What if I told you one of the prettiest collage paper techniques starts with a can of shaving cream? Seriously! Grab a baking pan, a shower squeegee, and a few drops of acrylic paint. Swirl the color into the foam, press your paper on top, and then squeegee it clean to reveal a marbled, one-of-a-kind design. It looks intricate, but it’s actually one of the easiest, most satisfying ways to make your own collage papers. Every single pull is a surprise - and that’s what makes it magic. Want to see

The part of collage art no one talks about? Finishing your piece so it actually lasts. You spend hours choosing colors, balancing shapes, and building layers…but without the right final protection, your collage is vulnerable to smudging, peeling, fading, and everyday wear. In my full YouTube tutorial, I break down the exact finishes I use to keep my mixed-media work safe - from fixatives that lock in delicate marks, to varnishes that reduce glare, to cold wax that gives that gorgeous soft-matte