Adult Take and Make: Collage Cards

What: Adult Take & Make

Title: Creative Collage Cards Kit 

Details:  We have 20 kits available, 'first come-first served'. Use the Sandy Library Curbside Pick-up service to request your kit. Curbside Service is everyday from  10:00 am - 4:00 pm, except for Sunday which runs Noon to 4:00 pm.

Collage is a wonderful vehicle for meditative expression

You will find this project to be a path to self-expression in a non-judgmental way. There is no right or wrong way to do collage art. Enjoy looking through the images in magazines. When an image appeals to you, you may cut it out with scissors, or simply tear around the image. Images you choose can have many meanings and you may be attracted to colors, shapes, and even letters or words.

After you have a selection of images prepared, place them on your card in a way that pleases you.
No glue yet, simply move them around until they ‘click’. When you are satisfied with your arrangement, carefully lift the edges of each piece, one at a time, and glue it to your card. You may also be inspired to add other items, such as ribbon, raffia, or other tidbits found around your home. Consider items from nature. You may wish to add paint or colored markers after the glue dries.

Creating a collage is a way to relax and let go of worries. Time can disappear.

What will you do with your finished projects?

★ Your creations could be framed as art.

★ You may wish to write a poem or quote on the back side and give it as a gift.

★ You could make greeting cards for friends and family.

★ They can be mailed as postcards too.

An interesting side note; it is remarkable how sometimes the theme of your collage will ‘come true’. For instance, years ago I made a collage without putting a huge amount of concentration in choosing my images, they just sort of appeared and unfolded. Some years later I realized that there were three dogs in my collage. Surprisingly, I had adopted a dog in the interim. Was it wishful thinking? 

~Susie Jenkins, Sandy Library Adult programming.

Artistic hobbies increase dopamine which helps protect your brain from aging and decreases depression. Dopamine also stimulates new neurons and helps prepare your brain for learning. Are you curious about art collages and the benefits of them? The above was inspired by an article that came from the website: https://healthblogs.org/what-are-the-therapeutic-benefits-of-making-art-collages/