After cleaning out my office this past weekend, I realized how much scrap paper I'd collected. I had tons of old magazines, brochures, bits of wrapping paper, etc. What I can do with all this?

This project takes scrap paper and turns it colorful wall art.

Step 1: Step 1: Supplies

You will need:

Scrap paper assortment (the more color the better!)
1 thin plywood sheet (I used a 1/2" thick 2'x4' hardwood sheet)
Mod Podge
Paint or stain (enough for the edges)
Sandpaper
Fastener for hanging on the wall (I used 2 saw-tooth hooks and some epoxy)

Step 2: Step 2: Prep Your Board

Start by sanding down the edges of the board.
Paint or stain the edges of your board. I used 1 coat of blue acrylic paint to give the project a fresh feel.

Step 3: Step 3: Draw Boundaries

With a pencil, draw out an outline of your design. I used the pictured design that resembles rolling hills.

Step 4: Step 4: Cut and Sort Your Paper

Take your paper and cut/tear it into small pieces
Sort the paper by color and make a pile for each block in your outline

Step 5: Step 5: Assemble

Arrange paper pieces on the board to fill the design
Once you are happen with the placement, brush Mod Podge onto the back of the pieces and press onto the board to attach

Step 6: Step 6: Final Details

Here are a few extra details I added.

Tear tissue paper and attach with Mod Podge to create clouds
Line the borders of the hills with Sharpie to make each area pop
If you want an extra seal, coat the top with Mod Podge

Step 7: Step 7: Attach Wall-fasteners

Draw a straight line 2/3 of the way up the board
Equally space the fasteners on the drawn line (Each centered at 1/4 of the length away from the edge, as pictured)
Place a dot of epoxy on the edges of the fasteners
Wait 24 hours before hanging to allow the epoxy to harden