How to Decoupage // Decoupage Tips and Tricks

[@caroleeh7269]

It's an old video but I just now saw it. LOVED your instructions, but loved most of all....your inserts of you!! Love your funny way of talking and laughing. Made the video much more entertaining. Can't wait to see more.

[@libbycollins9349]

I don’t know whether I like your projects or your joyful attitude more!

[@thediystruggle]

💞💞💞💞

[@jeanirby1283]

Ty. I’m new and I’ve been watching a lot of KZbin videos. You have really helped me in this video. Also, your giggles make me giggle.

[@thediystruggle]

Aww, thank you jean! That means a lot! KZbin is such an amazing place to get information! I am glad I could help!

[@elizabethfonseca-spring3000]

I love your video, the only one that I have found simple and to the point. Thanks a lot…

[@thediystruggle]

I appreciate that!!!

[@tishharris2430]

Thank you! ❤

[@jannellcook5772]

Love, loved this video!!❤️❤️💜😊

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you!!

[@sandranorwood1603]

I love that you just throw all the information out there. I am just learning and so many times people forget that everyone isn't experienced!! I'm excited to see more of your tips and advice!!

[@creativeness68]

Hello. This does help. Thank you.

[@Jo-AnnCorbin]

What a great video, so helpful, thank you,

[@thediystruggle]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for stopping by!!

[@patricialloyd3773]

Hi 👋🏻 from ENGLAND in the U.K. New to your channel n just subscribed! ✅

[@thediystruggle]

Hey you!!! Welcome Patricia!!! Nice to meet you!!

[@LexiandAimee123]

Yeah, definitely paint some finishing pinks and such on the little birdie cup. Sooooo Cute!

[@thediystruggle]

Yes! Thank you!

[@charlottebeseke5596]

Good Job!

[@PortraitoftheArtistasanOldDog8]

Very helpful! Love your humour napkins addiction indeed! Got a ton of William Morris napkins very cheaply at French shop online to make classic fireplace surrounds! Did you see Escape to the Chateau S9 ep1 she makes tiled table top like patchwork quilt fab! Saw a lady Pat Elrich? (Top5 decoupage tips) She uses stretched plastic wrap to press the napkins on and shield work as she smoothes out to avoid tears....been using catering/party sites to get more napkins cheaper❤ thanks for sanding block tip lmao some use sandpaper Pat uses giant nailfiles your block looks best!

[@PortraitoftheArtistasanOldDog8]

Meant to say the fabric blew my brain! So much better to get little kids having a go❤

[@PortraitoftheArtistasanOldDog8]

2/3 white PVA glue+1/3 water mixed well good budget initial adhesion save xpensive mod podge gloss etc for top layer

[@mdqharry3790]

Lady love your sense of humor while you are teaching us to decoupage. Love it. Thank you 😊😅

[@thediystruggle]

(hugs)

[@stephanierobinson9207]

Yes, this is exactly what I needed! Thank you so much! This will help me immensely on my project. I’m going to decoupage three attic doors in my bedroom. I think it will be exactly what the room needs!

[@thediystruggle]

That sounds amazing!! I hope it turns out atunning

[@MarieAWood]

So glad to have you demonstrating and sharing tips. Helps a very amateurish person to feel confident enough to try. Thanks again.💕

[@thediystruggle]

You got this! It really does take patience! And, some may make it look easy but its genuinely not easy on its own! It becomes like that! I made so many mistakes starting out! Just dont use any good napkins or paper when you are starting.. save the good stuff..lol

[@malisadinnan9532]

YOUR WORK IS BEAUTIFUL AMD EASY TO FOLLOW, sorry about caps. You crack me up, Love to watch you always get a laugh out of a video..

[@thediystruggle]

I really appreciate that! Thank you!

[@DonD532]

New to decoupaging, good video. Thanks.

[@norinemueller4588]

Great video very useful info I’m just getting ready to start I purchased some rice paper so pretty but kind of pricey

[@SandraS-r1l]

Thanks for the info, I really learned a lot.

[@thediystruggle]

I'm so glad

[@tuesdaysagenda9530]

Thank you!

[@patriciahogg5763]

Excellent overview!!!! Thank you!! 🌺🌼🌸

[@kristynperry3936]

thank you so kindly for your video with these so beneficial techniques. You are so generous with your knowledge:)

[@thediystruggle]

I appreciate that! Thank you very much!

[@allisonsil03]

Where have you been all of my life!🤣 you are a breath of fresh air! I have been binge watching your videos! Dam I talk to myself like you do! 😂. Your wood video came at a PERFECT time because I just invested in tools that I really have NO IDEA HOW TO USE (hence probably shouldn’t really use) so I can pretend to be a real crafter and stop paying dollar tree for a scrap piece of wood. Lord help us all🤞🏻😅

[@thediystruggle]

O Allison my friend your going to love a collab I am scheduled to do in January, duping Dollar Trees scrap wood with regular wood you can get at Home depot!! We are gonna be using some tools!!! YOU GOT THIS!!!

[@Rhonda.D.Wright]

Great tutorial for a beginner like me. I can’t wait to do this the correct way to get a fresh look. I love how the sponge gives such a smooth finish. TFS 😊

[@gerryseger9519]

Thank You for this post. MOST appreciated!!!

[@thediystruggle]

Happy it was helpful! Thanks for stopping by!

[@aok2727]

Thanks for the thorough explanation. Let’s see how this goes!!

[@cynthiasciorilli139]

I love your tutorials, you're my favorite KZbinr. Please show us some of your furniture pieces.❤😁😃

[@christinehobson4544]

Thank you! I needed to see this.

[@thediystruggle]

You are so welcome! I hope it helped

[@oliverhummel156]

No judgement! Thank you.

[@melindap.ullrich4564]

I will have to try using the sponge and iron methods.

[@lenalossev1839]

Decoupaging is one of my absolute favourite hobbies and I've done it for years (learnt it when living right by a hobby/craft shop in Waterloo Belgium) but there are always things to learn... didn't know about using a dry sponge. Great tip! Thank you for sharing your creative talent and inspiring your fellow crafters, me being one of them 🤗🕊️

[@thediystruggle]

My pleasure! I am so glad to be able to add some extra crafty ideas to your arsenal

[@Lia2222]

I don't know what you said in the beginning because i was staring at your bangs😂i love them❤❤❤❤❤

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you Lia!! I never know if I like them or hate them. I just started wearing them a few years ago

[@barbharrison4724]

Thank you, thank you! I have never mod podged, but I want to try it. I was looking for a video to help me, and I found it!

[@thediystruggle]

Thanks for stopping by Barb!

[@renengwenya8685]

Fantastic tips. Thank you so much.

[@keepitreal477]

Girl yes. Thank you I just learned so much.

[@thediystruggle]

My pleasure!

[@karennorris3091]

I’m so happy to find some one that explains to you! I’m very new at this! So thank you!

[@thediystruggle]

I'm happy to help Karen!! Thank you so much for stopping by!

[@heidikrummert8219]

The sand paper hack changed my life!

[@louannzink4292]

wow! your video is amazing, i love the little pop up art thingy's with your own comments.

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you LouAnn, she has many names around here...lol some call her my alter ego, some call her pop ups, some call her a meme..lol deff staple on the channel! Nice to meet you!

[@lisaosgard567]

Thank you so much …I really enjoyed your audio!! 🌻

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you Lisa!

[@carmenlheureux5435]

Best video about decoupage ever! Thank you!

[@thediystruggle]

AWWWW Thank you, Carmen!!!

[@reginawoods9820]

Absolutely great and informative video! Thank you!!

[@michelegibson8998]

Can't wait to try the sponge trick and the little bottle to apply the mod podge. This entire video is packed with tips that I am excited to try. Thank you.

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you 💜

[@yvettepierce4310]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge ❤❤

[@thediystruggle]

You are so welcome, Yvette! Thank you for watching!

[@RuthH-wh5qw]

Love this refresher for decoupage techniques! I did decoupage before it was cool… about 24 yrs ago… ya ya.. I AM old! 😂 Thank you Brandi .. for the time, effort, info and love that you put into your videos. 💜

[@MissMolly3377]

“Lather it on up” You crack me up. 😂

[@thediystruggle]

Sometimes you just got too!!!😂😂

[@oliverhummel156]

Brandi, you are lovely! I teach arts and crafts to seniors so my projects need to be SIMPLE and -- QUICK and EASY. You are. Thank you. Thank you. You are real. Again, thank you.

[@thediystruggle]

I have been called many things Oliver but quick and easy has never been one, I love it, thank you!!! Bless you for doing that job! Teachers of any kind have the patience of a saint. The real heros of our country growing peoples minds to be the best version of themselves!!!! Take care, and thank you for stopping by!

[@paulamasland1612]

Wonderful tutorial!!! Great information! Thank you 😊.

[@thediystruggle]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for stopping by Paula!

[@margiealfaro6288]

Excellent tutorial 😊

[@thediystruggle]

Thanks so much Margie

[@carolesmann667]

So helpful Brandi Love how you explain so easily.

[@thediystruggle]

💙❤️🧡💚

[@krisaaron5771]

Well, DAYM, m'am!! I have learned more in ONE 24-minute video than an entire semester of college -- I'm just happy that you didn't choose to be a university professor or we'd be sadly without your terrific talents... *And* I'm enjoying decoupage a LOT more than I ever did statistics (enough about that misguided adventure into higher education). Please keep the videos coming and many many thanks for including the mistakes and errors so we don't make them and then wonder what went wrong.

[@thediystruggle]

I am so happy to hear that Kris!!

[@aidaosis9846]

Thank you, helpful tips!!!!

[@thediystruggle]

Glad it was helpful, Aida!

[@candi8612]

I love the butterflies napkin

[@cynthiaseavers1444]

Great tutorial. Love your lovely clear voice and hey ... PERSONALITY. SUBBED RIGHT AWAY. Thank you.

[@MsVirginiag]

Thanks, very helpful.

[@saneymartin3738]

I've found that a little roller does the smoothing process really well.

[@jeanisamoore2313]

It did help me! I love the sponge technique!

[@thediystruggle]

Happy to hear that Jeanisa!!! Thank you for watching friend!

[@susanmgaug7083]

Thank you! I have really learned a lot. 😊

[@thediystruggle]

I am so glad to hear that Susan. I tried to pack as much information in this as I could

[@Sandra-ju6nz]

I’m new to decoupage what a great video! Thank you!

[@thediystruggle]

My pleasure! I hope it helped!!

[@lizsanabria5541]

Thank you for the new tips truly appreciate

[@thediystruggle]

Your so welcome Liz!

[@harbor33designs23]

I'm so glad I found this video! I am definitely a mode podge/mini heat press decoupage person now. I loved the way it turned out, so thanks for the info!

[@thediystruggle]

I am so happy to hear that! Not every way is for everyone, but there are so many ways to make things your own with decoupage!! I love helping people find their style!

[@michelleolive4466]

Love this thank you

[@cynthiawall7073]

Thanks for the tips and you're always entertaining

[@thediystruggle]

Aww so welcome Cynthia!!! Thank you my friend! So glad to head that!

[@lindaelmore1223]

I have Decopauged for years and that sponge technique is new to me and I will definitely be using it. This video was awesome. That butterfly napkin is beautiful. Thanks for all the tips, just love your videos. Favorite thing for me to create are footstools, and mini boxes. Love your mini pallet videos.

[@thediystruggle]

Awww (hugs) Thank you Linda!

[@carolesmann667]

My first time and you offer such great tips for my favorite craft~decoupage. . Yay!

[@conniefortner8750]

I love to mod podge things! Good tips you gave.

[@thediystruggle]

Me too Connie! It is like a magical substance that has the ability to make all projects better...lol😂

[@chance51192]

This is a great video!! Thank you so much 😊

[@lisakay8798]

Old lady, new crafter! Thank you so much for this! You answered every question that I needed guidance on. I can't wait to start my next piece!

[@thediystruggle]

That means a lot to hear!! I am always happy to know it helps people! I worry I don't give enough information at times!!

[@lisakay8798]

@@thediystruggle you're a great teacher. I love that you connect all of the dots! :)

[@stephaniepalmer3302]

Very helpful, I’m excited to try decoupage! Thank you!

[@angieemm]

This was a really great video! I didn't even realize there were so many ways to apply Mod Podge. I absolutely love that wrapping paper, too! I've been on vacation - I've missed your vids and I'm trying to catch up!

[@thediystruggle]

I hope you enjoyed yourself woman!!! To sweet ! Thank you for always supporting me! I got a chance to pop in over your channel one day last week. I did not comment but I did like and have to tell ya! What you do is amazing! Specially the places you go looking for things! I would not have expected some of that! Your pretty unique yourself!!! Deff nice to see content so different than what I typically get offered from youtube!

[@judywhitacre8788]

You are awsome I am decopauging for the first time you answered every question I had. I think I am ready to try it. Thank you so much!!🥰

[@thediystruggle]

Thank makes me so happy to hear Judy!!! I am happy I could help!! I love decoupage!!! It truly is an art to me!!!

[@veronicamowbray1902]

I just found your channel-great information. Thank you from a new subscriber.

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you Veronica, Welcome!!! Happy this could help!

[@carolynsorah2819]

I am simple blown away by the amount of info you have crammed into one fantastic video. I'll definitely refer to this video over and over. Thank you!

[@ErinBenjamin]

OMG I am so glad I came across your video. I was having such a hard time decougapging napkins onto tile to make coasters. I tried a few methods but could not get it to not have wrinkles. I was going to try your sponge method but first tried the one where you apply a lot of glue, let it dry then use an iron once applying the napkin. It worked so good! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@thediystruggle]

🥰 Yay!!! I'm so happy to hear that

[@Bee-Kind-Baker]

Loved your water/ paint brush method 💕

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you🤗

[@artsydancequeen2964]

Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing your techniques!

[@thediystruggle]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@micheleheinze5402]

I was waiting for my mod podge to dry on my tissue paper, 😁 checked KZbin and here you are with this video, how wonderful is that. I love to decoupage and use it for a lot of my projects. I’ve never used the glue stick (that ain’t decoupaging, that’s gluing paper🤣) because I think it’s an insult to mod podge, (I’m loyal) 🤣🤣 I kid, do what ya want. I’m trying the Tim Holtz paper on a tin next. 😊 This was very helpful Brandi, thanks girl. 😊💕

[@thediystruggle]

Lol it is glueing paper but we mod Podge over top..lol.. just a trick for the wrinkles and lumps and bumps... Girl, I have had Sooooo many comments the past month or two about Decoupage. I had to make this video. It's not even as detailed as I wanted to get but it will deff answer many questions 💜💜💜 I love when you kid with me🤣

[@micheleheinze5402]

@@thediystruggle I’m happy you get my sarcasm, some don’t and think I’m being a “sassy pants”. 🤣🤗

[@thediystruggle]

@@micheleheinze5402 love love your sarcasm💜

[@pameastridge7775]

Fantastic information! Going to give it a try today! Best tools I have seen. Thank you!

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you Pam, I had a few people say the sponge ripped the napkin on them so try pressing the napkin with it over spreading it.

[@dorin9185]

Thanks so much for all the great information. It will really help me out with some projects that I was thinking about.

[@conniejames2943]

VERY HELPFUL! Thank You Brandi!

[@thediystruggle]

You are so welcome! Thanks for stopping by!!

[@MissMolly3377]

Did I give you an idea. I love this video. ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for showing us how to do it. You look beautiful in this video. I love your hair.

[@thediystruggle]

You ALWAYS give me ideas!! You are so inspiring! I have had so many subbies asking me questions lately, hopefully this helps I can start referring them to this video! Same my fingers typing so much..lol

[@sherry1867]

This was sooo informative. Thank you

[@thediystruggle]

Thank YOU for stopping by Sherry!!!

[@barb1174]

How informative and helpful are you!? I’m new to this fun way of creating beautiful things and was thrilled to learn I can use fabric ;) Thanks a bunch for all your tips and for making me laugh!

[@thediystruggle]

I am glad I could help Bard! Thank you so much!

[@territriplitt5892]

Excellent !!!! I can't wait to do some

[@thediystruggle]

Happy to hear that Terri!!!! I love me some decoupage!

[@MissMolly3377]

I love the squeeze bottle idea. Thank you. This was wonderful. That sponge trick is so much better than the Saran Wrap. That gets kind of messy, I think.

[@thediystruggle]

I just heard about that from another subbie! I need to check into that..lol

[@michelemejia9263]

This is amazing ! Can you write And resin over the paper and napkins and tape ?

[@pbp4020]

You do a wonderful job on creating a tutorial! So glad I found you today!

[@thediystruggle]

Aww thank you! This is a real passion for me! I love the artistry in Decoupage and want to share the skill with people!

[@judithhawkins1126]

So informative! Thank you.

[@thediystruggle]

Glad you enjoyed it Judith! I tried writing some stuff down. I hate reading from a paper. It sounds so forced in the two spots I did that in the video, but I did not want to for get anything...lol I had to joke myself about it. All the fun gets take out of my voice...lol

[@PaigeNicoleKomar]

I just noticed that you have beautiful eyes girl! I'm about to decopauge onto an old wooden cigar box that I painted and I'm turning into a jewelry box for my mom's birthday present. I figured that I better watch your tips first, because I'm pretty much a decopauge virgin. I normally just use the craft bond glue stick...

[@thediystruggle]

Awww Paige ( hugs ) Thank you!! I hope this helps!!

[@jeanmeierbachtol6154]

Thank you this was so helpful

[@thediystruggle]

Happy to hear that Jean! Thank you for watching!💜

[@Nana1959.]

Thank you for your tutorial! You really helped me when you said " Remember Modpodge is an adhesive" I'm sitting here saying to myself duh, why didn't I think that😂

[@thediystruggle]

I love me some mod podge though..lol Thank you for watching Margaret!

[@CandyB843]

This was very helpful!! Thank you for all your inspiration and information!

[@thediystruggle]

That means a lot to hear Candice! Thank you! And, thank you for watching!

[@milolaclover]

Thank you for some great tips !!!!!

[@thediystruggle]

So welcome Kelly! Thank you for watching!!!!

[@ebendelarosa8139]

Love your tutorial, I need to get a tiny iron where did you get yours from. Thanks

[@thediystruggle]

I have 2 one from walmartvwhich was around 10 bucks and the other is the tiny cricut iron. Both work the same to me!!

[@kathybridges3343]

Needed to this, thank you!

[@thediystruggle]

I am so happy to hear that my friend! I hope your week is going well!!!

[@gingeralexander3310]

Thanks for sharing this, it helped me a lot!! I love the little porcelain jug!!😊👍💜

[@thediystruggle]

Ginger my daughter came in and said, oh my this is so pretty. I said mhmm.. she said did you make this ..I said it's not done, she said she loved it!! Lol I got such a chuckle from it because I wanna do something to it to make it looked more finished, but she feels it's beautiful just like that💜 Let me know how your DIY turns out!!!

[@gingeralexander3310]

@@thediystruggle that's cute, it sounds like my daughter. I think you might have to let her win this one..lol I will definitely let you know. 😉

[@majahribernik5548]

Thank you for a great tips 👏🌺

[@thediystruggle]

You are so welcome!!! Such a great way to add a little something to almost any decor!!!

[@jillcockerell2564]

Great video, thank you

[@thediystruggle]

Happy you liked it Jill, Thanks for watching!!!

[@connievanlandingham7048]

Brandi, this is such a wonderful decoupage video !!!👍👍I'm getting a sponge tomorrow! Last year 3 of us got together & took wooden words( blessed. gather , etc.) & decoupaged them, then lit the extra paper with a lighter, which burned right up to the exact edge of the letters!!They turned out soo good! It worked! Use with tissue paper & napkins on wood ONLY!!! We had a Lil wine & tried scrapbook paper , we almost started a 🔥! Kept a bucket of water close by then !!..ha ha Thanks for all the tips & tricks!!! Great job!! Be safe & TFS, my talented friend ❤!!

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you Connie! I am so happy I could help with new information....Oh yes, This is what I was saying in the video about a burn method for removing the extra napkin. I looked into that and its just not my cup of tea. I burned a few napkins on some furniture for a vintage farmhouse look and those bits get a little braisen and sometimes fly where ever...lol This is THE DIY STRUGGLE....lol I do not need EXTRA help trying to burn my DIY's down I almost do that enough...lol.. It is totally a cool concept and I appreciate the people who have mentioned it, it is just not for me...lol That is awesome you and your friends get together and do that. Mine all think it is my job to cook for them when we gather..lol

[@merrydang8055]

​@@thediystruggle How to do a gift bag on canvas like around the edges you cut in the middle of the canvas. How do you cover the edges where you don't have where you torn it or cut it out? Please help just starting.I love all your tipsvery helpful and reading all the fans messages also. Great to have everyone putting in what helps for them. Thanks everyone. Merry

[@RobinEllis1125]

Brandi, this video is wonderful!!! Lots of great info! I absolutely love decoupaging and mod podge is what I use. However, despite my “experience” (lol), I’ve learned a lot from watching how you do it. That dry sponge thing is a gift from above. It makes a huge difference! The only time a sponge has been more useful has been when used as a contraceptive. 🤣🤣🤣 I’m kidding, don’t block me please lol! I remember the first time I tried mod podging. I asked a crafty coworker how much I should use and she suggested the same amount as when doing paper mache. Can you imagine??? Girl, I was covered in mod podge…my paper was practically a soggy ball of wrinkly disintegration…and my mood was quite poor indeed. 😂😂😂 She must have hated me and I didn’t even know it. 😝 Thanks for the tips and tricks! Sending all kinds of love and happy thoughts! 🌼🍃💛

[@thediystruggle]

I can't imagine hating you!! That mean co worker..lol Block you??? I'ma wait for more of those gems!! Had me ROFLMBO....SOOO funny!! Mod Podge is like a crazy miracle...lol I really do love it!

[@dee9994]

Love your creativeness. Thanks for sharing your talents.

[@thediystruggle]

So welcome Dee!!! 💜

[@aangel42054]

TY for being a big help! love your videos!

[@thediystruggle]

Happy to help!