Christmas with a Theme Nov 28, 2007
Decoupage is easy and team photos with sports heroes, past and present, can easily be turned into ornaments. Turn this into a game for after dinner and pass around the photos, see who knows the most trivia about the person featured. (Suite101.com)
Personalized Gifts for Grandparent Nov 27, 2007
Another crafty project is to decoupage a household or decorative item with images of your children. Create a one of a kind vase, jewelry box, napkin holder, tissue box, etc. (Suite101.com)
Green Christmas Ideas Nov 18, 2007
Cut up your old cards and use them for decoupage projects, gift tags or kids crafts ... Decoupage someone s favorite photo onto a container or box so that they will be able to see it every day. (Suite101.com)
Start a new tradition for Thanksgiving Nov 5, 2007
Tear the quote out rather than cut it because it makes the edges more interesting and use a decoupage glue to secure to your rock surface. Seal with 2-3 coats of varnish or polyurethane and offer them up to your guests as a parting gift. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Mixed Media Pumpkin Decorating Oct 26, 2007
decoupage or gel medium ... Use the stem as a handle and layer decoupage or gel medium over half of the pumpkin ... Add more decoupage or gel medium to the brush (or sponge) and affix magazine clippings in random places over the decorative paper. (Suite101.com)
Pumpkin painting: Carve out new approach for Halloween Oct 26, 2007
Then she decoupaged them onto the pumpkin ... For a lavish decoupage, you can write fun messages on the pumpkin's skin with a bold, black marker ... "It's hard to do decoupage on a round surfaces, so it's best to use thin paper," Ann Petrosky says. (The Clarion-Ledger)
New wallpaper eliminates old hangups Oct 24, 2007
Carefully cut out the pattern and decoupage on anything, including furniture. Making note cards or greeting cards. (AZCentral -- Home)
Jenn Sherr's Red Bull boots aren't made for walking, but admiring Oct 18, 2007
South End artist Jenn Sherr makes jewelry and purses using decoupage, a technique of decorating a surface with paper and other flat materials and then sealing it with glue ... Sherr decoupaged go-go boots (two pairs, actually) with the ubiquitous label and was named one of about 40 finalists from among 2,000 entries worldwide. (Boston Globe)
5 locals offer crafty how-to's Oct 11, 2007
Since then, she has made cartoon books, created batik prints, decoupaged wooden bracelets and made small robots to entertain herself and her friends ... or decoupage (glue) any image you want on the front side of the bottle cap, not the side filled with clay. (The Indianapolis Star)
Have a Junk Store Christmas Oct 10, 2007
Paint one in colors that match the recipient s decor and then decoupage it with images that reflect their tastes ... Then decoupage them with images that fit the room s decor. (Suite101.com)
Uncarved Pumpkins Oct 5, 2007
Decoupaged Delights This technique is a little tricky but can be a show stopper. Decoupage your pumpkin with printed pictures of Halloween scenes, or create one spooky pictograph story or scene around your pumpkin. (Suite101.com)
Explore Artistic Boundaries Oct 4, 2007
When the work is complete, consider sealing it with a spray fixative (Dick Blick has a very good archival spray available) or decoupage medium with a gloss finish. Weightier items will need extra adhesive they don't fall off in transition or over time. (Suite101.com)
Tricked-out pumpkins Sep 29, 2007
"If you've kept it taut enough, you won't have to worry about the ribbon moving out of place. If it does, simply use more pins on it, she said.Try more than one type of ribbon. Just be sure to restrict your color palette to one or two hues.For a glittery jack-o'-lantern, coat the pumpkin with glue, then sprinkle it with festive colors. Those who want to spend more time on the glitter can carefully sprinkle different colors on the skin segments, alternating between two hues.For a lavish... (Florida Today)
Fair Creative Arts entry deadline nears Sep 26, 2007
Class 1, Ceramics Class 2, Leather work Class 3, Decorated/painted clothing Class 4, Decorated/painted articles Class 5, Decoupage articles Class 6, Weaving Class 7, Metal work Class 8, Leaded glass Class 9, Wood work Class 10, Dolls Class 11, Miscellaneous. SECTION VI. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
North San Diego County Times Community News Briefs: OGHS Alumni Barbecue set for Sept. 21 Sep 18, 2007
OCEANSIDE -- Helen Shafer Garcia will teach "Book Arts: Structured and Altered: from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Oct. 3 to Nov. 7 at the Oceanside Museum of Art School of Art, 219 N. Coast Highway. Design, paint, collage, stamp, alter and assemble handmade books with acrylics, watercolors, polymer clay and other mediums. Explore book binding techniques, printmaking, papermaking and transfer methods to complete beautiful unique books. Experiment with writings and images with a variety of themes.... (North County Times)
Happy Birthday Crown Aug 25, 2007
Supplies Newspaper 1 plastic crown 1 package of Rigid Wrap (plaster of Paris on a cloth roll) Bowl with water Colored tissue paper Decoupage medium, brush Acrylic paint, brushes High-gloss varnish Loose glitter Hot glue Wood letters Crystal gems Other embellishments ... Once the crown is completely dry, cut the colored tissue paper into strips and decoupage to cover the wrap ... Coat the entire surface with the decoupage medium, let dry. (AZCentral -- Home)
Multichannel Newswire Aug 1, 2007
DIY Sets Martha Stewart Crafts DIY Network in November will air Martha Stewart Crafts, a best-of Martha Stewart compilation series featuring how-to segments on scrapbooking, hand-made gifts, paper cards, decoupage, glittering, framing and rubber-stamping, among other things. ADVERTISEMENT. (Multichannel News)
Results for open class cultural arts (A-18): Jul 16, 2007
Cultural Arts - Crafts - Decoupage. 2nd - Rebecca Koenig. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Light up your life Jun 23, 2007
I love the basic paper lanterns because you can decoupage, paint or glue decorations on them. I went with ribbon that I use on the scrapbooks. (AZCentral -- Home)
Enrichment teachers bring experience to Duck U May 31, 2007
Enrichment teacher Donna Pipkin taught students crafts from decoupage to how to use a sewing machine. She manages Curves in Rockdale. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Memorable treat for Mom May 12, 2007
Decoupaged Memo Holders ... Hand-held drill with small drill bit, or a Dremel tool 3 wood blocks (assorted sizes or the same, whatever your preference) 3 bamboo skewers (skinny dowels will work, too) Assorted paints White craft glue 3 alligator clips Scissors Assorted personal pictures Decoupage medium, brush Embellishments ... Cut out the images for the blocks and decoupage the images onto the surface, covering all four sides. (AZCentral -- Home)
Create original pooch masterpieces May 7, 2007
Apply a liberal, even coat of decoupage medium to the canvas. Apply decoupage to the back (not the front) of the image and carefully apply the image to the canvas (don't start pressing until the image is properly aligned). (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Cheap Kids' Room Makeovers May 4, 2007
Decoupage over the top with several coats of decoupage medium, such as Mod Podge. Paint the legs of the chair or stool with brightly colored paint. (Suite101.com)
Hobby hoopla Apr 14, 2007
These jumbo sheets also come in handy for home decorating and decoupage projects. Available now at craft and scrapbook stores. (AZCentral -- Home)
Pop Art Decal Eggs Mar 31, 2007
If you don't have time to buy the decal paper, you can decoupage the image on the eggs. Decal paper can be found locally at Hobby Bench and Arizona Art Supply locations. (AZCentral -- Home)
Fit to be dyed Mar 21, 2007
2007 12:47PM Published: March 21. You must fill in all fields. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Garden Fairies' Ambition Growing Jan 21, 2007
They also have seashell and mosaic mirrors and decoupage candles for hanging ... Most of them are professional artists, gardeners or landscapers, although Kallaugher, 53, is a retired Continental Airlines flight attendant with an artistic flair for decoupage ... The decoupaged luminaria she created with Kiaralinda, who does wire work, is a perfect example of their cooperative spirit. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Capsulize and have the time of your life Dec 30, 2006
Supplies 1 wood or metal box Craft paint, stickers, decoupage medium, paint pens, etc. Polyurethane varnish 1 small scrapbook, filled Letter that serves as a recap of the year Assorted items from 2006 (see previous list) 1 lock attachment. (AZCentral -- Home)
Make your own wrapping paper Dec 22, 2006
The paper can be used for anything from gift-wrap to card-making, scrapbooking, decoupage and more. Here are other methods to the madness of extraordinary gift-wrap. (AZCentral -- Home)
Create ornaments Dec 9, 2006
Supplies: Roll of embossing tin, picture, white glue, decoupage medium, brush, clear glitter and hole punch ... Paint a thin layer of decoupage medium over the entire surface and sprinkle on the glitter ... Supplies: Decoupage medium, brush, picture, medium size seashell, craft paint, hot glue. (AZCentral -- Home)
Latest from reading world Nov 30, 2006
Leslie Linsley is the author of Nantucket Style and Leslie Linsleys Decoupage, both of which reflect her eye for color, style and beauty. A Nantucket Christmas is no exception. (Cape Cod Times, MA)
Go! Guide Nov. 3 Nov 3, 2006
The Blind Center, 221 N. Harvey St., Washington, N.C., will host a create-a-craft fundraiser, Decoupage a Holiday Glass Plate, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or noon to 4 p.m. at the center. Participants will decorate a plate with holiday material by using the decoupage technique. (The Daily Reflector)
Boo! Who Makes The Costume? You! Oct 22, 2006
To create a nightstick, decoupage or glue on cut-outs from fashion magazines onto an 18-inch dowel. Attach a "fashion don't" sign to top with clear duct tape in back. (CBS News)
Autumnfest this weekend asvolunteers plan festivities Oct 19, 2006
There'll also be pottery, glass jewelry, decoupage plates and handpainted gourds. Autumnfest patrons can also get their blood pressured checked for free on Saturday. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Service is key for kids’ club Oct 18, 2006
They decorated each can with decoupage artwork, with the help of Bucknell student Kate Howell, an art student teacher at Eichhorn. The cans will be distributed to each class to hold pencils and labeled Take it or leave it, encouraging students to use one or leave a pencil to another student in need. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Community news Oct 13, 2006
Center plans craft workshop The Blind Center, 221 N. Harvey St., Washington, N.C., will host a create-a-craft fundraiser, Decoupage a Holiday Glass Plate, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 4 at the center. Participants will decorate a plate by using the decoupage technique with holiday material. (The Daily Reflector)
This craft isn't by the book Oct 3, 2006
These pages are your canvas, ready for a rebirth by markers, crayons, inks, chalks, glazes and paints; by addition of decorative papers as in decoupage, or fabrics; by stitching, perforating, burning, lacing, beading and sweeps of the imagination yet to surface on your fingertips. Reach Connie Bloom at 330-996-3568 or. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
A tale of heart, art, and healing powers Sep 16, 2006
we tote those hearts along with us, so it's sort of a symbol of that," he explained. Ms. Duchin's work includes a 17th-century Chinese tea box-something of a family heirloom, according to the artist-containing Mexican "milagro" ornaments with a heart motif. Ms. Dano fashioned a heart of rustic wood that she dedicated to her late husband; Ms. MacDonald's piece is an assemblage of red tile fragments in the shape of a heart; and Ms. Snow has created a decoupage piece dedicated to William... (New Milford Times, CT)
Harvest Fest celebrates the season Sep 15, 2006
Some crafts that will be displayed this year are patchwork baby blankets and bibs, homemade children's clothing, decoupage on wooden boxes and watering cans, handmade jewelry, dried fruits and nuts, gourmet sauces and specialty foods. Also, hand-woven scarves and purses, personalized children's books and wooden Christmas decorations. (Easton Courier, CT)
Click for story Aug 21, 2006
Heritage Arts Decoupage. 3rd Wyeth Rossi. (Durango Herald)
Beaded mirror Aug 12, 2006
Decoupage the mirror or paint other designs on it. Reach the reporter at (602) 444-8618. (AZCentral -- Home)
Personalized hangers Aug 5, 2006
Supplies Wood hangers (available at Ikea) Painting: acrylic paint, brushes Woodburning: Pencil, woodburning tool, sand paper Decoupage: scissors, decoupage medium, lightweight tissue paper, brush Varnish ... Directions for decoupage: Cut out the paper shapes you want to put on the hanger ... Brush the decoupage medium on the hanger surface and carefully apply the paper. (AZCentral -- Home)
Embellish that boring barstool Jul 29, 2006
Paint and decoupage are the easiest options, but I say take it to the next level and cover the seat in an edgy glittered design. I went with a rock and roll theme, using stark color combinations of red, black and silver. (AZCentral -- Home)
Back to school bargain-hunting Jul 28, 2006
Cover old vinyl binders with pictures from magazines and brush on a clear decoupage sealant, available at craft stores. Reuse artwork or recycle gift wrap or colored comic pages to cover books. (Honolulu Advertiser)
‘Time Traveler's Club' offered at Ellwood House Museum Jul 9, 2006
Kids will enjoy old-time games like graces, and do Victorian crafts such as decoupage and making marbleized paper. Travelers also will participate in household chores, including scrub board washing and rug beating. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Father's Day: A mug and a hug Jun 17, 2006
Cut quotes from a book, or type and print out your phrases and decoupage them on the frame ... Decoupage medium, craft glue, hot glue or double-stick tape. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Cut-and-paste pieces can fetch a pretty penny Feb 17, 2006
For most of us, "decoupage" conjures images of grade-school craft projects and Victorian-era bibelots covered with flowers and angels and coated with yellowing shellac. But these days, there's a whole new world of decoupage -- and it's finding a growing place in home decor ... "We can't make the stuff fast enough," says Annie Modica, who launched a line of decoupage home accessories eight years ago and now has a dozen employees turning out more than 30 different hand-crafted designs on trays,... (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
Cutting edge Feb 12, 2006
Decoupage has long had a dowdy image, but artisans with fresh vision are breathing life into the old techniques ... For most of us, the word decoupage conjures images of grade-school craft projects and Victorian-era bibelots covered with flowers and angels and coated with yellowing shellac ... But these days, there's a whole new world of decoupage, and it's finding a growing place in home decor. (Philly.com -- Home Design)
GOING COASTAL Jan 19, 2006
Family photographs become decoupage to decorate a cabinet. Stuffed pillows, muted prints, antique mirrors, open shelving and pastel color compose the ambience of her miniature living room, which opens into an adjacent "home theater," barely the size of a modern closet with room for two if they're willing to share a single bowl of popcorn. (Los Angeles Times)
