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Giveaway: The Collage Workbook and an original signed collage by the author Randel Plowman

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Yes indeed! The lovely peeps at Lark Crafts and the author Randel Plowman have provided you lucky Craft Gossip Recycling readers the opportunity to win a  copy of the new book The Collage Workbook: How to Get Started and Stay Inspired and an original signed collage by the author. To get yourself in the running leave a note here in the comments section of today’s post by Wednesday June 20, 2012 and you are in the running! (Open to U.S. Residents only)

What a cool opportunity to own a piece of original art! I think having art from others is just as cool as making it yourself. Which is exactly what The Collage Workbook inspires you to do (it did me!) and it was so easy with the cool prompts and wonderful images included on each page of The Collage Workbook, oh and image library!

More about the book from the publisher Lark Crafts:

“Both a popular hobby and a recognized art form, collage encompasses a wide range of creative styles and techniques–explored here by the creator of the popular A Collage a Day blog. Offering step-by-step instruction, visual inspiration, and even a library of copyright-free images, this hands-on guide covers all the necessary materials, tools, and know-how, from adding color and transferring images, to décollage (tearing away layers). And to spark the reader’s imagination, there are 52 creativity prompts, such as a collage using the letters of a single word.

Randel Plowman is the founder of the popular blog A Collage A Day (http://acollageaday.blogspot.com). His art has been exhibited in solo and juried exhibitions throughout the United States and abroad; cited in The New York Times and USA Today; featured in How Design, Artist Magazine, and Somerset Studio; and graced the covers of numerous books. Randel resides in Madison, Wisconsin.“

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Comments

  4. This looks very interesting. I especially like the promise of the subtitle…I always need help getting started and staying inspired!

  7. Thanks for the chance to win this book! It looks very inspiring and would be a great title to have to help me learn more about collage.

  10. It would be so amazing to win this book and the art! I’ve been watching Randel Plowman’s art sell on his blog. It’s very affordable, but everytime there’s a piece I really want, it’s sold before I get there. Guess I don’t go look often enough. Having the book to learn from would be a joy!

  11. I’m going to be teaching collage to a group of kids this summer. What a great find!

  13. I’ve followed Randel Plowman’s work for several years and applaud his tenacity in offering daily collages (how does he create such a varied amount of beauty on a daily basis!) and now a wonderful instruction book!

  17. What a fantastic give away. I love collage art and this book with be asset to the collection I have. Thanks for giving us a chance to have it.

  19. Looks like a great book. Perfect for me since collage is a new endeavor and I have run out of ideas…

  22. Would love to have this book. I am currently expanding my crafting mediums and need all the books I can get my hands on!

  23. My daughter, my mother, and I are totally mesmerized by collage as an art form. This book looks like it would be a great source of inspiration.

  26. This looks like a good book to get started in collage- I’d love to win. Thank you for creating and offering!

  28. Okay, if I don’t win this I will need to see if the library has it! Although, as I have 100s of other projects in the workings, at least in my mind, I might have to put it on the back burner. I love collage and am always drawn to it at art shows and galleries. I’m not confident I could do it myself but would love to try. Thanks for this opportunity and the info on a great book.

  29. Randel is amazing. Hope his book has many reprints; he is a great teacher as well as a collage genius.

  34. I love collage and I like to recycle whenever I can. I don’t own any original art, other than what I create, and I would so love to win this!

  35. What a great idea! I am working my way through the 50 prompts now and the book would be a great gift for anyone!

  36. Thanks for the daily inspiration and opportunity to win your book. Otherwise I’ll have to buy it:) it’s definitely on my list.

  47. I’d be thrilled to win this – to have this original piece of art and then a book as well? Someone will be VERY happy.

  50. I would love to be the winner of this great workbook signed by the author Randel Plowman.

Have you read?

I Found a Table Made from Mannequin Legs—and I’m Still Not Over It

 

manequin table recycled

Okay, I have to tell you about one of the most bizarre-yet-brilliant DIYs I’ve come across in a while. While scrolling through google (as one does when deep into a late-night upcycling rabbit hole), I stumbled on a video tutorial for a table made out of mannequin legs. And honestly? I couldn’t look away.

This project is peak creative chaos—in the best way. The concept is exactly what it sounds like: four mannequin legs, flipped and fixed in place, supporting a standard tabletop. It’s got this quirky, surreal vibe that makes it feel part high fashion, part modern art installation. Think: Tim Burton meets IKEA.

What I loved most about this video is how surprisingly accessible it is. The creator breaks the process down clearly—so even though the end result looks totally wild, the steps are manageable. You’ll need a few tools and a decent amount of glue or screws (depending on how permanent you want this table to be), but nothing too technical.

Design-wise, this piece is an absolute conversation starter. It would look amazing in a creative studio, a funky coffee shop, or even as a statement piece in a minimalist home—anywhere you want to break the “normal furniture” mold. The contrast between the realistic mannequin legs and a basic tabletop is just the right kind of weird.

If you’re into recycled home decor, eco-conscious DIY projects, or just love adding some unexpected personality to your space, this one’s worth bookmarking. Whether or not you ever make it yourself, it’s guaranteed to make you see mannequins—and furniture—in a whole new way.

Catch the full tutorial and see the visual magic for yourself on Recyclart. Just be prepared to say, “Wait, is that a leg?” every time someone visits your house.