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myLot reputation of 99/100. mtdewgurl74 (11320)   ranked 148 out of 19,253 in questions & answers 3 years ago

I like to decoupage things. I love crafting and it is just calming for me on a hectic day. I just love making things to give as gifts or just keep for my own little trinkets. So what have/do you decoupaged? If you don't know what decoupage is then maybe this will help:Decoupage is the art of decorating an object by gluing colored paper cutouts onto it in combination with special paint effects, gold leaf, etc. Commonly an object like a small box or an item of furniture is covered by cutouts from magazines or from purpose-manufactured papers. Each layer is sealed with varnishes (often multiple coats) until the "stuck on" appearance disappears and the result looks like painting or inlay work. The traditional technique used 30-40 layers of varnish which were then sanded to a polished finish. This was known in 18th century England as The Art of Japanning after its presumed origins.
You can decoupage many things if you have a water stained wall or a scratched up piece of furniture, photograph albums, plates, ceramics, shelving, frames, mirrors. The list has enough possibilities and alot of fun to book and makes a great weekend project or something you can do with your kids or for your kids room.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decoupage
LET'S GET READY TO.....DECOUPAGE!thumbuplolrasp


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1. myLot reputation of 95/100. sbeauty (4520)   ranked 5,730 out of 19,253 in questions & answers   3 years ago

I love decoupage, and I've used it in many, many projects with young children. No matter what type of item they have made, giving it a couple of coats of decoupage not only makes another great activity, but it also makes their craft look much more professional. People can never believe how I make such great crafts with Kindergarten-age kids, and I'll never tell them. However, I will tell all you guys. The secret is decoupage!


myLot reputation of 99/100. mtdewgurl74 (11320)   ranked 148 out of 19,253 in questions & answers  3 years ago

I am waiting for my little sister 8th birthday and me and her are going to decoupage everything we can think of that we feel we can make look better. I will buy her stuff for her birthday so she can start to do her own of course under adult supervision. Thanks for the response I appreciate it alot and you have a good day. Gotta love that decoupage..

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2. myLot reputation of 95/100. mummyofthree (2108)   ranked 1,363 out of 19,253 in questions & answers   3 years ago

I like crafting as well.
Decoupage has got to be one of the nicest and simplest ways to make a card special.
It's also a nice way to introduce kids to the world of crafing as they love to make their own designs.


myLot reputation of 99/100. mtdewgurl74 (11320)   ranked 148 out of 19,253 in questions & answers  3 years ago

Yep, they can make it theirs. I am going to be teaching my young sister soon. I know she will love it. If she can make a Pinata I know she will love to decoupage. She has her own taste and a mind of her own so I would love to see what she comes up with to decoupage..probably my dad if he stays still long enough..lollollollol

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3. myLot reputation of 98/100. wildcat48 (383)   ranked 685 out of 19,253 in questions & answers   3 years ago

Hi baby girl i guess you got that from me,your grandmother and your great gandmother lolo love


myLot reputation of 99/100. mtdewgurl74 (11320)   ranked 148 out of 19,253 in questions & answers  3 years ago

Get ready cause Little sis is going to be decoupaging soon..and tell dad to not forget to move around a bit since she just might try to decoupage him if he stays still long enough on one of his long naps..lol

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4. myLot reputation of 82/100. mjhicks (297)   ranked 5,518 out of 19,253 in questions & answers   3 years ago

I haven't done decoupage since I was in grade school. I have a vase I made for my mom while I was in Campfire Girls. It is just a salad dressing bottle painted gold with a picture of me hold one of my favorite stuffed animals glued to the front. I remember it taking a few weeks to complete as we had to let each coat to dry. I don't get a chance to do many crafts these days. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.


myLot reputation of 99/100. mtdewgurl74 (11320)   ranked 148 out of 19,253 in questions & answers  3 years ago

Your most welcome and thanks for the response. Maybe for Mother's Day you can surprise her with another one, I am sure she would like that. have a great day at mylot today..happythumbupw00t


myLot reputation of 82/100. mjhicks (297)   ranked 5,518 out of 19,253 in questions & answers  3 years ago

Mom passed away 15 years ago... That's why I have the vase I made.


myLot reputation of 99/100. mtdewgurl74 (11320)   ranked 148 out of 19,253 in questions & answers  3 years ago

I am sorry to hear that. But that doesn't mean you couldn't decoupage her a vase for flowers for her tombstone with maybe photos that has been printed off of you and her and others and so whoever came would see it and remember the memories of the love and laughter that once filled her home.

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5. myLot reputation of 93/100. winterose (18790)   3 years ago

no I never tried anything like that before, I for me you know my passion is writing, and my man's passion is painting, but it does sound really cool though.


myLot reputation of 99/100. mtdewgurl74 (11320)   ranked 148 out of 19,253 in questions & answers  3 years ago

I like it alot..You can do alot. Yep, and you do a fine job of it also.thumbupthumbupthumbupMy Matt paints but your not talking about the same kind probably. Mine paints houses,buildings,cars,and a few things etc.


myLot reputation of 93/100. winterose (18790)  3 years ago

matt paints pictures he is an artist.


myLot reputation of 99/100. mtdewgurl74 (11320)   ranked 148 out of 19,253 in questions & answers  3 years ago

It would be cool to see some of his work sometime.


myLot reputation of 93/100. winterose (18790)  3 years ago

I told him to sell them on ebay but he doesn't want to.


myLot reputation of 99/100. mtdewgurl74 (11320)   ranked 148 out of 19,253 in questions & answers  3 years ago

He really should, He might be surprised at how fast they might sell. But then again it could take awhile to get started and set up to selling really good.


myLot reputation of 93/100. winterose (18790)  3 years ago

he doesn't have the time to fool around with ebay and he doesn't want to send out something and not get paid


myLot reputation of 99/100. mtdewgurl74 (11320)   ranked 148 out of 19,253 in questions & answers  3 years ago

Oh,Okay.

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6. myLot reputation of 99/100. faith210 (8505)   ranked 3,412 out of 19,253 in questions & answers   3 years ago

Hi mtdewgurl74! I decoupaged boxes and other stuffs before but I don't do it anymore. I remember the joy and appreciation of those people to whom I have given those boxes wherein they could put their trinkets and accessories in. It was fun and relaxing doing it. I am doing other crafts at the moment which involves mold making. Maybe, I can do decoupage one of these days again.thumbuphappy
Take care and have a great day!
lovelots..faith


myLot reputation of 99/100. mtdewgurl74 (11320)   ranked 148 out of 19,253 in questions & answers  3 years ago

I bet mold making is alot of fun. I love crafts and love teaching the kids in the family stuff and of course if there is a school project I am usually the first one they run to so I can help them.Thanks for the response.


myLot reputation of 99/100. faith210 (8505)   ranked 3,412 out of 19,253 in questions & answers  3 years ago

Hi dear! Yes, mold making is fun and so with decoupage! I do think that arts and crafts really is fun mostly for everyone! thumbuphappy
lovelots..faith


myLot reputation of 99/100. mtdewgurl74 (11320)   ranked 148 out of 19,253 in questions & answers  3 years ago

Thanks for the response.

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7. myLot reputation of 99/100. bunnybon7 (7710)   ranked 1,244 out of 19,253 in questions & answers   3 years ago

oh i so used to do that and more. i need to get back to it but i think im addicted to online surfing,playing, and mylotlol


myLot reputation of 99/100. mtdewgurl74 (11320)   ranked 148 out of 19,253 in questions & answers  3 years ago

Me to for the last few years..lol We can look at it like this..we are decoupaging the internet with our thoughts and opinions..lolwinkWe're making it a more colorful place..thumbup

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8. myLot reputation of 99/100. Aliceinwebland (5358)   3 years ago

hiya Becca hugs*

I don't decoupage but my sister does, I'm more into writing, printing and framing poems as gifts. My sis started it as a hobby but is now selling some of her stuff (last I heard) and she gave me a Christmas gift of earrings (little arrows) which were contained in a box she crafted. It was circular, covered in white satin and decorated with lace and beads. I kept the box and hang it each year on my Christmas tree.

Alice happy


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myLot reputation of 99/100. mtdewgurl74 (11320)   ranked 148 out of 19,253 in questions & answers  3 years ago

That is a very lovely box Alice. I love making stuff, I just wish it was appreciated more. Has your sister tried selling at etsy where you can sell handmade stuff? She is very talented.


myLot reputation of 99/100. Aliceinwebland (5358)  3 years ago

I don't think she's tried selling on line Becca, I don't believe she is into it in a professional and productive manner, just a small hobbie and selling to a few friends and neighbours. I rarely hear from her, so don't even know if she is still making them.


myLot reputation of 99/100. mtdewgurl74 (11320)   ranked 148 out of 19,253 in questions & answers  3 years ago

ok..

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9. myLot reputation of 95/100. sbeauty (4520)   ranked 5,730 out of 19,253 in questions & answers   3 years ago

I love to do decoupage with children. As a kindergarten teacher, I discovered that if the kids took almost any craft they made and decoupaged it, it would make it look much more professional. One year we took low cardboard boxes that my husband had cut hand holds in the ends of. We covered them with red tissue paper, added our own Christmas tree cutouts to the bottom of the box, and decoupaged the whole thing. Of course, that made it hard and shiny. We gave these trays to parents for Christmas. One child said his mom had put cookies on the tray; another said they used it for Christmas cards. All out of a box and some paper.


myLot reputation of 99/100. mtdewgurl74 (11320)   ranked 148 out of 19,253 in questions & answers  3 years ago

That is a fabulous idea..We will have to try that.thanks for the response I appreciate it. My mom birthday is coming up in Feb..so along with Valentine day it would make a great gift for her from my little sister.

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