Memoir Collage

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Sizzix Tim Holtz 3D Typewriter Texture Fade Embossing Folder
• Sizzix Tim Holtz Funky Nature Thinlit Set
• Sizzix Tim Holtz Big Shot Foldaway
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Vignette Boxes
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Backdrops Volume 1
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Photobooth  
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Clipping Sticker Book
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Tiny Clips
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Ephemera
• Tim Holtz idea-ology Kraft Stock Metallic
• Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Splatter Brush
• Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads Kit 3
• Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Crayons Set 3
• Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Mini Collage Mediums
• Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Collage Brush 3/4"
• Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Mixed Media Heavystock #8 Tags
• Black Acrylic Paint
• Paper Trimmer
• Foam Tape
• Paint Brush
• Paper Towel

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut Backdrop Paper to fit outside back and sides of Vignette Box.
2. Adhere cut Backdrop pieces to Vignette Box using Distress Collage Medium.
3. Emboss a piece of Metallic Kraft Stock using the Typewriter 3D Embossing Folder.
4. Using a paint brush, paint random areas of the metallic embossed paper with black acrylic paint, and wipe away excess paint with paper towel
5. Once dry, tear paper to fit sides of vignette box, reserving one piece for front collage.
6. Adhere torn pieces to sides of the Vignette Box with Collage Medium.
7. Rub edges and sides of box with Walnut Stain Distress Crayon to create a vintage look.
8. Create background papers using Mixed Media Heavystock #8 tags with various stamps and inks, or various ephemera pieces.
9. Adhere background pieces with foam tape to back of Vignette Box.
10. Trim Photobooth Photo to fit the front of collage then adhere with foam tape.
11. Apply Clipping Sticker to the collage.
12. Clip a piece of ephemera to front of Photobooth photo with Tiny Clip.
13. Using the Splatter Brush and black acrylic paint, splatter collaged Vignette Box with paint, let dry.
14. Adhere embossed typewriter torn paper piece to front of collage with foam tape.
15. Die cut Leaves using Funky Nature Thinlit from scraps of inky paper.
16. Adhere leaves together and adhere to the collage using Collage Medium.

JOANN HACKS:

• Create custom memoir collage using personal photos or change the theme by selecting a different color palette and die designs.