Fragmented Collage

I recently received a few Fragments in a birthday swap package (thanks, Kavi!) and was inspired to make some quick and easy refrigerator magnets. Using papers and embellishments from Tim Holtz's Idea-ology line, and stamps from his Stampers Anonymous collection, these magnets go together in minutes and add an artsy touch to your fridge or metal bulletin board.

First, gather your supplies. Pull out papers with images that will fit your Fragments (mine are all from Tim's Lost and Found Paper Stash), stamps, embellishments, etc. - this is a great way to use up those scraps you can't stand to throw away! For my magnet backing, I recycled some freebies I'd received from drug stores. Glossy accents is the perfect glue for adhering the Fragment to your collage as well as holding the embellishments securely.

Choose a background paper, cut it to fit your Fragment, and then begin to layer pieces on top, gluing them down securely. I cut a clock out of another sheet of paper and then added a stamped image from the new Steampunk stamp set. When you're happy with your composition, cover the Fragment with Glossy Accents and adhere it to your collage, making sure the glue covers it completely. Wipe off the excess glue that seeps out, if necessary.

When your Glossy Accents has set, you can begin embellishing the outside of your Fragment. I wrapped my large Fragment with copper wire and then added a Sprocket Gear embellished with a Type Charm. I layered that over a gear that I cut using the new Mini Gears die, which was embossed using my Faux Tarnished Metal technique. To finish it off, I added an Idea-ology metal corner. When you're ready to glue your magnetic sheet to the Fragment, make sure you peel off the plastic coating to reveal the paper underneath. It will make a much better surface for the glue to 'grab'.

There you have it! A quick and easy way to add a little flair to your fridge!

I was worried that the magnets wouldn't be strong enough to hold the embellished Fragments, but they have a very strong grip! If you wanted even more strength, you could use the small disk magnets that you can buy at the craft store. I liked using the flat pieces because they were free - free is always good! :-)

Thanks so much for stopping by - have a wonderful, creative weekend!