Decoupage: Not Just For Napkins Anymore!

When someone says decoupage what do you think? Napkins? Scrapbook paper? Years ago I tried to decoupage some scrapbook paper to drawer sides. It look a lot of cutting, measuring, thick glue and just an all around mess. I have hated it ever since...until now! You can find a full video for this tutorial here.

Being a Content Creator for HP Distribution LLC I've been given the opportunity to play around with their new decoupage packs. Each pack-contains the following:

• 1 sheet 24"x 36" main image

• 1 sheet 18"x 24" pattern image

• 1 sheet 12" x18" main image

• 1 Rad Pad Application Pad

For this project I used their Vintage Romance design in the 12x18" sheet. The details on both the 24x36" and 12x18" pages is amazingly clear! You can't tell any difference even though the one page is twice the size. I always love the companion pieces as well as they tend to be a pattern that really works well with the main image.

For this project you will need:

• HP Distribution LLC Decoupage Paper in any of their Designs

• Blank Canvas in any size you want

• Gorilla Glue Spray Adhesive

• Brayer Tool

• Wallpaper/Contact Paper Smoothing Tool (Optional)

• Eye Love Hue Paint to finish off the Edges if you wish

I wanted to apply this page to a canvas I had to create some pretty wall art.

I started with a blank canvas. These have a slight texture to them which I find really helpful when either painting or applying decoupage papers. I am using a 14x14" canvas and with the paper being 18" long it gives it enough extra length to wrap around the edges.

After first testing your placement you can use start applying the Gorilla Glue Spray. This glue is fantastic as it's repositionable, dries clear and can be used indoors or outdoors. Keeping the can around 6-8" away from the canvas start by spraying in a fairly light coat. You don't need an excessive amount of glue. You can also apply the glue to the back of the decoupage paper as well for extra adherence. Once you place your paper down take your brayer tool to flatten the paper and get a smooth texture. I also use the Contact paper applicator as well as this is a bit harder of a surface than the brayer and gets all the bubbles out. Be sure to also rub along the edges so they do not peel back up or allow air to get under the paper.

To continue the design over the sides just simply spray on the canvas edges as the underside of the paper and then fold and wrap around the edge of the canvas. Be sure to use your brayer or contact paper applicator on the hard edges of the canvas to help the paper stay in place and prevent any air.

Once your canvas is no longer tacky from the glue you can start to paint the edges to blend your paper. For this I used various colors from Eye Love Hue Paint to fill in the white areas of the canvas. I used Hot Chalk O' Latte and Dark Chalk O' Latte for the bottom portion to create a faux mulch design. I then added a mixture of Blue By Hue, Love Potion, and flecks of Pink a Boo to create a starry sky on the top section.

You can clear coat over your decoupage paper if you wish.

Remember, you can find a full start to finish video of this entire process on my YouTube Channel here.

I hope this tutorial has been helpful for you! It's definitely a simple and easy way to apply your decoupage papers. For more tutorials and how-to videos check out my YouTube channel. You can find Refurbished at Naptime on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and here on refurbishedatnaptime.com.