Fresh and Fun Techniques for Layering What is your definition of Collage Art? Whatever your answer, there is no "one way" that Collage Art is made. Collage is, by definition, the assembling of materials onto a surface; any time you have layered a photo over paper and onto a scrapbook page, you have done Collage Art and are therefore, a Collage Artist! In this book, Kelly Angard takes a personal approach to teaching over 50 techniques that will bring artistic style to your scrapbook art. Through illustrated step-by-step instructions and simple diagrams, she demystifies the techniques that make Collage Art look complicated while encouraging you to create a look that is all your own. Colorant techniques include: Altered ink designs Metallic photo effects Stamped paint imprints Brayered dye washes Texture techniques include: Embossed stencil designs Encrusted embellishments Gel imprints Architextural images Image techniques include: Embossed photos Image transfers Rub-on transfers Painted transparencies Collage techniques include: Multiphoto mosaics Abstract portrait collages Dimensional decoupages Transparency montages

Never before has there been more interest in scrapbooking. Once a seemingly mundane activity, scrapbooking has grown into a sophisticated art with scrapbook enthusiasts clamoring for more ideas for making their pages creative and unique. Scrapbook Collage feeds exactly this demand. Each section focuses on a variety of translucent materials that can be used to build beautiful layers and dimension into your scrapbooking projects. Through stunning finished pages, illuminated details of the unique techniques and materials applied to sample projects and templates, this book provides instruction on how to create sophisticated, collage-style scrapbook layouts.

Every photograph captures a precious memory - and 'Creative Photo Collage' is a complete guide to collecting, archiving and presenting those treasured personal images. Marie Browning offers dozens of unique projects for turning photographs into home decor and gifts.

Techniques for creating and embellishing paper collage including rubber-stamping, heat-embossing, and acrylic underpainting.

In Mixed Media Magic, artist Karen Campbell shares her excitement and vast knowledge of mixed media and art journaling techniques by providing ten fun, increasingly challenging, step-by-step creative projects. Karen also shares tips and information about art supplies, creative tools, up-cycling, ways to save money, stay inspired and more!

If you want to discover the fun of collage then this fabulous book is the perfect kit. Collage artist Maria Rivans has gathered hundreds of beautiful, quirky, and downright daft images, and they're all here for you to cut out and stick. Flowers, birds, cats, and butterflies can be combined with buildings, eyes, moustaches, and catalog models in dubious pants to create extraordinary original artworks and talking pieces! Maria provides an introduction to collage styles and tips on technique. An ideal activity for young and old, this book is a perfect gift or self-purchase for anyone seeking arty fun and a great deal of sticky silliness!

Offers a treasure trove of ideas, techniques and projects for scrapbookers who have already mastered the basic skills, and can use this guide to build on their expertise. Step-by-step projects cover embossing with enamels, paint effects, working with various materials; includes 24 sheets of templates, stencils etc.