For this project the designer added her own own photos, stamped images and ephemera to create this finished piece of artwork.
Instructions
STEP 1:
Complete your art piece. You might want to scan your artwork and print a copy to use as embellishments, as the butterfly that was used on this piece.
STEP 2:
Choose the color of your mats and cut the one to fit your frame and one to shadow the artwork
STEP 3:
Choose the elements you want to use such as photos, flowers, quotes, etc. Consider having some dimension to your collage, especially if you are not putting it under glass.
STEP 4:
Mat any photos you are using with a coordinating color.
STEP 5:
Fill the background with stamped images or printed images
STEP 6:
Layout out the chosen elements and arrange in a fashion that is pleasing to the eye. Adhere them to the mat background.
STEP 7:
Prepare the frame if needed.