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Decoupage: 101

August 5, 2008 By Rhoda 52 Comments

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Have you decoupaged anything lately? I was big into decoupage several years ago, but it’s been awhile since I got out the ole’ Mod Podge. This stuff has been around forever, but I never got into decoupage in the 70’s with everyone else. Mine was in the 90’s and it still comes in handy sometimes. So, I found this letter at a yardsale for 50 cents. It was white, so I painted it black. Then, I figured I snazz it up a bit more, so picked up some leopard tissue paper from Hobby Lobby. I’m really liking those leopard accents a lot.

Cut a square to go over the letter.
Brush the glue over the top and sides.
You’ll have to cut the paper to fit down inside the letter. And then start smoothing down the tissue paper trying to get it all down snugly without any edges sticking up adding more glue as you go. Wrap it around the backside if you need to, it won’t show. I had to go back and add a little more tissue paper to the insides and a couple of corners, but that’s the beauty of this thin paper, you can layer it and it doesn’t show. Try not to touch it too much cause it tends to pull up where your fingers touch. It will have a few wrinkles, but that’s just fine. Let it dry well….
And then find someplace to sit or hang it. This one has hangers, so it may end up on the wall somewhere.
I added it to my office nook wall along with my big “R”. Just thought you’d enjoy this little project with me!

Don’t forget our PARTY this Thursday. The “share your favorite yardsale/thrifting find” PARTY. I’ll post late Wednesday, so that you all can get linked up through Mr. Linky. Click here for all the details! Can’t wait to see all of YOUR finds too.

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  1. Dana says

    August 6, 2008 at 6:35 am

    So cute, I love the leopard print. I have always painted the letters I have found but the decoupage is a great idea! Thanks for the inspiration, Dana

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  2. Classic Charm says

    August 6, 2008 at 7:12 am

    Nice job Rhoda, you are sooo talented girl!

    Hugs,
    Rose

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  3. Cindi says

    August 6, 2008 at 7:31 am

    Great idea! I finally got to go to a Hobby Lobby when I visited my friend who lives in another state. I saw that tissue paper and loved it but didn’t have an idea for it. I’m definately picking it up next time!

    By the way, I left you something on my blog.

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  4. At Home Redesigns says

    August 6, 2008 at 10:11 am

    How cute is that! Good job!

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  5. Libby says

    August 6, 2008 at 11:24 am

    Thanks for the great tutorial. I’m new to mod-podge. Can’t wait to try some. It seems like a great way to make an inexpenive decoration for your home. I’m all about living on the cheap!

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  6. Jen - Balancing beauty and bedlam says

    August 6, 2008 at 2:02 pm

    Love it…we’ve had so much fun breaking out the Modge Podge lately. We just redid a cabinet/hutch and modge podged scrapbook paper on the back…one little bottle does amazing things. Thanks for sharing…can’t wait for the yard sale!

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  7. Magpie Interior Design says

    August 6, 2008 at 2:16 pm

    This looks great! Like something you would pay big bucks for! I love it!

    Continued success to you!

    ~Stacy

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  8. Melissa Lewis - Off The Wall says

    August 7, 2008 at 7:22 pm

    Oh, what a great idea here Rhoda. I love this!!!! Looks so good on your wall too. I am going to be doing this soon!

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  9. new every morning says

    August 17, 2008 at 5:43 pm

    I’m buying deco podge tomorrow!
    I didn’t know it came in matte … perfect!

    I love your idea. I’ve had the letter ‘R’ sitting on my desk, needing some love for over a year.
    You’ve inspired me!

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  10. P2P says

    August 18, 2008 at 2:49 am

    That’s great Rhoda!
    My 2 cents…to showcase the original colour of the paper, coat the base with white acrylic paint next time ;-))
    kat.

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  11. BlondeMomBlog (Jamie) says

    August 21, 2008 at 12:34 pm

    Could you use scrapbook paper? My youngest (6-year-old) daughter is OBSESSED with pink leopard. 😉

    Any way, I wanted to find pink leopard wall letters and of course don’t want to spend a lot of money. This gave me an idea!!!!

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  12. Sherry Morrison says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    Love this piece and I’m ready to do one myself. My question is I want to use christmas wrap and it has a glitter on it. Any thoughts on how it will hold up?

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