Using Coloring Book Pages In Magazine Collage

Tips and ideas for how to integrate coloring book pages into your mixed media magazine collage art journal. This was a super fun project that turned out great!
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Doodle House (not as good paper) - not available right now
Izink Pearly texture paste and spray - Sunlight www.sethapter.com/categories
Silicone mat amzn.to/3vxYJUY
Palate knife amzn.to/3trVOex
Everything Mixed Media store everythingmixedmedia.com/
Chart paper (from stash)
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Flower stencil from stash
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Mr Huey color mist
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[@denisesmith4034]

There is absolutely no perfect project worth hoarding supplies. Learning this late is better than never!

[@TaraJacobsen]

Amen sister! I used to keep precious bits around for something perfect...ack! Now I USE IT ALL!!!

[@maryklassen9322]

"high praise" in deed :)

[@MaLiArtworks186]

I like to use designs over and over. I think I will copy the coloring sheet on my copier on heavy paper.

[@TaraJacobsen]

That is a super smart way to go!

[@DoloresJRush]

I have both of those floral stencils! Great minds think alike! And then if you doodled the coloring sheet yourself, you could doodle all the elements apart and you wouldn't have to make those decisions about what parts to leave out. smile! Love those sunflowers.

[@TaraJacobsen]

That is such a good idea!! So glad you shared...:) I am working on another coloring book page!

[@DoloresJRush]

@@TaraJacobsen I'm getting into zetti art dolls myself and adding them to my positivity journal. A girlfriend sent me to check out your channel.

[@TaraJacobsen]

@@DoloresJRush Tell your friend thank you for me!!!

[@DoloresJRush]

@@TaraJacobsen Okay, I will!

[@mikealicewaterman2257]

You are an absolutely a delight to watch and listen to!!! I love your techniques and your finished pieces, but I especially love listening to you. Thanks You make me happy.

[@TaraJacobsen]

Awwww you made my day! Thank You!!!

[@scrapbagstudios]

Great ideas. All those colouring books going to waste can now be used. Thanks for sharing.

[@TaraJacobsen]

So glad it helped!!!...:)

[@bonchauvin5744]

I love your tutorials ! You really explain each step and you really make it fun! Learning a lot from YOU, 🥰🥰

[@TaraJacobsen]

YAY so glad you are learning fun stuff!!!

[@angelaleeds2798]

Nice, so happy to see this - I'm a big fan of using coloring book pages in mixed media art! Nicely done.

[@TaraJacobsen]

Thank you so much!...:)

[@Paperlover123]

How absolute fun! Thankyou for showing these great ideas!!!!

[@TaraJacobsen]

So glad you liked it Paper! This was a fun one... don't think I will do it again, but it was fun!

[@Paperlover123]

@@TaraJacobsen Awww....I simply must give it a go! 😁

[@lindsaynichols3175]

Try searching at libraries for used books and magazines. I work in a library and have an almost endless supply of both. We are always needing to get rid of books and magazines. Sometimes you can find them for free or very cheap.

[@TaraJacobsen]

Oh that is such a good tip for how to find free magazines!!!! THANKS!!!

[@DistractedDaisy]

I love the flowers and washi and background. Everything came together beautifully.

[@judymiddleton2280]

I really enjoy watching your videos! You make them interesting and "Fun!" Thanks for sharing!

[@TaraJacobsen]

Awwww thanks Judy!

[@melodiewhitcraft495]

I am so happy i accidentally found you and your videos, am hooked. I love how you explain and show your process . 😊

[@TaraJacobsen]

Doing a wee binge are you!!!...:)

[@melodiewhitcraft495]

@@TaraJacobsen hahaha just a little lol, I think I ended up watching like 5 or 6 different videos yesterday in total of yours.

[@Wvnursey]

I so love watching you create. You have such an amazing eye for color. TYFS

[@TaraJacobsen]

Awwww Cindy Wade, thanks for sharing...:) I LOVE color... I even have a wee color theory book on my site (free) if you want to learn more too! www.artsyfartsylife.com

[@bevbarbara6597]

If you don't want want to sacrifice a particular image you can use tracing paper.

[@SueKivley]

These are so cute and fun!

[@katrinaturner3755]

I enjoyed watching your video with the different techniques. About hoarding products, I was very much a hoarder and then when I decided to actually get things out to use them (mainly paints) they had dried out and all I could do was throw them away. A total lost of money.

[@TaraJacobsen]

I think that has happened to us all!!!! That is why I USE all my stuff now...:) And as a bonus I get to buy more new stuff because I know I will actually use it!

[@joysenn]

Wonderful ideas, just so inspiring. I haven’t tried coloring books but I certainly will. Thank you!

[@TaraJacobsen]

So glad you liked it Joy!

[@dbsaysnamaste912]

Your “Oho - cute!” made my heart sing. It reminded me why I make mixed media art. Thank you. And as a new fan and subscriber I look forward to discovering your other videos!

[@TaraJacobsen]

Awwww thanks DB!!!

[@jerigale]

Weird and wonderful!

[@TaraJacobsen]

So glad you liked it Jerigale!!!

[@MaLiArtworks186]

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[@jessicaleslie-byrn8008]

Yay i had this idea to do this too and now i really want to..i definitely didn't think to use texture paste..im afraid of dragon flies to but on paper theyre so pretty

[@TaraJacobsen]

They are pretty ... I still am super afraid of dragonflies but I am trying to be a big gal about it... hahahaha!

[@zoraidahernandez1738]

Absolutely beautiful

[@TaraJacobsen]

Thank you so much Zoraida!

[@DistractedDaisy]

I am on a Tara Jacobsen binge today. 😊

[@radwamounir2687]

Wooooow😍. ..lam following you from egypt

[@TaraJacobsen]

YAY!!! I love how I am making friends from all over the world!

[@rennieneasey-oconnell6064]

Fabulous tutorial! Where do you find this amazing butterfly wings?

[@TaraJacobsen]

I manifest butterfly wings...:) I also use the National Geographic Explorers (kids mags), buy butterfly books and get the Birds and Blooms magazine!

[@purrplekatt]

What kind of cleaner is that? I need to work on not hording. I have so many things I love and I always put them aside.

[@TaraJacobsen]

I get it from grove... it smells nice! And don't hoard!! Use ALL your stuff!!!

[@suzyallen1726]

Funky fun

[@TaraJacobsen]

Thanks Suzy!

[@jessicaleslie-byrn8008]

U didn't show how u colored her dress?? This turned out fabulous

[@TaraJacobsen]

It was just paint I think...:) THANK YOU!!!

[@DistractedDaisy]

Where do you live. I’d love to collage with you.

[@christyhere300]

I don't think a "smart girl" would use the term "biteface" for a tool. LOL🤣

[@TaraJacobsen]

Oh woman, I am from Pennsylvania... we have weird names for everything!!!

[@MaLiArtworks186]

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[@greeneyedmimibostian3013]

You're so cute