Botanical Collage: A Kew Gardens Inspired Session

Join me for some relaxation as I create a botanical art journal spread inspired by a recent trip to Kew Gardens in London. In this video, I share my "anchor piece" trick—a simple but effective way to start any collage. By choosing one central focal point, you can take away the guesswork and build beautiful, meaningful layers with confidence. Whether you’re a seasoned journaler or just starting out, I hope this session inspires you to turn your own memories into a creative page. In this video, you’ll see: A look at the stunning water lilies and textures of Kew Gardens. How to use an "anchor piece" to ground your collage. My process for building layers using photos, cutouts, and memorabilia. Tips for capturing the "feeling" of a day rather than aiming for perfection. Let's keep each other company on this creative journey. 🌿✨ Lots of Love, Alison x #BotanicalCollage #ArtJournaling #CreativeReset #WildflowerStories #CollageArt #NatureInspiredArt #royalbotanicalgardenskew #HenryMoore to use personal photos and memorabilia to preserve special moments. 00:00 - Introduction & The "Anchor Piece" Trick 01:06 - Memories of Kew Gardens 01:51 - Photos : Seeing a New Perspective 03:31 - Selecting the Anchor Piece: Waterlilies 04:16 - How to: Making Waterlily Paper Cutouts 05:51 - Building the Collage: Layers & Storytelling 07:04 - Finishing Touches & Stamping 08:00 - Why We Art Journal: Preserving Moments 08:37 - Final Collage & Wrap Up P.S Thank you to Elisabeth for her amazing photographs xxx📷 Watch next: A Simple Collage Trick to Try If you enjoyed this reset, you might also like my 10 Simple Collage Ideas for a Creative Reset. 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:)