Collage Lost and Found: Creating Unique Projects with Vintage Ephemera
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Even if you don’t consider yourself a “crafty” person, Collage Lost and Found: Creating Unique Projects with Vintage Ephemera will help you get in touch with your creative side. Published in May 2006, this book provides a comprehensive guide to the art of collage.
Explore Your Creative Side with Collage
Do you remember the simple joy of cutting and pasting pictures as a preschooler? Think of collage crafts as a grown-up version of this activity. After mastering the crafting techniques Giuseppina "Josie" Cirincione describes in her book, you’ll be well on your way to transforming your collection of memorabilia into attractive keepsakes.
Collage Projects for Beginners
If you’ve never tried collage before, Collage Lost and Found: Creating Unique Projects with Vintage Ephemera is a great book to introduce you to the basics of this fun and exciting craft. Remember, when it comes to collage, your creativity has no boundaries!
You’ll start by learning about common tools and supplies, such as a cutting mat, decorative punches, eyelet setter, and duster brush. You’ll then learn some of Josie’s tips for selecting the rubber stamps, photographs, and ephemera to use in your projects. If you don’t have a craft store in your area, use the “Resources” section of the book to learn where you can purchase supplies online.
Josie recommends that beginners develop their collage skills by creating greeting cards, since the small size of these projects makes them seem less overwhelming. Collage Lost and Found: Creating Unique Projects with Vintage Ephemera provides a variety of sample greeting cards, as well as tips for creating a pleasing composition in your own projects.
Once you’ve mastered the basics of card making, you’ll want to try your hand at Josie’s collaged bookmarks and business cards. Or, if you’d like to create a special gift for a friend, follow her step-by-step instructions to design a customized journal or photo album.
Advanced Projects
If you’ve already completed a few simple collage projects and find yourself searching for a new challenge, Collage Lost and Found: Creating Unique Projects with Vintage Ephemera will help you take your crafting skills to the next level by creating one-of-a-kind jewelry and home décor projects.
Since vintage-inspired necklaces and bracelets are one of today’s hottest fashion trends, style-savvy crafters will love Josie’s designs for microscope slide necklaces, typewriter key bracelets, and domino pendants. These wearable art projects are fun and deeply personal creations. In fact, Josie suggests incorporating a favorite quote or old family photo into your designs.
If you’d rather decorate your home than accessorize your outfit, Collage Lost and Found: Creating Unique Projects with Vintage Ephemera also contains instructions for home décor projects such as marble magnets, glass paperweights, and sheet metal message boards. Not only do these projects tell a story, they are simply stunning to look at!
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