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If you have a piece of furniture that needs a little love but have no desire to paint it, try decoupaging it!

Posted by uptodateinteriors from Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan • Published See uptodateinteriors's 7 projects »
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  • Step 1

    Remove the hardware.

  • Step 2

    Measure and cut out your paper pieces. You can either cut the pieces to only fit the “face” of the drawer or you can leave a 1/2 inch over hang to fold over on the edges.

  • How to make a dressing table. How To Decoupage Your Furniture - Step 3
    Step 3

    Apply a layer of mod podge on the drawer front, place the paper on top, pressing in the middle and smoothing it to the edges. You can use a flat edge scraper to help push bubbles out. (If your paper is thick, apply a coat to the drawer front and the back side of the paper before placing it.)

  • How to make a dressing table. How To Decoupage Your Furniture - Step 4
    Step 4

    Apply a second coat of mod podge on top.
    Press the sides down (you can cut the corners off after it dries).

  • How to make a dressing table. How To Decoupage Your Furniture - Step 5
    Step 5

    Wait over night for it to completely dry before you put the hardware back on.

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Kirsten C.
Kirsten C. · Hastings, England, GB · 10 projects
Very pretty.
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