I love using currency in my collages 🤩 Many governments spend a lot of time and resources to design beautiful and interesting bills, right? There's lots of pretty ones out there.
Thank you, Margarete, for letting us get to know you a little better. These ink cards look great. Keep up the great job/joyful fun you’re doing! Nice to learn the how and why’s. 🦋🌻🌿
Margarete: I thought this video was very good for several reasons. I’m always interested in what the backstory of an artist is. Being an interior designer, I’m always interested in the environment they are working in. Also, you are very detailed, organized and creative. I personally like your style. (another factor) Thank you for your insight. Carol from California
Wow! Thanks so much for you kind comments, Carol!! I love the study of interior design. I think taking control of the environment around you in your home can be hugely meaningful, and I'm trying to take a more active role. Before I would let things go but as time goes by, I am making it a priority for me to create my happy spaces.
I really like this video. Collage is so relaxing and so much fun to do. I picked a random big book of good quality pages that no one wanted, and designated it my collage master board book. I’ve made it through maybe a third of the book and it’s fun to go through and see how I’ve improved. I’ve also done what will be book covers with larger images. I love to watch other people’s process, I always learn something good. Thank you for sharing.
Wow, Martha! It sounds like that random book has turned out to be a gold mine! It's great that you're creating so many things using the material from that book ❤️.
I've made master boards using junk mail as a base and cut them into tags and journal cards. I enjoy watching your process very much and appreciate you sharing your work space as well. Thank you
Love this Margarete! I received a glue book from you a while ago. Nice to see you pack your orders. Allthough it’s not your favorite job, for me nice to know that you personally packed my gluebook. And for showing us around in your home studio. And love the masterboard creation. Time for me to give a go myself. Greetz from the other side of the world. Love from Holland
I have been making journals for about eight months but have not yet been brave enough to make my first masterboard!! This tutorial has perhaps put me over the line to the “make it” side. Thanks so much. Blessings from Betty in Ohio.
I love creating master boards! I find it a very cathartic process. I use vintage book pages, stampers, stickers, vellum stickers and my must favorite... I paint using watercolors. Sometimes I will add paint splatters too. 💖🌸
I really enjoyed watching your process, I haven’t tried marking out where to cut but I will be trying this. I use my master boards as a base for journal cards and tags. Thank you for sharing.
I have collaged masterboards and used the pieces as pockets, belly bands and tucks in journals. I enjoyed watching your process. Thank you for sharing your interesting shelf items in this video.
I have done 4 masterboards, but only one junk journal so far. One is garden themed, one is a mixture, one is theatre themed with costumes & designer drawings, and one is girl themed with pinks & purples, jewels, cartoon girls, and girl gab quotes. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us novices.
Making master boards is one of my fave projects. I cut them to postcard size, add stitching and a personalized postmark stamp over an old stamp on the flip side. I never use decorative rubber stamps on master boards, but your vlog has encouraged me to try it. Thank you, Margarete!
I found this very helpful. My collage Master boards have been more eclectic, and I mainly use them for journal cards and tags. I sometimes use them to cut tabs of other shapes, especially for the ones that are not cohesive It is an art I truly admire so I would like to improve which is why this video was so helpful. I like the idea of starting out with a neutral color and then add color and stamping keeping the color to a minimum . Thanks for sharing and inspiring me Take Care Hugs and Smiles
Love your explanation of how to do the layers. You give yourself so much space and grace by leaving it out to return to. I've made a few masterboards but didn't love them. I cut up some to make tags, pockets, etc. I'm going to try another with some new treasures I just found at a sale today!
Hi Margarete 🌸 This was a very interesting video, love your collages so much ❤️ And I would try these out, with the mesurements 3x3. They are sooo beautyful ❤️ Many greetings from Germany 🌼 Susanne
Thanks, Susanne❣️ Once your masterboard is complete, making the 3" x 3" cards is not difficult, and adding the finishing pieces to the cards is a lot of fun. 👍
Hi Margarete. I've made a few masterboards for tags & journal cards. But always with scrap pieces & pretty haphazardly. I really enjoyed hearing thought process & watching u put everything down with an explanation. I'm going to try it more like urs the next time. Live ur videos & have learned much from ur clear explanations. Thank u for being here for us. Adios! 😊✌🏻💙💛
Hi Margarete. I'm only partway thru this video, but have to ask you, please PLEASE tell your loyal listeners how you store and save all your beautiful ephemera! And by colors, and sizes, or just what. I too love collaging, but my art studio is exploding with vintage goodness and I'm running out of ideas and space! If by chance, you have ever addressed this issue, can you direct me to that tutorial. Not to mention, a tour of your studio would be eye opening as well! :)Love your style Margarete. Thank you in advance!
I’m so glad I have found your channel. I have been wanting to learn more about how to properly do collage, so I will be referring to your channel for inspiration and instruction. Thank you for sharing your shelves with us and you have created some beautiful work. I look forward to seeing more content. 😊
Thanks so much for watching my videos! I hope to keep creating videos that you can get ideas and inspiration from. Luckily for me, there's so much to say about collage 😉👍🏼💜
Very nice Margarete!! Loved the new style, very relaxing to watch. I've never made a master board, I want to, but something holds me back. Not exactly sure what, it seems easy enough. Maybe I think I can't do it right, although I don't think there really is a right or wrong way. I just need to get out of my own head, lol. I love how yours turned out. ❤ Hugs from Sacramento * L
I love these ink box cards! I have made a few masterboards, usually on poster board and quite large. I would cut the boards up into tags and other pieces of ephemera for swaps and junk journals. The larger boards proved to be quite cumbersome to work on, so I started using smaller pieces of substrait. I very much like your idea in using the 12x12 piece of scrapbook paper. quite easy to cut up evenly. I've started keeping used calendars to create a set of masterboards. These are also good for making themed glue books. I love the inclusion of details of your business and your collections. Very nicely done!
Hi Margarete, I found your channel a few days ago and instantly felt a connection to your art. The way in which you film your creative process and explain your ideas is very interesting and engaging. I only had to watch a few of your videos to know that you are a keeper and I subscribed! Thank you so much for sharing what you do and for making me feel inspired to create 💕
This was a wonderful video. I have been watching a few collage artists while I try to organize my supplies and my mind. Lol. I’m a cardmaker that is just getting into junk journaling, so I have been collecting things. Many many things. Lol. Yikes. I’m a bit overwhelmed, but I’m doing a small amount every day. I really like the idea of drawing the lines on the board. I’m not a “surprise me” kind of woman. Lol. I love you creations. Hugs, treen 💚💙❤️💜💛🧡🤎
Thank you, Treen, I'm glad this was a helpful video for you. I, too, enjoy watching RUclipsrs while I'm working on something, or just organizing, like you mentioned. 💜
Thank you Margarete, your videos are always inspirational. Marking out the master board is something I’ve not done before……it makes such good sense though 🙄 . Have to try that next time.
Hi Margarete, loved your cards!! I have made *one* master board without any planning... it turned out pretty bad, so it's sitting on a corner. Every so often I think of going back to it and re-starting. Thank you for the method presentation in this video!! It's a much more approachable way (unlike the 'intuitive way' ) . I have to try it it!!
You can go back and add to it, no? Add some new layers, or maybe some color with pencils or other mediums. You can use it at the base for something. Or cut out the bits you like. Even if they are small, they are something. 👍🙂
Great video. Love looking at your shelves! Please film them on a loop for me. Hahaha. 🥰 I made a master board of just postage stamps, inspired by one of your videos. I haven’t used them yet, but am also working on your post office journal.
Wow! A whole masterboard of just stamps?! Hmmm. I've got to put that on my list to try!! It would be neat to use the cut down pieces as tags or ATCs. So many possibilities! 👍❤️
Hi Margarete. Loved seeing your process. I'm in a challenge to do 20 tags this week and was thinking about doing a masterboard. (or 2) Creative Blessings!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video! I need all the help I can get with collage and I appreciate all the tips. I recently made 5 master boards that I intended to use for journal covers. I didn't realize that even after scoring my spines that the papers would crack and pull away from the base. I'm in the process of repairing them all, taping the spines and then will have to glue lace/fabric over top. Disappointing but lesson learned.
Yes, I definitely have done that, too. Those are the times when I wish I like using PVA glue or some other wet glues, but I just don't like to! Then I get into trouble sometimes when I cut things down and the papers pull away from the base. An idea is to apply a piece of tissue paper over the top with matte medium. Sometimes I do that.
Margarete, I enjoyed your video. Yes, I would watch more like this. I really liked how you panned over the contents of the shelves in your living room. I am always wondering how to store/share my passion with friends that come over. I like how you've made it part of your everyday decor/living space because that is what you have instead of a separate craft room.
Oh, good! I'm glad you got some ideas for displaying some of your creative things. They're an important part of your life, right? So it makes sense to put them somewhere more prominent. ❤️
Thoroughly & completely enjoyed this video! Very inspirational - methodical, but - not really - or is it!!! Looks carefully thought out - but - gosh, artistic enough to avoid being strategic. Simply gorgeous - that much for sure! I can hardly wait to get busy trying it - your way! Don’t stop, Margarete, your vision is priceless!
👍👍I love this type of video where artists show how they make choices. I've not made a master board yet and am still mostly at the watching & determined to learn stage with collage. I also enjoy it when artists share their space and inspirations.
I really enjoyed this video. I loved watching your process for making a masterboard. I haven't made one and will watch this several times and follow along with you when I try one. I really like the way you display your journals, art pieces and ephemera. Also it was fun to see some of your behind the scenes work. You certainly are very busy. Thank you for sharing your talents.
Thanks for watching, Michele❣️ I do hope you will work on one yourself. Take it little by little. It took me a week or longer to get these done. I enjoy doing things slowly, though!
@@MargareteMiller Thank you, I will try one and work on it slowly. My Mom always used to advise doing projects in steps so that you start with "fresh eyes" the next day.
I enjoyed all of this video. I made my first master board recently and made some tags and journal cards from it. It was really satisfying. More of this content please!
I love the way you go about creating a masterboard. And this was a soothing and relaxing, unhurried video. But I have to ask what is an ink box card? I have done a few masterboards but I've only used one to cut because I don't know what to do with it. I like how you address the issue of feeling like you get stuck and come back to the project another day. Great tips.
I enjoyed this. You always inspire me to try new things. I made my first masterboard last week and cut it into postcards. I had fun doing this and plan to do more. Maybe one for ink box cards. Loved seeing your shelves so many nice things. I am fortunate to have a art studio in my home. I have gotten so involved in collage,, that I neglect my watercolors. But what fun I am having. Thanks for all the tips and ideas. 🎨🖌
It's nice to be able to toggle between art forms, Jean. Whenever you need a break or want to change your creative direction, you can switch to the other. That sounds like a great plan to me. I have watercolors but I am so scared to try. It seems so daunting to me. I really would like to add details of watercolors in my collages. Someday!
Hi Mararite Yes I loved the video about how you go about working on a masterboard. It was very helpful because I have always wondered how people make them to make sense (If you know what I mean. Thank you for taking the time to explain.
Hi Margarete, thank you for sharing your collage art, your process and your work spaces. Love to see it. I'm sure you get asked this question a lot but where do you get your postage stamps? I've purchased a "grab bag" of stamps at Hobby Lobby but it ended up being a bust as most all the stamps were of mostly 2 countries and mostly all the same. Would love to get a better variety of countries and so forth.
Thank you for this I make journals and shove them places and you have inspired me to display them because they are truly one of a kind and each different in their own way. Thank you....Would you ever consider doing a weekend collage retreat for women because I would pay a lot of money to have that experience and i'm sure others would too with you teaching. Think about it I would help you plan it if you don't have time. XO
Nice, Beth!! It makes me happy to know others are displaying their art. It's important to us, right? It should be on display 🙂. I've thought about hosting a retreat but I'm not ready yet. I've got too many obligations at home with family, pets, everyday life. Thanks for asking, though 😉
I make junk journals. I make a masterboard for every journal and cut it into various pieces to make coordinated pieces throughout the journal. I don't know what an inkbox card is. Any chance you can tell me? Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi Margaret, so inkbox cards are a type of finished card. Postcards can be 4" x 6", ATCs are the size of a playing card, and inkbox cards are 3" x 3" and are roughly the size of a Tim Holtz distress inkbox, for example. You can use them for anything like using them in tuck spots in journals, or you can glue them back to back and make little books from them. Here is a video I did doing just that: ruclips.net/video/DgWUm_I4PC0/видео.html
Thank you for sharing your ideas on how you use a masterboard. I don't use planners, I will write a thought in them then I never pick it up again. I like masterboards because I like to collage and after I cut them I use them as tags. Not sure what else to do with a masterboard, whay else can I do?
Hi Linda, an inkbox cards is a type of finished card. Postcards can be 4" x 6", ATCs are the size of a playing card, and inkbox cards are 3" x 3" and are roughly the size of a Tim Holtz distress inkbox, for example. You can use them for anything like using them in tuck spots in journals, or you can glue them back to back and make little books from them. Here is a video I did doing just that: ruclips.net/video/DgWUm_I4PC0/видео.html
You'll have to soak them, Rachel. Tear out a page (don't worry about ruining the album. You are going to be repurposing the stamps), and then soak the whole thing in a tray or bowl with lukewarm water. After 5 minutes, start checking to see if they are slipping off the page. Take the loose stamps and lay them flat on a paper towel.
They are called inkobox cards because they are the same size as a Tim Holtz distress ink box. They are 3" x 3". I make little books from them, or I trade them, like ATCs.
Hi Linda, thanks for watching! Sure, you can use cardboard. Since I add multiple layers, my scrapbook paper tends to thicken up anyway, but use whatever you have on hand, and whatever you are comfortable using.
Hi! I was wondering how you organize all your collage materials -I seem to have them in so many containers which overwhelms & of course fills my desk space quickly 🤔 any tips? Color? Size? Categories? i.e. butterflies, birds, etc? Thanks for any ideas 👍
I totally understand. It's hard to figure out a system! I'm working on sharing something about organization soon, and actually would like to ask if you'd be willing to have a preview of my advice, and then provide me some feedback. If you are interested, please email me to let me know: mellowmiller101@gmail.com Thanks!!
Margarete, I'm wondering when making a master board using 12x12 paper, is this foundation really strong enough for a postcard? My 12x12 paper is usually 80 pd. Should I buy the white core 120 pd catdstock?
Ink box cards are new to me. And I’ve never thought of putting currency in my collages. I can always count on you to teach me something new. Thanks!
I love using currency in my collages 🤩 Many governments spend a lot of time and resources to design beautiful and interesting bills, right? There's lots of pretty ones out there.
Oh your voice makes me feel so calm. Love your stile of videos. ☺️
I'm so glad! 💜
thank you for saying “it comes together as it comes” no frustration, thank you!😊
Thank you, Margarete, for letting us get to know you a little better. These ink cards look great. Keep up the great job/joyful fun you’re doing! Nice to learn the how and why’s. 🦋🌻🌿
Thanks for your comments, Sally. I'm glad you enjoyed the video 💜
Margarete: I thought this video was very good for several reasons. I’m always interested in what the backstory of an artist is. Being an interior designer, I’m always interested in the environment they are working in. Also, you are very detailed, organized and creative. I personally like your style. (another factor) Thank you for your insight. Carol from California
Wow! Thanks so much for you kind comments, Carol!! I love the study of interior design. I think taking control of the environment around you in your home can be hugely meaningful, and I'm trying to take a more active role. Before I would let things go but as time goes by, I am making it a priority for me to create my happy spaces.
Very interesting. I’ve heard the term “ master board”, but never knew what it was! Thank you
Awesome! I'm glad I could explain it for you 👍 💙
Me too
I really like this video. Collage is so relaxing and so much fun to do. I picked a random big book of good quality pages that no one wanted, and designated it my collage master board book. I’ve made it through maybe a third of the book and it’s fun to go through and see how I’ve improved. I’ve also done what will be book covers with larger images. I love to watch other people’s process, I always learn something good. Thank you for sharing.
Wow, Martha! It sounds like that random book has turned out to be a gold mine! It's great that you're creating so many things using the material from that book ❤️.
I love the vlog style. You seem much more focused on your words and notso distracted by the creative process.
I've made master boards using junk mail as a base and cut them into tags and journal cards. I enjoy watching your process very much and appreciate you sharing your work space as well. Thank you
Thanks for watching, Pat! 💜
Love this Margarete! I received a glue book from you a while ago. Nice to see you pack your orders. Allthough it’s not your favorite job, for me nice to know that you personally packed my gluebook. And for showing us around in your home studio. And love the masterboard creation. Time for me to give a go myself. Greetz from the other side of the world. Love from Holland
Thanks for watching, Lotte. ❤️ I hope you enjoy working on your masterboard! Take it slow if you need to 👍😉
I have been making journals for about eight months but have not yet been brave enough to make my first masterboard!! This tutorial has perhaps put me over the line to the “make it” side. Thanks so much. Blessings from Betty in Ohio.
I hope you go for it and make one, Betty! 💙
I love creating master boards! I find it a very cathartic process. I use vintage book pages, stampers, stickers, vellum stickers and my must favorite... I paint using watercolors. Sometimes I will add paint splatters too. 💖🌸
I totally agree with you. It really is cathartic. I have a paint splatter rubber stamp. I need to go find it! 💜
I really enjoyed watching your process, I haven’t tried marking out where to cut but I will be trying this. I use my master boards as a base for journal cards and tags. Thank you for sharing.
The good thing is that if you use pencil, you can control how heavy or light you want the lines. I've never had to erase anything, either! 👍
Loved this, Margarete! More, please!
Thanks, Vicky! ❤️👍
I have collaged masterboards and used the pieces as pockets, belly bands and tucks in journals. I enjoyed watching your process. Thank you for sharing your interesting shelf items in this video.
Thanks for watching, Ann❣️ I, too, like to use cut down pieces from a masterboard for tucking into a junk journal. 👍 💚
I love a good master board! Your 3x3’s turned out BEAUTIFULLY! Hey, I spotted the last postcard I sent you on your shelf! 💗
Good eye! It's kind of hidden in the box holder 😉. I'm glad you like my inkbox cards. Now I need to figure out what to do with them! 🤔
I have done 4 masterboards, but only one junk journal so far. One is garden themed, one is a mixture, one is theatre themed with costumes & designer drawings, and one is girl themed with pinks & purples, jewels, cartoon girls, and girl gab quotes. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us novices.
Great! I'm so glad you are really productive making masterboards! They sound like great themes to find lots of interesting papers for. 👍🏼💜
Making master boards is one of my fave projects. I cut them to postcard size, add stitching and a personalized postmark stamp over an old stamp on the flip side. I never use decorative rubber stamps on master boards, but your vlog has encouraged me to try it. Thank you, Margarete!
I don't use stitching, but I should definitely try that. I have a machine, too! 💜
I found this very helpful. My collage Master boards have been more eclectic, and I mainly use them for journal cards and tags. I sometimes use them to cut tabs of other shapes, especially for the ones that are not cohesive It is an art I truly admire so I would like to improve which is why this video was so helpful. I like the idea of starting out with a neutral color and then add color and stamping keeping the color to a minimum . Thanks for sharing and inspiring me Take Care Hugs and Smiles
Glad it was helpful!
Love your explanation of how to do the layers. You give yourself so much space and grace by leaving it out to return to. I've made a few masterboards but didn't love them. I cut up some to make tags, pockets, etc. I'm going to try another with some new treasures I just found at a sale today!
Sounds like a great project. Have fun working on your masterboard. They're kind of addicting, I must admit. 😉
Hi Margarete 🌸
This was a very interesting video, love your collages so much ❤️ And I would try these out, with the mesurements 3x3. They are sooo beautyful ❤️ Many greetings from Germany 🌼
Susanne
Thanks, Susanne❣️ Once your masterboard is complete, making the 3" x 3" cards is not difficult, and adding the finishing pieces to the cards is a lot of fun. 👍
This is a terrific video! I not only enjoyed watching it but got lots of inspiration and ideas from it for making my own master boards. TFS!!!
Wonderful, Helen! I'm so glad. And thanks for letting me know you liked the video! I'll make more like this one 👍😉.
Thanks for this detailed instruction of making a master board! You are very easy to listen to!
You’re so welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼💜
OMG! I just made a master board following your formula! Your process made it so easy and I love how it turned out! I wish I could add a picture!
Hi Margarete. I've made a few masterboards for tags & journal cards. But always with scrap pieces & pretty haphazardly. I really enjoyed hearing thought process & watching u put everything down with an explanation. I'm going to try it more like urs the next time. Live ur videos & have learned much from ur clear explanations. Thank u for being here for us. Adios! 😊✌🏻💙💛
If your system is working for you, Denise, then keep on doing it! 😉👍
This was a great video. I’m working on a master board right now, and you’ve given me some wonderful ideas. Thank you!
Hi Margarete. I'm only partway thru this video, but have to ask you, please PLEASE tell your loyal listeners how you store and save all your beautiful ephemera! And by colors, and sizes, or just what. I too love collaging, but my art studio is exploding with vintage goodness and I'm running out of ideas and space! If by chance, you have ever addressed this issue, can you direct me to that tutorial. Not to mention, a tour of your studio would be eye opening as well! :)Love your style Margarete. Thank you in advance!
Hmmm. You've got me thinking about how to address this monster of a topic. Thanks for the idea, Lynn. 💙
@@MargareteMiller Now you've really got me looking foreword to your solutions on here! Thank you in advance, Margarete!
I’m so glad I have found your channel. I have been wanting to learn more about how to properly do collage, so I will be referring to your channel for inspiration and instruction. Thank you for sharing your shelves with us and you have created some beautiful work. I look forward to seeing more content. 😊
Thanks so much for watching my videos! I hope to keep creating videos that you can get ideas and inspiration from. Luckily for me, there's so much to say about collage 😉👍🏼💜
I am a beginning collage person-loved this video
Very nice Margarete!! Loved the new style, very relaxing to watch. I've never made a master board, I want to, but something holds me back. Not exactly sure what, it seems easy enough. Maybe I think I can't do it right, although I don't think there really is a right or wrong way. I just need to get out of my own head, lol. I love how yours turned out. ❤ Hugs from Sacramento * L
Thanks so much, Leslie❣️ I do hope you'll give it a go at some point to see if you'd think it was a worthwhile project 👍.
I love these ink box cards! I have made a few masterboards, usually on poster board and quite large. I would cut the boards up into tags and other pieces of ephemera for swaps and junk journals. The larger boards proved to be quite cumbersome to work on, so I started using smaller pieces of substrait. I very much like your idea in using the 12x12 piece of scrapbook paper. quite easy to cut up evenly. I've started keeping used calendars to create a set of masterboards. These are also good for making themed glue books.
I love the inclusion of details of your business and your collections. Very nicely done!
Thank you, Robyn, for your comments!! I, too, hold on to old calendars to use as a base, or to cut things out. They are so useful!
This was a wonderful video. Your explanations were helpful and your process was inspirational to watch. Thank you!
Lovely tour. Enjoyed the master board.
Thanks for watching, Joy! 💙
Hi Margarete, I found your channel a few days ago and instantly felt a connection to your art. The way in which you film your creative process and explain your ideas is very interesting and engaging. I only had to watch a few of your videos to know that you are a keeper and I subscribed! Thank you so much for sharing what you do and for making me feel inspired to create 💕
Thanks so much for your thoughtful comments, Niki! 💙
This was a wonderful video. I have been watching a few collage artists while I try to organize my supplies and my mind. Lol. I’m a cardmaker that is just getting into junk journaling, so I have been collecting things. Many many things. Lol. Yikes. I’m a bit overwhelmed, but I’m doing a small amount every day. I really like the idea of drawing the lines on the board. I’m not a “surprise me” kind of woman. Lol. I love you creations. Hugs, treen 💚💙❤️💜💛🧡🤎
Thank you, Treen, I'm glad this was a helpful video for you. I, too, enjoy watching RUclipsrs while I'm working on something, or just organizing, like you mentioned. 💜
Much enjoyed this..Like your creative space..Superb colour…Muted vintage….
Thank you Margarete, your videos are always inspirational. Marking out the master board is something I’ve not done before……it makes such good sense though 🙄 . Have to try that next time.
I do hope you'll give it a go. It's kind of like doing a jigsaw puzzle!
I really enjoyed watching. I haven’t made a master board yet and will definitely be doing one soon. Thank you for sharing
Awesome, Karen! I'll be cheering you on to work on one! Take it slow if you'd like. I took a whole week! 😉
Hi Margarete, loved your cards!! I have made *one* master board without any planning... it turned out pretty bad, so it's sitting on a corner. Every so often I think of going back to it and re-starting. Thank you for the method presentation in this video!! It's a much more approachable way (unlike the 'intuitive way' ) . I have to try it it!!
You can go back and add to it, no? Add some new layers, or maybe some color with pencils or other mediums. You can use it at the base for something. Or cut out the bits you like. Even if they are small, they are something. 👍🙂
Very neat process and really gave me ideas as to ways to do things…thanks for sharing this!!!!
Awesome, Rebecca! I'm glad you've got a new idea to experiment with 😉
Thank you for sharing.
💜💜💜 this video was excellent!!!
Thank you, Amy!! ❤️ 😉
Great video. Love looking at your shelves! Please film them on a loop for me. Hahaha. 🥰
I made a master board of just postage stamps, inspired by one of your videos. I haven’t used them yet, but am also working on your post office journal.
Wow! A whole masterboard of just stamps?! Hmmm. I've got to put that on my list to try!! It would be neat to use the cut down pieces as tags or ATCs. So many possibilities! 👍❤️
Hi Margarete. Loved seeing your process. I'm in a challenge to do 20 tags this week and was thinking about doing a masterboard. (or 2) Creative Blessings!
Good idea, Kelly! That would be a huge help, I think 😉👍
Love those shelves!
Thanks, Joni! 💜
I love love loved this video!! So much beauty, I'll have to watch a few times to take it all in 😍
Awww, thank you, Bella❣️ I'm going to do more videos like this one. You can probably tell that I enjoyed making it 😉.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video! I need all the help I can get with collage and I appreciate all the tips. I recently made 5 master boards that I intended to use for journal covers. I didn't realize that even after scoring my spines that the papers would crack and pull away from the base. I'm in the process of repairing them all, taping the spines and then will have to glue lace/fabric over top. Disappointing but lesson learned.
Yes, I definitely have done that, too. Those are the times when I wish I like using PVA glue or some other wet glues, but I just don't like to! Then I get into trouble sometimes when I cut things down and the papers pull away from the base. An idea is to apply a piece of tissue paper over the top with matte medium. Sometimes I do that.
Margarete, I enjoyed your video. Yes, I would watch more like this. I really liked how you panned over the contents of the shelves in your living room. I am always wondering how to store/share my passion with friends that come over. I like how you've made it part of your everyday decor/living space because that is what you have instead of a separate craft room.
Oh, good! I'm glad you got some ideas for displaying some of your creative things. They're an important part of your life, right? So it makes sense to put them somewhere more prominent. ❤️
You have a really great one. Enjoyed watching your process.
Thank you so much! 💜
Thoroughly & completely enjoyed this video!
Very inspirational - methodical, but - not really - or is it!!!
Looks carefully thought out - but - gosh, artistic enough to avoid being strategic.
Simply gorgeous - that much for sure!
I can hardly wait to get busy trying it - your way!
Don’t stop, Margarete, your vision is priceless!
Thank you for your kind comments, Debbe! ❤️ I guess it is methodical but with lots of room to experiment 😉
thanks for sharing Amazing video 😊😍🙏🙏🙏
Thank you!! 💙
Very very welcome 😀 😊 🙏
Thanks for the tip, it’s been helpful, I always struggle with making a master board …. TFS 😘😘😘😘😘😘
👍👍I love this type of video where artists show how they make choices. I've not made a master board yet and am still mostly at the watching & determined to learn stage with collage. I also enjoy it when artists share their space and inspirations.
Thanks for your comments, Debbi! I'm so glad you enjoyed this video 🙂💜
Watched a few of your video now and decided to subscribe. I really enjoy them
Thanks so much, Dawn! 💚
I really enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing your process.
Thanks so much, Jennifer 💜
I love creating master boards and love this video. I use them for ATC’s and postcards. I enjoy all your tutorials. Thank you!
Thanks, Josie! I love them for postcards too. I think I'm going to do that next! 👍
I really enjoyed this video. I loved watching your process for making a masterboard. I haven't made one and will watch this several times and follow along with you when I try one. I really like the way you display your journals, art pieces and ephemera. Also it was fun to see some of your behind the scenes work. You certainly are very busy. Thank you for sharing your talents.
Thanks for watching, Michele❣️ I do hope you will work on one yourself. Take it little by little. It took me a week or longer to get these done. I enjoy doing things slowly, though!
@@MargareteMiller Thank you, I will try one and work on it slowly. My Mom always used to advise doing projects in steps so that you start with "fresh eyes" the next day.
I enjoyed all of this video. I made my first master board recently and made some tags and journal cards from it. It was really satisfying. More of this content please!
Thanks for your comments, Loree, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video❣️ I will make more 👍💜
I love the way you go about creating a masterboard. And this was a soothing and relaxing, unhurried video. But I have to ask what is an ink box card? I have done a few masterboards but I've only used one to cut because I don't know what to do with it. I like how you address the issue of feeling like you get stuck and come back to the project another day. Great tips.
I'd like to know, too. Never heard of one before 🤔☺️
I talk about inkbox cards in this short post: ruclips.net/channel/UC6JtZTTfKrzxKjlFnP2HEygcommunity?lb=UgkxQaW3cYl5jC31mdt2AnLWHnjWYyMlsfsX
Yes I love it!!!
Amazing & fun...enjoyed more of your creative process, learning more about you, & seeing some of your treasures & trinkets on your shelves!! 💖🤗
Thanks for watching, Debbie! I'm going to be pulling things off of my shelves to show you a closer look soon! 😉
Brilliant
I enjoyed this. You always inspire me to try new things. I made my first masterboard last week and cut it into postcards. I had fun doing this and plan to do more. Maybe one for ink box cards. Loved seeing your shelves so many nice things. I am fortunate to have a art studio in my home. I have gotten so involved in collage,, that I neglect my watercolors. But what fun I am having. Thanks for all the tips and ideas. 🎨🖌
It's nice to be able to toggle between art forms, Jean. Whenever you need a break or want to change your creative direction, you can switch to the other. That sounds like a great plan to me. I have watercolors but I am so scared to try. It seems so daunting to me. I really would like to add details of watercolors in my collages. Someday!
Loved your video!!! The masterboard is so luscious! Your products are wonderful! Your decorating is stunning! Thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you for your kind comments, Pat! And I'm so glad you like my shelves!! 💙💜
Love your collage - and your beautiful display area!
Thanks, Jennifer!! 😉 💙
Hi Mararite Yes I loved the video about how you go about working on a masterboard. It was very helpful because I have always wondered how people make them to make sense (If you know what I mean. Thank you for taking the time to explain.
Awesome! I'm so glad you found it useful 😉👍
Very calming process, I've made master boards and used them for ephemera.
They're a great way to use up ephemera! I totally agree with you 💙.
Hi Margarete, thank you for sharing your collage art, your process and your work spaces. Love to see it. I'm sure you get asked this question a lot but where do you get your postage stamps? I've purchased a "grab bag" of stamps at Hobby Lobby but it ended up being a bust as most all the stamps were of mostly 2 countries and mostly all the same. Would love to get a better variety of countries and so forth.
I get a lot from my local stamp club of which I am a member. Also, Ebay and Etsy are good places.
Thank you for this I make journals and shove them places and you have inspired me to display them because they are truly one of a kind and each different in their own way. Thank you....Would you ever consider doing a weekend collage retreat for women because I would pay a lot of money to have that experience and i'm sure others would too with you teaching. Think about it I would help you plan it if you don't have time. XO
Nice, Beth!! It makes me happy to know others are displaying their art. It's important to us, right? It should be on display 🙂. I've thought about hosting a retreat but I'm not ready yet. I've got too many obligations at home with family, pets, everyday life. Thanks for asking, though 😉
I make junk journals. I make a masterboard for every journal and cut it into various pieces to make coordinated pieces throughout the journal. I don't know what an inkbox card is. Any chance you can tell me? Thanks for the inspiration.
I make master boards and them cut them into tags. Enjoyed the video.
I haven't done tags from a masterboard yet, Rita. Thanks for the idea 😉
I would also like to know what are ink box cards and also what do you use them for?
Hi Margaret, so inkbox cards are a type of finished card. Postcards can be 4" x 6", ATCs are the size of a playing card, and inkbox cards are 3" x 3" and are roughly the size of a Tim Holtz distress inkbox, for example. You can use them for anything like using them in tuck spots in journals, or you can glue them back to back and make little books from them. Here is a video I did doing just that: ruclips.net/video/DgWUm_I4PC0/видео.html
Thank you for sharing your ideas on how you use a masterboard. I don't use planners, I will write a thought in them then I never pick it up again. I like masterboards because I like to collage and after I cut them I use them as tags. Not sure what else to do with a masterboard, whay else can I do?
You can also use them as pages in a junk journal or other kind of book. You could even use them as the cover. I've done that before. 👍
Thank you for this tutorial...so much to learn...love it all the way...Margarete can you tel me please the brand of that last stamp you used please...
I believe it was from 100 Proof Press
@@MargareteMiller No, I can't find it at 100 Proof Press...
Love this! Question: What is an ink box card?
Hi Linda, an inkbox cards is a type of finished card. Postcards can be 4" x 6", ATCs are the size of a playing card, and inkbox cards are 3" x 3" and are roughly the size of a Tim Holtz distress inkbox, for example. You can use them for anything like using them in tuck spots in journals, or you can glue them back to back and make little books from them. Here is a video I did doing just that: ruclips.net/video/DgWUm_I4PC0/видео.html
You inspired me to purchase a stamp collector book (with stamps adhered on the pages)- how do I remove them from the book to reuse in my collage?
You'll have to soak them, Rachel. Tear out a page (don't worry about ruining the album. You are going to be repurposing the stamps), and then soak the whole thing in a tray or bowl with lukewarm water. After 5 minutes, start checking to see if they are slipping off the page. Take the loose stamps and lay them flat on a paper towel.
Do you do snippets of collage to add to larger pieces or other projects?
I do sometimes, Leta, but only when I have a definite plan for the snippets. I don't like to make them and then leave them sitting somewhere. 😉
I very much like this video thank you. But I have a question why are they called ink box cards and how do you use them
They are called inkobox cards because they are the same size as a Tim Holtz distress ink box. They are 3" x 3". I make little books from them, or I trade them, like ATCs.
Very beautiful gorgeous Masterboard I ❤️ it when u make Masterboard can I use cardboard or it has to be on scrapbook paper
Hi Linda, thanks for watching! Sure, you can use cardboard. Since I add multiple layers, my scrapbook paper tends to thicken up anyway, but use whatever you have on hand, and whatever you are comfortable using.
Love the master board and how you “mapped” it out , can’t wait to try this 😊
Thanks, Petrie! 💜
I loved this video! Do you use these cards sort of like ATCs?
Yes, exactly, Tammie. They can be traded, or whatever you'd like to do with them. 💜
Hi! I was wondering how you organize all your collage materials -I seem to have them in so many containers which overwhelms & of course fills my desk space quickly 🤔 any tips? Color? Size? Categories? i.e. butterflies, birds, etc? Thanks for any ideas 👍
I totally understand. It's hard to figure out a system! I'm working on sharing something about organization soon, and actually would like to ask if you'd be willing to have a preview of my advice, and then provide me some feedback. If you are interested, please email me to let me know: mellowmiller101@gmail.com Thanks!!
Hello can anyone tell me we're I can find the Margaret Miller weekly collage challenges/ prompts please.,thank you in advanced.xxx
Claremarie, they are posted every week here: collective.margaretemiller.com/groups/6596719/feed
@@MargareteMiller thank you.x
Margarete, I'm wondering when making a master board using 12x12 paper, is this foundation really strong enough for a postcard? My 12x12 paper is usually 80 pd. Should I buy the white core 120 pd catdstock?
My 12 x 12 paper is usually pretty thin. When I’m done, I mount my postcard on to something thicker. 👍🏼
Oh….wanted to ask where the name ink cards comes from?
I think it comes from the fact that they are the size of a Tim Holtz ink box 😉
Hello beautiful friend!!!
Hi Rhonda!! So good to hear from you. I hope you are well. Your grand-daughter must be growing up fast 🙂 Take care 💜
LIFE. too🤣🤣🤣