Easy Beginner Decoupage Ideas for Kids
You can use the easy art technique of decoupage on all kinds of crafts! Learn how to decoupage with this craft tutorial for kids, then try out some of the fun ideas for beginners.
Servings: 1 Decoupage Box
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 1 Paint brush or paint sponge
- 1 Wet washcloth
- 1 Scissors
- 1 Tweezers (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 Cardboard box or cardboard shaped box
- Mod Podge
- Magazine pictures
- Scrapbook paper
- Other papers of choice- see the list of ideas in tutorial
- Waxed paper (optional)
Instructions
- Place waxed paper or parchment paper on the work surface. Set a wet washcloth nearby for sticky fingers.
- Cut or tear paper (or other thin materials) into pieces.
- Brush Mod Podge glue onto an area of the box (or object of your choice).
- Lay paper pieces on the glued area, overlapping them and folding them over edges. Work until you completely cover the box. Press out any air bubbles that form as you go.
- Brush over the whole project with a protective layer of Mod Podge
- Allow project to dry completely.