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Making a collage with words and pictures

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

 Choose themes or intentions that harmonize and call to what you are feeling and dreaming for yourself and loved ones.

  • 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.