Beautiful Collage Papers: Mixed Media Backgrounds & Ephemera for Scrapbooking, Art Journals & Creative Paper Crafts

Collage Papers
Written By Helena Cooper
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Imagine opening a book that feels like an artist’s portfolio, filled with all those messy, beautiful layers we love. This collection is a warm invitation to your craft desk - a place to get lost in vibrant color, thick paint textures, and soulful designs that look like they were pulled straight from a mixed-media canvas.

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Inside, you’ll find 30 unique designs. Imagine a majestic white swan with creamy, palette-knife texture, or a glowing peacock feather shimmering in deep teal and gold. You’ll discover romantic silhouettes woven into vintage newsprint, ethereal dragonflies dancing over music sheets, and bold, joyful flowers flecked with gold leaf. These beautiful designs have a soul that adds instant depth to your projects.

What makes this book a must-have for your stash:

  • 30 Unique Designs: This includes 30 stunning art papers and a bonus of 2 dedicated pages of word strips. These strips are filled with sweet sentiments like "Quiet Wonder" and "Simple Pleasures," perfectly spaced for easy snipping.

  • Every page is single-sided, but you won't find any stark white here. The back of each sheet features a soft, coordinated ivory or lavender texture.

  • Premium Color Printing: the art feels as vibrant and crisp on your desk as it does on the cover.

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Whether you're building a "shabby-modern" journal spread, a layered scrapbook page, or just need a beautiful focal point to kickstart your creativity, these papers do the heavy lifting for you.

Grab your glue stick, put on your favorite playlist, and let’s make something beautiful together!

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