how to...collage backgrounds!

Step 1: Gather together a few supplies - scraps of patterned papers, card stock, an assortment of stamps, ink, washi tape, overlays, rub-ons, buttons, doodle pen etc - whatever you think you need for this collage building page.

 Step 2: Layer your base card stock down and trim scraps of patterned paper with scissors and arrange on base. Add some washi tape and overlays. Once happy with arrangement, adhere in place.

Step 3: Gather your stamps and ink and randomly start stamping.

Step 4: Add some machine stitching for extra detail.

Step 5: Adhere your photo  and start adding other embellishments eg: rub-ons, buttons, stickers, title, journaling, random pen doodles, extra stamping etc. 

and the end result

"explore"

thanks and i hope you were inspired!

Please Note: Any questions will be answered in the comments section.