Master the Art of Collaging Using the Rule of Thirds!/Junk Journal Snacks #88

The rule of thirds is a composition guideline that can be applied to various art forms, including collaging. It involves dividing the composition into a grid of nine equal parts using two equally spaced horizontal lines and two equally spaced vertical lines. Here's how you can apply the rule of thirds in collaging.
Looking for a way to support me in making more videos?
Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/49dragonflies
Sign up for my monthly newsletter and check out previous issues here: www.49dragonflies.shop/newsle...
Videos mentioned:
Paper Bead Dangle & A Junk Journal Page: • Paper Bead Dangle & A ...
Easy Junk Journal Makeover: • Easy Junk Journal Make...
Supplies mentioned:
Links with * are affiliate links. More info below.
Cabinet Cards Set 1: www.49dragonflies.shop/produc...
Vintage Butterfly Clipart: www.49dragonflies.shop/produc...
*Extraordinary Things To Cut Out And Collage: amzn.to/3yAK6S3
*Prima Marketing Watercolor Confections Pastel Dreams: amzn.to/3MN9Rqh
___________________________________________________________________
For royalty-free images, visit THE DIGITAL COLLAGE CLUB
* I earn from your purchases, meaning that if you purchase using these links, I receive a small commission. There is no added cost to you when you use those links.
Lifetime Membership:
digitalcollageclub.com/lifeti...
get $10 off with coupon code: 49dlifetime
Yearly membership:
digitalcollageclub.com/yearly...
get $5 off with coupon code: 49DYEAR
____________________________________________________________________
Other journal supplies I use (Links with * are affiliate links. More info below.):
*Art Glitter Glue with fine metal tip: amzn.to/2YKVmdx
*6 Pack Blending Brush Set: amzn.to/3fgqmcq
Tearing Rulers: graphicdesignsupplies.co.uk/p...
*Envelope Punch Board by We R Memory Keepers: amzn.to/38wStRf
*We R Memory Keepers Trim and Score Board: amzn.to/2HmjXNQ
*3 in 1 Glue 4 oz. bottle: amzn.to/2S9dr1V
*Uppercase clickable alphabet stamps: amzn.to/2KcWr8y
*Ranger distress oxide vintage photo: amzn.to/2JBBPXl
*Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Tea Dye: amzn.to/2Ju9gd8
*Crop-A-Dile Eyelet and Snap Punch: amzn.to/2VLIu7N
*Heat gun: amzn.to/2PW9P1m
*Sizzix Big Shot Foldaway Die-cut Machine: amzn.to/2LyJb03
*12 Digit Rubber Rolling Alphabet Stamp: amzn.to/2VESiRN
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
find me here:
Shop: www.49dragonflies.shop/
/ 49dragonflies
Pinterest: www.pinterest.at/49dragonflie...
email: [e-mail]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links on some of my videos are "affiliate links", meaning that if you purchase using those links, I receive a small commission. There is no added cost to you when you use those links.
_____________________________________________________________________
Other videos you might enjoy:
How to Become a Full-Time KZbinr: • How To Become a Full-t...
How to Buy Vintage Ephemera on Instagram/Which Sellers have I used/What have I bought? • How to Buy Vintage Eph...
How I Film & Edit My Crafting Videos: • How I Film & Edit My ...
Easy Coffee Dying and More: • Easy Coffee Dyeing and...
How I made my ephemera storage book: • DIY Ephemera Storage B...
DIY No Sew Junk Journal: • DIY No Sew Junk Journa...
All About Happy Mail: • All about Happy Mail
My Craft Space: • My Craft Space - Stori...
#49dragonflies #junkjournal #junkjournalideas #junkjournaltutorial #journalwithme #journalideas #journalingideas #junkjournaling

[@jolajolcia2342]

Barbara, you are undisputed queen of college. I love the story behind this composition ❤ Thank you for great tips 🙏🏼

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaw thank you! ❤️

[@youcancreatetoo6058]

You know, the way you explain things like composition and balance just makes it so totally understandable. ❤

[@49dragonflies]

I'm so glad! 😃❤️

[@geridevries839]

Oh my! This may just give me the courage I needed to do a collage! I lay something out with no clue where anything should go and I don't like the way it looks. I'm not an artist, but I want to dabble in paper crafting and now I think I stand a chance of it looking ok! You're explanation makes sense to me! Thank you very much!

[@marybethschuiteman484]

Yay, another story collage. It’s been a long time. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@juliemonroe105]

What a great lesson. Thank you, Barbara, for teaching it. This turned out wonderful. The collage book seems like a fun addition.

[@tonyashatley5040]

3, that magic number in crafting & decorating! Lol. Beautiful page and story! I still love that you have stories for your collages!!!

[@elizabethkeeling-carreau1873]

I love seeing this rule played out to create the perfect collage. It’s perfectly simple and so effective with your addition of paint. Love this. 🤗🇨🇦🤗

[@pambotter355]

Barbara, the grid is a good idea. Thanks for always teaching us things that will help us all. TFS! ❤

[@susanhungate4484]

You taught us with such quiet patience in this video. I'd never come across the rule of thirds before or how to use a grid pattern . Thank you.

[@janicereece3842]

Barbara, I loved your grid system. Number 3 is my favorite number. 💜💜💜

[@rgporter1957]

Great demonstration, Barbara! Love you!❤

[@nancynorris9822]

What a great art lesson by a wonderful teacher! I won't forget this! Lovely! TFS🤗

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@susangrumman9187]

I love this DREAM concept! I would have never thought to put odd buildings right together ... and yet, it works great! Thanks, as always, for the inspiration!

[@debbieludin9829]

Fascinating video, I enjoyed your creativity regarding her "Dream".

[@veronim77]

Video very helpful. Very creative page. Thank you for sharing.

[@amalieweber4633]

Hallo Barbara, ich liebe alle deine Videos !! Sie sind immer inspirierend und lustig. Besonders gefallen mir aber die ungeschnittenen mit allen Fehlern, die Gott sei Dank auch dir passieren. 🤣🥰 Sonst kommen wir armen Sterblichen uns immer so unzulänglich vor🤣🤣 Vielen Dank für die tollen Ideen egal in welcher Form auch immer. LG

[@maritaranda7782]

Love the page and the story🤩❤️😍

[@emmkaa2099]

You've taught me that collaging, especially with people, is so much easier (and fun) if I create a story about them, like you did for this music teacher who is longing for home. I've used the rule of thirds in photography, but never - at least not intentionally - in collage... I'm not sure why. Love your page, baby girl! Hugs, MomK 🤗❤️🌵❤️🤗

[@jacquelinelc2843]

What a helpful video…it now lives in my saved files! ❤

[@nairafoganholi6563]

I love it, Barbara! Thank you so much! ❤

[@lucyfanning7496]

Love this.

[@shulaney4639]

Spot on! It's always good to have this kind of info for our creative endeavors. Thank you!!!

[@doreethorpe4800]

Thanks Barbara, this was very helpful. I like the "top down" glue method and the grid method. Definitely will remember both of these techniques as well as your charming collage page. ❤

[@kaz3bears]

Great explanation ❤ I’ll give it a go today😊 thanks Barbara have a lovely day

[@beckysjournals]

Excellent explanation of the Rule of Thirds. You're such an organized and easy to understand teacher! Love that you have a story behind your collage and I love your style.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@heathersullivan8494]

Oh this is great. Thank you for this tutorial Barbara. 😊

[@Paintspotsandpaper]

The grid is a great idea Barbara, thankyou for sharing, take care xx

[@elzanneshepperson6729]

Hi Barbara. This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@conniebentley9699]

Perfect timing for a collage tutorial, Barbara! I was telling a friend of mine that I wanted to learn how to do better collages, and then you have this wonderful and easy lesson! 🙏🏻💋❣️

[@49dragonflies]

Glad it was helpful! 😃❤️

[@kathyr1980]

I love the grid idea! Well done. TFS ❤

[@tootsfour956]

Thank you for this tutorial Barbara. Interesting! Blessings

[@grahamfox931]

Hello Barbara, thank you for this very interesting video. It was very helpful in that it shows how to apply the "magic" 3's. It is amazing how our brains and eyes work. Blessings and hugs as always from Cape Town. Diana 😀🤗🦊🦊

[@tharp2499]

I love everything about this! I love the collage you created...she's beautiful.💗 And, I really enjoyed the lesson.💜💜💜

[@risamateo8003]

This is why you have become one of my favorite creators!! Thank you for sharing this!!

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaw thank you! ☺️❤️

[@lauramariawaugh5719]

I love that you had a story behind your collage, I’m definitely going to do that in future. Also the velum grid is so simple but so helpful - thanks for a great tutorial ❤

[@bluemuf]

Great tutorial, good discussion on the rule of thirds. Thank you💕 Karen🇨🇦

[@karinroloff4562]

Thank you for sharing your ideas and information on collaging...........😻

[@margarethabotes2839]

Thanks so so much for this! Love to see you do collages.

[@sassyh154]

Enjoyed this Barbara, thank you so much for sharing...

[@sherryliberto6749]

I'm very challenged when it comes to collage. Thanks for sharing. Have a good day 💖

[@LeticiaUPC]

Super academic! Love that!

[@matildaenlund6679]

Very informative! What a great collage. Thank you! This is a much needed snack!❤

[@drnmarketbydebbie]

Love this tutorial, thank you Barbara 😊❤

[@MH-ly3zs]

vielen Dank für die tolle Erklärung - werde das demnächst ausprobieren liebe Grüße aus Wien😉

[@JunkyCatJunction]

This is very helpful! Saved for future reference - Thank You!

[@Rhonda.D.Wright]

Amazing explanation of the rule of thirds. Not many creators will teach this. TFS. ❤

[@49dragonflies]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@JunkJournalNewbies-sq3sv]

I love watching your videos

[@prof.mommyarty]

Lol being a painter this composition technique is a favourite. It always works. I love that you apply logical like giving her wings because she's floating. Nonsense collage has a lovely whimsical quality, I should try some because I also over plan art journaling....well....everything🙈. Your stories are so cute, you should definitely do a story book journal. Yes top down gluing saves a lot of hassle! Awesome. Tfs and have a great day 💖💖💖

[@danacolosimo5874]

Love this page 😍❤️ thanks for the tip 😘😘🇨🇦

[@pauletteliddell2923]

Thanks Barbara. Love it

[@RedArrowTinker]

This was a wonderful lesson. Thank you.

[@joycemccullough7856]

Thanks so much for sharing. I’m familiar with the rule of third’s but it’s very helpful to see the process! You’re such a great teacher. 💖

[@49dragonflies]

Glad it was helpful! 😃❤️

[@gracekeogh]

Thank you for reminding me of this important aspect- I learnt this years ago as a graphic designer but have totally forgot to consciously implement it in my JJ layouts. Thanks again ❤

[@debbiesjournals4550]

Beautiful collage and thanks for the ideas!

[@Dawn-fz5cu]

This is so incredibly helpful!! I will try the grid. Your collages are amazing!❤Thank you for the tutorial!

[@49dragonflies]

You are so welcome! ❤️

[@tinasmith3265]

Thank you so much what an esucational video I learned ai much and love your vision for your collage

[@PatWalden]

Lovely as always!

[@teriwhidden9178]

Such a great video and tutorial! Thank you!

[@susiesusansue3725]

This is so so helpful! Thank you! X

[@MaureenAstrid]

😊 beautiful collage and so nicely explained sweetie 😊 this is very helpful to so many of us. Big hug

[@DianeSLoftis]

Excellent tutorial 🦋 Fantastic tip to create your own vellum grid. Thanks! :)

[@49dragonflies]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@marilynmaker5942]

Thanks Barbara, that's very helpful! I really like your result too. By the way, your nails always look great. 🥰

[@49dragonflies]

Oh thank you! ❤️😃

[@donnamorina7846]

Great instruction, Barbara, thank you. I have needed some help in this regard and your example was easy to understand. I loved that collage, too 🥰

[@49dragonflies]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@emmelynewandji8230]

Beautiful collage

[@corrinemccarty425]

Very helpful, thank you. I will buy you a "coffee!"

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@louloufabrique]

Great démonstration. Merci😊

[@riittamalkonen6356]

Thank you! I learned so much! I´must save this, so I can find it easily again.

[@yolandakouwenberg-meijer344]

Beautiful page!

[@diane2941]

Very helpful! Thank you. 🙂

[@acknims]

Lesson learned!

[@heatherparry3159]

Great tutorial! Thanks so much.

[@Corderoyvette]

Beautiful dream collage. Will definitely be using your technique. So helpful thank you😊

[@49dragonflies]

You are so welcome! ❤️

[@hunnyprice9824]

thank you Barbara. onstill struggle with collage.b even after a yr . I can't wait to try this...😊

[@pamjohnson3784]

What a helpful video ❤ thank you!¡!

[@susangazawaypapercrafting3749]

Beautiful!😊

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

Love this! I have yet to do a full collage page, only smaller stuff. Mostly because I’m not good at it. However, I got a book that I am dedicating to practice and playing with different art. I saved this video and will be rewatching and collaging along side! I keep telling myself ‘no more excuses and just have fun!’ 😂 many hugs for being so inspirational 😘🤗❤

[@49dragonflies]

That's a great idea! 😃❤️

[@sherrydennis2419]

Interesting! Thank you!

[@kellyjean4981]

Great lesson, thank you

[@thaiscampiglia37818]

Thanks for the tips you are expert in this and explanation very clear! ❤

[@49dragonflies]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@wendyk2557]

Thank you.

[@NatureSpiritJournals]

Dein überarbeitetes Journal ist so wirklich noch schöner! 😊 Kurz und knapp, tolle Tipps… 👍 Ich kenne die Theorie mit dem Raster, mir fällt es aber bei dieser Theorie sehr schwer, irgendwas weiteres als den Fokuspunkt der Collage davon abzuleiten. Keine Ahnung, warum das so ist… ich finde, es passt dann häufig bei mir nicht. Bei dir passt das alles super! Süße Geschichte, die du zu deiner Collage erfunden hast 😊. Liebe Grüße Nicole

[@quiltingbeargal]

Enjoyed this video and information. I think it will improve my collage projects. Thank u.

[@49dragonflies]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@crafterintherough]

Excellent video !!😊

[@CherrySignature3]

Love it

[@kerenvalentin7082]

That was great! I have trouble making layouts but you made it seem so easy. I think I'll give it a try and I hope it works. Fingers crossed... LOL. Thank you!

[@49dragonflies]

You can do it! 😃👍🏻❤️

[@user-bl2dl9nr6f]

thank you

[@myhappyspace4533]

Such an informative video

[@joycetresoor5671]

I really enjoyed this video. Its nice to have some guide lines in collaging. I really go and try this. A long time ago you learned me the triangle tip. It made my collages so much better. Hoping this tip will fine tune them even more. Thank you❤❤

[@49dragonflies]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@hankejoosen4029]

🤩🤩🤩

[@RobinfromCA]

I would love to have a list of stories from you that we need to create a collage for. Maybe Dephemerember could be stories you and Luise want us to tell on the different pages of our journals. I love the dream element because you can achieve the impossible!

[@49dragonflies]

Interesting idea, thanks! ❤️

[@amyb82941]

💜💜💜

[@elenalaskari4739]

Dear Barbara, Thank you for this great tutorial on the rule of thirds! It really is so helpful to watch you making it while you explain it! However, can you please please please also explain how the same rule is interpreted when you want to ground your focal point? (for example, the girl). ❤❤❤

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! I will keep it in mind! ❤️

[@bellajipsee6507]

Do you add your story about your page to your journal? I love the page especially knowing the story behind it. ❤

[@49dragonflies]

Great question. I actually don’t, but I should….

[@Jeannes1234]

I have never applied the rule of thirds to my work. I just go with what is pleasing to my eye. Have you ever tried holding that tracing paper “rule of thirds” grid to other finished pages in that journal to see if you had followed the rule on your own without the grid’s assistance?

[@49dragonflies]

I have not, but it would be interesting to see….

[@whatgoingon.]

私は翼が好きで何度、描いても納得行くものが描けなくて、 いま、闘病中の親友の絵に頑張れって思いを込めて翼を、、、と思うけれど、 どこか違うところ、、、に行ってしまうような気がして。。。 、、、あ。私自身が翼を持って応援できたら良いのかな。。 ありがとうございます。❤

[@franziskan.78]

Cool resultat 👍 I live in Germany. What can I use instead of Deli Paper?

[@49dragonflies]

Einschlagpapier (ungewachst)

[@franziskawollke6528]

Eine großartige Idee zur Gestaltung einer Seite...genial, die Einteilung. Das erleichtert die eine oder. andere Entscheidung. Könntest du mir bitte nochmal sagen, was das für ein Papier ist, worauf du das Mädchen gedruckt hast? Ich habe es unter dem Begriff nicht gefunden. Herzlichen Dank für die tolle Inspiration! LG Franziska aus Duisburg

[@49dragonflies]

Vielen Dank! English: Deli paper, Deutsch: Einschlagpapier ❤️

[@franziskawollke6528]

@@49dragonflies Dankeschön

[@glynismccartneyintricatesc5281]

❤️☀️🇨🇦🌺

[@junk-usi]

🦋🦋🦋👍💐🤎🦊🦊🤎

[@msmarcie4120]

💜🤍💜🤍💜