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HOW TO DECOUPAGE A WOODEN LETTER FOR FALL

Learn how to easily decoupage a wooden letter for fall using this quick and easy tutorial. This would be a great gift idea or used beautifully in your home during this fall season. Using Mod podge is so much fun and so versatile! This decoupage wooden letter is not just your basic letter but we went ahead and added a fun floral transfer to create a unique design. Follow along with me in the video as I decoupage a fall inspired, pretty pattern onto a wooden letter with a sweet sunflower to make it pop, then use the written steps in the tutorial below to make your own.  How to decoupage a wooden letter for fall I love decoupaging these wooden letters because they are so super simple but make a bold statement in your home. You can do so much with them like spell out someone’s name, a saying or quote or be simply used as a monogram. Wooden letters are wildly available in all different sizes at most craft supply stores. All you need to do is choose your sizes, your fun paper (which is also available in a range of colors and patterns) and start creating! This tutorial is super simple and will transform any space! Supplies for your decoupage wooden letter: Mineral Paint  Stain and finishing oil Sanding Block Or Sanding Paper Wooden Letter Paintbrush Decoupage Paper Scissors Transfer of your choice Mod Podge Transfer Tool Heat gun Instructions for making your decoupage wooden letter: Start with your wooden letter. Sand your letter with some sandpaper. Paint your letter with your coal black mineral paint, making sure that all your edges are covered. Lay your letter on top of your decoupage paper and outline it with a pen. Cut the shape out of your paper. Paint mod podge on your wooden letter. Stick your cut out paper on your wooden letter so that it sticks in the decoupage. Use your transfer tool and make sure that it is flat and nicely stuck down. Using sandpaper, sand the edges. Cover your paper with mod podge again. Dry it with a heat gun. Decide where you are placing your transfer. Place your transfer down and use a transfer tool to make sure it’s stuck down. Peel off the plastic top layer. Paint stain and finishing oil over your transfer and then blend it out with a tissue. Frequently Asked Questions What are my favorite mediums I use to decoupage with?I use Mod Podge, Fusion’s Decoupage & Transfer Gel. If it is a thicker type of paper or fabric project I opt for the Mod Podge. For a basic tissue paper, I use Fusion’s Decoupage and Transfer Gel — it is water based and is quick drying and water resistant and easier to work with than traditional Mod Podge. Looking for some fun and crafty DIY home decor ideas? Look no further than the Flippin Furniture blog. We have tons of tutorials to help you with everything from crafting to furniture makeovers. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for even more inspiration. Love our crafting tutorials and want be apart of a crafting community? Join the Flippin Society today! Just pin this decoupaging a wooden letter for fall tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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How to: DIY Picture Frame Makeover with Decoupage

If you are looking for a great new wall design without breaking the bank, then this frame makeover might just be perfect for you! I love easy and inexpensive DIY projects that deliver big results. I bought this old picture frame and made it new again! This design is so fun and beautiful! Paying for art to hang in your home can be costly, especially for things you might actually like, but with this tutorial you can go ahead and choose whatever color paint and whatever paper design you like to make an amazing picture to hang on your wall or give as a gift! It is super easy to make and completely customizable to what you love and what matches your aesthetic. Picture Frame Makeover This gray frame and floral design is just perfect for my home and it turned out so pretty! Follow along with this tutorial to see how you can do your own picture frame makeover and start hanging art all over the show! Supplies for your Picture Frame Makeover: Picture Frame Decoupage Paper – I used Textured Floral Left. Mineral Paint – I used Fusion Mineral Paint in Bellwood. Mineral Paint – I used Fusion Mineral Paint in Victorian Lace. Paint Brush Scissors Mod Podge Heat Gun or Blow Dryer Stencils – I used Butterfly Script. Paint Daubers Instructions for your Picture Frame Makeover: Start with removing the backing and glass from your frame and cleaning your frame. Paint your frame with your sage colored mineral paint, making sure that all your edges are covered. Wait for your 1st coat to dry. Take your cardboard backing and lay your decoupage paper on it to find the perfect spot that you want in your frame.  Cut the size out of your paper. Paint mod podge on your backing board, doing part at a time.. Stick your cut out paper on your board so that it sticks in the mod podge. Add the rest of your mod podge and stick the rest of the paper. Smooth out any bubbles with your hand. Dry it with a heat gun or blow dryer. Cover your paper with mod podge. Dry it with a heat gun/blow dryer. Put your stencil on the paper and using your dauber, press the white paint into the stencil. Dry the paint. Put your glass back in the frame. Add your decorated backing back into the frame, trimming the edges if needed. Frequently Asked Questions What do you use to decorate a picture frame?You can decorate and makeover your frame however you like. You can use any color paint and any design paper to add inside! This tutorial is completely customizable to you! How do you prepare a picture frame for painting?Depending on the type of frame, sanding a wooden frame and cleaning any frame is the way to go before painting. Just pin this frame makeover tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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How to Decoupage a Wooden Letter

Learn how to easily decoupage a wooden letter using this quick and easy tutorial. This would be a great gift idea or used beautifully for nurseries or children’s rooms. Mod podge is so much fun! If you have ever used Mod Podge before, then you know how it works and how addicting it can be. For those of you that have not, here is a quick how-to tutorial for decoupaging wooden letters. Follow along with me in the video as I decoupage a fun and pretty floral pattern onto a wooden letter, then use the written steps in the tutorial below to make your own.  How to decoupage a wooden letter Beautiful patterned letters or names on a wall is a big trend at the moment and the letters can spell out someone’s name, a saying or quote or be simply used as a monogram. Wooden letters are wildly available in all different sizes at most craft supply stores. All you need to do is choose your sizes, your fun paper (which is also available in a range of colors and patterns) and start creating! This tutorial is super simple and will transform any space! Supplies for your decoupage wooden letter: Mineral Paint – Brook Sanding Block Or Sanding Paper Wooden Letter Paintbrush Decoupage Paper Scissors Mod Podge Transfer Tool Heat Gun Instructions for your making decoupage wooden letter: Start with your wooden letter. Sand your letter with some sandpaper. Paint your letter with your sage colored mineral paint, making sure that all your edges are covered. Lay your letter on top of your decoupage paper and outline it with a pen. Cut the shape out of your paper. Paint mod podge on your wooden letter. Stick your cut out paper on your wooden letter so that it sticks in the decoupage. Use your scraper and make sure that it is flat and nicely stuck down. Using sandpaper, sand the edges off. Cover your paper with mod podge again. Dry it with a hair dryer. Frequently Asked Questions: What kind of paper do you use to Mod Podge on wood?Mod Podge may be used to decoupage paper onto wood in much the same way it works with paper-on-paper projects, but the wood surface must be smooth and free of dirt and debris for it to adhere well. How do you fix Mod Podge mistakes?All you need to do is heat up some water as hot as you can get it, and use a sponge to apply it to the fabric or paper on the canvas. Leave it to sit for several minutes as it reactivates the Mod Podge. Peel off as much of the fabric or paper as you can, and then apply more water as needed. Just pin this DIY Decoupage wooden letters tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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How to Use Decoupage Paper

When I get new supplies in, I get so excited. Just plain giddy, really. I just have to craft with them as soon as I can. These projects are the direct result of new, amazing decoupage papers that arrived at my home last week. So naturally, I would want to share these easy DIY projects with you as well so you can have fun too! Are you ready to learn how to use decoupage paper? Make your Wood Signs Using Decoupage Paper Y’all, why is learning how to use Decoupage paper so important in your crafting skills bank? Well, let me tell you! These wooden signs are super cute, simple home decor. What makes decoupage even more special are ALLLLLL the ways you can work with it. After crafting these signs, you should consider using this strategy to refinish an old side table. Maybe you could even redo the drawers on a big dresser for a fresh new room makeover. So many ideas, but still the same simple steps. These wood boards, of all sizes, are so easy to work with in terms of DIY home decor. The best part of this project is that it is completely customizable. You decide the style of design, size, colors, and shape for your wood sign. The hardest part is deciding which paper to use, because man oh man, they are all so awesome. Whether it is raw wood or painted wood it doesn’t matter.  A transfer sheet of florals or vintage numbers… also no big deal.  You decide what fits your home decor best to get this project started. I love being able to create something for any space in my home with just a little bit of time, creativity, and desire. You will too. And with these steps, you will see just how easy it is to get this same look in less than an hour. Are you ready to get to work?  Supplies: Blank piece of wood any size –  either raw or painted wood Decoupage Paper – Roycycled Mod Podge Paintbrush Sanding Sponge Heat gun Sponge Daubers Minwax Polyurethane Spray How to Use Decoupage Paper Grab your piece of wood, raw or painted, and your style of decoupage paper. Based on the size of your wood, will determine how much you will use of your paper and Mod Podge.  Place paper over the top of your wood to determine the amount of paper you need to cut from the main sheet. I don’t measure, but you can. You just need enough to cover the entire board with a bit of overhang. For your bigger pieces of wood, you might not even need to cut your paper at all.  Apply a nice even coat of Mod Podge. Be sure to go all the way to the edges. Completely cover the top of your board. For larger boards, you will need to work in sections, starting from the top, working your way down.   Next grab the piece of decoupage paper you like, playing with placement before you lay it down officially. Remember, once it touches, it is very difficult to pull back up, so make sure you have it where you want it!  Place it down, rubbing smoothly with your hands to push out any air bubbles. Make sure it completely adheres to the wood.Larger boards, you will repeat the addition of Mod Podge, applying paper, and smoothing out air bubbles in sections as you work to complete your wood sign.  Let dry completely before removing the excess tissue paper with a sanding sponge. Simply rub along the edges to easily pull off excess.  Grab your paintbrush and Mod Podge, and apply a thin coat on top to seal it up. Remember to keep your brush strokes all going the same direction. Let dry completely.  What If My Wooden Sign is Not Super Smooth? Wood scraps are almost always not super smooth, and when working with these decoupage papers, you really want to find a piece as smooth as possible. But you can always take away the rough texture with a sanding sponge to help. You want your decoupage paper to really adhere to the wood. So, be sure to get full coverage of your Mod Podge on your board. You want it to really soak into those grooves. These projects are easy, and mistakes happen. Believe me. But I know you can always disguise a mistake in some way. So just be brave, try, and have fun.  What if I Didn’t Measure Right and Now an Edge is Showing Through? Y’all I can’t tell you how many times I have done this. Well, because I told you before… I don’t measure. I like to eyeball my projects and most times that is just fine. But every once in a while, it is not. When that happens, I simply disguise it by “dirtying” up that edge of my wood sign by lightly rubbing a black ink/paint sponge along the edges. You can make the line as thick or as thin as you want. This will also give it a more finished look so that little mistake turned out to be a blessing. Working with decoupage paper is so much easier than it looks. These steps are so simple. Here is the abbreviated version for y’all! Pick wood. Pick paper. Paint if you want. Mod Podge. Place paper. Rub. Mod Podge. Dry. Decorate your home with this beautiful new DIY decor! HA! So simple and so cute. Let me know what you think! Just pin this How to Use Decoupage Paper tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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How to Decoupage a Wooden Toolbox

Follow this tutorial to learn how to make your own rustic decor by learning the technique of using tissue paper to decoupage a wooden toolbox. Y’all know of my love for the Farmhouse look in my decor. My whole house is covered in it. Well, I have really started to open my heart a bit and take a chance on a new style. Lately, I have really been into the Industrial Grungy looking stuff. There is just something about it. I think it is because it still has the natural vibes of Farmhouse, but a bit more masculine feel. And this DIY Decoupage Wooden Tool Box is too great not to start loving the Industrial look. Don’t you agree?  How To Decoupage your Own Wood Toolbox This wooden toolbox is pretty awesome on its own, but I had a vision. And it’s not wise to stop a woman when she has a vision. Am I right, y’all? Using just a bit of Soft Matte Gel and this decorative decor tissue paper helped my vision become a reality. This DIY craft was so simple! Just because it is a tool box, doesn’t mean it has to have that masculine vibe. I just happen to love that look right now. But I’m here to tell you that if you want to make this with a different style to match your home decor, that is just fine. If you hope to keep its overall function as a wooden toolbox, you can do that too! You can accomplish both with any style of paper you select! You just have to be willing to do it! I’m here to teach the process to create it, step by step. Ultimately though, you have the opportunity to complete it in a way that best fits your style. So whatever style that might be, go and grab your supplies. I’m so excited to teach you how to make your own Wooden Tool Box using this awesome technique of Decoupage. If you want to have a rustic look in your home or office, then follow these steps below to get started!  Supplies: Old Wooden Tool Box Decorative Decor Tissue Paper – “Science Lovers” (Your choice for design)  Soft Matte Gel  White paint Paint Brush Sanding block Flat edge applicator tool How to Decoupage Your Wooden Toolbox Grab your old wooden toolbox, Soft Matte Gel, and decorative tissue paper of your choosing.  Wipe wood clean of any grit or grime. Lay your paper on your wooden toolbox and determine where you want the images to rest best. Trim your paper with scissors for the amount to cover a side. Leave some excess. Apply a thin layer of your soft matte gel directly to your wooden toolbox. Carefully apply an even coat covering the entire area you wish to add your paper. Be extra careful as you add your tissue paper since this paper is so fragile. Do not let it accidentally hit in a spot you don’t want it to remain. Next, apply your decoupage tissue paper. Press firmly and smooth out any air bubbles as it adheres to the wood. You can use parchment paper or wax paper to ensure every part is adhering perfectly. Be careful!  Let dry and sit overnight. Once completely dry, grab a sanding disc to rub off any excess of your tissue paper. Next, use your sanding block to smooth the sides of your paper on the edges of your wooden crate. Wipe clean of any debris.  To seal this project, apply a thin coat of your Soft Matte Gel directly on top. Apply evenly.  Let sit to dry when complete. What is the Difference Between Decorative Tissue Paper and Decorative Decor Tissue Paper? The tissue paper that we shove into gift bags is extra fragile, right? Well, so is decorative tissue paper, friends. Your fingernails can snag it so easily, so you have to be extra careful when working with it. That is not the case when working with Decorative Decor Tissue Paper. That style of paper is much more sturdy and easily shapeable. I love how forgiving it is, and sometimes y’all when I craft, I make some mistakes. And I love those happy little accidents. You should too!  Can You Paint the Wood Underneath? With this project, I did NOT decide to paint the wood underneath. I wanted to keep the wood grain showing through on my decoupage paper to help maintain the industrial vibe I was going for. But, if I was looking for a more shabby chic design, then yes.  I would have selected a different design/pattern of decoupage paper to really pop on my wooden surface. So in that case, I would totally paint a coat on my wood. I would remember to let it dry completely before applying my decoupage paper. But all the other steps would remain the same. The fun thing about decoupage paper is that the options are endless when it comes to creating your own DIY projects. Just pin this How To Decoupage your Own Wood Toolbox tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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