Decoupage Serviette Holder

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Decoupage is a very versatile craft & the possibilities it offers is endless. I enjoy giving a makeover to old objects as much as turning new decoupage blanks into unique home decor items.
This is the serviette holder that I have in my post today -

To create the texture I have used FolkArt Home Decor Squeegee/Comb
Let me take you through the steps briefly -

1. Lightly sand the tissue box. This gives the paint and glue some teething.
2. Paint the sides with Papericious - Duck Egg chalk paint & the top of the box with white acrylic paint using a sponge brush.
3. Next add a layer of red acrylic paint on the sides & carefully run the squeegee through it while still wet & you get a beautiful striped texture. Let dry.
4. Tear the select tissue to size & glue it on the top of the box with Mod Podge Matte. Seal with another layer of Mod Podge.
5. Follow this with 2-3 layers of varnish. Sand between layers for a smooth finish.

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Decoupage Tray

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Sharing my first post on the Letz Craft blog, so happy to join a bunch of talented ladies.

Here is look at my first project - 

Please visit the blog HERE for more details.

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Mixed Media - Door Hanger

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Sharing a mixed media altered door hanger today.

Had started work on this a couple of weeks back & it was sitting on my table all this while, screaming to be finished. I totally loved the outcome - black & copper, a combination which always mesmerizes me!

The base textures are using tissue (the white ply left after all my decoupage projects!) & modelling paste. I used black soot chalk paint from Itsy Bitsy & the copper is metallic paste from Art C

The dream catcher is a chippie from Papericious. The flowers, butterfly & die cuts are from my stash. 

Some more mixed media projects are here, here & here. 

Sharing this at - 

HLS - Mixed Media Challenge - 27.2

SSS - Wednesday Challenge - 21.2

Creative Artiste's#35 - 25.2

Rhedds Creativespirit - 28.2

Altered Eclectics - 28.2

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Fun with New shades of Chalk paints - 1

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This is Tanvi here & its a pleasure to be back with some decoupage inspiration using the new shades of chalk paint. In all there are 24 shades, perfectly selected for a decoupage lover like me to make shabby & distressed projects. Thank you Itsy Bitsy for introducing the first Made in India chalk paints.

These were the 14 shades launched earlier this year - 

The10 new additions to the matt chalk paint range are -

When it comes to decoupage these paints score over acrylics because

• they give very good coverage
• are easy to blend & sand to give a super smooth finish
• Consistency is just right for use with a roller, sponge or brush
• they work on glass, wood, metal, mdf & acrylic too
• being lead free they are also eco friendly

I have a few projects to share today using these 4 shades in my post - sand stone, whipped seafoam, wild wasabi & muted teal.

Lets begin with a quick reverse decoupage tutorial on an acrylic coaster.

1.Select the tissue & tear the design you want to use.

2. Decoupage the tissue on the backside of the coaster (right side facing the coaster). Remove any air bubbles/wrinkles & let dry.

3. Apply another coat of decoupage glue to seal the tissue. Let dry completely.

4. Next, stencil a pattern over the tissue, using a sponge blender.

5. Paint the coaster (whipped seafoam). This is the final layer of paint. Once it is dry, seal with several coats of varnish. Sanding in between layers for a smoother finish.

6. Now the coaster is finished & this is how it looks.

I was not able the capture the subtle stencilling on camera but I loved the muted pattern.

 I love the ease with which I can paint over a metal surface with chalk paints. Sharing a metal planter, in which have used sand stone, this shade was so close to the tissue background.

Next I have a tray with a distress finish. in which I have used fortune cookies, not from the recent release but nevertheless my favorite shade.

Distressed base of the tray.

Stay tuned for my next post where I share an easy tutorial to get this distressed look.

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Decoupage ideas with Craftreat Stencils

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 I am delighted to be Guest Designing for the Craftreat Blog today with some decoupage inspiration using the Craftreat stencils. 

I am in love with the designs, very well thought of & planned, the Indian designs are just in time for the festive season. I had loads of fun playing around with them & hope I tempt you to grab these designs too.

This is a picture heavy post, I have not 1 or 2 but 7 projects to share 😊

First I have a set of coasters using my favorite Indian themed design - Mandala

Next is a decorative magnetic chopping board in which I have stencilled the mandala to give a gradient look.

Here is a closer look, gorgeous isn't it?

The Indian motifs stencil was just perfect for this shabby mirror. In this I have used texture paste.

A close up of the stencilling, do you see the perfect design?

The Buddha stencil is my absolute favorite. Once again I used it with texture paste & the design imprint is flawless. 

To pop the Buddha design I used inkagold over the stencilling, this just pops the image,adding some more dimension.

For this decoupage wallet I have used Damask Background..

This is such a versatile design, the stencilling blends so well with the tissue.

Priya also sent me some bangles & pendants for decoupage. I went with the traditional rice paper decoupage techniques & colors on them, the result a very shabby bangle & pendant with some fantastic crackle texture.

Hope you are inspired to grab some of these!

You can buy all the stencils here.

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Decoupage - Letter cum Key Holder

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If you are following me you know of y love for decoupage! I love altering & creating home decor items using serviettes & papers..........................the transformation of ordinary mundane objects with decoupage is priceless.

Today's post the transformation of a MDF letter cum key holder. The color of this dinner napkin with the bird house print is so pleasing & is sure to bring cheer.

Here are the steps in brief - 

• I started with a base coat of Itsy Bitsy chalk paint charcoal on the sides & lower part of the holder.
• Once dry I added crackle medium randomly on the two sides & over the bottom panel with hooks. This was followed with a coat of chalk paint - frozen ice.
• Next I tore the word 'welcome' from the tissue & decoupaged it on top for a faux a hanging plaque & the bird houses were decoupage at the bottom of the slots.
• After this I used the paint to merge the tissue with the background.
• I added some more textures to this project by dry brushing with black paint & stenciling (rolling stones) with snow chalk paint.
• Several coats of varnish with sanding in between completed this key holder.

You can see my other key holders here & here.

Sharing this at - 

Making Memories Crafting#4 - 30.4

Craft for the Craic - 1.5

Love to Create#7

Everybody Art Challenge#400 - 17.4

Crafty Creations#339 - 24.4

Stamplorations - April Challenge - 30.4

Altered Eclectics - 30.4

Rhedd's Creative Spirit Challenge - 30.4

A Bit more Time to Craft#42 -

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Decoupage - Wine bottle holder

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Sharing another decoupage project today, a wine bottle holder. This was a result of some experimentation & I call it the double decoupage technique. I had a beautiful pattern paper with wine bottles in my stash & also a tissue napkin with bottle. Selecting either one was difficult & finally I used both in the project! A happy me!

To begin I primed the base with gesso followed by a generous coat of acrylic paint & let dry.

I adhered the pattern paper to the front of the holder using mod podge.  The wine bottle & glass motif  on the tissue were carefully cut & glued over the pattern paper (which sort of formed the background now). Take a closer look at the image below & you will see both the images!

Another reason why this is a double technique is the two types of crackle textures - the finer one was attained with a crackle medium & the larger bold are by stamping. Some more works with crackle texture can be seen in this laptop table here, a tray here & a chopping board here.

Had a lot of fun experimenting here! Would love to know your thoughts!

Sharing this at - 

A Bit More Time to Craft#24 - 29.7

Things to Alter - 28.7

Rhedds Creative SpiritChallenge - 1.8

Avenue613 Challenge#185 - 23.7

We Love 2 Create#15 - 30.7

Altered Eclectics - 31.7

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