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Tissue Paper Colour Collage
Ages 2–720 minEasyCollage
Adult Preparation
Tear or pre-cut tissue paper into small pieces. Prepare the glue if using PVA diluted with a small amount of water.
How to make it
1Brush a section of the card with watered-down glue.
2Place torn tissue pieces onto the glue, overlapping them.
3Continue across the card, working in small sections.
4Add more glue on top if pieces are not sticking.
5Allow to dry fully — tissue colours may bleed slightly into one another, creating soft blended areas.
Creative variation
Work within a simple shape — a heart, a leaf, a sun — drawn on the card in advance. Use only two colours for a more graphic result.
Display or reuse: Display as artwork. Use as gift wrap decoration. Frame and give as a gift.
You will need
Sheets of coloured tissue paper
White card or thick paper
Watered-down PVA glue or a glue stick
A brush for applying glue
Optional extras
A simple shape drawn on the card in advance
TPC
Add your own photo here
Safety note
Tissue paper dye can transfer to hands and surfaces. Protect the work surface. Wash hands after the activity. Ensure the child does not eat tissue paper — it is not suitable for mouthing.
Cleanup
Wash brush immediately. Wipe table with a damp cloth. Wash hands.
Select magazines without inappropriate content for children. Provide child-safe scissors. For younger children, pre-tear pages into sections to make cutting easier.
How to make it
1Look through magazines for interesting colours, patterns, or textures.
2Cut or tear out sections.
3Arrange pieces on the backing card — try different layouts before gluing.
4When satisfied, glue pieces in place.
5Add any drawn details with crayons.
Creative variation
Make a collage entirely from one colour. Create an abstract pattern rather than a scene.
Display or reuse: Display as artwork or use as a background for another project.
You will need
Old magazines or catalogues
Scissors (age-appropriate)
Glue stick
Backing card or paper
Optional extras
Crayons to add drawn elements between cut pieces
MSC
Add your own photo here
Safety note
Adult supervises cutting, particularly with younger children. Check magazines do not contain harmful imagery. Child-safe scissors should still be used under supervision.
Cleanup
Collect and recycle unused magazine scraps. Wipe table. Wash hands.
Cut coloured paper into small squares approximately 1–2 cm in size. Draw a simple outline shape on the backing card — a fish, a house, a sun. An adult handles cutting.
How to make it
1Fill the outline shape with small coloured squares, gluing each piece.
2Leave a small gap between each square for a grout-like effect.
3Fill the background with contrasting coloured squares.
4Allow to dry.
Creative variation
Work entirely in shades of one colour. Try a portrait mosaic using a simple face outline.
Display or reuse: Display as artwork. Frame as a gift.
You will need
Coloured paper
Scissors or a paper trimmer (adult-handled)
Glue stick
Backing card
A simple shape drawn in outline on the card
Optional extras
Pencil and ruler for marking a grid
PM
Add your own photo here
Safety note
Adult handles all cutting. Ensure the work surface is flat and stable. Use non-toxic glue.
Cleanup
Collect unused squares and store in an envelope. Wash hands. Wipe table.