3 easy collage tips for art journaling ✨

Art journal with me in my altered book while I share my top three techniques for collaging in my art journal. I'm asked about collage all the time so here are my favourite methods :)
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[@jayneterry8701]

You left out fabric! 😀 One of my favorite to glue to a page. Also a little bit of plastic even. When I cut the 1" or so off the top ,say a chip bag I use it for a tab. They come in great colours are double thick ( so sturdy) and it's recycling a plastic that doesn't get recycled in my area.🩷🇨🇦

[@megjournals]

Ooh how fun!

[@JFStuart04]

She mentioned fabric at 2:00

[@jayneterry8701]

@@JFStuart04 thanks I must have missed it! 👍😊

[@ilianaboheme]

I think I’m becoming addicted to your videos! Thanks! So inspiring and relaxing. ;)

[@MaddieMadMoo1]

Thanks for the tips. I keep lots of packaging and leaflets and things. Also, I went to B&Q the other day to get somethings to repair my shower enclosure so I scavenged a few samples of wall paper. I am always flirting with the idea of having feature walls in some of my rooms, but also I can use the samples for my collages

[@megjournals]

oooooh I am a sucker for wallpaper samples! And the paint cards too! I actually picked up a concertina booklet of paint colours that I’ve been meaning to alter into a journal

[@Dorothy-es6zu]

Every page is Awesome...soo glad i found you!😊

[@gailoliver5676]

Great tips! Especially using junk mail❤️

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much!

[@SarahatPVMS]

I watch a number of video tutorials. Your way of creating while teaching is the absolute best. Thank you and please keep going!

[@megjournals]

Ah thank you, so glad you liked it. I'm very much a 'learn by doing' person so I hope seeing it in practice is useful for people. Plus if you don't want to listen to my waffle you can watch a page process still🤣

[@StephanieKennedy-w6p]

such helpful tips!! Loving the sweet fussy cut rose at the end!!!!! Thanks for showing where you got your stamp!!🤩

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@sandracapps5543]

Oooh! A POST-IT note as a paint plopper! Neat idea!

[@megjournals]

They also make fun background collage pieces if you let them dry! :)

[@sandracapps5543]

@@megjournals Thank you. I am TRYING to learn how to collage.😏

[@labgirlreed]

Thank you for these simple tips. I struggle with just getting that first item on the page, but once that’s done things seem to take care of themselves.❤

[@EmmaDurrans]

Great tips, Meg! Love the page and the little pop of pink on the right 😊

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@kirstenbuckhalt5280]

You have by far become one of my fav youtubers to watch. This is how I unwind from a tence day

[@louloufabrique]

Nice tips. I often add a tiny piece of contrasting fabric in my collages. Merci! 😀

[@anniemcclure7133]

Showing us is so helpful! Many thanks, Meg! ❤

[@megjournals]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@ChantelleArts]

these are amazing, I love it ☺☺☺

[@nypc_junkiemessnan2190]

Love its simplicity.

[@Trish-CraftingWhimsy]

Love these tips ❤ especially the negative space tip!

[@megjournals]

Glad it was helpful! ☺️

[@smalefamily9806]

Always love your tips and tricks. Tfs🌸

[@megjournals]

Glad you like them! ☺️

[@B.journalcreations]

When you make it it looks so easy, it looks so relaxing . Thank you for this tips.

[@megjournals]

Thanks for watching!! ☺️

[@justjaney7]

Love your altered book. Im trying this myself but struggling with creativity❤

[@Beverlylovespaper]

Keep watching videos. It helps with inspiration for those of us who need it.

[@justjaney7]

@@Beverlylovespaper thank you. I will do that 🌟

[@megjournals]

Don't be afraid to practice and make mistakes, it's all a process :)

[@ShhMamaIsReading]

new sub here! your vid was suggested by YT after i searched for junk journaling inspo due to the fact that i've just started practicing this hobby using old magazines and vinyl stickers. i'm absolutely obsessed 😅 and today i find myself frustrated from creative burnout so i definitely needed these ideas lol thank you so very much! ❤

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

thank you for the great tips. 😃👍 Your page is great. 😊👍🏼

[@megjournals]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

You're welcome.

[@tonyashatley5040]

Your page turned out very pretty! I love hearing your different tips.

[@carold.9626]

Just camw upon your video, love it , will be back for more inspiration, thanx a million 😊🎉❤

[@donnabrown9378]

I just found your channel a few days ago, I really enjoy your videos, your spreads are beautiful.

[@cindyadams6401]

Love all of your tips

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much!

[@YvonneCook-gv5pq]

This is a really lovely idea! 😊

[@katrineleber7238]

Another fabulous video! Thanks! Hugs, treen 💕💕💕

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much! :)

[@ellenkarlin7927]

I absolutely loved this video! I have recently discovered you and so very glad I did!!! I binged watched several recently. This video was very clear and easy to understand and follow please please absolutely make more of this kind of video! This was perfect! Very well done!❤❤❤

[@megjournals]

Thank you so much for your kind words, i'm so glad you enjoyed it☺️

[@lucyfanning7496]

Great tips. Lovely pages.

[@tinasteinborner7786]

Thank you for tips. A great page

[@rosarieramon1081]

Love it❣️ Thank you for sharing 🌸🌺

[@megjournals]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@donnacarraway9182]

It will take me time to catch up with your videos. I was just wondering if you have done any videos where you show just what you did with a specific prompt? Thank you!

[@megjournals]

Thanks for watching!! Do you mean prompts for the junk journal challenges? I have playlists on my channel if so!

[@aliceinponderlan]

Beautiful thank you .🙏🏽

[@SandyBuonoCarta]

This is so inspiring ❤️

[@dorothyc2801]

I have a hard time with looking at paper with text on it as being abstract enough to perceive it as a decorative item; like I feel that the words have to relate to the pictures. How do I free my mind up so my thinking isn’t so rigid?

[@megjournals]

Turn it upside down so you can’t read it! That way your eye isn’t drawn to it :)

[@londongael414]

Another way is to use text in a language you don't speak, especially if the writing system is different. You can find foreign newspapers and magazines, or even print something off the internet, then scruff up the paper with crumpling, adding paint, coffee-staining etc. Online, you can use a translator to get a rough idea of the subject matter, if you are worried that the content might be unsuitable.

[@anniegabriel5892]

Try turning the book upside down, and work in it this way.

[@Partiri]

Are the books you use glued or stitched. In the US I'm having trouble finding stitched books!!

[@megjournals]

Stitched! I find that binding is more sturdy especially with any paint :)

[@suev4143]

Do you plan on finishing the page?

[@megjournals]

It’s finished! 😃

[@Imjinks64.]

What is the difference between master board and colleges

[@megjournals]

My understanding is that a masterboard is more of a ‘format’, the big sheet that you collage onto and then cut apart for cards etc. Whereas collage is the more general term for paper arranging as a stand alone finished piece, which you can do in art journals, junk journals etc. At least that’s what I think, hope that helps! :)

[@Imjinks64.]

Thank you. That always confused me. They look the same to me

[@MessyPaperCrafter]

@@Imjinks64.To me a master board is made on a piece of paper where you glue down random bits to make a background, covering the whole sheet of paper completely. Then you cut it up for cards, postcards, tags, journaling cards etc. You can add a focal image on top of the cut up master board piece to finish it. So master board = background. A collage to me is a finished piece, usually in an art journal or on a canvas maybe. You may or may not cover the art journal page totally with bits and pieces. And there’s usually a focal point to finish it. For me, my collages are not cut up like backgrounds. Collage loosely = finished piece. Pretty sure this is the long winded version of what Meg said lol

[@megjournals]

@@MessyPaperCrafter Great explanation!! :)

[@starlasell5698]

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[@amyb82941]

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[@heikesiegl2640]

My problem is, that I am still too afraid of experimenting. Analysis paralysis xD Uuh this looks good. But what if i need that piece later? Hmm should i really add another layer? Argh! Brain, just relax!

[@megjournals]

You could try laying things out without glue first to see if you like it 😊

[@JohannesJunkJournalLife]

This is so fun. I just came back from a Mixed Media Retreat with @Caseyturner and @godsgirlangie.