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30 Inspiring Collage Art Ideas for Creative Adults

Discover 30 creative collage art ideas for adults! From mixed media to paper collages, these fun projects will help you unleash your inner artist.

Collage Ideas for Adults

Did you ever make a vision board as a teen or create paper collages as a child? Collage art isn’t just for those early years—it’s a fun and versatile form of expression that you can explore at any age.

Whether you’re interested in making art journals, mixed media collages, or even digital collage art, there are so many creative collage ideas that can help you tap into your inner artist.

But what exactly is collage art?

In simple terms, collage is about bringing together an assortment of items – whether it’s magazine clippings, old postcards, or even textiles – and arranging them on a flat surface to create a unique piece of art.

With a pair of scissors, decoupage medium, and some imagination, you can explore many types of collage, from traditional paper collages to photo collages and beyond.

What materials are great for creating collages?

Most people first think of newspaper or magazine cutouts, but collage art goes way beyond just paper. Here are a variety of materials you might want to try in your creative journey:

  • Textiles: Scraps of fabric, lace trim, or even crochet doilies can add texture and personality.
  • Ephemera: Collectibles like old book pages or postcards make for charming vintage details.
  • Paints and Markers: Adding painted elements or drawn features can turn a simple collage into a mixed media masterpiece.
  • Natural Elements: Feathers, pressed leaves, or dried flowers add a touch of the outdoors.
  • Found Objects: Think buttons, beads, bits of string, broken jewelry – anything that can be repurposed to make your pieces of art truly unique.

For this collection of projects, I’ve focused on non-photo collages you can hang as wall art.

However, if you’re interested in other creative directions, like photo collage ideas, don’t miss my other projects, such as a vintage suitcase, sewing pattern box, baseball card table, or photo pillow.

Ready to be inspired? Scroll down to see over 30 types of collage art that will get those creative juices flowing and bring out your inner artist!

Collage Art Ideas

Anyone can make a collage! Check out the 30+ ideas in the list below to get some inspiration.


Which of these collage ideas for adults do you think you’ll try first? Let me know in the comments below and then check out these other popular posts:

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