How to Make a Union Jack Collage

Sketch out your Union Jack on to a larger piece of paper or card using a ruler and a pencil. I used a Google image search for reference – starting with the main 'England' cross in the middle before adding in the additional stripes around it.

As it is such a recognisable design and collage can be quite a flexible craft – it doesn't matter too much if your measurements aren't perfect.

Go through your magazines and tear out anything in the appropriate colours – red, white and blue. I found gardening and travel magazines worked well for flowers, seas, skies. Fashion magazines too with bright clothing and colourful adverts!

Don't be afraid to use pictures of everyday items within the picture – such as strawberries, lamps, sofas – the colours will all add up to a good effect.

Tear or cut your magazine pieces into smaller parts before gluing into position.

To add texture, layer up different patterns and variants of blues (for example) in your different areas.

Keep going until you decide it is done and then hang up to display!