Back to School

It isn't just the kids that went back to school, I enrolled myself into a art class.  It was a mixed media torn paper class.  I would have called it a collage, this one has a Halloween theme. Part of what attracted me to this class is my inability to throw away a scrap of paper. I figured besides cutting out little die cuts I could use every little scrap of paper I own to make some lovely pieces of art.  It was my intent to take pictures of every step and share them with you but alas that did not happen.  Last night was the worst traffic nightmare.  It took two hours for me to get from work to class.  I was in a rush to catch up and unfortunately I couldn't take the photos.  I can try to give you the steps. 

We started with a piece of 8.5 x 11 inch cardboard.  We used Modge Podge to glue everything down. It dries clear and will adhere almost everything  to your surface.  Then you start to modge podge your background.  The instructor said every piece should be torn no clean edges and use smaller pieces so they don't create bubbles.  Lay your modge podge down then your torn piece of paper then modge podge again over the top of the piece of paper and using this method build yourself a back ground.  We used those foam brushes to apply the modge podge.   It is ok to go off the edges as you can cut away the excess.  Don't put anything of real interest close to edges as when you frame your art you will probably lose 1/2 inch all around the sides.  Then you start to lay down your ribbons and laces.  Reall goop them up.  You may have to put some wax paper over it and set something heavy on top for some laces  and later flowers ect that aren't cooperative.  Then just remove the wax paper from your piece.   I had specific pieces that had clean edges as you will notice I used a vellum ghost but he is hard to see.  I will go over him with a little acrylic paint to make him pop.  I also used a glittery tree that I have been saving in my stash for years.  It was on plastic.  It won't come up because I have glued and put other elements on top of it but I wouldn't recommend using that type of element.  It is a free for all and I had a lot fun.  The other students were a hoot.  If you have question feel free to ask.  I am not quite done with my Halloween art yet because I need to go buy some Modge Podge.

Thanks for visiting!  Julie