Not every print comes out the way we want—but that doesn’t mean we need to toss it. In this mixed media spread, I used misprinted collage paper. I repurposed it to create a pocket in my art journal. I then added two handmade tags. I used my own printable collage sheets, stamps, stencils, and a stitched collage cluster from my leftovers stash.

This project is all about embracing imperfection and letting your creativity guide you. The result? A whimsical underwater spread that invites you to “listen closely”—because mermaids have stories to tell. 💜

Watch the full process in my latest video. You can find the short on how I make my collage clusters linked in the video description.