Doily effect on Chopping board

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I am sorry, though I have been neglecting my blog 😒 I am creating loads of projects especially decoupage & share them regularly on my facebook page & Instagram, feel free to follow me there for regular updates!

Today’s project is a chopping board wall décor piece that also serves as a post it holder.

A simple technique to add some drama to a project is to combine a shabby chic print with bright chalk paints. For this base I used papers some shabby prints.

Using a large doily as a stencil, I created a pattern on the decoupaged paper with chalk paint.

I loved the contrasting colors of the the paper & paints. To add some more texture, I have also used 1 step crackle medium on the board around the doily stencil.

Some random newsprint stamping with archival ink, further built on layers to this project.

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Decoupage Coffee Table

Hello Everyone! This post is a very special one in which I bring together my love for coffee & decoupage! This is a picture heavy post, stay with me through the end & am sure who will not be disappointed.

Hubby recently replaced his car tyres. I was looking forward to put them to good use & what can be better than a coffee table for my terrace garden. Since this will be outdoors I reverse decoupaged the glass top, with the BobNBetty Roseate decopatch papers that came in my DT kit.

I selected some elements from this paper & fussy cut them, decided the layout & glued them (right side facing down) on the under side of the glass with Mod Podge Matte, followed this by another layer of decoupage – this time a newspaper print gift wrapping paper from my stash. The squeezee tool is a boon when decoupaging large surfaces like these to get rid of all the air bubbles & creases.

I love experimenting with reverse decoupage as it allows me to get two different looks on the same item (like this bottle I shared here).

This is the other side of the glass top, so perfect for a coffee lover in me!

Loving the newsprint peeking beneath this perfect coffee cup, the stamping and stenciling on & around the cup.

Loads of my coffee stamps (Tim Holtz – Fresh Brewed) were inked & I loved the outcome!

Loving the newsprint peeking beneath this perfect coffee cup, the stamping and stenciling on & around the cup.

Some more close ups –

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Decoupage Bottle featuring Decopatch Papers by Bob N Betty

Hello crafty souls, back with my love – DECOUPAGE & DECOPATCH PAPERS.

These papers are very thin & blend easily into the background to give a seamless finish. I wanted to use these papers on a curved surface like a bottle. The papers are 50gsm, just perfect for use on such surfaces too. I fussy cut the gorgeous lady (Floral Adornments) & decoupaged her over on the BIRDS & BUTTERFLIES background paper. Do you see how easily she blends over the background!

For some dimension I covered the lady with glossy accents & the glass like look was hard to capture on camera.

I covered the neck of the bottle with crackle paste & once dry rubbed metallique wax paste for a subtle metallic sheen.

Added some dangling resin embellishments too –

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Decoupage - Desk Organizer

Happy Monday friends! I am at the Letz CRaft Blog today working with a desk organizer from Papericious, that can along in my DT kit.

To begin I first primed the base with gesso -

Once dry, I painted it with white acrylic paint & let it dry. A popular decoupage technique for shabby chic project is to use doily, I love that effect but wanted to experiment with vibrant colors. I decided on the layout & with masking tape glued the doilies as desired.

Next I painted over with red acrylic paint -

I selected a gorgeous rice paper from Stamperia & tore the motifs I wanted to use -

Once the paint dried, lift the doilies & you have the most gorgeous doily pattern on the base, almost as if glued there.

Next I glued (Mod Podge) the rice paper roses on the stenciled doily.

I wanted to tone down the bright red & add a dash of another color in the background & what better way than adding crackle texture. For this I used Decorate 2 step crackle medium  & highlighted the cracks with Finnabair wax paste.

Here is the final outcome, love how easily the cracks complement the rice paper -

I also have a coordinating bookmark, here I have used Folkart 1 step crackle medium -

Some close ups -

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Decoupage Serviette Holder

Hello Friends!

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

Hello Friends!

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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Easter Home Dcor

Hello! 

Today, I am here with an Easter inspired decor idea. 

For this hanging Easter egg, I drew an egg template & cut 4 of these eggs from  Pastels Foiled Paper Variety Pack from Rinea & glued them from edge to edge to form a 3D egg.

Used some embellishments from my stash & fussy cut images from the Sweet Sentiments paper pack by G45 to decorate this lovely hanging Easter egg. Here are some close-ups....

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