I absolutely love decoupage or "serviettentechnik" as it's known in germany. It's easy, it's cheap, and it's a great way to upcycle items with professional looking results. It's also a fun thing to do with the kids.
Here's just a few things I have done over the years...
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Decoupaged shells
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A gift box
Finished
Materials
Before
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A savings box. Made from a balloon and papermache. Decorated using decoupage.
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Simple decoupage on stones. A fun activity with the kids.
A dressmaker's dummy. The image was cut from a printed serviette and painted with acrylic paints.
Finished
Close up
In progress...
Before
Van Gogh & Sunflower serviettes
Window display with artificial flowers
Finished
In progress...
Small cupboard using decoupage paper and paints.
Both versions of the leaf project were finished using decoupage.
Version 2 (updated 2022)
Version 1 (2017)
Adding decorative details to a children's desk