inspired by the new Authentique patterned papers i thought i would take a different approach to collage.
i used the 12 x 12 "happiness" sheet to cut out the flowers and the "prosperity" rulers for the stems
my objective for collage monday is to grow, learn and challenge myself to think in new ways working with a limited stash.
what i learned...
- not sold altogether on the uhu glue stick...seems that the heavier weight paper didnt work as well with it
- yellow and grey, although not my go to color palette, makes me happy.
- i miss paint, so i had to add in some watercolor to create the grey background on principle.
- i really like using a black pen to add in small details (like all the black and white checks)
- it is fun to look at patterns for their parts rather than the whole.
Donna this is so very pretty! I love your work with Authetique!!
Posted by: Renee J. | July 11, 2011 at 12:13 AM
Nice!!
Posted by: debbie McIntyre | July 11, 2011 at 12:41 AM
Hi Donna! Love the Collage. Try "YES" paste next time. It isn't as easy on -- you have to use a brush, but I think you will be much happier with the result. Just say "YES"! Okay that was corny, but I just had to say it!
Posted by: Laurie Hunt | July 11, 2011 at 07:24 AM
This is really beautiful, love the color combo and your idea in using the rulers for the stems. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Sandy Davis | July 11, 2011 at 07:53 AM
just gorgeous.
Posted by: angie blom | July 11, 2011 at 08:58 AM
love it!
Posted by: Rita Timmons | July 11, 2011 at 09:15 AM
Love this and the color combo...to die for!!!
Posted by: Holly S | July 11, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Oh Donna how I love this, grey and yellow are two amazing colors together...you always inspire me...
Posted by: Cheryl Arnold | July 11, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Yellow and gray are not my go-to colors eithers, but I really like how this turned out! I love the use of the strips for the stem. The flowers and stems really look like material instead of paper--love the look. You truly are an inspiration!! Thanks!
Posted by: Jodi A | July 11, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Taking this opportunity to thank you for still doing tactile projects. More and more designers are leaving the world of paper, paint and found objects for digital medium. Even though I am not an artist (can't even draw stick people), something you do each Wednesday and now Monday, Inspires me!! Look forward to your free spirit blog each post.
Posted by: Judy Webb | July 11, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Amazing!! I love thinking outside of the box and you always push me to do so!! Thank you for that!!
Posted by: Kim Boken | July 11, 2011 at 12:23 PM
great approach ... and colours. so not your norm.
Posted by: mellisa | July 11, 2011 at 12:53 PM
you are always inspiring!
Posted by: Lyn | July 11, 2011 at 02:36 PM
so much fun! I love this new collage Monday!
where do you get your quotes?
Posted by: Stephanie | July 11, 2011 at 02:59 PM
love the colors, and the design...super job, thanks for sharing your art and inspiring me!
Posted by: renee logan | July 11, 2011 at 04:03 PM
AWESOME collage!! I LOVE that paper!! I can't wait to paly with some of it too!! I look forward to the inspiration Wednesday this week!! Have a FABULOUS DAY!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | July 11, 2011 at 05:05 PM
Love this and yes yellow and gray aren't really my colours either, but this makes me happy too! I adore flowers in any shape or form. Thanks for yet more inspiration! HAPPY PLACE! xxx
Posted by: Philippa | July 11, 2011 at 06:33 PM
love it, darlin!
Posted by: Leslie Beattie | July 11, 2011 at 09:18 PM
I just discovered your blog. I love the collage Monday idea. Will each of the pages / projects be within the same book? I gather it will be open and not shut once all the additions make it in the book.
Posted by: Chrissy | July 11, 2011 at 10:56 PM
Your artwork ist sooooo fantastic, i love it, i wish i can do this too.
And i´m so glad for your workshop in september in germany.
Sorry my english, i´m a german girl unfortunately speak english very well.
greetings samsch
Posted by: samsch | July 12, 2011 at 04:51 AM
i love this!!! can i ask what type of black pen you used for this project? i love your writing in this. i have been loving these collage monday, thank you for doing this! sooooo awesome!!!
Posted by: kim smart | July 12, 2011 at 02:21 PM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Halle G | July 15, 2011 at 08:30 AM