Large Scrap Paper Collage for Beginners

After cleaning out my office this past weekend, I realized how much scrap paper I'd collected. I had tons of old magazines, brochures, bits of wrapping paper, etc. What I can do with all this?

This project takes scrap paper and turns it colorful wall art.

You will need:

• Scrap paper assortment (the more color the better!)
• 1 thin plywood sheet (I used a 1/2" thick 2'x4' hardwood sheet)
• Mod Podge
• Paint or stain (enough for the edges)
• Sandpaper
• Fastener for hanging on the wall (I used 2 saw-tooth hooks and some epoxy)

• Start by sanding down the edges of the board.
• Paint or stain the edges of your board. I used 1 coat of blue acrylic paint to give the project a fresh feel.

• With a pencil, draw out an outline of your design. I used the pictured design that resembles rolling hills.

• Take your paper and cut/tear it into small pieces
• Sort the paper by color and make a pile for each block in your outline

• Arrange paper pieces on the board to fill the design
• Once you are happen with the placement, brush Mod Podge onto the back of the pieces and press onto the board to attach

Here are a few extra details I added.

• Tear tissue paper and attach with Mod Podge to create clouds
• Line the borders of the hills with Sharpie to make each area pop
• If you want an extra seal, coat the top with Mod Podge