Mod Podging with napkins has become really popular! Get 30+ napkin decoupage ideas – you’ll love this collection of great projects.
Have you ever tried decoupaging with napkins? It’s time for you to try. These decoupage ideas using napkins are the perfect place to start! Using Mod Podge with napkins can be a little tricky, but with a little practice and some patience you can have it mastered in no time.
I get asked my tips on decoupage with napkins, and I definitely recommend trying a test first using a cheap tile you can get from a home improvement store (they cost about $.50).
Peel the front layer of the napkin from the back layer, then Mod Podge down. Lightly brush or tap the napkin down so you don’t tear it up. It’s going to take some practice, hence the tile test!
Check out these napkin decoupage projects below and let me know if you’ve worked with napkins before in your Mod Podge crafts – I’d love to hear what you’ve made!
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milkpaint.com
Drawer Fronts with Napkins
Napkins can be decoupaged onto furniture, like drawer fronts and table tops. Sausha has this dresser but also some additional amazing decoupage ideas at her blog.
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Wood Slice Coasters
Decorate wood slices with napkins, then turn them into waterproof coasters by adding resin on top! This is a fun and unique project.
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Napkin Decoupage on a Frame
Learn how to decoupage a paper napkin to a wood frame with using the iron on method and Mod Podge.
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How to Decoupage Napkins on Canvas
Are you wondering how to decoupage napkins on canvas? Learn how to do it with this emoji canvas project. Such a fun idea and very easy!
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Mod Podge Candles with Tropical Napkins
Use dollar store supplies to make these pretty Mod Podge candles! We added a tropical flair to ours, making them perfect for parties.
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www.comicconfamily.com
DIY Avengers Superhero Shoes
Wear these shoes to your next ComicCon! Perfect for the comic book or superhero lover in your life.
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DIY Spring Garland
Learn how to make a spring banner with simple supplies from the craft store. This floral craft is so easy, anyone can do it!
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Decoupage Flower Pots with Pretty Napkins
Learn how to decoupage flower pots using napkins and Mod Podge! This easy craft adds beauty to your home decor. Also makes a great gift.
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How to Mod Podge a Box with Napkins
Learn how to Mod Podge a cardboard box with napkins in this tutorial. It was FREE to make and is easy enough for adults or kids!
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createandbabble.com
Picnic Basket Makeover
Love the texture of this picnic basket makeover! The napkins give it such a beautiful look. Learn how to make this project with the pattern of your choice.
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etcetorize.blogspot.com
Mod Podge a Chair with Napkins
Cover a plain wood chair using some fancy pants napkins – what a makeover! This decoupage furniture idea makes quite an impact.
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plaidonline.com
Mod Podge Napkin Journals
Take your notebooks to the next level by giving your journal covers some flair with napkins and Mod Podge! Great for your personal journal or school notebooks, these bright and colorful napkin journals are sure to motivate you to do your best!
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thevspotblog.com
Coastal Inspired Globe Makeover
Turn an old globe into a pretty nautical themed display piece using coastal napkins. I love the colors used in this project.
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DIY Party Lanterns
This is yet another great way to DIY your next celebration – decorate party lanterns with napkins, glitter, and Mod Podge. So easy!
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girlinthegarage.net
Napkins on Wood Crates
Jen will show you her method for decoupaging napkins onto wood. I love all the beautiful wood crates she covered! This is storage you can make and keep out because you want everyone to see it.
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DIY Welcome Sign
Discover the art of creating your own DIY wood welcome sign using a decorative napkin and various finds from the dollar store! This charming and simple home decor project allows for personalization to suit your style.
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ikeahackers.net
Decorate a Pendant Lamp
Make over a simple pendant lamp with some colorful napkins. Love how many different ways you could do this!
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Hello Summer Wood Sign
Use a Dollar Tree wood flower to make this wood "Hello Summer" sign! It's a very easy decor project.
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hearthandvine.com
How to Make Colorful Magnetic Clothespins
This simple tutorial will show you how to make colorful magnetic clothespins to use on your fridge or command center. They are super easy to make with Mod Podge and napkins.
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Heart Photo Holders
Make charming Valentine's Day photo holders using chunky wood hearts and clothespins! You can decorate these with the napkin design of your choice.
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plaidonline.com
Napkin Decoupage Milk Bottle
Decoupage a designer napkin onto a milk bottle for a fun and functional centerpiece!
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plaidonline.com
DIY Botanical Box
Add a touch of botanicals to a favorite container with Mod Podge and napkins! I love the slightly faded, vintage style look of this easy project.
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Butterfly Decor
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www.theboondocksblog.com
Mod Podge Plastic Bottles
if you want to grab some recycles from the bin and practice your hand at decoupage with napkins, try Mary's tutorial on plastic bottles! These turned out pretty cute.
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Decorate a Wooden Bunny
Learn how to decorate a chunky wood bunny with napkins, using Mod Podge! This is a fun and easy spring and Easter decor craft.
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Fourth of July Door Hangers
Decorate an unfinished wood door hanger with napkins and embellishments in this easy DIY! Looks great with 4th of July decor.
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Decorate Wood Pumpkins
Learn how to make this wood pumpkin craft using pumpkin shapes, paint, and fall napkins! This is a perfect decorating idea for beginners.
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Dollar Tree Ghost Decor
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www.downredbuddrive.com
How to Make a Napkin Ornament
Do you know how easy it is to make this gorgeous napkin ornament? With just a few minutes, you can learn how to make a napkin ornament that will be one of your new favorite Christmas crafts!
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Decorate a Wood Star for Christmas
Learn how to decorate a Dollar Tree wood star for the Christmas season! You can hang this on the wall or prop it up on the mantel.
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www.chatfieldcourt.com
DIY Seashell Christmas Ornaments
Make DIY seashell Christmas ornaments made with found oyster shells and tissue paper. A fun and easy way to decorate your Christmas tree.
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Wood Snowflake Decor
Learn how to use napkins to decorate a wood snowflake shape from Dollar Tree! This is an easy winter craft project you'll have fun making.
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Peace Wood Decor
Decorate a wood word from the Dollar Tree to create this unique peace sign! It's easy to do with Mod Podge and other supplies.
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Let me know your favorite ideas for decoupage with napkins in the comments!
Beautiful roundup of such amazing & creative decoupage ideas with napkins! Thanks for sharing with us 🙂
Agreed !!!
A lot of napkins have rows of “bumps” or dimples on the edges. Does this make a difference to your project, or do the bumps get smoothed out when you decoupage them?
Carla the bumps will typically get smoothed out – however, you might want to trim the edges given that a lot of time the pattern fades or there are small holes!
I have used paper napkins on the fronts of my greeting cards. Love this list of ideas, which has made me think of applying napkins to the canvas of a pendant lamp or carry sack. Which version of Mod Podge would you recommend for this purpose?
Hi Jeanne! I’m going to go with Fabric Mod Podge if you do a tote (it won’t be washable because of the paper – if you go Fabric to Fabric then it’s washable). For the lamp you can do the Hard Coat or furniture! 😀
Hi, I have made a vessel using napkins as a design element instead of painting the whole thing. Here is a link to see that vessel.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/269230883950221919/
Wow, nice!! So that is completely cardboard??
Thx Amy for sharing! Just in time for me too.
My friend from Holland sent me some beautiful napkins
which I hope to use to make something awesome.
Love your informative newsletters! ??
Hi Amy – I have being decorating with Napkins and Mod Podge for 3 years, I have done shopping bags, canvas shoes, plant pots, watering cans, candles, trinket boxes, drawers, canvas mixed media art, tables, tea pots, coffee pots, mugs, china plates, photo frames etc etc. (too many to remember). I have sold these at local Markets and craft shops. It’s a project I love doing.
Regards,
Carole
Ooh nice! I’m assuming you have pictures of your projects – you should share them here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftywithmodpodge/
it’s simply a group of Mod Podgers sharing their projects – over 12,000 members. They are very supportive. Would love to see your work!
Beautiful !!Thanks for sharing Amy.Iam from Mumbai (India) would you please let me know from where can i buy
Paper Napkin Motif.It would be really heplful.
Hi Anita! I’m not sure where you can buy napkins in India. I would ask locally!
My favorite use with napkins is on tiny paper mache boxes. Because the area is small, I have to look for napkins with finer print. It is a lot of fun. Here is an example
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/531776668481443627/
I’ve also made many of the tile coasters. A box of 100 blank tiles is around $15. I glued coordinating colored felt squares to the bottoms which I think look very nice. It covers up the backs of the tiles. I also like the finished look of carrying the tissue around the sides of the tile as well. Here are a couple of examples.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/531776668481443704/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/531776668481443721/
Each pair ended up taking me about 5 hrs since I wanted each one in a specific spot, then had to go back through and fill in the holes with the blue.
Love your ideas you are very creative!!!!
I used Matt mod podge and napkins to decorate soaps. My soap bar turned cloudy when I used it. Should I sell them as decorative soaps only or can I use either a hard coat or waterproof over the original Matt modpodge. I decoupaged over 50 bars ( used bought Dial soap. I love the look of Matt on the soap but wanted them also functional in addition to being decorative
June I’m wondering if when they dried out . . . they were no longer cloudy? I’m hoping you have a Facebook account. The reason I say that is because we have a Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftywithmodpodge/ and a lot of those women have done soaps with napkins . . . I have only used paper personally. If you could join we could troubleshoot!