I just added this second collage at the suggestion of one of my faithful readers, Julie B. :) Good morning and happy Saturday! Because of the encouragement I got from some of you a couple of days ago, I put together my first collage yesterday. The last one I remember doing was in Junior High where we had a shoebox and decorated the inside with photos and objects that we felt described ourselves best. I remember I loved doing it and even taught it as an art project for children several years ago.
Anyways, here's my first attempt. I kind of like it, but know I'll look back on it later and wonder, "What was I thinking"?! lol.
Oh, btw, how would you like to put together a collage this weekend? I would love to see it! If you create one, post it on your blog and leave a link in the comments section so we can all pay your blog a visit and "ooh" and "ahh" over what you've done. :0)
P.S. I've had a couple of questions in the comments section about my thought process for this collage, so here you go:
I wanted to do something a little romantic so I clipped a rose from our garden and then googled a quote to go with it. I found a song sheet that had a love song on it and then clipped leaves from the roses stem to place along the side. I wanted the collage to have more of an "earthy" feel so I chose a scrap of fabric I use for photo backdrops that's a cream color. Oh, and then when I edited it I put a soft haze over it to add to the romantic affect. :0)
Here's my Ooh and Ahh for your collage :) Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty! I really enjoy creating collages; they're in my blog through the tag "A Fine Mess" ~ http://megula.blogspot.com/search/label/A%20FINE%20MESS
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful and interesting. I'm surprised that it's a first attempt. I'd be interested to know more about how you put it together. I've never done a collage myself.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, Vicki. Like Dottie, I'd love to know more about your thought process in making your choices. I can see this being a beautiful piece either on its own or combined with other photos, etc. on a feature wall.
ReplyDeleteAww...thanks, ladies. :) I was afraid no one would comment. lol.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, my thought process. I wanted to do something a little romantic so I clipped a rose from our garden and then googled a quote to go with it. I found a song sheet that had a love song on it and then clipped leaves from the roses stem to place along the side. I wanted the collage to have more of an "earthy" feel so I chose a scrap of fabric I use for photo backdrops that's a cream color. Oh, and then when I edited it I put a soft haze over it to add to the romantic affect. :0)
Thanks for asking! xo
This is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI put mine on my tumblr: http://orangesparrow.tumblr.com/post/885465443
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This is so gorgeous! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely, Vicki! I am constantly inspired by you!
ReplyDeletexo Erin
oh wow soooo pretty I really want to have a go now great Vicki
ReplyDeleteSo romantic and lovely! Thanks for sharing it and your thought process too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the addition, Vicki! You make it sound so simple. :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow so lovely, and it doesn't seem like you've glued your fingeres together behin the scenes as usually happens with me
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Thank you, Vicki for sharing how you made your collage. So you photographed real items and didn't just import them from a digital scrapping collection. I love hearing how you put it together...it helps me visualize your process and the fun you must have had doing it! (" xoxo
ReplyDeleteVery creative. Nice work...you're inspiring me to try some of the same
ReplyDeleteOch and ach! It's amazing and romantic! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have a go at this!
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