Weekend Creative : February #2 : punch collage
This weekend's project is inspired by Margaret's heart collage (just right for Valentine's Day) and Australian artist Catherine Swan's beautiful paper butterflies (read more of her story + see the size of her art here). I originally discovered Catherine's work through Oh Joy.
Repetition is one of my most favorite principles in design and punches are one of my favorite products. I use punches to create repetition all the time when creating scrapbook layouts + minibooks (especially using that square Giga punch ). This new little collage will be replacing my holiday collage that has been above my sink since November (will be storing the collage with my holiday stuff + will pull it out and stick it back in the frame for next year).
This collage was created using a Martha Stewart butterfly punch and a variety of different scraps of paper: junk mail, scrapbook paper, pages from old books, etc. My white sheet of background cardstock was cut to 10x8 to fit into the mat of the black frame. I used tiny foam dots as adhesive. There's no real method to choosing which papers to use - I tend to go for a balance between text, lines, dots, etc.
The basic prompt: create a collage (or a scrapbook page) using two things (1) a punch of some sort and (2) the principle of repetition to bring it all together. Here's some additional punch shapes if you are looking for something to add to your collection: heart, star, postage stamp.
Have a great weekend!
Absolutely amazing
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I just HAVE to tell you! I bought your book "A designer's eye for scrapbooking" the other day. I've read the whole thing through, couldn't put it down, and I love it! Great inspiration in do many ways. I've just recentley started developing my skills as a scrapbooker and for once I am proud over my word. I have thousands of ideas on what to scrapbook now that I've read your book as well. In a few weeks I will also buy "Life artist". Thank you for the inspiration :)
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Ali, that is fabulous. I absolutely love how simple it is to do, but the result is stunning!!!
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I got the butterfly punch last night! Can't wait for some 'free time' to use it. Thanks for the inspiration.
Sue
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Thank you for this great idea. The day I saw it, I went out there and looked for the butterfly punch. I did mine on a canvas. I painted the backgroud and used the foam dots and I will buy a black frame for it this weekend and hang in my daughter's room. The next project is the airplane punch for my son's room. Thanks again. Have a great week.
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VERY cool project--so simple but what a nice outcome!
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I can't wait to try this project. Thank you so much for the inspiration!
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This is lovely, Ali! Thanks for the reminder that simple is beautiful!! Have a blessed day! Roben-Marie :)
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LOVE this project! I made a Valentines collage that you can view here:
http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/pg.asp?set=recent&gallery=1&cmd=display&layout_id=1300840
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Thanks for the inspiration. I made a hearts collage. http://scrap4fun.blogspot.com/2008/02/happy-valentines-day.html
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Ali, that butterfly collage is a fabulous idea. I never liked the specimen shadow boxes with the real butterflies in them because I felt bad about the poor butterflies. But your take on it is beautiful.
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I just found your blog on recommendation from Google reader. I'm hooked and now have to go out and buy this punch. I, too, am addicted to punches. Thanks for the great idea. This will look nifty in my darling daughter's bathroom!
uggentoo
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This looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing.
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awesome
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I loved this soo much - I made one for a friend with hearts (just a 5x7 size) But already have an idea for one with birthday hats and a photo of my little man when he turns one! Thanks for the inspiration!
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This is beautiful. Like you framed an extra special collection!
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Once I saw this, I had to make one myself! Thank you for the inspiration, as always..... here is my rendition......www.fivefoottwo.typepad.com
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Here's mine. http://amber365.blogspot.com/2008/02/71-created-butterfly-punch-collage.html
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So simple yet so beautiful! I´ve made my own version using hearts.
Thank you for sharing and inspiring!
http://yngla.blogspot.com/2008/02/matriskort.html
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I have been a serial lurker on your board for quite a while now and I just have to tell you that I think you are amazing. You have the most fabulous ideas and are so wonderfully talented. I'd bookmarked this particular post as I thought this project was perfect for my daughters bedroom. I had so much fun putting it together so thank you for the inspiration.
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Here via house on hill road. I just LOVE your butterfly project. Wonderful idea.
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Beautiful! I have to try this!
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I really, really like this simple yet significantly lovely project! I'm only assuming that you got the butterflies to be 3 dimensional with their wings upwards by using the adhesive dot on the center part of their body?? I may have to experiment to figure it out. Thanks for such a great idea!
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Thanks for the inspiration. Beautiful!
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I have a ton of butterfly punchies waiting to be used. Thanks!
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