How to Create Embellishments

 Embellishments

Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Twenty-six

Scraps to Art Challenge is a fun way of using those bits and pieces of scrap paper you have laying around to create works of art.

Master Board -- Use a scrap piece of thin cardboard, card stock, a cereal box (just about anything that is thin and stiff) and start gluing those bits and pieces of paper down you have laying around your art studio. Viola' you have a one-of-a-kind piece of art you can use to make tags, pockets, tucks, bookmarks, belly bands, etc. 

Collage -- Basically the same thing as a Master Board.  Think of Master Boards with a twist -- you need to use five out of six (or all six) prompts provided to create the collage. 

Each week, on Saturday, Pelican Crafts of Long Beach will post a new set of prompts for you to use to create a collage. Collages can be any size you want -- use your creativity to come up with a first-of-a-kind piece of art.  Collages can be left as is or used to create tags, pockets, bookmarks, etc. to use in your scrapbook or junk journal.  

June 27, 2026 prompts:  

piece of map showing cities                something green                your pet/a pet

something edible                                  a kitchen utensil

BONUS PROMPT:  a globe

Where do you obtain these items?  You can hand draw an image, cut an image out of a book or magazine, print an image off the internet, or use "junk" that is laying around your home.  The ideas are endless -- let your imagination run wild and see what you can create.

CHALLENGE:  After creating your collage, create a tag or pocket. OR, use a tag or pocket and create a collage with the above items on the tag or pocket.  Add a comment below with a link to a picture of your finished artwork by the Friday following the prompt post (i.e., by June 26th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise.   

SAMPLE:  

Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Twenty-five

 Scraps to Art Challenge is a fun way of using those bits and pieces of scrap paper you have laying around to create works of art.

Master Board -- Use a scrap piece of thin cardboard, card stock, a cereal box (just about anything that is thin and stiff) and start gluing those bits and pieces of paper down you have laying around your art studio. Viola' you have a one-of-a-kind piece of art you can use to make tags, pockets, tucks, bookmarks, belly bands, etc. 

Collage -- Basically the same thing as a Master Board.  Think of Master Boards with a twist -- you need to use five out of six (or all six) prompts provided to create the collage. 

Each week, on Saturday, Pelican Crafts of Long Beach will post a new set of prompts for you to use to create a collage. Collages can be any size you want -- use your creativity to come up with a first-of-a-kind piece of art.  Collages can be left as is or used to create tags, pockets, bookmarks, etc. to use in your scrapbook or junk journal.  

June 20, 2026 prompts:  

something representing basketball                part of a playing card            something handwritten

something turquoise                                your favorite beverage

BONUS PROMPT:  something starts with "A"

Where do you obtain these items?  You can hand draw an image, cut an image out of a book or magazine, print an image off the internet, or use "junk" that is laying around your home.  The ideas are endless -- let your imagination run wild and see what you can create.

CHALLENGE:  After creating your collage, create a tag or pocket. OR, use a tag or pocket and create a collage with the above items on the tag or pocket.  Add a comment below with a link to a picture of your finished artwork by the Friday following the prompt post (i.e., by June 19th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise.  

SURPRISE:  Today is my 57th anniversary and everyone who makes a post will receive a surprise!

SAMPLE:  

How to Create Pockets -- Pocket #6

 Pocket #6

Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Twenty-four

Scraps to Art Challenge is a fun way of using those bits and pieces of scrap paper you have laying around to create works of art.

Master Board -- Use a scrap piece of thin cardboard, card stock, a cereal box (just about anything that is thin and stiff) and start gluing those bits and pieces of paper down you have laying around your art studio. Viola' you have a one-of-a-kind piece of art you can use to make tags, pockets, tucks, bookmarks, belly bands, etc. 

Collage -- Basically the same thing as a Master Board.  Think of Master Boards with a twist -- you need to use five out of six (or all six) prompts provided to create the collage. 

Each week, on Saturday, Pelican Crafts of Long Beach will post a new set of prompts for you to use to create a collage. Collages can be any size you want -- use your creativity to come up with a first-of-a-kind piece of art.  Collages can be left as is or used to create tags, pockets, bookmarks, etc. to use in your scrapbook or junk journal.  

June 13, 2026 prompts:  

piece of scrunched up paper                something purple                    a fingerprint

a signature                                            the sun

BONUS PROMPT:  a lighthouse

Where do you obtain these items?  You can hand draw an image, cut an image out of a book or magazine, print an image off the internet, or use "junk" that is laying around your home.  The ideas are endless -- let your imagination run wild and see what you can create.

CHALLENGE:  After creating your collage, create a tag or pocket. OR, use a tag or pocket and create a collage with the above items on the tag or pocket.  Add a comment below with a link to a picture of your finished artwork by the Friday following the prompt post (i.e., by June 12th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise.   

SAMPLE:  

Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Twenty-three

Scraps to Art Challenge is a fun way of using those bits and pieces of scrap paper you have laying around to create works of art.

Master Board -- Use a scrap piece of thin cardboard, card stock, a cereal box (just about anything that is thin and stiff) and start gluing those bits and pieces of paper down you have laying around your art studio. Viola' you have a one-of-a-kind piece of art you can use to make tags, pockets, tucks, bookmarks, belly bands, etc. 

Collage -- Basically the same thing as a Master Board.  Think of Master Boards with a twist -- you need to use five out of six (or all six) prompts provided to create the collage. 

Each week, on Saturday, Pelican Crafts of Long Beach will post a new set of prompts for you to use to create a collage. Collages can be any size you want -- use your creativity to come up with a first-of-a-kind piece of art.  Collages can be left as is or used to create tags, pockets, bookmarks, etc. to use in your scrapbook or junk journal.  

June 6, 2026 prompts:  

a hinge/door knob                coffee dyed scrap of paper                from favorite holiday

something from England                    something stamped

BONUS PROMPT:  children playing

Where do you obtain these items?  You can hand draw an image, cut an image out of a book or magazine, print an image off the internet, or use "junk" that is laying around your home.  The ideas are endless -- let your imagination run wild and see what you can create.

CHALLENGE:  After creating your collage, create a tag or pocket. OR, use a tag or pocket and create a collage with the above items on the tag or pocket.  Add a comment below with a link to a picture of your finished artwork by the Friday following the prompt post (i.e., by June 5th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise.  

SAMPLE:  

How to Create Pockets, Tucks, Tags, Embellishments from a Master Board

 How to Utilize a Master Board

Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Twenty-two

Scraps to Art Challenge is a fun way of using those bits and pieces of scrap paper you have laying around to create works of art.

Master Board -- Use a scrap piece of thin cardboard, card stock, a cereal box (just about anything that is thin and stiff) and start gluing those bits and pieces of paper down you have laying around your art studio. Viola' you have a one-of-a-kind piece of art you can use to make tags, pockets, tucks, bookmarks, belly bands, etc. 

Collage -- Basically the same thing as a Master Board.  Think of Master Boards with a twist -- you need to use five out of six (or all six) prompts provided to create the collage. 

Each week, on Saturday, Pelican Crafts of Long Beach will post a new set of prompts for you to use to create a collage. Collages can be any size you want -- use your creativity to come up with a first-of-a-kind piece of art.  Collages can be left as is or used to create tags, pockets, bookmarks, etc. to use in your scrapbook or junk journal.  

May 30, 2026 prompts:  

water (glass of, ocean, sea, etc)            a pumpkin(s)                    a napkin ring

mode of transportation                          something with scales

BONUS PROMPT:  a hat

Where do you obtain these items?  You can hand draw an image, cut an image out of a book or magazine, print an image off the internet, or use "junk" that is laying around your home.  The ideas are endless -- let your imagination run wild and see what you can create.

CHALLENGE:  After creating your collage, create a tag or pocket. OR, use a tag or pocket and create a collage with the above items on the tag or pocket.  Add a comment below with a link to a picture of your finished artwork by the Friday following the prompt post (i.e., by May 29th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise.  

SAMPLE:  

Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Twenty-one

Scraps to Art Challenge is a fun way of using those bits and pieces of scrap paper you have laying around to create works of art.

Master Board -- Use a scrap piece of thin cardboard, card stock, a cereal box (just about anything that is thin and stiff) and start gluing those bits and pieces of paper down you have laying around your art studio. Viola' you have a one-of-a-kind piece of art you can use to make tags, pockets, tucks, bookmarks, belly bands, etc. 

Collage -- Basically the same thing as a Master Board.  Think of Master Boards with a twist -- you need to use five out of six (or all six) prompts provided to create the collage. 

Each week, on Saturday, Pelican Crafts of Long Beach will post a new set of prompts for you to use to create a collage. Collages can be any size you want -- use your creativity to come up with a first-of-a-kind piece of art.  Collages can be left as is or used to create tags, pockets, bookmarks, etc. to use in your scrapbook or junk journal.  

May 23, 2026 prompts:  

something coffee related                    a star(s)                        a business (store front)

an embroidery stitch                          a lamp

BONUS PROMPT:  a telephone

Where do you obtain these items?  You can hand draw an image, cut an image out of a book or magazine, print an image off the internet, or use "junk" that is laying around your home.  The ideas are endless -- let your imagination run wild and see what you can create.

CHALLENGE:  After creating your collage, create a tag or pocket. OR, use a tag or pocket and create a collage with the above items on the tag or pocket.  Add a comment below with a link to a picture of your finished artwork by the Friday following the prompt post (i.e., by May 22nd for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise.  

SAMPLE:  

How to Create Pockets -- Pocket #5

 Pocket #5