Upcycle Your Baby Book into a Collage Art Journal
Rosie Johnson, sign writer, illustrator and artist
In this fun craft session, Rosie demonstrates how to recycle a small and chunky baby book and transform it into an exciting collage journal. Rosie’s fun art and craft sessions are for everyone, with no crafting skills or experience necessary.
Rosie is a self-taught sign writer, illustrator and artist who has tons of experience teaching people of all abilities the art of hand lettering, decorative arts and handmade items.
Preparation
Find a comfortable space to work at a table or flat surface
Video time
60 minutes
Materials
- Small baby book (these are made of very thick cardboard and often a small number of pages)
- Recycled paper of any description (e.g. newspaper, envelopes, discarded notebooks etc)
- Mark-making materials e.g. paints, markers, sponges, rollers, stamps, stickers
Collage fodder
Try Rachel's session, 'Collage fodder', testing out different collaging techniques, from simple prints through to paper rubbings - you'll have your new collage journal full in no time!
