What creative materials can be used to make a collage? I made a list of 60 things to use and repurpose for creating collages, scrapbook pages, or art journals. Items used in collage can vary because it’s anything you think fits into the theme or layout you’re making. Usually magazines are a common thing you think of for handmade or analog collages, but there’s a lot more paper types and materials than just magazines. For your next creative mixed media project or collage, I’m