Decoupage with Wrapping Paper
Learn how to decoupage with wrapping paper on a TV tray! Grab a bottle of Mod Podge and get started.
Yield: 1 project
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Brayer or squeegee
- X-Acto Knife or box knife
- Measuring tape
Materials
- Folding table or lap desk
- Wrapping paper
- Mod Podge
- Clear acrylic spray sealer optional
- Die cutter and vinyl optional
Instructions
- Measure your tray or table top. Select your wrapping paper and cut it to size.
- Clean your table surface if needed, and then use Mod Podge and a paintbrush (or sponge brush) to carefully adhere the wrapping paper or fabric to the surface of the table. Work in sections to lessen bubbles and imperfections on the surface.
- Use a brayer or a squeegee tool to help push down and flatten the paper or fabric and squeeze out any excess Mod Podge trapped underneath. Wait for the Mod Podge to dry.
- Once the Mod Podge is dry (about 30 minutes to 1 hour), use an X-acto or box knife to trim any excess paper and overhangs. It’s very important to wait for the Mod Podge to dry, or you’ll get jagged edges.
- Have imperfect edges? No problem! Cut strips of vinyl to line the border of your table. I added strips of vinyl for the border of my table and cut and trimmed circles for the corners.
- Add your embellishments - in my case, I used gold vinyl and cut a letter for a monogram. Weed the monogram and apply transfer tape, or use a pre-made die-cut letter (or even stickers) to embellish your table.
- Apply another coat of Mod Podge to seal the paper and wait to dry. Once dry, apply a few coats of acrylic spray and wait for that to fully dry as well.
