Creative idea
Decoupage on a Chest of Drawers for Advent Gifts
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The front of the four drawers in this small chest of drawers are painted and – when dry – they are covered with Vivi Gade decoupage paper. Zinc tags with a cut-out number are glued onto each drawer for further decoration. (A different number for each Sunday in Advent).
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How to do it
1 Prime the front of each drawer with off-white Plus Color craft paint. This makes the patterns, colours and designs on the thin decoupage paper appear as clear as possible. A TIP! Avoid getting paint on the sides by painting from the centre towards the edges. Leave to dry.
2 Cut a piece of decoupage paper slightly bigger than the front of the drawer. Apply decoupage lacquer to the front of the drawer.
3 Place the decoupage paper in the wet decoupage lacquer and smooth it out evenly. Apply a coat of decoupage lacquer on top of the decoupage paper all the way to the edges. (This stiffens the paper, making it easier to trim later). Leave to dry.
4 Trim the excess decoupage paper with a knife or scissors.
5 Glue on the zinc tag with the cut-out number.
6 Untie the jute string on the zinc tag and tie a bow. A TIP: If the string curls, straighten it by wetting it with water.
