Storytelling in your Journal: Layered Collage Session

In today's creative session on Wildflower Stories, I’m sharing a simple "story-layering" trick to help you weave folklore and narrative into your art journal. We’ll be turning a folk tale into a rich, multi-layered collage page, step-by-step. Whether you're looking for a creative reset or a new way to add depth to your journaling, this technique is a beautiful way to connect with stories while you create. In this video, you’ll discover: The simple trick for building meaningful layers in a collage. How to pick key elements from a folk tale for your art. A relaxing, step-by-step walkthrough of the entire journal session. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction & The Folk Tale Inspiration 1:45 - The "Story-Layering" Trick Explained 4:10 - Creating the First Layers: Background & Texture 7:30 - Adding Narrative Elements & Final Details 10:15 - Finished Page Flip-through & Thoughts If you find this style helpful, you might also enjoy my 10 Simple Collage Ideas for a Creative Reset. #ArtJournaling #CollageTutorial #StorytellingArt #WildflowerStories #FolkTaleArt Are you new to Wildflower Stories? I’m Alison, and I’m very glad you’ve found your way here. This is a quiet corner where art, history, and the natural world meet. If you enjoy slow art sessions and forgotten stories, do please consider subscribing:)