Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I'll show you how to create unique and vibrant collage papers using everyday items you probably already have in your house! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, you'll love these easy creative techniques. I'll walk you through a variety of tools and materials - some traditional and some unexpected - to help you make beautiful, one-of-a-kind papers perfect for collage, mixed media, journaling, card making and more.
What you’ll learn:
-Simple mark-making techniques
-How to layer texture and colour
-Unexpected household items that make great tools
-Tons of inspiration for your next art project!
Just a little imagination and a willingness to play. Let's get messy and make some magic together!
Amazon Paid Links:
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows me to keep creating fun content. Thank you!
Materials used & affiliate Amazon paid links:
-Any brand paint of your choice
-A piece of scrap plexiglass
-Variety of different brushes: flat, fan, rough old bristles, old toothbrush etc.
-Spray bottle
-Cardboard or newspaper to work on to protect your work surface
-music sheets, old dictionary sheets, used copy paper, old note books, maps, envelopes etc.
- household items like lids, canning jar lids, sponges, egg cartons, can bottoms, thread spools, cu-tips, combs, forks etc. Anything you can find with fun patterns on it.
-different bubble wrap sizes from packaging
-garbage bag filled with sand
Folk art paint: amzn.to/4eAeTUD
Liquitex basics set of paint: amzn.to/44i25xu
Palette paper: amzn.to/4kW3roG
4" brayer: amzn.to/444I7Yb
Cool design foam rollers: amzn.to/44DnXVi
Stencils: amzn.to/3ZTiJSM
Texture stencils: amzn.to/4lyfE30
Printing blocks: amzn.to/4l1WLFs
Acrylic stamp set: amzn.to/4ltnGtO
Foam makeup wedges: amzn.to/4l18e8d
Waterproof stamp ink:amzn.to/3ZPBruv
More DIY Ideas you will love:
Make your own sketchbook: youtu.be/46MB5Wrz37k
Fun with the Gel Press: youtu.be/I-VMVMaBbEE
COMING SOON!
Collage your own sketchbook: youtu.be/hBu9bAWIbLg
I’d love to hear from you! Let me know in the comments what you are crafting today, or if you tried this project!
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Music: Leafing through the days by Nathan Moore, YouTube Audio Library
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In this video, I'll show you how to create unique and vibrant collage papers using everyday items you probably already have in your house! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, you'll love these easy creative techniques. I'll walk you through a variety of tools and materials - some traditional and some unexpected - to help you make beautiful, one-of-a-kind papers perfect for collage, mixed media, journaling, card making and more.
What you’ll learn:
-Simple mark-making techniques
-How to layer texture and colour
-Unexpected household items that make great tools
-Tons of inspiration for your next art project!
Just a little imagination and a willingness to play. Let's get messy and make some magic together!
Amazon Paid Links:
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows me to keep creating fun content. Thank you!
Materials used & affiliate Amazon paid links:
-Any brand paint of your choice
-A piece of scrap plexiglass
-Variety of different brushes: flat, fan, rough old bristles, old toothbrush etc.
-Spray bottle
-Cardboard or newspaper to work on to protect your work surface
-music sheets, old dictionary sheets, used copy paper, old note books, maps, envelopes etc.
- household items like lids, canning jar lids, sponges, egg cartons, can bottoms, thread spools, cu-tips, combs, forks etc. Anything you can find with fun patterns on it.
-different bubble wrap sizes from packaging
-garbage bag filled with sand
Folk art paint: amzn.to/4eAeTUD
Liquitex basics set of paint: amzn.to/44i25xu
Palette paper: amzn.to/4kW3roG
4" brayer: amzn.to/444I7Yb
Cool design foam rollers: amzn.to/44DnXVi
Stencils: amzn.to/3ZTiJSM
Texture stencils: amzn.to/4lyfE30
Printing blocks: amzn.to/4l1WLFs
Acrylic stamp set: amzn.to/4ltnGtO
Foam makeup wedges: amzn.to/4l18e8d
Waterproof stamp ink:amzn.to/3ZPBruv
More DIY Ideas you will love:
Make your own sketchbook: youtu.be/46MB5Wrz37k
Fun with the Gel Press: youtu.be/I-VMVMaBbEE
COMING SOON!
Collage your own sketchbook: youtu.be/hBu9bAWIbLg
I’d love to hear from you! Let me know in the comments what you are crafting today, or if you tried this project!
Like, subscribe, and hit the bell to get more crafty inspiration.
Donate to my Crafty Patti Channel
If you would like to support me so I can continue to publish more fun videos, then you can make a donation by clicking on the link below. Your kind donation will be sent to my business PayPal account. Thank you so much!
Donate to my channel
paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7ZUH5VGQH38WS&source=url
Follow me on:
YouTube: youtube.com/@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts
Facebook: facebook.com/craftypatti
Pinterest: pinterest.com/craftypatti0438/pins
Email: craftypatti60@gmail.com
Music: Leafing through the days by Nathan Moore, YouTube Audio Library
#craftyPatti #DIYCrafts #ArtAndCrafts.
