Sometimes I wonder who is having more fun making stuff…me or the kids? I love collage! Come to think of it, as a graphic designer and quilter, I am constantly collaging. And existentially speaking, isn’t life just one giant collage of accumulated experiences? Some pieces are way in the back, hard to make out, while others are the focal point – bright and clear. It’s all about layering.
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This project has many steps, but don’t be turned off. Once you have accumulated all of your collage bits, and have cut out the owls, you’re home free.
Supplies:
Cardboard (I used cereal boxes)
Pencil and Scissors (for tracing and trimming owls)
Collage bits (old paintings, old holiday cards, colored paper)
Pom-poms
Circle stickers
Process:
First, we painted the cardboard (painting on the brown inside of the cereal boxes). When dry, I traced the owls and cut them out. Next I used my paper cutter to cut the old paintings and cards into squares and strips. I cut triangles for noses, and we used round labels for the eyes. I had the kids glue on their collage bits first, then put the eyes and nose on top at the end.
The kids didn’t want to stop making these. In fact, we have left this project out for more than a week and they are still making collages!
I hope you jump in and try collaging. I swear it’s not only fun, but strangely cathartic (in an existential way ♡).
{Best for ages 5 and up. Using the paper cutter is for adults only.}
xo, Bar
i thought i was the only person that used that many cereal boxes for gorgeous around the home art, childrens or adults! i am not alone ; D LOL. Now I can assure my mother I am creative not crazy when it comes to saving all of the cardboard i do! Thank you so much for the inspiration. We will definitely have to re-create. I love any project that i can sit along side & complete with the children! THANKS AGAIN!
so true…my family thinks i’m a bit wacky with all of the bins of toilet paper rolls and cereal boxes i collect. glad to meet a partner in crime! thanks jeanine! xo bar
Good for ages 51 too!!!!!
yup!! good for all ages, sue 😉
Thanks so much for sharing. My kiddos love doing collage and this will be truly beautiful. I can’t wait until Monday.
Liz
Hello… I know it’s been a while, but we are going to do this project and the owl template link is broken… do you still have it? Many thanks, Kristine
hi Kristine, I will fix this now! xx Bar