad I did otherwise I would never have found you and I have added you to my list of favorites. I'm going to use this idea for art fodder for my art journaling. Thank you for sharing shame about the annoying music I turned it off and turned you on again when you were speaking. Love from the UK, Dot x

[@terryrunyan]

So glad you enjoyed it Dot! Sorry the music didn’t work for you. Thank you! ❤️

[@cindygunn7]

Oh, my goodness!! How creative and beautiful! Love your words of wisdom, too, for creating art!

[@terryrunyan]

Thank you Cindy! Glad you enjoyed it! 💕

[@tammymchenry3675]

Love the whimsical birds. Tyfs❤❤❤

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Tammy!!

[@Pixieworksstudio]

Fabulous. They just came to life 😊. Ive seen your work on Instagram, and im so pleased to find you here too 🎉

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks so much!!💕

[@chriswhite5503]

Makes me smile!

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Chris! ❤

[@kathhicks6439]

SO fun!!!! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Kath! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@2youngbon2]

This could become a cute fabric design. How adorable!

[@terryrunyan]

Thank you!

[@wisewhys]

So cute! That red one on the right slays me with that quizzical expression! Watercolor definitely enhanced!

[@terryrunyan]

😂Thank you!

[@LorenMcCraneyArt]

You are just the cutest & most creative person!

[@terryrunyan]

Oh! Thanks so much! 😁💕💕

[@gailmariage5318]

I love how this turned out. I couldn't figure out at the beginning how those odd shapes could turn into birds. HA. But.....I love the additions you made. Super cute.

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks so much Gail!! Yes it is often confusing to see the animal or bird in a shape at first but somehow they always show up. ;)

[@loretocasanueva7745]

AMAZIIING!!! I just want to do it! How you turn a simple pieces of paper into art is incredible and beautiful.

[@terryrunyan]

So glad you are inspired Loreto!! Thanks so much!

[@MMC37]

I need more fun in my life and you came up and handed it to me! Thank you…cute, creative, and downright FUN!❤️

[@terryrunyan]

How wonderful! I’m so happy to hear you are enjoying yourself Marcia! Thank you! 💕

[@Houlygan17]

Woow, brilliant technique‼️🎨🖌✨you are great👍✨queen👸👑 of the collage, thank you for your lessons, watching you from Russian Crimea 🌊🌊‼️all the best 👍💯💕🥰

[@terryrunyan]

Glad you enjoyed it Olga!

[@lolo_bird]

Love this! Especially showing how things didn’t always work to plan and how you fixed it

[@terryrunyan]

Thank you Anne! ❤️

[@dianebunce6600]

Amazing - so enjoyed this video - will definitely be watching more.

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Diane!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@conniehubbell7383]

THAT DID ENCOURAE ME! I CANT WAIT TO TRY THAT! I KNOW AHEADVIF TIMEVI CAN DO THIS!! THANKS 100 MILLION

[@terryrunyan]

Awesome Connie! Have fun!! 💕

[@astridheuberger-kramny6344]

Your work has put a smile on my face. 😊

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Astrid! 💕

[@patriotmem2645]

OMG, I want your birdo's to come to my feeders... that would be soooo coool!! Thanks so much for freeing my mind for a pair of seconds today!! Very enjoyable to watch you.

[@terryrunyan]

Hehe! You are so welcome! Thank you!

[@angelakilroy689]

Thankyou I really enjoyed this tutorial..I love birds too.Very inspiring !!!

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Angela! Glad you enjoyed it! 🐦💕🐦💕

[@willwassenaar1145]

They're so goofy! Love them.

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Will!! :)

[@kirstendecoster3201]

I just found this now and I loved it! You had me smiling during the whole video. Thank you ❤

[@terryrunyan]

So glad you enjoyed it Kristen! Thank you! ❤

[@averymorgan1369]

Y doesnt anyone make videos this good anymore!!!❤❤❤❤

[@terryrunyan]

😂Thanks Morgan! ❤

[@conniedoiron5111]

Wow these are so whimsical and quirky. I love how each bird has their own personality. These are do Fab I must give it a go. TFS

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Connie!! Have fun!

[@mauricepowers3804]

Really enjoyed this those birds are so creative!!

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Maurice!!!

[@jackiecopeland1835]

Fabulous feathery friends.I love them all.

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks so much Jackie!! :)

[@anniethompson9207]

Gorgeous..

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Annie!!

[@irenapekarevica6194]

So beautiful and inspiring! Thank you!

[@terryrunyan]

Thank you!!

[@angelabutler7761]

I absolutely love this. Thank you for showing the entire process. I can see this being a wall paper or wrapping paper design, cutting it up to make cards…so many ideas.

[@terryrunyan]

Thank you Angela!! 🐦💕🐦💕

[@patpierson8986]

What fun!! Can’t wait to give it a go

[@terryrunyan]

Glad you enjoyed it Pat! Thank you and have fun!

[@kodakkarunabhinav5509]

Nice everything is amazing

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks so much!!

[@dismith73]

Now I want to make kooky birds too

[@terryrunyan]

Awesome! Have fun!!

[@mjmjacqueline8397]

I absolutely love this!! Thank you for sharing this idea ❤❤

[@terryrunyan]

I’m so glad to hear that Jacqueline! Have fun!

[@user-xg5vv4bz8c]

Look very interesting dont know how you just cut out those paper pieces and then get birds must be magic ha ha😊

[@terryrunyan]

😂Thank you! ❤

[@2222dw]

Really fun - so glad I found your channel!

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Delaine! Glad you are enjoying my channel!! ❣

[@lbumstead1959]

Oh. My. Goodness. Your art makes me so happy. I think I have found my new calling in life. Thank you. And thanks for the words of wisdom about loving your own art and ignoring our inner critics. When I finish a piece of art I always put it in a closet for three days. When I bring it out, most of the things I saw as mistakes have disappeared or diminished and I can see the beauty in my creation. 💜💜💜🐦 🐦 🐦. 🌞

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks so much Lisa! I'm glad you found the video inspiring! I love that you can see the beauty in your art after letting the inner critic settle down. It is there always even in the middle of creating. The beauty is in the create act itself! :)

[@dorothyburke4486]

Fascinating and inspiring for me. Thankyou so much.

[@terryrunyan]

Wonderful Dorothy! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@ang2887]

🎉 absolutely gorgeous! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Ang!!

[@beckerabstracts]

These are just adorable. Thank you!❤

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks so much Becker! ❤

[@berniceseigel6482]

It's me again. So cute!

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Bernice!

[@pizzospages354]

I really enjoyed this! I'm starting a new picture book that I've decided to collage the illustrations myself. I am not an artist at all so this should be interesting but I'm trying to learn all I can from artist like you. Love the tape idea for layers. Planning to purchase.

[@terryrunyan]

Cool!! Have fun with it! Thanks!

[@sjshapir]

These are great. Glad I ran across them. 😀

[@terryrunyan]

Thank you Suzi!! :)

[@MagycArwen]

Oh my, I love this! Thank you.

[@terryrunyan]

Glad you enjoyed it Magyc! Thank you!

[@siobhancondon8109]

Lots of character here.😍

[@terryrunyan]

Thank you!

[@ireneurban3599]

these birdsies are so fabulous, love them😍😍😍

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Irene!

[@elainet5870]

Just found this video and enjoyed it so much! 😃❤️

[@terryrunyan]

Thank you Elaine! ❤

[@iracemadefatimadias9301]

Beautiful, Beautiful!!

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks so much!

[@lindadamon2453]

Such fun and quirky!

[@terryrunyan]

Thank you Linda! ❤

[@soniataitt636]

Showed up on my feed today love it. Subscribed.

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Sonia! ❤️

[@ChristineJonah88]

First time watching you. I love it!!! I couldn't see how some of the birds would come to life, but then there they were. Love it.

[@terryrunyan]

Oh thank you Christine!! Yes often I don't know how they will come to life either! So fun! Give it a whirl!

[@aidashenouda456]

I was smiling the whole performance. Enlightening and cheering up. Thank you! 🤩

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Aida! 💕💕

[@evelynedavid9564]

This is absolutely lovely ! It would make a great wallpaper. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@terryrunyan]

So glad you like it Evelyne!! Thank you!

[@Piper_Mahan]

I just stumbled upon your channel. New subscriber! I adore your birds!

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Piper!! 🐦💕🐦💕

[@marney68papua]

You are an amazing artist

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Marney! ❤

[@Nappie072]

Super cute! 🐤🐦🐧

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks Ina!

[@lisabauman7513]

Love your birds so much!

[@terryrunyan]

Thank you Lisa!!!💕💕

[@annhoung9800]

lovely project! will definitely give it a try :) thx for sharing!

[@terryrunyan]

Thanks so much Ann! Have fun!!

[@tammylu5757]

So happy I found your channel. I have had visions in my mind of creating pictures using different kinds of paper, fabric, buttons, anything really. You have given me the inspiration to finally put my ideas on paper. Thank you!

[@terryrunyan]

Fantastic Tammy!! I'm glad you are inspired. Jump in!! It is so much fun to mix it up!