Fresh Ideas in Decoupage

This book delivers what today's crafters are looking for: updated, sophisticated home decorating projects that are easy, inexpensive and fun to make. Taking a new approach to the classic craft of decoupage, weekend crafters will learn to transform flea market finds and ordinary objects into decorative pieces that enhance the decor of every room.

Crafters will find:

-Simple, quick and effective how-to instruction that allows them to create great projects fast

-Blending techniques for integrating decoupage with staining, stamping and texturing to create an appealing, artistic look

-Projects that can be created using many on-hand materials, such as napkins, wrapping paper, boxes and ordinary household items

-Step-by-step instruction for creating professional-quality decorative pieces, including bowls, pots, wall cones, memory boxes and more

Projects offer a range of styles from Romantic and European style to Modern Country and retro-kitsch. Many of the projects also feature variation ideas for making each decoupage creation truly unique.