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I {Heart} Surface Design: Collaged Flower

This one is a little bit sweeter than I normally go for in style. 

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I think it's because I chose a relatively soft palette.  I've been feeling like I'm in a color rut and trying to mix things up.  This soft pink is the result!

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I have to confess that I don't think this 100% counts under the "surface design" headline, but I put together a quick two-minute tutorial for you nonetheless:

I hope you'll give this project a try!  Personally, I might just have to fill an art journal page or two with collaged flowers!

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

77 thoughts on “I {Heart} Surface Design: Collaged Flower

  • Thanks, Julie! This is a beautiful, timely project which I can actually do with what I have on hand. Love it!

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  • Thanks, Julie! This is a beautiful, timely project which I can actually do with what I have on hand. Love it!

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  • Thanks, Julie! This is a beautiful, timely project which I can actually do with what I have on hand. Love it!

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  • Thanks, Julie! This is a beautiful, timely project which I can actually do with what I have on hand. Love it!

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  • Thanks, Julie! This is a beautiful, timely project which I can actually do with what I have on hand. Love it!

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  • Thanks, Julie! This is a beautiful, timely project which I can actually do with what I have on hand. Love it!

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  • Thanks, Julie! This is a beautiful, timely project which I can actually do with what I have on hand. Love it!

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  • changing up the palette can go well – your experiment, or not so well – mine. i was playing with alcohol inks and i still dislike yellow but i got a couple of interesting backgrounds nevertheless. still not trying the orange! hahaha
    thanks for all of the inspo, Julie. and thanks for doing the subscriptions. i love the videos and i LOVE the opportunity to give back to you!!! p.s. more baby please & thanks

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  • changing up the palette can go well – your experiment, or not so well – mine. i was playing with alcohol inks and i still dislike yellow but i got a couple of interesting backgrounds nevertheless. still not trying the orange! hahaha
    thanks for all of the inspo, Julie. and thanks for doing the subscriptions. i love the videos and i LOVE the opportunity to give back to you!!! p.s. more baby please & thanks

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  • changing up the palette can go well – your experiment, or not so well – mine. i was playing with alcohol inks and i still dislike yellow but i got a couple of interesting backgrounds nevertheless. still not trying the orange! hahaha
    thanks for all of the inspo, Julie. and thanks for doing the subscriptions. i love the videos and i LOVE the opportunity to give back to you!!! p.s. more baby please & thanks

    Reply
  • changing up the palette can go well – your experiment, or not so well – mine. i was playing with alcohol inks and i still dislike yellow but i got a couple of interesting backgrounds nevertheless. still not trying the orange! hahaha
    thanks for all of the inspo, Julie. and thanks for doing the subscriptions. i love the videos and i LOVE the opportunity to give back to you!!! p.s. more baby please & thanks

    Reply
  • changing up the palette can go well – your experiment, or not so well – mine. i was playing with alcohol inks and i still dislike yellow but i got a couple of interesting backgrounds nevertheless. still not trying the orange! hahaha
    thanks for all of the inspo, Julie. and thanks for doing the subscriptions. i love the videos and i LOVE the opportunity to give back to you!!! p.s. more baby please & thanks

    Reply
  • changing up the palette can go well – your experiment, or not so well – mine. i was playing with alcohol inks and i still dislike yellow but i got a couple of interesting backgrounds nevertheless. still not trying the orange! hahaha
    thanks for all of the inspo, Julie. and thanks for doing the subscriptions. i love the videos and i LOVE the opportunity to give back to you!!! p.s. more baby please & thanks

    Reply
  • changing up the palette can go well – your experiment, or not so well – mine. i was playing with alcohol inks and i still dislike yellow but i got a couple of interesting backgrounds nevertheless. still not trying the orange! hahaha
    thanks for all of the inspo, Julie. and thanks for doing the subscriptions. i love the videos and i LOVE the opportunity to give back to you!!! p.s. more baby please & thanks

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  • This is beautiful! Love the softness of it. What stencil did you use on one of your deli papers that was printed in black, a floral with stains hanging down. Not a good description but hopefully you will understand 🙂
    Thank you for sharing. Motivates me to make something for my valentine.

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  • This is beautiful! Love the softness of it. What stencil did you use on one of your deli papers that was printed in black, a floral with stains hanging down. Not a good description but hopefully you will understand 🙂
    Thank you for sharing. Motivates me to make something for my valentine.

    Reply
  • This is beautiful! Love the softness of it. What stencil did you use on one of your deli papers that was printed in black, a floral with stains hanging down. Not a good description but hopefully you will understand 🙂
    Thank you for sharing. Motivates me to make something for my valentine.

    Reply
  • This is beautiful! Love the softness of it. What stencil did you use on one of your deli papers that was printed in black, a floral with stains hanging down. Not a good description but hopefully you will understand 🙂
    Thank you for sharing. Motivates me to make something for my valentine.

    Reply
  • This is beautiful! Love the softness of it. What stencil did you use on one of your deli papers that was printed in black, a floral with stains hanging down. Not a good description but hopefully you will understand 🙂
    Thank you for sharing. Motivates me to make something for my valentine.

    Reply
  • This is beautiful! Love the softness of it. What stencil did you use on one of your deli papers that was printed in black, a floral with stains hanging down. Not a good description but hopefully you will understand 🙂
    Thank you for sharing. Motivates me to make something for my valentine.

    Reply
  • This is beautiful! Love the softness of it. What stencil did you use on one of your deli papers that was printed in black, a floral with stains hanging down. Not a good description but hopefully you will understand 🙂
    Thank you for sharing. Motivates me to make something for my valentine.

    Reply
  • Julie! You read my mind! I want to make some collaged flowers! I’m trying to participate in #28februaryflowers But, I feel like doing collage right now. You know how sometimes we get a hankering to create with certain materials.

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  • Julie! You read my mind! I want to make some collaged flowers! I’m trying to participate in #28februaryflowers But, I feel like doing collage right now. You know how sometimes we get a hankering to create with certain materials.

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  • Julie! You read my mind! I want to make some collaged flowers! I’m trying to participate in #28februaryflowers But, I feel like doing collage right now. You know how sometimes we get a hankering to create with certain materials.

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  • Julie! You read my mind! I want to make some collaged flowers! I’m trying to participate in #28februaryflowers But, I feel like doing collage right now. You know how sometimes we get a hankering to create with certain materials.

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  • Julie! You read my mind! I want to make some collaged flowers! I’m trying to participate in #28februaryflowers But, I feel like doing collage right now. You know how sometimes we get a hankering to create with certain materials.

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  • Julie! You read my mind! I want to make some collaged flowers! I’m trying to participate in #28februaryflowers But, I feel like doing collage right now. You know how sometimes we get a hankering to create with certain materials.

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  • Julie! You read my mind! I want to make some collaged flowers! I’m trying to participate in #28februaryflowers But, I feel like doing collage right now. You know how sometimes we get a hankering to create with certain materials.

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  • I love this Julie. I can do it! TFS

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  • I love this Julie. I can do it! TFS

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  • I love this Julie. I can do it! TFS

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  • I love this Julie. I can do it! TFS

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  • I love this Julie. I can do it! TFS

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  • I love this Julie. I can do it! TFS

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  • I love this Julie. I can do it! TFS

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  • So quick and so cute TFS
    Hugs and Smiles

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  • So quick and so cute TFS
    Hugs and Smiles

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  • So quick and so cute TFS
    Hugs and Smiles

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  • So quick and so cute TFS
    Hugs and Smiles

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  • So quick and so cute TFS
    Hugs and Smiles

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  • So quick and so cute TFS
    Hugs and Smiles

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  • So quick and so cute TFS
    Hugs and Smiles

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  • It’s a lovely piece of art work! I have to try this collage technique. Thanks for sharing.

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  • It’s a lovely piece of art work! I have to try this collage technique. Thanks for sharing.

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  • It’s a lovely piece of art work! I have to try this collage technique. Thanks for sharing.

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  • It’s a lovely piece of art work! I have to try this collage technique. Thanks for sharing.

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  • It’s a lovely piece of art work! I have to try this collage technique. Thanks for sharing.

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  • It’s a lovely piece of art work! I have to try this collage technique. Thanks for sharing.

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  • It’s a lovely piece of art work! I have to try this collage technique. Thanks for sharing.

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  • You make it look so easy. Collage takes a special talent and you are full of that special stuff. 🙂 I have a few hearts made out of cardboard and also an old chocolate box that I took the heart off the back. Had if for years so now that I have seen this, I think that this is what that wants to be. Thanks Julie!!!! Give that sweet baby a cuddle from me too please. 🙂

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  • You make it look so easy. Collage takes a special talent and you are full of that special stuff. 🙂 I have a few hearts made out of cardboard and also an old chocolate box that I took the heart off the back. Had if for years so now that I have seen this, I think that this is what that wants to be. Thanks Julie!!!! Give that sweet baby a cuddle from me too please. 🙂

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  • You make it look so easy. Collage takes a special talent and you are full of that special stuff. 🙂 I have a few hearts made out of cardboard and also an old chocolate box that I took the heart off the back. Had if for years so now that I have seen this, I think that this is what that wants to be. Thanks Julie!!!! Give that sweet baby a cuddle from me too please. 🙂

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  • You make it look so easy. Collage takes a special talent and you are full of that special stuff. 🙂 I have a few hearts made out of cardboard and also an old chocolate box that I took the heart off the back. Had if for years so now that I have seen this, I think that this is what that wants to be. Thanks Julie!!!! Give that sweet baby a cuddle from me too please. 🙂

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  • You make it look so easy. Collage takes a special talent and you are full of that special stuff. 🙂 I have a few hearts made out of cardboard and also an old chocolate box that I took the heart off the back. Had if for years so now that I have seen this, I think that this is what that wants to be. Thanks Julie!!!! Give that sweet baby a cuddle from me too please. 🙂

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  • You make it look so easy. Collage takes a special talent and you are full of that special stuff. 🙂 I have a few hearts made out of cardboard and also an old chocolate box that I took the heart off the back. Had if for years so now that I have seen this, I think that this is what that wants to be. Thanks Julie!!!! Give that sweet baby a cuddle from me too please. 🙂

    Reply
  • You make it look so easy. Collage takes a special talent and you are full of that special stuff. 🙂 I have a few hearts made out of cardboard and also an old chocolate box that I took the heart off the back. Had if for years so now that I have seen this, I think that this is what that wants to be. Thanks Julie!!!! Give that sweet baby a cuddle from me too please. 🙂

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  • I like this, gives a lot of ideas thanks. But I would love to talk to you about making stamps and dies, mostly stamps. I got ideas and I have looked into different companies and I can’t find what I am wanting. You know there isn’t much for men, and I love western’s and I know men does to. If you want to and can help me, contact me at warpatt47@gmail.com or call 918-886-0246. Patt

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  • I like this, gives a lot of ideas thanks. But I would love to talk to you about making stamps and dies, mostly stamps. I got ideas and I have looked into different companies and I can’t find what I am wanting. You know there isn’t much for men, and I love western’s and I know men does to. If you want to and can help me, contact me at warpatt47@gmail.com or call 918-886-0246. Patt

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  • I like this, gives a lot of ideas thanks. But I would love to talk to you about making stamps and dies, mostly stamps. I got ideas and I have looked into different companies and I can’t find what I am wanting. You know there isn’t much for men, and I love western’s and I know men does to. If you want to and can help me, contact me at warpatt47@gmail.com or call 918-886-0246. Patt

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  • I like this, gives a lot of ideas thanks. But I would love to talk to you about making stamps and dies, mostly stamps. I got ideas and I have looked into different companies and I can’t find what I am wanting. You know there isn’t much for men, and I love western’s and I know men does to. If you want to and can help me, contact me at warpatt47@gmail.com or call 918-886-0246. Patt

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  • I like this, gives a lot of ideas thanks. But I would love to talk to you about making stamps and dies, mostly stamps. I got ideas and I have looked into different companies and I can’t find what I am wanting. You know there isn’t much for men, and I love western’s and I know men does to. If you want to and can help me, contact me at warpatt47@gmail.com or call 918-886-0246. Patt

    Reply
  • I like this, gives a lot of ideas thanks. But I would love to talk to you about making stamps and dies, mostly stamps. I got ideas and I have looked into different companies and I can’t find what I am wanting. You know there isn’t much for men, and I love western’s and I know men does to. If you want to and can help me, contact me at warpatt47@gmail.com or call 918-886-0246. Patt

    Reply
  • I like this, gives a lot of ideas thanks. But I would love to talk to you about making stamps and dies, mostly stamps. I got ideas and I have looked into different companies and I can’t find what I am wanting. You know there isn’t much for men, and I love western’s and I know men does to. If you want to and can help me, contact me at warpatt47@gmail.com or call 918-886-0246. Patt

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  • So pretty and unique.

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  • So pretty and unique.

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  • So pretty and unique.

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  • So pretty and unique.

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  • So pretty and unique.

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  • So pretty and unique.

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  • So pretty and unique.

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  • I love your work Julie! Thank you for the fun collage art demo. Looks like something I could actually do! I am so thankful for all of your free videos to watch. I am a full-time caregiver for my son so I don’t get to get out much. I love watching your videos! Congrats on the new baby!

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  • I love your work Julie! Thank you for the fun collage art demo. Looks like something I could actually do! I am so thankful for all of your free videos to watch. I am a full-time caregiver for my son so I don’t get to get out much. I love watching your videos! Congrats on the new baby!

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  • I love your work Julie! Thank you for the fun collage art demo. Looks like something I could actually do! I am so thankful for all of your free videos to watch. I am a full-time caregiver for my son so I don’t get to get out much. I love watching your videos! Congrats on the new baby!

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  • I love your work Julie! Thank you for the fun collage art demo. Looks like something I could actually do! I am so thankful for all of your free videos to watch. I am a full-time caregiver for my son so I don’t get to get out much. I love watching your videos! Congrats on the new baby!

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  • I love your work Julie! Thank you for the fun collage art demo. Looks like something I could actually do! I am so thankful for all of your free videos to watch. I am a full-time caregiver for my son so I don’t get to get out much. I love watching your videos! Congrats on the new baby!

    Reply
  • I love your work Julie! Thank you for the fun collage art demo. Looks like something I could actually do! I am so thankful for all of your free videos to watch. I am a full-time caregiver for my son so I don’t get to get out much. I love watching your videos! Congrats on the new baby!

    Reply
  • I love your work Julie! Thank you for the fun collage art demo. Looks like something I could actually do! I am so thankful for all of your free videos to watch. I am a full-time caregiver for my son so I don’t get to get out much. I love watching your videos! Congrats on the new baby!

    Reply

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