To make Anthro-Inspired Collage Art Plates, you will need:
Begin by trimming off any excess border that your poster might have. Set it aside for later use.
(That paragraph was brought to you by the letter P.)
Remove the scrap pieces and you will see the impression of the whole poster comprised just of a collage of plates.
An impression of an Impressionist painting. It’s so meta.
Mark off where each plate should hang, hammer in the nails, and hang the plates on the wall.
A couple of tips to make this project go as smoothly as possible:
- You can often find printed china at thrift stores for less than a buck.
- The plates that will be totally covered by the poster can be cheap, even plastic. Mine were.
- Landscape prints work better than abstract paintings for this project. You want your eye to be able to fill in the gaps between the plates, which is easier with a landscape.
- Art posters can be found cheaply online or at craft supply stores (bring your coupon!).
sydney says
Your plates look so professional! When I saw yours compared to Anthropologie’s, yours look like they were the expensive ones! Great job, now I just might try this. 😉
Mindy says
Do you think or have you tried to use family picture or portraits?? Of not do you think it would be possible?? Thank you in advance!!
madincrafts says
I haven’t tried that. It might be possible, you would just have to be very careful with the placement so you don’t cut off anyone’s head!
Mary Sadlier says
Fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing, I can’t wait to try it !
Ann says
I like yours better, way better!
Anna says
Loved yours better than Anthropologie’s!! Thanks for sharing ❤️
Lisa Bailey says
Love this project, but especially enjoy your sense of humor!
madincrafts says
Thank you!