Collage Mixed Media Birthday Cards Using Scraps of Paper

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4 жыл бұрын

February is a big birthday month in my family and so I needed to make some cards. I used paper scraps from my desk to create these collage mixed media cards. I jazzed them up with some shading and glued on trim and sequins. Enjoy!
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Scraps of papers from the desk
12X12 white cardstock - amzn.to/30ZYPG6
6X6 envelopes - amzn.to/311pEcP
Glossy black cardstock - amzn.to/2TV7OXv
140 pd watercolor paper - amzn.to/2RU4eKm
Liquitex Basics Acrylic paint, light blue violet- amzn.to/36wu24G
Liquitex Basics Acrylic paint, brilliant yellow green - amzn.to/2RPitAd
Amsterdam acrylic paint, sky blue - amzn.to/2t32GFK
Liquitex basics matte GEL medium - amzn.to/362OnhI
Lyra water-soluble graphite crayon - amzn.to/2RP23rO
Water tank brush - amzn.to/2RqKTl7
Black posca pen - amzn.to/2u4UUez
White posca pen - amzn.to/3ajLOes
Icraft mixed media glue - amzn.to/38HE1ps
Sequins - amzn.to/2GpXajG
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@sherryvanderpool4024 4 жыл бұрын

Whoever receives this is lucky great cards

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sherry 😊 They both liked them.

@gaylerobinson6224 Жыл бұрын

Oh Shel, these cards are WONDERFUL. You have such a creative touch. I loved both cards but my favorite was the bird! He looks so happy as he hops along the front of your card! TFS

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Gayle 🙂

@daynajackson1129 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful mess masterpieces!!! I love the sequins on there!!!!

@elainesanders4193 4 жыл бұрын

Shel, you are my de stress from day job. I see your fingers moving paper and paint and I can feel my muscles start to relax. I watch some and usually get inspired to stop the video and do some art of my own. Thank you.

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that I help your day and inspire your art! Thanks for watching Elaine :)

@kymlafontaine1162 2 жыл бұрын

Love collage greeting cards. Thanks for sharing

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome :)

@jojohnston4113 4 жыл бұрын

They turned out great! I'm thinking the recipients were thrilled!

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jo :) My Mom really likes her butterfly card!

@kristinamullen4066 4 жыл бұрын

Love the idea of removing paint with a babywipe.Will try that.I enjoy watching you work.😊

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Kristina 😊

@paulinegee4083 3 жыл бұрын

Simply beautiful.

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Pauline :)

@normajeanbray5960 4 жыл бұрын

These cards turned out beautifully. TFS.

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Norma Jean 😊

@angeladear9237 4 жыл бұрын

My birthday happens to be tomorrow. I would be delighted to receive such a beautifully collaged card!

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday Angela 😊

@starlaarts9385 4 жыл бұрын

I really like your cards. I always feel greeting card challenged. But, you make little pieces of art.

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Starla 😊

@patriciachuchryk3299 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning cards! Who wouldn’t be thrilled to get a work of art like this for a birthday card. So wonderful to watch your process. Just when I think you’re done, you add another touch, then another touch and of course, those extra touches just set things off beautifully. I’m thinking of the little birds white tuft in white ink. Gorgeous.

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :) It is time to make some more birthday cards as next week my family has 3 birthdays. Lots of baking too :)

@marisolpearls9276 3 ай бұрын

These turned out so beautiful! 😍🤩💕

@PattiePattie489 4 жыл бұрын

Love how you work with your scraps..cards are great...🐨🦘🦔

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pattie 😊

@kayautrey3955 4 жыл бұрын

nice, esp the way you embellished bird

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kay :)

@minnahumble2294 2 жыл бұрын

These two cards are lovely! I kind of liked them better as true abstract pieces without the bird and butterflies. The bit of music paper adds such depth. I wish it showed up more.

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Minna :)

@claudiaforrest6669 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful cards!

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Claudia :)

@sheilacook1395 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!🙏🏼

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙌

@cindylabare960 4 жыл бұрын

Love these!!!

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cindy 😊

@mano5716 4 жыл бұрын

Beautyfull. Thank you for sharing.

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Mano 😊

@WasteSomeTimeWithMaggie 4 жыл бұрын

Wow these are beautiful birthday cards tfs Shel

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maggie 😊

@vickypatterson 4 жыл бұрын

I love these!

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vicky 😊

@cheryl7476 4 жыл бұрын

Such lovely cards, Shel. #loveyourpaperpiecing.”

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :)

@marmaz57 4 жыл бұрын

Watching you collage is one of my favorite things to do - I learn so much - and I am just delighted to see your creative process in action. Thanks so much, Shel! Blessings to you!

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mary :) I love collage!

@suefalls1600 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet cards❣️ you are so talented 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sue 😊

@bonnerdebbie 4 жыл бұрын

My grandson's birthday is this month, but my oh my month is December. My sister in law, my daughter, my son in law, my next son in law, both my best friends and Jan 1st is my other daughter's birthday. I guess that is why I don't make Christmas cards. These are great cards, you always put scraps together so well. I am playing with scraps and index cards right now, but I am not always happy with the results. Thanks Shel, have an awesome day.

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Wow..lots of Winter birthdays for you! Scrap collage is fun..just keep playing :)

@andreagriffioen73 4 жыл бұрын

Love it

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrea :)

@Cyrilmc222004 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Shel, what can I say? They’re both small works of art, I really really love 💕 watching you create them......They’re very lucky to have you make them something so special and different. xxx Mags

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maggie ;) My Mom loved her's. I do not know the other lady but I hope she enjoyed it and it brightened her day!

@roesta-iljabies4806 4 жыл бұрын

They both have become great and also nice, colorful cards :-)

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ilja 😊

@robinhere4230 4 жыл бұрын

Love how you do your voice over of your sped up work!

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robin 😊 This is how I prefer to watch art video... so it is how I do it.

@Marilynlovesebiking 4 жыл бұрын

Love your collage pieces. I also really like that you put a bird on one them. I just got some Tim Holtz distress crayons and I think they will be great for collage.

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marilyn :) Yup..distress crayons are great for integration on your collage art

@lorimcgarrity6537 4 жыл бұрын

Love both of them Shel. Love the composition of them. I first was thinking why is she saying what every single piece of paper is and then I realized, DUH! there are probably lots of people that are either new to the paper crafting world or just never had anything to do with it so for those people, I thank you. You did a great job of explaining it all. They really turned out so cute. I have been trying to go through some of my cases of painty paper and gelli prints and ones that I doubt will be used pretty much as is, I sorted by the primary color of the paper. I kept thinking of all of your collage pieces and how doing this, hopefully would make it easier if I am trying to do something all in a similar color or shade.

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lori 😊 yup new people watch all the time so I never know lol. Good idea to sort by color... it is easier to find that piece you want!

@wendyperez8714 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't think I would like this at all but I stuck with it and watched all the way through. I was impressed. Vintage, shabby chic, torn paper is not my thing. I tend to prefer modern, clean lines but what brought me here was my trying to figure out what the heck Tim Holtz Idea ology is all about (still don't know). And as usually the case when I search the net, one thing led to another and here I am. I am going to make a few of these (the 6 x 6 size really makes a difference) using the scraps I have. Thank you for sharing. I'll continue to watch your videos.

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) I would never have described my style as shabby chic. Interesting. Have fun making scrappy cards!

@fancifulfuncrafts9412 4 жыл бұрын

Very cheerful cards! It is amazing what lovely things can be created with our tiny little scraps.

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) That is how I justify never throwing tiny pieces away LOL

@lechat8533 3 жыл бұрын

I`m so, so happy I found this :)))))))) Thanks a lot for this wonderful inspiration!!

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome :) Thanks for visiting!

@trudyfoslien2493 3 жыл бұрын

I love the cards, and thanks for posting the supply list. I wish more people would do that!

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Trudy :) I am glad someone is using it!

@carlamarlene2927 4 жыл бұрын

so pretty! now i dont feel alone anymore having my scraps on the floor!!! those are my favorite pieces

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carla :) I know right???

@marieduncan8746 4 жыл бұрын

What wonderful colorful cards! September is my family's big birthday month. I'm sure whoever receives a 'Shel C' card loves and treasures it!

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marie :) I think my family is 'used to' stuff I make LOL

@sarahmiller6183 4 жыл бұрын

I love to watch your college. It is becoming one of my favorite art forms.

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarah 😊 it is mine

@cheryl7476 4 жыл бұрын

Love the clean up paper, setting the stage for your collages. Well done, Shel.

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cheryl :)

@lauramurphy438 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Shel, Love your collage birthday cards. It's amazing how you turn scraps of paper into beautiful handmade art. Thanks for sharing. Happy birthday to your family members! Have a lovely day!

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Laura :)

@martiseelye6443 4 жыл бұрын

So way cool. I love that you put "your touch" on everything. These cards turned out great. I always gain inspiration from you, Shel, thank you for sharing.

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Marti 😊

@miekemiddelhuis3782 4 жыл бұрын

Great cards, I love your personal touch on the bird. Thanks Shel!

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mieke :)

@evelynrauseo467 4 жыл бұрын

These are fabulous. I can’t wait to try using my scraps to make card backgrounds! You are a genius! TFS. I did.

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Evelyn 😊 Have fun using your colorful bits and bobs!

@kerynokeeffe9133 4 жыл бұрын

Shel, love your abstract collages as well as your pictorial ones! You always add your own magical touch to each project. Please pass on Happy Birthday wishes from “one of your subbies” across the world. 😘💞🇦🇺

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Keryn 😊 I will let them all know lol

@sherryliberto6749 4 жыл бұрын

Super birthday cards , I know the recipients are going to love them. Have a fantastic Sunday 💜💜💜✌️ Sherry

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sherry :)

@monalcreates 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome cards Shel!! :) Am sure they will love your cards! My older sister had a birthday yesterday ( the 15th ) That is the only one in our family lol. I will be 60 !!! GULP lol on March 1st, so it is my birthday coming up next in our family. Have a great Sunday!

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mona :) My Mom's birthday was the 15th as well. Mine is in March too..the 13th

@patmiller2604 4 жыл бұрын

LOVE your cards!! Love tiny bits and pcs in collage and these are great....thank U 💜👀💜

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pat :) I adore collage!

@cammygibson4125 4 жыл бұрын

I love these cards! Thanks for the continued inspiration!

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting Cammy :)

@kimluptovic2280 4 жыл бұрын

Love, love, love those cards. My birthday is in Feb....would LOVE to get one of your cards, Ha Ha 🙂

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kim :) February seems to be a popular month!

@marieroussel4086 4 жыл бұрын

Love the background. The result is lovely. You can use just about anything so it is a good recycling idea. Tank you.

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marie 😊 yes, a good justification for all the scrap hoarding lol

@nancyp2726 4 жыл бұрын

I love the cards. My favorite medium, I am happy to see your take on the cards. Thanks again for your creativity!

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nancy 😊 collage is the best!

@carlenejake 4 жыл бұрын

Love them! My birthday is in July 😄

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carlene :) Mine is coming up in March.

@kaylinfrancis8751 4 жыл бұрын

Both cards are quite lovely Shel. I love your process. #GottaHaveBling! Thanks for sharing.

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@debbiesjournals4550 4 жыл бұрын

What wonderful cards! You have beautiful scraps and the way you put them together is amazing!

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Debbie :) I have been collecting scraps for years LOL

@theresaslaughter8400 8 ай бұрын

❤

@susanvanschuyver7900 4 жыл бұрын

These are amazing! I love watching your process.

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Susan 😊

@yvonnethistle-brewster2734 4 жыл бұрын

You have no idea how sorry I am that I Have been throwing away my scraps!!!I will be saving them from now on Love your cards !!!!

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

LOL! Scraps are just so fun and unexpected :) Thanks for watching Yvonne :)

@robinrar 4 жыл бұрын

Fun watching this! Got some great ideas from you....thanks!

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robin :) Have fun making some!

@jackiekeegan1678 4 жыл бұрын

😊

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jackie :)

@pattyharrison6386 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful cards Shel, My Birthday is in June, lol

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patty 😊

@ShelleyCarlson 4 жыл бұрын

🙂

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shelley :)

@sallyjan5830 4 жыл бұрын

Would you ever add a final layer of a gel medium or modge podge? Why or why not. Thanks!

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sally :) When I make a piece of art that is intended to last..like a canvas or wood panel to hang on the wall, I do 3 coats of spray UV safe sealer. I prefer matte. When I make a card or an art journal page, I do not seal over the top. Cards are meant to be temporary..I don't think most people keep mine. As for pages, they stick together if there is too much medium on them. Also, I do not use mod podge as it is sticky by nature and also yellows over time. When I make art journal pages I sometimes add a thin layer of beeswax furniture polish if I have a sticky page. Hope this helps.

@BarbaraAustinUTSP 3 жыл бұрын

Please do more scrap paper card ideas???

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :) I have many more on my channel already but I do make them occasionally.

@dreacero9116 4 жыл бұрын

Nice cards! You said something about having a white Posca pen and I got to thinking. I just bought my first paint pen (iits a Painters pen) ever and have yet to take it out and play (life happened, ugh). Is there a big difference between Posca pens and other paint pens? Thanks for sharing. I enjoy watching your process!

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Drea 😊 posca is an acrylic paint pen and is water soluble until dry. Most pens you find commonly are oil based paint and they can do less fun techniques. Also, the have a chemical smell. You can find a sharpie brand pen labeled ‘water based’ and lots like that one. I just love my Posca !

@esthermerzel213 2 жыл бұрын

What tool do you use to take hold of and place the sequins?

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Probably this tool. www.amazon.com/dp/B001BQ2HJO/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_T1XZNP3FX8XR4AA66BJJ?linkCode=ml2&tag=shelcpaperoco-20

@yvonnethistle-brewster2734 4 жыл бұрын

What is the name of that white pen you used??

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

That is a Posca pen, fine tip, white. I always link products used below my videos for reference. Here is a link for you amzn.to/38M0y4Q

@kristinamullen4066 4 жыл бұрын

What is Happy mail?I wish I would get me some of that happy mail!!!

@ShelCPaperOcotilloStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Happy mail is when someone sends you an envelope or package in the mail full of fun artsy items to use for your art. Usually colorful and fun to receive!