First of all I'd just like to say a massive thank you to all those who read, voted for or commented on my introduceyourself post yesterday:

https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@surrealist/hello-steemit-let-me-finally-introduce-myself-again-2017814t132911238z

As I've said, simply getting over the first-post-hump gave me a real boost, so to then receive such a warm welcome from so many people in the community was just a fantastic feeling! I'm really quite overwhelmed!

So to say a big thank you in my own way, today I sat down to make a collage representing my feeling at joining the site! I hope you like it!

These are the tools of the trade(ish)

Actually if you are going to collage at home I'd recommend (carefully) using a proper craft knife or scalpel and investing in a good non-slip cutting mat to work on - safety first people!

Here's the image I'll be working from. It's from an old French magazine:

First cuts and filling in the background:

Now I need some nice cloudy bits. These will do:

Building up the layers;

Something Steemit this way comes!

Here's a little trick o' the trade:

At last, let me present to you...

'Saint Emit Reveals Herself to Surrealist'

Happy Steeming People!!

(Incidentally if someone could explain how to properly format links in esteem, I'd be most grateful!)