When someone works on creating some collages, it’s typical to lay things out on a table or workspace to see what pieces you have. Since I decided I wanted to create some ATCs using some vintage scraps along with pages from an old stamp catalog, I had lots of bit on my work table. I …
Postcard swap for January 2019 – Love
The first postcard swap for 2019 has begun. The theme is L O V E. For me, that means lots of red, but it’s up to the individual to decide how to interpret “love”. Anyone interested in swapping collaged postcards, done in a vintage style, who may be looking for more information, here’s what to …
How to use a postcard as the basis for a collage
In my recent blog post on letter envelopes, I provided several finished examples of vintage collage art on covers. If you were wondering how I use a postcard (or letter) as the basis for a collage, I’ve posted some process photos with an explanation of what I often see when I put a collage together. Postcards …
Collaging over a vintage envelope
Collaging directly on to a used cover or vintage postcard is what I consider to be envelope art. I like choosing a vintage envelope or postcard as a substrate because it gives me a couple of elements to begin with. Elements include the following: the color and size of the envelope or postcard handwriting or …
Inspirational gluebook artists – Part 1
I’m sometimes asked who inspires me. I have a list of people whose work in collage art, particularly vintage collage art, really inspire me. The first person I want to mention, and probably the person who has most influenced my love of collaging vintage papers, is Mary Green. Who is Mary Green? I discovered Mary’s …
