Creating an Illustrated Scrapbook

A course by Nuria Mel. , Designer and Illustrator

Designer and Illustrator. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined April 2020

Design a scrapbook and learn how to use it as a creative reference for your illustration projects

99% positive reviews (223)
3,546 students
Audio: Spanish
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Design a scrapbook and learn how to use it as a creative reference for your illustration projects

Every great idea is born from a sketch, a doodle, a first draft or, in the case of designer and illustrator Nuria Mel., a cutout. Through scrapbooking, Nuria carries out her creative vision by combining illustration, collage, and different craft techniques.

In this course, learn how to use scrapbooking as a creative reference tool for your illustration projects, helping you develop stories and document the design process. With Nuria, start building your first illustration scrapbook step by step using a series of experimental cutting exercises.

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What will you learn in this online course?

18 lessons & 31 downloads

  • 99% positive reviews (223)
  • 3,546 students
  • 18 lessons (4h 9m)
  • 31 additional resources (13 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create an illustration scrapbook by searching for a topic of your choice. Develop a collection of cutouts and experiment with different drawing, cutting, and collage techniques.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Illustrators, designers, artists, or anyone interested in enriching their creative process by experimenting with cutting techniques, collage, scrapbooks, and collections of graphic material.

Requirements and materials

No specific prior knowledge or specialized scrapbooking tools are needed, just an interest in crafts, a bit of creativity, and a fascination for nostalgia.

You will need the following materials and tools: cutting tools like a utility knife, sharp scissors, a hole punch, a ruler or squares, and a cutting base. Other materials include glue, sheets of foam type paper like EVA, papers of different weights like cardboard (could be recycled), old photographs or magazines, and adhesive tape. You will also need to have whatever techniques or finishes you wish to explore, like colored pencils, acrylic paint, crayons, or pastel chalk.


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Nuria Mel.

A course by Nuria Mel.

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Designer and Illustrator

Nuria Meléndez is a designer, illustrator, and scrapbook aficionado. She is dedicated to the study of creative processes related to the design and illustration of editorial and cultural projects. Her work combines two of her favorite concepts: transformation and nostalgia.

She has created work for publishers of children's and young adult literature, cultural magazines, musical projects, theaters, and museums. Nuria is passionate about projects that stimulate creativity and push new ways of thinking while allowing ample space to fantasize.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
    • What will we do in the course?
  • U2

    The universe of scrapbooking

    • The art of scrapbooking
    • Basic tools and materials 1
    • Basic tools and materials 2
    • Supplies and support for your project 1
    • Supplies and support for your project 2
    • Definition of the idea, materials and color palette 1
    • Definition of the idea, materials and color palette 2
  • U3

    Building the scrapbook

    • From notebook to album: preparing container 1
    • From notebook to album: preparing container 2
    • Creating Scrapbook 1
    • Creating Scrapbook 2
    • Analysis of the collection and composition of scrap pages
    • Assembled the album and cover
  • U4

    A scrapbook forever

    • Conservation of the material and final tests
    • Be a Scrapper!
  • FP

    Final project

    • Creating an Illustrated Scrapbook

What to expect from a Domestika course

  • Learn at your own pace

    Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

  • Learn from the best professionals

    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

  • Meet expert teachers

    Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

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  • Get front-row seats

    Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.

  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

  • Connect with a global creative community

    The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.

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FAQs

Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.

The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.

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Creating an Illustrated Scrapbook. Illustration, and Craft course by Nuria Mel.

Creating an Illustrated Scrapbook

A course by Nuria Mel.
Designer and Illustrator. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined April 2020
  • 99% positive reviews (223)
  • 3,546 students