Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Nine

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.  

February 28, 2026 prompts:  

a piece of scrapbook paper                   something scary                amusement park ride

something you would do on a cruise ship                                      something Maine is known for

BONUS PROMPT:  a dog tag

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 February 27th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise. 

SAMPLE:  

Diana's Collage

Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Eight

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.  

February 21, 2026 prompts:  

something Disney                        a quote                            a candle(s)

something "fantasy"                    an umbrella

BONUS PROMPT:  play money

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 February 20th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise. 

SAMPLE:  

Diana's Collage

Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week Seven

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.  

February 14, 2026 prompts:  

something representing a baby                    something hot                    something with feathers

something with wheels                                something red

BONUS PROMPT:  something sharp

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 February 13th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise. 

SAMPLE:  

Diana's Collage

Scraps to Art Challenge -- Week 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.  

February 7,  2026 prompts:  

something that starts with "L"                    a fingerprint                        a piece of furniture

something beach-y                                      part of a form

BONUS PROMPT:  a kitchen utensil/appliance

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 February 6th for this week's post) and be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise. 

SAMPLE:  

Diana's Collage

How to Create a Belly Band

 Belly Band 101

A Belly Band is just that, a band (strip of paper, snippet, lace, tickets, etc.) that holds ephemera, embellishments, small journals, pictures, etc., on a page in a signature.

Belly Bands can be placed vertically or horizontally on a signature page. They can be any size (height or width) you want.  You can create a 5" x 8" journal page and a belly band that is 1-1/4" x 8" or 1-1/2" x 8" vertically or 1-1/2" x 5" horizontally, The size will depend on what you plan to insert under it.

Cut a piece of patterned paper, cardstock, lace, ribbon, etc. 1-1/2" x 6-7/8" (for my journal -- change the dimensions to fit your journal) for the Belly Band.  Add lace or ribbon to decorate (if desired).  You can glue the lace/ribbon down, or you can glue the top and bottom and have a double Belly Band.

     

Glue Belly Band onto your journal pages. Add ephemera, embellishments, tags, small journals (the ideas are endless.

   

Be sure to send us a picture of your Belly Band at pelicancraftslongbeach@gmail.com.