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When you think of collage, do you immediately think of Modge Podge? If so, then take a look at Cindy Cundy's card, the second creation that'll find you here. If you're an ampersand fan, you won't want to miss Sasha Farina's ampersand/collage duo! It's front and centerstage - you won't get past it without at least a glance of it's yellow/pink prettiness made exclusively from CP's patterned papers.
Sasha Farina
In my head, collage is something formal and abstract, made from lots of different pieces forming a new whole. Did I just scare you away? I hope not. The collaged ampersand on my layout is such a joy to create. I selected a few pieces of paper from our Farmhouse, Random and Paper Heart collection and adhered them in random strips on the large ampersand I cut with the Silhouette machine. I trimmed all the excess manually using my craft knife. Then, I misted the piece lightly with Mister Huey in Calico White to tone down the colors a little bit. Loving the dreamy effect I got as a result. Taking the colors from the ampersand, the rest of the layout came together pretty quickly :)
Hi everyone! It's Char here to share a few cards I made using this week's focus feature, Collage! To me, when I'm producing cards, I like to group embellishments and papers that compliment one another. That's why using a single paper collection is perfect - everything matches and goes together beautifully! You can't go wrong! *One last tip, for the card's background, I brushed on a layer of Modge Podge - it creates a subtle sheen that is often recognizable and widely popular in the collage world!
WOW! Just amazingly beautiful!!!
Posted by: soapHOUSEmama | February 23, 2012 at 05:28 AM
Sooooooooo gorgeous!!! I love Sasha's lo and Charlene's card!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | February 23, 2012 at 05:45 AM
Womderful examples- I especially love the idea of using the various pattern papers to make a large element- such as the ampersand.
Posted by: Rebecca W | February 23, 2012 at 05:56 AM
Very nice, I love it!!
Posted by: Anne-Sophie | February 23, 2012 at 06:09 AM
very fun ideas!
Posted by: ShellyJ | February 23, 2012 at 06:14 AM
Wow! That card is seriously amazing!
Posted by: Kate | February 23, 2012 at 06:34 AM
Love how Charleen pulls all the elements together for a rich, romantic look that is full of unexpected pairings of colors and textures.
I love how Sasha uses the over-exposed backround of the photo as a base for her title and repeats the effect on her background paper and uses the bright pops of chipboard to anchor the card.
Lovely projects with lots of techniques for me to copy.
Posted by: Libby | February 23, 2012 at 07:07 AM
Absolutely wonderful!! You sure have a GREAT team on your hands - they REALLY inspire! :D
Posted by: Zarah | February 23, 2012 at 07:52 AM
more great inspiration! love the butterfly.
Posted by: conniemelancon | February 23, 2012 at 08:21 AM
ooooo, so pretty!
Posted by: tammy K | February 23, 2012 at 09:45 AM
These are stunning! You ladies outdid yourselves!
Posted by: Jackie | February 23, 2012 at 12:12 PM
I love that ampersand! I might lift that sometime soon! It's gorgeous!
Posted by: Julie | February 23, 2012 at 06:05 PM
Fabulous projects!
Posted by: Melanie C | February 24, 2012 at 02:52 PM