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Decoupage Crafts for Mom

By editor ⋅ May 7, 2008 ⋅ Email this post ⋅  Print this post ⋅ Post a comment

Decoupage is a craft that seems particularly suitable at Mother’s Day, because it’s an easy way to add a feminine, decorative touch to everyday items. If Mom likes flowers, this Decoupaged Potpourri Box is one way to give her flowers that will last for a long time - both in the scented potpourri contained within the box and in the pressed flowers used to decorate it.

Decoupaged Candle Holders has been around for a few years, if you haven’t tried it yet, it’s worth a second look. The supplies are inexpensive, but the soft glow from the candles will emphasize the theme of your decoupage in a wonderfully understated way, providing a personal decorative accent for candle lit suppers or outdoor get-togethers on a warm summer night.

How about a coordinating, two-piece Decoupaged Bath Set for Mom, made from a shaker box and small glass jar? In this instance, the decoupage motif is provided by fancy paper napkins!

Did you know that is is possible to make your own Decoupaged Jewelery? Suggested motifs include Victorian cherubs or rosebud bouquets - but how about making Mom some jewelery with a motif special to her, whether that symbol is a certain kind of flower, a celtic knot, or a ball of yarn?

Decoupage is one craft that allows you to explore any theme, motif or symbol that is special to the occasion, the mood, or the person that you have in mind when you are creating a one-of-a-kind homemade gift. Often, the decoupage supplies are as simple as white glue thinned with water, and pictures cut from a magazine. With such a low start-up cost, and such a high potential for that “Wow!” factor, it’s definitely worth a try.

You’ll find more decoupage crafts on our Free Craft Projects Index.

Tags: crafts, decoupage, pressed flowers