Have you begun to experiment with collage art or scrapbooking? If you are looking for a that can help you create more interesting backgrounds for your art, look no further than Collage: Textures and Techniques with respected artist Claudine Hellmuth.   You can learn how to transfer images using heat, create the look of peeling paint, or tear and stain paper to create and antique look. Claudine also guides viewers through a project that uses all of the techniques she describes. Take a look at this exciting new resource (the author’s book, also listed below) and start experimenting! If you know of any other inspiring titles, such as Collage Discovery below, feel free to comment and share them here!