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    Home » Crafts

    Tissue Paper Square Collage

    Modified: Aug 5, 2022 · Published: Jan 23, 2018 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Creating art with kids doesn't need to be intimidating. You'd be surprised at the art they can make using their imaginations and some interesting supplies. I like to keep a few 5x7 canvases around because you never know when inspiration will strike.  This Tissue Paper Square Collage art project came about when I was thinking of fun and unexpected ways to use tissue paper. It was a favorite craft for my kids and I hope it will be for you as well. For more tissue paper ideas check out our Coffee Filter Flowers Made with Tissue Paper and Paper Plate Ladybug Craft.

    Tissue Paper Square Collage - Using tissue paper and glue on canvas kids can create a work of art.

    Please supervise children during all activities.

    Tissue Paper Square Collage

    You will need:

    • 5x7 canvas
    • Tissue paper squares in various shapes and colors
    • Scissors
    • Mix of glue and water
    • Brush and cup

    Start off by cutting squares of out various colors of tissue paper. You can also just buy pre-cut squares which you can use for a variety of projects. Mix equal parts white glue and water in a cup to create the glue mixture.

    tissue paper, canvas, glue and brush

    I explained to the kids how they would be placing glue on the canvas and sticking on the tissue paper squares. I wanted them to have the freedom to make their collage however they wanted, so I didn't give them much more instructions than that. I was curious to see what they would come up with.

    child glue tissue paper on canvas

    They certainly had different techniques in creating their tissue paper square collage. One daughter spread a layer of glue over the entire canvas and then proceeded to stick on her squares while another daughter glued one square on at a time.

    child making a tissue paper square collage

    My third daughter worked hard not to overlap her squares.

    child placing tissue paper on canvas

    This was great fine motor practice for my youngest as she carefully lifted each square and placed it exactly where she wanted it on the canvas.

    child making tissue paper square collage
    tissue paper square collage

    When the kids were finished with their tissue paper square collage, the canvases looked like this.

    tissue paper square collage on canvas

    When they were dry, I spread a thin layer of the glue mixture over the top of the tissue paper covered canvas. If you have older kids then they can do this step themselves, but little kids might have a hard time making a thin layer and not tearing the tissue paper. Let this dry overnight.

    tissue paper square collage with mod podge

    Now they are ready for framing! I am very pleased with how these came out and the kids are so proud to see their artwork displayed in frames. It really made them feel like artists. Next time you get some tissue paper with a present, save it for some fun tissue paper activities.

    tissue paper square collage in frame
    tissue paper square collage

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    1. Anwar says

      March 17, 2020 at 2:01 am

      Very beautiful tissue paper square collage made by kids. Its amazing and appreciated. I like it.

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    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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