The goal was to use some scraps I had from past projects.

1. Layer your scraps with Collage Medium – don’t over think . We will cover the background later, so it does not matter what and where you glue things.
2. Cover with a layer of gesso. You decide how much to cover or not
3. Dry well with the heat tool or let it air dry completely. I prefer using the heat tool because I don’t like to wait.
4. Use oil pastel to add color to your background and use a brush with water to dissolve the color. Distress Crayons works perfectly too.
5. Repeat the process to your dies. I used a Tim Holtz Leave die and a word “hello” that I don’t think they still sell it, but you can use what you have home!
6. Create a small cluster with scraps that will go behind the dies to make them stand up from the busy background
7. Sew around
8. Glue everything together!