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Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage
Make your own vision boards, birthday cards, and more with Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage!
If you want to discover the fun of collage then this fabulous book is the perfect kit. Highly respected and successful collage artist Maria Rivans has gathered hundreds of beautiful, quirky, and downright daft images, and they're all here for you to cut out and stick.
Whether you are making a mood or inspiration board or just want some unique art for your wall, there is no need to endlessly flip through old magazines to find appealing images. And you don't have to ruin your beloved books by chopping them up. With 1500+ objects included, the possibilities to cut out and collage are limitless. Flowers, birds, cats, and butterflies can be combined with buildings, eyes, moustaches, and men in dubious pants to create extraordinary original artworks and talking pieces!
Separated into categories like people, industrial, art & culture, domestic life, nature, world, ephemera, and alphabets, the book is filled with images ranging from fruit to architectural details to planets and beyond. While the book includes multiple background options, you can also add layers to existing photos or images you have at home. No matter what you choose, it will be completely one-of-a-kind.
Who is this for?
With an introduction to collage styles and tips on techniques and composition, this is an ideal activity for artists of all ages and abilities.
A perfect gift or self-purchase for anyone seeking arty fun and a great deal of sticky silliness! An easy and fun activity for a slumber party, bachelorette weekend, or craft day with your girlfriends.
Collage is undergoing a revival among artists and hobbyists seeking a mindful activity that also produces a beautiful end product. Grab your glue stick and join the fun!
If you want to discover the fun of collage then this fabulous book is the perfect kit. Highly respected and successful collage artist Maria Rivans has gathered hundreds of beautiful, quirky, and downright daft images, and they're all here for you to cut out and stick.
Whether you are making a mood or inspiration board or just want some unique art for your wall, there is no need to endlessly flip through old magazines to find appealing images. And you don't have to ruin your beloved books by chopping them up. With 1500+ objects included, the possibilities to cut out and collage are limitless. Flowers, birds, cats, and butterflies can be combined with buildings, eyes, moustaches, and men in dubious pants to create extraordinary original artworks and talking pieces!
Separated into categories like people, industrial, art & culture, domestic life, nature, world, ephemera, and alphabets, the book is filled with images ranging from fruit to architectural details to planets and beyond. While the book includes multiple background options, you can also add layers to existing photos or images you have at home. No matter what you choose, it will be completely one-of-a-kind.
Who is this for?
With an introduction to collage styles and tips on techniques and composition, this is an ideal activity for artists of all ages and abilities.
A perfect gift or self-purchase for anyone seeking arty fun and a great deal of sticky silliness! An easy and fun activity for a slumber party, bachelorette weekend, or craft day with your girlfriends.
Collage is undergoing a revival among artists and hobbyists seeking a mindful activity that also produces a beautiful end product. Grab your glue stick and join the fun!
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208 pages, Paperback
Published April 14, 2020
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September 3, 2025
So far, the best book for collage I've used. An amazing collection, and very inspiring.
October 1, 2021
A fabulous book, by and for a collage artist. There are so many beautiful, fascinating images to look at, and it also includes detailed how-to instructions with pictures. All images are printed on one side of high-quality paper, with plenty of room to cut around each one. While I’m sure I will still raid vintage books and magazines for things to cut out and create with, this is a wonderful compendium of good stuff all in one place. A smorgasbord of visual delight!
April 29, 2023
This is a great little collection of images, but more than that, it is a lovely introduction to what collage actually is. In the front, she includes a step by step guide to creating an individual collage. She talks about tools and mediums, and gives examples of ways to spice things up.
I am really looking forward to using some of the these images! It is not too precious - cut it up! (or you know, when in doubt, make a copy and use that!)
I am old school, I just want to play with paper, but her suggestions about using computers as part of the process have got me thinking. I have not gone any further than changing the size of an image using a photocopier. But hey! You can also flip the image - you can slit the image - you can do all sorts of cool and fun things, whether using the computer or just your scissors. Love this.
Not sure if this is part of a series or not, because there are several similar looking books with this title. But they seem to be much thinner, so I'm glad I got this one. Thanks, Book Depository. I will miss you for discovery of things like this.
I am really looking forward to using some of the these images! It is not too precious - cut it up! (or you know, when in doubt, make a copy and use that!)
I am old school, I just want to play with paper, but her suggestions about using computers as part of the process have got me thinking. I have not gone any further than changing the size of an image using a photocopier. But hey! You can also flip the image - you can slit the image - you can do all sorts of cool and fun things, whether using the computer or just your scissors. Love this.
Not sure if this is part of a series or not, because there are several similar looking books with this title. But they seem to be much thinner, so I'm glad I got this one. Thanks, Book Depository. I will miss you for discovery of things like this.
December 31, 2020
A truly fabulous selection of images to cut and use in collage. Printed single sided on good quality paper. Wonderfully useful!
September 13, 2021
Excellent array of collage materials, explanations and inspiration.
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