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!
you are cool, Ali! thanks for the links. i finally bookmarked "oh Joy" and rock paper and scissors. thanks for being so generous with your endless ideas and resources.
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LUSCIOUS! p.s. my favorite punches are from Stampin' Up....check them out :)
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This is gorgeous! I've been collecting ideas for my Handmade Holiday this year, and I know some folks who would love this kind of thing.
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That is gorgeous!!! You are amazing.
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Love this idea - especially loving the butterflies - they remind me of someone who was amazing!
Thanks, Ali. Happy Friday!
A.
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Oh, Ali - this is sooo gorgeous!
I love repetition as well, which is graphic in a way and as a graphic-designer it's just perfect!
THANKS FOR GIVING US THIS HINT!! (;
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I normally don't like those little punches...but my mind has changed! I'm going to do this project! Thank you..and by the way yours is beautiful!
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super cute Ali!
so inspiring!!
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This is stunning! I really love how something as simple as a punched element can create something really beautiful when repeated several times. Great work!
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I love the look of the collage--very clean and just nice!!! ~~Jackie
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love it!!!!!
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How cool! I just love it!!!! Thanks for the inspiration, Ali!
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I love this!!!!!!!
I have a scrappy day planned for tomorrow, I am thinking that this just got put on the list of things to complete. It just make me so happy looking at it.
Thanks for the inspiration!!
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ok, that..is really cute! and looks so easy. I might actually have to do this one!
Thanks Ali! :)
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Oh ali
What a fab idea.
I needed a splash of color for my new office space at the church.
My creative wheels are turning because this would accomplish it, and fill my need for simplicity.
Thanks!
K
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Ali...I will so do this for my girls playroom. But please tell us how you got them lined up so perfectly. Please!
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Oh ali
What a fab idea.
I needed a splash of color for my new office space at the church.
My creative wheels are turning because this would accomplish it, and fill my need for simplicity.
Thanks!
K
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very nice! I'm looking forward to trying this!
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awesome Ali, I will be doing this over the weekend, thank you for the continued inspiration :)
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what kind of frame did you use?
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My little Charlotte Rose & I can't wait to drop my boys off at school, so we can hit the Scrapbook Garden, to hunt for a butterfly punch! Hey, I just had an idea, maybe I could use my Mickey Mouse punch to make one for her room! GREAT idea & quote, as usual! Ciao, bella!
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Love this. I have the perfect frame waiting upstairs with nothing in it. Thanks for the inspiration.
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COOL! I love the your butterflies. I can't believe how much creativity your own creativity sparks based on pics from the flicker group.... It only takes a spark to get a fire going....:) I'll have fun looking for my 1st puncher outter.... Thanks for your amazing ideas!
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This is such a great idea - I love it!
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That is so cool! I'm still working on my list from last week :-)
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