How to Decoupage Using Newspaper
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This fun sign technique was inspired by a sign I saw while out to dinner.
Not a great pic but you get the idea.
It says GRATITUDE and I am very grateful for this unique inspiraton!
I started out with a board and an old book of newspaper headlines called Page One.
I've been using this book that I found at a garage sale for years but you can use a regular newspaper.
I'm using the decoupage technique I told you about a while back in this story.
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To recap, I coated the board with a coat of Ultra Grip and let it dry.
You could also use Modge Podge and add the newspaper while the Modge Podge is wet.
You could also use Modge Podge and add the newspaper while the Modge Podge is wet.
I will caution you to use 2 coats of the Ultra Grip and let it dry between coats before you do the ironing because you don't want any bubbles.
When the Ultra Grip dried I laid the newspaper pieces side by side across the length of my board.
I used an iron and a sheet of parchment paper as a buffer to attach the newspaper to the board.
I went around the edges of the board with a piece of sandpaper to smooth the edges.
The adhesion was perfect!
Next, I used the LAUNDRY stencil from Old Sign Stencils to do what I call a reverse stencil technique.
I traced inside the letters of the stencil with a pencil.
You can see all the Old Sign Stencils that are available by visiting this website.
Next, I painted around the letters not inside them with black craft paint.
When the black paint was dry I used a poly with stain in it to coat the entire sign.
You can see below that it antiques the newspaper even more.
At this point, you may see a few bubbles in your newspaper from the paint but this will lessen when dry.
I let the sign dry overnight.
The surface of the sign is slightly textured but it is in the original inspiration sign as well.
Hang 2 D rings to the back of the sign and it's ready to hang!
Five minutes later it was off to decorate my daughter's laundry room... it didn't last long!
Five minutes later it was off to decorate my daughter's laundry room... it didn't last long!
This was a fun project and the decoupage technique can be applied to almost anything!
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12 comments
This is very cool! I've never done a reverse stencil...I'd like to try.
ReplyDeleteIt’s so much fun!!
DeleteHI Susan, I love this project and appreciate you sharing tie tutorial. I've done quite a bit of decoupage in the past but am anxious to try this method; I like the textured finish from the newspaper. Happy St. Pat's Day! ~Cheryl
ReplyDeleteThank you Cheryl! It is fun to do and looks great!
DeleteLove the idea, never seen anything like this before! Looks very good!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I was excited to see the sign in the restaurant.
DeleteThis is brilliant. I love it. Unfortunately decoupage doesn’t love me. Pinning for later.
ReplyDeleteOh give it a try again! Thanks for visiting!
DeleteSuch a cool idea. Love the print on sign.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Maria!
DeleteThis is such a great idea and a cute sign!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Angie! :)
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Have a nice day.
Susan