How to Create Glue Gun Stencils

Click here to watch! In this week’s demo, I created one-of-a-kind stencils using a simple hot glue gun, then used those stencils to create beautifully layered collage papers. Glue gun stencils are not only fun to make, but they’re also incredibly versatile and endlessly reusable in your collage practice. The joy of glue gun stencils … Keep reading…

Dendritic Collage Papers with Just Paint and Paper

Click here to watch! There’s something magical about dendritic patterns. They look intricate and mysterious, like they took hours to make (but they’re super simple). In this Tune in Tuesday, I revisited one of my favorite techniques for creating dendritic collage papers. The best part? This version is even easier than the first time I … Keep reading…

What’s the Best Tissue Paper for Collage? I Tested Them All

Click here to watch! Have you ever wondered which tissue papers actually disappear into your collage layers and which ones stubbornly stay visible? I’ve been asking myself the same question for years. So I finally did something about it. In this Tune in Tuesday, I pulled out 13 different types of transparent and translucent papers. … Keep reading…

Create a Collage Series Using 5 Types of Papers

Click here to watch! I’m showing you how I used five types of collage papers, all taught in my last five Tune in Tuesday videos, to create two new collages that are harmonious to each other, and to the other 13 collages created in previous Tune In Tuesday demos. This process has become one of … Keep reading…

Bubble Printing on Paper with Acrylic Paint

Click here to watch! If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I’m a little obsessed with making collage papers from the most unexpected materials and soap bubbles are right at the top of that list. This week’s Tune In Tuesday is Part 3 in my bubble paper adventure, and I’m sharing two new … Keep reading…

Spray Paint Your Way to Stunning Collage Papers

Click here to watch! Sometimes the best collage papers come from the most unexpected places. This week, I decided to rummage through my studio drawers (and a few kitchen cabinets) to see what kinds of small, everyday objects I could turn into beautiful collage layers with the help of a little spray paint. And wow… what … Keep reading…

6 Ways to Make Quiet Textured Collage Papers

Click here to watch! When I’m creating a collage, I often reach for papers that bring calm and balance to the composition. Without these quieter papers that incorporate soft textures, gentle color shifts, and low-contrast layers, everything starts to feel a little too loud. So in this week’s Tune In Tuesday, I’m sharing 6 ways … Keep reading…

Create Multi-Line Collage Paper Fast Using a Simple Tool

Click here to watch!   Now and then, I stumble on an art tool that surprises me in the best possible way. Today, I’m sharing one that completely delighted me, and though it’s technically meant for hair dye, I’ve found a much more exciting use for it – to create multi-line collage papers FAST! This … Keep reading…

How to Make Marbled Collage Paper with Easy Marble

Click here to watch!   After taking my yearly break to launch Collage Joy, followed by my annual beach retreat, I’m back with a brand-new series of art demos for Tune In Tuesday! First up: a technique that has stolen my heart – creating gorgeous marbled collage papers using a product called Easy Marble. This … Keep reading…