In this article I share about collaging fun papers onto children’s board books. This technique can also be done on the hard-covers of children’s books where the inside pages have been removed. In addition, I show how to use acid free book tape to add together multiple book cover “signatures” and create a fun collage journal.

I even show how to use mini gel plate shapes on stamping acrylic blocks to create quick monoprint papers to incorporate into the collage designs.

Taped children’s book covers “signatures” with one half collaged by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.

Some of the things you will learn include:

my favorite collage materials and glues
tips for how to collage paper onto children’s board books
how to prepare and collage children’s books with a hard-cover front and back
how to attach multiple children’s book covers into one continuous journal book with fabric tape
how to cut off excess collage paper on a self-healing mat once dry
introduce mini gel plates in fun shapes and ideas for how to use them
how to create designs on gel plates with acrylic paint markers
and more…

Children’s board book and book cover in the process of being collaged by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.

Collage on Children’s Books Workshop Video Replay

Below is the full video workshop of my live collage and painting session. The papers, paints, glue mediums and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨

Here are the video timeline sections if you want to jump to a particular part of the live session:

0:00:00 - Intro To Collage on Board Books

Here is the Instagram and YouTube channel for artist Drew Steinbrecher who was the artist that inspired this workshop, as well as a link to his FREE children's board book collage workshop: https://www.youtube.com/@UC6GyseyuLzFMSgjf3i0hJWw https://www.instagram.com/drewsteinbrecher/ https://www.subscribepage.com/board_book_basics

Feel free to ask me any follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching! 😍

Children’s hardcover book with inside pages torn out; collaged with artist papers and mini gel plate print oval by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.

Supplies List for Mini Gel Prints and Collage on Board Books

Here are links to the supplies list for the mini gel plates, acrylic paints, markers and accessories shown during the video. As a Blick Affiliate and Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below that lead to Blick Art Materials or Amazon.

Children's Board Book - https://amzn.to/4m36QTc
Pebeo Acrylic Markers in Various Tip Sizes and Colors on Blick - https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101492004-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fpebeo-acrylic-markers%2F%3FItem%3D24575-4515
Gel Press Petite Gel Printing Shapes Set of 3 - https://amzn.to/4fAkSJE
Mudder Clear Acrylic Stamping Backs Set of 7 with Wavy Edges - https://amzn.to/41zhTv2
Speedball Soft Brayer 2in - https://amzn.to/4mWjJyH
Speedball Soft Brayer 4in - https://amzn.to/4ov0HRf
Strathmore Palette Paper 9x12in 40 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4lnGWZh
Plaid FolkArt Fluid Acrylic Paints 2oz Bottles Set of 18 - https://amzn.to/4fshEYy
Amazon Basics Printer Paper 8.5x11in 500 Sheets - https://amzn.to/45b1G1v
Liquitex Fluid Matte Acrylic Medium 4oz Bottle - https://amzn.to/4ozsoZu
Liquitex Professional Matte Acrylic Gel Medium 8oz Jar - https://amzn.to/410mZ3l
Vaseline 3.5oz Jar Set of 2 - https://amzn.to/4lledUK
Sargent Art Acrylic Matte Medium 16oz Bottle - Not Available At This Time
Decorative and Handmade Collage Papers on Blick - https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101492004-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fcategories%2Fpaper%2Fcolored-decorative%2Fdecorative%2F
Lineco Acid Free Self-Adhesive Linen Hinging Tape 1.25in x 35ft - https://amzn.to/4mwNtSd
X-Acto #2 Craft Knife with Safety Cap - https://amzn.to/4our1er
Dhale Vantage Self-Healing Cutting Mat 9x12in - https://amzn.to/4ow7dYa
RW Base Restaurantware Deli Paper 8x10.75in 1000 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4fvC9U4
Reynolds Cut Rite Wax Paper Roll - https://amzn.to/3U8c3gj
KingArt Medium Spade Palette Knife - https://amzn.to/4lnEIZV
Sand Paper Sponge Blocks Set of 4 Grits - https://amzn.to/4mBxxhI
Wonder White Brushes Sets on Blick - https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101492004-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fblick-scholastic-wonder-white-brushes%2F%3FItem%3D05871-0069
Faber Castell Collapsible Tulip Edge Brush Holder Water Cup - https://amzn.to/3Pxxyon
Wood Brush Rest Stand Set of 2 Holds 4 Brushes Each - https://amzn.to/3OrurOi
My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels 3 Double Rolls - https://amzn.to/3EPZhOW
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Collage on a children’s board book artwork with marker and acrylic paint highlights by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.

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