Make Your Own Collage Paper with Just Acrylic Paint and Copy Paper

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If you’re wondering how to create beautiful collage papers without needing any skill in painting, or using expensive supplies or specialty paper, in this video I’m going to show you how to make your own collage papers using recycled office copy paper (or scrap paper from your files) and any type of acrylic paint.
I’ll show you exactly how I paint my collage papers, including what kind of paint gets the best result. I’ll also show you how my handmade collage paper looks inside of my own visual journals, combined with the pretty scrapbook papers you might already be familiar with.
Making simple collage papers to use in your art journal, visual journal, collages and in your paintings is so satisfying.
I’m inspired by the Matisse cut paper collages - which he created by painting on paper. YES! Matisse painted his own collage paper and it lead to his most iconic work. If you haven’t yet tried to paint with collage paper, I hope you’ll take away some ideas to get started.
While it’s fun to collect scrapbooking and decorative paper to use for mixed media collage backgrounds, you can easily make your own scrapbook paper, in whatever color palette or design you like best. This collage paper tutorial is perfect for your DIY paper collage paintings, and art journaling, and you’ll be finding new, creative uses for that stack of office copies clogging up your file cabinets.
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@LisaSonora 2 жыл бұрын

Drop me your favorite emoji if you're inspired to paint your own collage papers! 🌈 or one of your favs -- I have a lot of fav emoji's! 🦋

@LisaSonora Жыл бұрын

@crofts lucy no, I keep sort of a minimalist studio - and I worry what the Mexican heat would do to a gelli plate. But I'd love to try it at someone's studio sometime!

@carolynbounds4726 Ай бұрын

🌸

@carolhedberg2341 8 ай бұрын

I really needed this video. I'm with hubby at a transplant house for months & my creativity is sparse. So i bought a gelli plate, some Golden paints, & some tissue paper. But now, after making 50 billion pages, I discovered your wonderful video. You'll give me hours more of art therapy. Thank you sooooo much!

@LisaSonora 7 ай бұрын

I'm grateful to have inspired your creativity - especially in such a difficult time. Wishing you and your hubby well. It is so healing to be able to create during these times.

@rsmith85255 27 күн бұрын

Can't wait to try. Got lots of inspiration from watching you!

@fionaedmonds389 Ай бұрын

Love your ideas

@NatalieLightSeeker1111 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE doing painted papers of all sorts, and I love painted paper videos!! SO inspiring- thank you so much!!🌈🤩

@LisaSonora 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@blythemountainspirit 2 жыл бұрын

Just spent an hour painting on old pages from a book. Thanks for the inspiration and creativity. Keep the videos coming.

@LisaSonora 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I'm SO glad to hear, Blythe! Are there any videos in particular you'd like me to make?

@Karibee61 Ай бұрын

Wonderful video and inspiring ideas. Thank you so much. Sending you love and peace from London UK ❤

@DavidTheDave 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for recycling materials so beautifully.

@wendibridge3577 Ай бұрын

Finally found someone with the sense to create collage papers from your recycling. Its amazing how many artists out there use fresh copy paper🤔. Thanks for the inspiration and confirming what I have been doing for a while now, I also use inks and almost any pigment I can find. Its most satisfying when you finish of an ancient tube of paint and create an interesting page.😀😀😀

@dothedo3667 9 күн бұрын

I think sometimes completely blank paper is necessary if your paint isn't opaque or covering everything, but we should definitely do more reusing of trash

@belindaswick9954 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I knew I started keeping all this paper from my office for a reason!!!

@patriciastreufert9636 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful papers. I like making my own painty papers. I reuse the multitude of papers that come with my meds. Most any paper is fair game in my art.

@LisaSonora 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you, Patricia! Any way we can reuse the papers that float into our lives, makes the art all that much more personal and interesting!

@kathyb5740 2 жыл бұрын

Love to paint papers for collage material or for backgrounds....very relaxing.

@maxinedayhuff308 Ай бұрын

I never thought of using the trash mail I get to make pages. Thanks!

@soniaperez2417 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this class Lisa!! I have started visual journaling again because of these inspiring videos. Thank you! Blessings!

@LisaSonora 2 жыл бұрын

I'm SOOOO happy to hear that, Sonia - BTW, I commented back when you posted, and for some reason... it didn't appear! Really glad to have you here!

@2011nschmidt Жыл бұрын

I love paper art but have never considered myself a painter. I see so many collage artists using their painty papers and I have paid for so many digitals. You have given me courage to try. This was very informative and you make it look not only simple but non-intimidating and freeing. I am going to try my first papers this weekend! Thank you!!

@LisaSonora Жыл бұрын

So wonderful to hear! My whole approach to art is as a process, and to make is accessible to everyone, and demystify art supplies. I hope you love making your collage papers!

@kathythomas671 4 күн бұрын

LOVE 😊

@paulinestewart8188 Жыл бұрын

Great idea for using original artwork for junk journals rather than printing paper which can get very costly.

@LisaSonora Жыл бұрын

Glad you found some good ideas here! Thank you!

@Kayenne54 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like lots of fun! and getting surprise results is even better. Thanks for the inspiration 🐬

@LisaSonora 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! the surprise results are my favorite!

@kewhitworth 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video for simple and inexpensive ways to start creating your own collage papers.

@LisaSonora 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! There is so much more to share - making collage papers is a gateway to so much creativity.

@MrsPatJones 11 ай бұрын

🎨🎨🎨how relaxing that was. I love just splodging around with paint. Shall have a go tomorrow - my Art day this week!

@journalgirl1740 7 күн бұрын

🤗💕 thank you!

@a.fayeday4639 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for these exciting ideas - can’t wait to try them. Your handmade collage papers are unique, intriguing, & a personal expression of you! So cool.

@LisaSonora Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed and are inspired to try making your own!

@cathyclarke5443 Жыл бұрын

Spent a couple of hours just making collage papers. Relaxing and fun! 😀

@SandiMo77 Ай бұрын

This was such fun. I watched your video and then got out my paints and painted along with you. Thanks so much for the inspiration and great video!

@AngieTrianta 2 жыл бұрын

⭐️✨❤️Emojis galore! 😄 I could sit here here all day watching you paint, Lisa. I’ve always been curious about your handmade collage papers as I’ve heard you mention them before. This was awesome. Now I know what to do with my orange paint (my least fave colour) because I love brown. I also love how you’ve bound them into a book cover. You’ve given me so many ideas and inspiration. The possibilities are endless. Thank you for making this video and sharing it. 🙏

@LisaSonora 2 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear all of your take aways, Angie! and thanks for emojis galore. It is so fun to play with color mixing and use up colors we don't normally choose.

@donnacarraway9182 4 ай бұрын

Oooooo! I love the scraper!!

@Danadane314 Жыл бұрын

This was fun. I definitely feel inspired! Thank you! GIRL💥👊🏽💥 POWER!!!

@LisaSonora Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Glad to have you here!

@glrooney 11 ай бұрын

You've inspires me!

@LisaSonora 10 ай бұрын

yay!!!!

@aaronying4989 11 ай бұрын

This was exciting to see. Eric Carle did a similar process of painting paper he used for collage. It was really inspiring and I loved the child like creativity in it.

@LisaSonora 10 ай бұрын

Oh thank you for mentioning, I haven't seen that video but always enjoy following other artists doing similar (and different!) work.

@WildIrishToes Жыл бұрын

🤩🤩🤩Yup painty papers here I come! Great inspiration! Thanks!

@LisaSonora Жыл бұрын

Woohoo! that's fantastic you're inspired to paint some painty papers! keep me posted!

@chococat1213 9 ай бұрын

Great, so inspiried right now! thanks

@anastasiarose9003 Жыл бұрын

Who would think splashing and slathering color on paper would be inspiring? Yet it is! lol. I have a gel plate etc, but I have done some of what you are doing and I find it relaxing and inspiring. I had just forgotten until now. Thank you, Lisa.

@LisaSonora Жыл бұрын

Yay Anastasia! So glad you are having fun with this! Thanks for your comment!

@ruthshareski7919 Жыл бұрын

😊love the simplicity. Do you add your own pages simply by gluing them to an existing page?

@cinnamongypsea 3 ай бұрын

That’s what I was wondering ? But nit thinking so 🤔

@kandifish8942 3 ай бұрын

🤓 THIS makes me very happy, it feels satisfying using the card. Best part is that this process is no stress. I am SOOO inspired!!.. Literally making a ton right NOW🤩Thank you💜

@patsykillingsworth9549 Жыл бұрын

🎉love love love This is so inspiring. Thank you

@ShatteredRippleBooks Жыл бұрын

😍 I'm trying this! Thanks for the inspo

@LisaSonora Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@asmrcomfortingsenses5431 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing presentations enjoying very much awesome video

@pathadventures3874 2 жыл бұрын

This was lots of fun Lisa! Lost track of time as I was totally into it! 😊😊

@LisaSonora 2 жыл бұрын

I know, @Gracie! It's a great activity when you don't know what to create, or you're feeling a little pooped out. It's so ENERGIZING!

@gonesc40 2 жыл бұрын

Love this tut ❤️❤️❤️

@LisaSonora 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Gones!

@janodum6346 9 ай бұрын

love your ideas. I'm new to learning college and need paper this will help me a lot to let go of conformities. Love this!!!!

@joaneklein4280 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful demo, thank you so very much!!!

@LisaSonora 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!

@susanasilva2737 11 ай бұрын

I'm sure I'm going to try this. The mix of blue, green and Grey turned ok. I liked it. Thanks so much for share this video. Make some more, please 😊❤

@LisaSonora 10 ай бұрын

thank you! I did make a part 2, and have more on my list to create.

@jodymcknight187 3 ай бұрын

I have just found you and am loving what you are doing and showing me It is speaking to me Thank you

@Danadane314 Жыл бұрын

I loved the wet wipe most! 😊

@LisaSonora Жыл бұрын

haha! I know! they are essential in my non art supply supplies!

@JoJosJazzyJunk Жыл бұрын

This is so awesome! Thank you so much for sharing!

@LisaSonora Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@mariasunshine6968 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. Love all of it and have tried some while watching you. They turned out great! :)

@gretehouwing2165 2 жыл бұрын

This tutorial was very useful!

@LisaSonora 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@kreativbienchen7828 Жыл бұрын

I saw your great inspiration video and now I have a lot of new ideas for new papers. Thanks your grat inspiration video

@LisaSonora Жыл бұрын

Glad you got some new ideas - thank you for the feedback!

@Scott-vk3kl Жыл бұрын

Im excited .. good stuff thx

@LisaSonora Жыл бұрын

great to hear!

@danielalondongirl933 Жыл бұрын

Love this so much gna do this!

@LisaSonora Жыл бұрын

that's great! let me know how you do!

@sallystepp1964 Жыл бұрын

😀😀love your videos. Learning a lot. Thank u

@sunnyetal1950 10 ай бұрын

Way fun!!!

@LisaSonora 10 ай бұрын

yay! so happy to hear!

@robingoff322 5 ай бұрын

💜💜💜💜

@almonasaable 10 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@missdeesaccount Жыл бұрын

😁 I love your video!! So easy and fun! I get stuck a lot right now, so this is a fabulous suggestion! Thanks so much! And I subscribed too.

@LisaSonora Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing and for subscribing!

@rebeccagirson1087 2 жыл бұрын

I do this with copy paper and magazines. Great way to let the monkey mind go and just have fun 🐒

@ginamoreira8293 5 ай бұрын

J'adore ❤😊

@vickyrojas5415 10 ай бұрын

😮😮❤❤❤

@LisaSonora 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@JennieMaeJune 2 жыл бұрын

Die cuts with a view is always good about double sided pages!!!

@LisaSonora 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, @JennieMaeJune - that's great to know! Living outside the USA I don't have access to all of the total wonderfulness available in pretty papers... this is one way I innovate.

@jodymcknight187 3 ай бұрын

🦋🦋💜💙

@bertal.rahmey457 Жыл бұрын

😮😊❤

@valerieb8006 17 күн бұрын

👍💙🎇

@donnacarraway9182 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Lisa! Is this process preferable to gel printing? It does look great for collage!💕

@janhulse9518 7 ай бұрын

🐾

@2share2care 9 ай бұрын

👍

@bronwynfourie7571 Жыл бұрын

I just came across your website....love listening and following you as you are so calmi8ng and its very meditative. I was looking for how I can make some collage papers for poppies....reds with lights and darks. I just cant seem to get it right. My poppies are large on a large multi media canvas with paint and papers.

@LisaSonora Жыл бұрын

So glad you found the videos, too Bronwyn! I hope this one will inspire you to experiment and play, usually my favorite collage papers are the result of "happy accidents".

@Solo.Dissonance 6 ай бұрын

😁😁😁🤩🤩🤩

@marilynmccormick3731 Жыл бұрын

I uae recycled paper too but I keep sensitive papers separate, and then I sit down & finger gesso paint just those spots that have account numbers or signature. It's fast & easy to cover a pile of sensitive papers that need this spot treatment. Gesso dries fast and these papers can then easily be added to the pile of recycle to be painted.

@LisaSonora Жыл бұрын

Fantastic idea! This is great if you have gesso, or sometimes I just use whatever paint color I have an excess of and want to use up.

@maineacbon1 5 ай бұрын

😊

@angelricardoeliasrecinos9208 Жыл бұрын

💯💯i love your artwork it is really inspiring

@LisaSonora Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@smalefamily9806 2 жыл бұрын

🌺🦋

@kristymounsey3941 2 ай бұрын

🎉

@sheilacurtis3428 Жыл бұрын

🌞🥰✌🏻🎨

@LisaSonora Жыл бұрын

awww.... love those emojis! thank you!

@olliewhitehead 2 жыл бұрын

🥳

@smalefamily9806 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa. I would love to know how to make the blobby bright papers

@LisaSonora 2 жыл бұрын

@Smale Family - I made a follow up video to this one, which I think answers your question: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btSdgdaky7O7ZGQ.html

@alicex6217 2 жыл бұрын

I'm always a bit jealous when I see people creating so freely with acrylic paint. I'm always so conscious about the environment. I can't bring myself to clean brushes in the sink for example. Though I love the look of the pages. I have it with other art materials too. It feels a bit restricted nog being able to make a mess or use some materials. Also I was wondering what pens are suitable to journal on acrylic pages? I have uni ball pens, but they look so bright. I like the look of a normal ballpoint pen. Your writing in the Visual Journal Workshop looks like it's written with a normal pen. I am looking forward to your videos, they are very helpful. Thank you Lisa!

@LisaSonora 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like you do about cleaning brushes, @Alice - and I use very little water (scarce where I live in Mexico) - so I clean my brushes of on my palette, then on a damp cloth - that gets most all the paint off. I don't dump paint water down the sink. I let it evaporate outside or find a spot in the yard. As for your question about pens: it takes some experimentation. I think the Posca markers are great for painted lines, and a sparpie pen - water based for writing. Sometimes gel pens work... it depends.

@cinnamongypsea 3 ай бұрын

I’m curious how you attach the papers ? ( into your old book )

@martinitang Жыл бұрын

Grey? Mmm I like. Warm, cool or neutral grey to start with, for mixing into colour, that is?

@LisaSonora Жыл бұрын

I just use whatever tones of grey I have on hand...

@rumisprite Жыл бұрын

🌺☀️🌼

@jodymcknight187 3 ай бұрын

Question, hope this gets to you and I find a reply. How do you stick the papers into the book?

@cinnamongypsea 3 ай бұрын

Other than for your journals & scrap books Do you also use these papers in your more high end pieces for collage ?

@helenahamel226 3 ай бұрын

What about archival quality? If it isn't acid free there may be an issue later with sold paintings.

@artteachermissmarie3155 Жыл бұрын

😃

@vivaitaliana1918 10 ай бұрын

🌞🌞🌞

@LisaSonora 10 ай бұрын

thanks for your sunny emojis!

@smalefamily9806 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea, i have a box of bank statements.

@krystynamoore8676 2 жыл бұрын

🌙

@jeffreypostma6832 5 ай бұрын

✂✂✂

@Rosiescreativewings Жыл бұрын

So I do have a question, if you are using these papers for collage, why paint both sides? You won't see the other side once its collaged.

@LisaSonora Жыл бұрын

Great question, @rosiescreativewings - I paint both sides for a few reasons: 1. to have a variety of options 2. to make the paper a bit sturdier 3. I paint a LOT, so always like to use up my paint this way. 4. I was painting over old bank statements, so wanted all of the info painted over. :) Of course, painting just one side is just fine. Whatever works best for your needs.

@jodymcknight187 3 ай бұрын

😂😅😊

@ginnyhoppe4770 Жыл бұрын

😅

@jamiegossett 3 ай бұрын

Cardstock

@veronicastewart1112 9 ай бұрын

So do people troll you for not using archival materials?

@dancingqueen2131 11 ай бұрын

heads up - tutorial starts at 9 minutes in, and its 2 minutes more after that just describing her paintbrush and how to mix water with paint 😅 excrutiating

@kg6801 10 ай бұрын

Excruciating? How unnecessarily rude.