I have recently been making little collages and have found them very enjoyable to do and also quite addictive. To get myself organised I decided to make some grid stencils. It's something I was taught to do in an art class many moons ago at college, and it's a useful way of displaying small samples of textiles, textures, techniques and so on.
These are A4 and fit my sketchbook perfectly - it's neater and quicker than trying to approximate the grid squares or re-measure each time. I made several different sized grids and the effort it took to work out the measurements and cut them out is more than worth it!
This week I picked the words 'Maps' and 'Turquoise' from my prompt jar and have spent a little time each day putting ideas down onto the collage grid.
I'm linking up with Julia over at WOYWW
I love your little collages, the colour is so pretty and pastel-like whereas my maps contain a lot of harsher colours. The effort taken in making those grids is definitely worth it and I can see how effective they will be, especially as time goes on. What a great idea. I always enjoy your work.
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Great job with the grid stencils. I have got some somewhere but couldn't find them so just cut out some different size sqaures masks to keep me going for the time being. Your prompt jar is a great idea and I might use that idea when I get fed up of playing with colours and abstract designs. Of course the new project box might distract me for a while! Wishing you a very happy and creative woyww. Hugs Angela x9x
ReplyDeleteAn inspirational post! Love those grid creations . . . so delicate
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Christine #15
Really like this idea with the grid then t he little collages. looks very classy - but then #I suspect nothing less from you!! I like the prompt jar as well!! Have a good week, love n hugs Cindy xx #12
ReplyDeleteYour grids are a great idea and I love your little maps. Helen #2
ReplyDeleteYour little collages are really lovely....what a great idea with the grids.
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Annie x #8
What a genius idea?! I might have to copy that if I can cope with the measuring etc. As always I adore your mini collages. I particularly like the texture paste stencilling which I thought was stitching at first. I might also have to pinch the idea of the jar of prompts because otherwise I'd feel overwhelmed with choice. I'd love to know what's in your jar! Have a great week, Lisa-Jane #14 www.prettymypage.co.uk
ReplyDeleteI can imagine those little collages are addictive. You sound so well organized too. My crafting is always a bit haphazard.. x x Jo
ReplyDeleteLove your collages. Ihave been thinking about grid collages. When I did grid mixed media I cut them out as I had messed up the edges. Do you put a frame over yours to display? They are so neat! Happy WOYWW. Angela #10
ReplyDeleteHi Angela, they are just roughly kept within the lines, although I often go over! I have a grid that has a 1cm bigger aperture than a card mount and I use that if I'm planning on mounting my work but I don't use the sketchbook for that. The little ones are just ideas I'm putting down so I've never thought of displaying them.
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Your collages are fabulous! I love the nautical colors! So cool! The wonderful textures are great and so elevating! Have a fabulous week!
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Chana Malkah, WOYWW #19
I love your little collages and the grid to fit over them is great.
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Lynnecrafts 13xx
Thank you for your visit, I'm running a bit late but feels good to have some normalcy to my life !! Oh I'm loving your Collages. It's on my list of things to do. Trying to learn the secret to good video's !!!!!!! Always have the phone set the wrong direction so making notes. Was able to take a short walk in this beautiful weather, so refreshing and chances of much needed rain today. MR. WIND is my visitor at the moment. WoW. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh wow the grid stencils are a great idea for your mini collages and turquoise really went with maps didn't it. Gorgeous Hugs BJ#5
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little collages! Love how you have framed them!
ReplyDeleteWith very best wishes for a Happy WOYWW!
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Hi Diane, I am trying to work out the measurements for both A4 and A3 . So far I have the A4 sheet with 76 mm squares and the A3 with 100 mm squares. My son in law says he will cut the templates for me. I wondered what your smallest size aperture was? Angela x
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