More than forty years ago, residents of the Soviet Union thought that their photographs looked incredibly boring and monotonous. Their lives also looked monotonous; even the layout of their apartments was almost identical. Today, people have a really huge choice before them.
You often get the impression that the interior of an apartment or house is missing something special. The most successful solution is to decorate the interior with family photographs. They can be inserted into unusual frames and placed on the wall in an unusual way. However, the most interesting thing will be a collage made from photos; this article will tell you how to bring your idea to life.
What is collage
The name of this type of product came to us from the French language; translated it means gluing. If we talk about fine art, then the meaning of collage is the combination of certain details of one scenery. Moreover, these parts may differ from each other in color, texture, may be made of different materials, and so on.
The collage can be made using:
- Colored paper
- Plastic
- Canvas
- Special film
- Fabrics
- Tree
- Cardboard
There are various variations of making collages, the most popular of them will be presented below.
Create a collage on PC
You can make a collage on your computer quite quickly and easily. To do this, you do not need to have any special skills; it is enough to be an advanced PC user. The main thing is to have the desire and then the collage will turn out unique and beautiful, and most importantly it will please the eye for a long time.
Microsoft Power Point
You can create a collage even using basic tools; this program is available on almost every PC. To do this, you just need to post a photo as you like on an empty slide, and then save the result as a drawing.
Word
The most inconvenient tool for the purpose of creating colleges. However, there are emergency situations when there is simply no time to download other software components. However, with a little practice, you can make a collage in this proposed graphic editor, but it will look simple.
Collegerator
There are incredibly many variations for creating collages, so it is recommended that each user select exactly the program in which it is most convenient for him to work. This option is considered one of the most universal. You can make really decent collages in the program. To do this, simply download the program to your PC.
Photoshop
Perhaps this option for creating collages is the most popular among advanced PC users. The most powerful graphic editor currently offered to users. He copes with complex tasks with ease.
Using the program, you can edit photos, create unique collages, and bring all your ideas to life. Making a collage in the program is quite simple. The problem is that you need to really understand it, which will require some time. However, if you learn how to use the proposed product, you can master not only making collages, but also other interesting things.
Collagelt
Another software designed for creating collages. You also need to download it to your computer. Then the program offers you to choose one of the templates, which are quite a lot. After which the photos are pulled up. If necessary, the template itself can be adjusted, thus creating your own unique version.
Fotor website
A publicly accessible website on the Internet that anyone can use. The service is designed to quickly and freely make a high-quality product. In just 5 minutes, if you have the necessary photos, the collage will be ready. The service is perfect for those who do not want to install additional software. Before you start creating a collage, you need to register, otherwise you won’t be able to save your work to your computer. In the upper right corner there is a registration form that can be used by any interested user.
Photo collage in the form of puzzles
By implementing this original idea, you will get an unusual collage on the wall that will decorate your room. To make it, prepare all the necessary materials: whatman paper, sheets of printer paper, cardboard (corrugated), glue, tape (double-sided).
Draw a sheet of paper into several squares, give each square a puzzle shape, and cut it out carefully. This will be a template which will then need to be transferred onto corrugated cardboard and will need to be a different colour.
All puzzles are fastened together on a large sheet of whatman paper. On the reverse side, you can stick sheets of thick cardboard to strengthen the entire structure and give it a finished look. On the reverse side you can stick another sheet of Whatman paper and make puzzles again, then the design will be double-sided.
You can change the pictures for the puzzles by distance. This idea is especially suitable for small children, as they grow quickly. Take photographs of young children regularly and you will be able to make a collage showing their growth and development.
On your phone using apps
You can also work on the collage using your own phone. To do this, it will be enough to use one of the options that will be given below.
The most popular application, with which you can not only take successful photos, and the frames can not only be successfully processed, but also immediately posted on a social network.
Collage Maker & Photo Editor
An excellent application that is aimed at creating diverse collages. The user is offered a variety of templates. You can also create a custom collage if you wish. The program also offers non-standard ways to solve this issue. For example, a collage can be created in the form of a postcard. The tools also allow you to overlay text, various stickers, drawings, etc.
Photo editor
A universal and convenient method, and most often the photo editor is already on the user’s phone. If you download additional updates, you can create a full-fledged version with a unique design.
Collage Photo & Grid
The application offers a lot of different templates and grids for creating a collage. All this will help you get the job done quickly and get the desired result. The program offers the user a variety of stickers, inscriptions and other interesting tools. If desired, you can also adjust the appearance of your photos.
Results
Now you know how to create a photo collage on your own online, using a computer or on your phone. Depending on the option, it may take different amounts of time to learn the available tools. For beginners, online services and phone applications are more suitable. In the future, you can use more powerful applications such as Photoshop, which allow you to add additional effects and create more complex compositions.
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How to make a collage on a theme
Thematic collages are usually presented for some holidays or made as a memory of a certain event. Each event may have its own design features.
Birthday
In this case, it is recommended to choose the most successful and favorite photos of the traitor. As for the design, it is recommended to take into account the taste preferences of the birthday person himself.
Anniversary
This case involves using not only your favorite photos of the hero of the day, but you can also place photos of parents, children’s photos, and so on in the collage.
New Year collage
The collage should be as cheerful as possible. In it you can collect all the photos on the occasion of the New Year holidays. With this idea, you can even decorate a whole area at home with photographs dear to your heart. Also, such a collage will perfectly complement the holiday tree.
Valentine's Day
When designing this collage, everything is as clear as possible, it is only for two. Heart-shaped frames, red and pink colors are the key to success.
February 23
In addition to a serious collage, in this case you can use some humorous options; men love humor.
March 8
On the occasion of the celebration of World Women's Day, the collage should look spring, fresh, bright and festive. In a word, you need to make every effort to charm a girl.
Prom
For the entrance collage, you can use your imagination. Comic and official options are appropriate here. You can make a collage of several parts.
Portrait by common forces
You will need:
- a large photo frame (preferably A3) along with a white sheet, but without glass;
- drawing tools (pens, pencils, felt-tip pens).
You can give everyone drawing objects, or you can pass a set of such tools from hand to hand.
The blank for the portrait is passed to all guests sitting at the table, clockwise. Everyone draws what the presenter voices in poetic form. The result is a picture of the hero of the day. A lot of guests? Then suggest drawing some elements in pairs.
Phrases for drawing:
- The hero of the day has a graceful nose, very similar to a question. (draw a nose and pass it to a neighbor, then do the same)
- And what beautiful eyes! Expressive, playful.
- And the eyelashes are thickest of all, Like someone’s fur.
- And our eyebrows are so expressive, the look is even more amazing with them!
- Now we’ve reached the smile, Artists, there are no mistakes here!
- The cheeks remained pale, cold, They just really needed blush.
- Now we’ll draw in the ears, and, if necessary, we’ll finish off the earrings.
- We’ll decorate your head with a fashionable hairstyle, and dye your hair the desired color.
- The rest is up to the crown; the hero of the day is an important person.
- It comes down to the neck, and we can do this.
- Now we draw a beautiful body, and this is not a difficult task.
- And we’ll add hands, and we’ll correct what’s needed.
- Let's draw the legs quickly. Yes, as slender as possible.
- We'll put fashionable shoes on our feet, Let's not be distracted by the guests, let's draw.
- We draw the most stylish clothes. Let's complete another task that is entirely within our power.
- Next to it we draw a card with an account, In which there are zeros, well, simply, without counting!
- We’ll also draw a cool car, but you can do the simplest one.
- At the top we’ll write “Congratulations!” And we wish for something else.
- We’ll also draw flowers and fireworks, and then we’ll all kiss the hero of the day!
Don't forget to take a souvenir photo with the portrait.
Collage travel
When decorating this collage, you can attach seashells from your vacation to the photo frame. It will look really amazing.
Sports achivments
This is a serious topic for a collage; it must include photos with trophies. You can also use a non-standard shape of photo frames. The symbols of the sport are used in the design. However, the main thing is not to overdo it with decorative elements.
