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Making Postcards

Jeanne Marie @Jeanniemaries (8237) • United States 9 Apr 17

I recently have been making my own postcards. Sometimes on Postcrossing people will request a homemade one. That is exciting for me because I can create a postcard for them. I do all kinds. Some are painted, some are etegami...

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Paper craft ideas - Decoupage

GreenMoo @GreenMoo (11833) 8 Feb 11

I've been flicking through an old book of home crafts and have seen an article on decoupage. That's where you stick paper cut outs to a flat surface and build up layers of varnish to create a hard smooth surface. It's ideal for...

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Do You Decoupage?

mtdewgurl74 @mtdewgurl74 (18151) • United States 25 Feb 09

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...

making old things beauitful again

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Decoupage medium, or glue and water?

Sillychick @Sillychick (3275) • United States 11 Jan 08

Which do you prefer, and why? If you use glue and water, what is your ratio? I use glue and water- usually about 1 part glue to 2 parts water, because it works just as well as decoupage medium and is much cheaper.

decoupage medium

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What kinds of crafts do you make with holiday cards?

writersedge @writersedge (22563) • United States 16 Dec 07

Many people have Hanukah, Christmas, and other holiday cards sent to them. They use them for crafts. What kind of crafts do you make with them? I've seen them cut into octogons and made into paper and yarn bowls. I can decoupage...

making holiday cards into crafts

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Decoupage Jug with Brown Paper Bags

lilaclady @lilaclady (28206) • Australia 24 Jan 07

Yes another use for brown paper bags... Decoupage this jug or anything really to give it a leather look. http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf34324393.tip.html

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Decoupage with Stamps

lilaclady @lilaclady (28206) • Australia 24 Jan 07

Ever wondered what to do with all your old stamps...here is a great project... http://www.craftideas.info/html/decoupage_box.html This would make nice gift boxes...

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Rice Paper Decoupage

lilaclady @lilaclady (28206) • Australia 18 Jan 07

Rice paper desoupage is fantastic, I did a couple of concrete rabbits for a Nursing Home a couple of years ago, you can get lovely rice paper these days or you can use ordinary tissue paper, brighten up anything with this...

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Decoupage Clock made on a CD

lilaclady @lilaclady (28206) • Australia 13 Jan 07

Here is agreat idea, make a decoupage clock, from an old cd, you could put your own family pics on it or use some pretty pics you have...

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Have you ever done a craft show?

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45941) • United States 6 Nov 06

When my kids were younger I worked at least 2 craft shows in the autumn and winter to earn a little extra cash. I had many items that I would make for the sale including jewelry, grapevine wreaths, decoupage boxes, decorated...

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