Start with three paper pieces you like. Move them around on a page before sticking anything down. That’s a collage in progress.
Find your supplies
You’ll need paper, a page to stick it on and glue or tape. Add scissors if you want neat edges, or tear the paper instead. Saved wrapping paper, packaging and old magazines all work.
Check before cutting anything that belongs to someone else. Look at both sides of printed paper before deciding what to keep.
Choose three pieces
Try one main image, one colour and one word. A ticket, a bow or a scrap of patterned paper can be the starting point.
Move things around
Overlap an edge. Turn a piece sideways. Leave some empty space. Take a photo if you want to remember a layout before trying another.
Add something of yours
A date, a pencil line or a sentence can make it feel like your page. It doesn’t need a deep explanation. Liking the colours is enough.
Keep what you didn’t use
Put spare pieces in an envelope for next time. A half-finished page is allowed to stay half-finished.
Explore Fancy paper pieces or make something with Pierre. Our collage books contain paper cut-outs, not stickers.