collage dreams & goals & pics

Materials:  Magazines, newspapers, printed images, glue sticks, scissors, markers, and a sturdy surface like cardstock or journal page.

 Choose themes that harmonize with what you are feeling, wishing and dreaming

• A dream or wish

• A visual journal of current thoughts

• A tribute to a person, place, or thing important to you

• A mood or emotion you want to explore and express creatively.

 Find Words and Images

• Flip through magazines, books, and printed articles for words and phrases that inspire you.

• Search for images that spark your imagination —colors, textures, symbols, or photographs.

• Write notes, affirmations, dreams, and plans on scraps or cut papers.

• Arrange and Layer

• Start moving your cut-out words and images on a sturdy piece of card stock, small or large.

• Experiment with overlapping and layering to create depth and movement between your words, images and notes.

5. Glue Your Work

• Glue down your pieces and add any final touches with words and drawings.

6. Reflect and share about your collage.

• Take a moment to look at your collage and notice what stands out.

• Share it with friends or keep it private as personal reflection and inspiration toward your goals.