How to make recycled cardboard gift boxes by decoupaging soap boxes, or any small foldable box, with paper napkins or gift wrap.

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Last updated on August 10th, 2021 at 12:16 amA wooden dollar store bird house becomes a decoupage bird house and a home for wrens! I never dreamed birds would actually move into this dollar-store bird house that I bought as a garden decoration.   I painted it, decoupaged with seed packet cut-outs, and hung it...

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How to update an old end table by painting, distressing and adding a decoupaged map to the top.

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Last updated on March 4th, 2016 at 12:33 amOrdinary egg shells look extraordinarily beautiful when you use them to decoupage a faux mother-of-pearl effect. by Jane Lake Decoupaging with broken eggshells is a technique that I’ve been meaning to try for years. Rather than attempt a collage, I chose this mother-of-pearl effect to decorate a...

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Last updated on March 6th, 2016 at 12:36 amSave the postage stamps from your mail to decoupage a handy postage stamp tin or wooden box. by Jane Lake If you prefer, the same decoupage technique can be used on a wooden box for the same purpose. The steps are simple, but the finished box would...

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Last updated on October 31st, 2015 at 12:20 amAll Occasion Ornaments to Decorate with Decoupage The ornament shown here is suitable for many occasions, but you could add miniature eggs or bunnies for Easter, little hearts or roses for Valentine’s Day, shamrocks for St. Patrick’s, mini pumpkins for Halloween, etc., to create a seasonal motif....

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Last updated on July 10th, 2017 at 12:27 amDecoupaged Botanical Print Serving Tray It doesn’t get much easier than this! These trays were purchased with a white bottom base, but you can use any tray and simply paint the bottom inside with white paint. What You Will Need: Serving Tray White acrylic paint Botanical Prints...

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Last updated on March 6th, 2016 at 12:38 amDecoupage a wooden potpourri box with dried pansies or other dried flowers, then fill with fragrant potpourri for a great homemade gift. By Jane Lake I chose a pansy theme for this little wooden box, but any small, flat pressed flowers, or an assortment of flat leaves...

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Last updated on August 13th, 2014 at 01:59 pmButterfly candle holders are easy to make and a great gift idea. The materials are very inexpensive, and you can use your imagination for a variety of designs. by Rachel Paxton Craft Supplies: small glass candle holders wrapping paper in your choice of motif – here we...

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Last updated on March 6th, 2016 at 12:39 amThere are so many pretty gift wrap papers around these days that you are sure to find one that is perfect to make this decoupaged gift wrap tray. This project also provides a great opportunity to recycle a nice gift wrap that you may have received as...

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Last updated on March 6th, 2016 at 12:40 amEven the stenciling is done with tissue paper on this easy-to-make decoupaged trinket box! by Jane Lake and Twila Lenoir Craft Supplies large wood chip box assorted colors of tissue paper sponge brush or similar stencil small amount of masking tape gloss sealer Project Instructions: First base...

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Decoupage a glass vase with a rose motif paper napkin and an antique crackle finish.

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Last updated on April 4th, 2024 at 03:45 pmLearn how to reverse decoupage – a process where you apply the decoupage material on the inside of an object, rather than the outside, to create a beautiful home accent. Craft Project Instructions: Choose a photo, gift wrap, etc to use as your decoupage print. Using a...

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Last updated on March 6th, 2016 at 12:45 amby Gail Sanders Here are the complete instructions to make decoupage puzzle sets from wooden blocks – each set that you make will be a wonderful one-of-a-kind homemade gift with six different pictures on each puzzle! Shown here is a 2 x 3 puzzle using 2″ blocks...

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Last updated on April 4th, 2024 at 03:50 pmReverse Decoupage Chimney Glass This decorative hurricane glass is decorated using a reverse decoupage technique, whereby the decoupage material is apply to the inside of an object, rather than the outside. What You Will Need: » Hurricane Glass (Amazon) » Picture to decoupage (gift wrap, magazine clipping,...

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Last updated on September 27th, 2015 at 02:34 amHomemade Decoupaged Garden Tool Box Decorate a wooden tool box with decoupage cut-outs to tote your garden tools in style. Craft Supplies: » Wooden tool box » Acrylic Paint ( I used, vanilla, burnt umber, jungle green) » Decoupage print (magazine clipping, stickers, rub on transfers, gift...

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Last updated on December 26th, 2015 at 12:52 amRecycle a drink crystals container, or similar cardboard or plastic tube container, by decorating with decoupage patchwork. By Twila Lenoir This easy decoupage technique uses up scrap fabric too, and makes a pretty country-style container that is ideal to contain candy, soaps, or sachets for gift-giving. Craft...

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Last updated on March 18th, 2025 at 12:22 amRace cars, hearts, and sunflowers are some of the motifs that we used to make our decoupaged pencils. By Jane Lake and Twila Lenoir You might choose other pictures to decorate your pencils; something that represents you, which is way better than those old-fashioned orange-yellow pencils, don’t...

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Last updated on August 26th, 2014 at 03:14 amHow to Make Decoupaged Charms, Brooches, Earrings And Pendants by Tom Norton Making your own jewelry is as fundamentally rewarding as it is lovely to wear. Most people associate decoupage with furniture or pottery, but the technique translates well into some very creative jewelry. The following article...

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Last updated on May 15th, 2025 at 11:56 pmHow to Decoupage Clay Pots or Plastic Pot Sleeves with Paper Napkins and Other Materials by Jane Lake Decoupage is an easy craft technique that can be used very effectively on terra cotta pots or plastic pot sleeves. Because it’s so simple to do, decoupage offers endless...

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How to decoupage Easter eggs with mod podge (or white glue) and paper napkins or other papers.

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