Skills Required: Beginner. If you haven’t Mod Podged before, just make sure to use thicker paper to avoid wrinkles. You’ll also want to use enough Mod Podge; be sure to wipe away any that comes out the side.

I have to admit – I love decorating stools. I’ve done it many times before, and I never get tired of it! I wanted to decorate a stool for my new place; something a little different and brighter than what I’ve done before.

I’d say this decoupage stool fits the bill. I “patchworked” scrapbook paper on the top and attached it with Mod Podge, then I painted neon on the legs to coordinate. It’s so fun and one of my favorite projects ever (of course, until my next project)!

If you want to learn how I decorated this wood stool, you’ll first need to get your supplies.

Gather These Supplies

• Unfinished wood stool
• Acrylic paint – white, neon pink
• Mod Podge Hard Coat
• Scrapbook papers – I used a small American Crafts stack from Target
• Tracing paper
• Pencil
• Paper cutter or craft knife and mat
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Scotch tape
• Painter’s tape
• Paintbrush

You definitely don’t have to patchwork your paper, or you can pattern it differently (stripes, etc). The paper template you will make in the first step allows you to cut the paper perfectly to fit the top of the stool. So you have a lot of options!

I have the coolest decoupage stool in the world right now! Or at least the coolest stool in my condo, which is good enough for me.

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Decoupage a Stool

Learn how to Mod Podge a stool with scrapbook! This small furniture piece has a unique patchwork effect.

Course Home Decor Crafts

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours 45 minutes minutes

Dry Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 5 hours hours

Servings 1 stool

Cost $10

Equipment

• Paper cutter or craft knife and mat
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Paintbrush(es)
• Pencil

Ingredients

• Wood stool unfinished
• Acrylic paint to match your paper
• Mod Podge Hard Coat
• Scrapbook papers I used a small American Crafts stack from Target
• Tracing paper
• Scotch tape
• Painter’s tape

Instructions

• Make a template of your stool using the tracing paper. Lay the tracing paper over the top of the stool and rub around the edge with the pencil to create your pattern. This helps you cut the scrapbook paper accurately later.
• Paint the unfinished wood stool with white acrylic paint. Give the entire thing with several coats and let dry. Then measure up several inches on each leg and tape them off with painter's tape.
  
• Paint several layers of the paint color of your choice onto the legs, and then remove the painter's tape. Touch up in the areas you need to and let dry.
  
• Choose the papers that you are going to patchwork. You need to cut your paper into 32, 2-inch squares. The paper cutter makes this really easy . . . but you can also use a craft knife and ruler if you don't have a paper cutter.
  
• Once you are done, use Scotch tape to make 4 row of 6 paper squares, and 2 additional rows of 4 squares. Tape on the BACK of the paper. My cutting wasn't perfect, so I had to trim down the paper strips to the 2" width to make them fit together nicely. You can still do this with a ruler and craft knife.
  
• Turn the strips over and tape them all together to make a large mat. Tape the strips of 4 paper squares at each end.
  
• Place the template on top of the paper and use the painter's tape to attach it. Cut the circle from the scrapbook paper using the scissors.
  
• Add Mod Podge to the top of the stool – don't be stingy – and smooth down the paper on top of the stool. Smooth carefully and wipe away any decoupage medium that squeezes out the side. Let dry 15 – 20 minutes.
  
• Decoupage over the top with Mod Podge and let dry. Let dry and give it a few more coats over the entire stool. Let dry before using.
  

Notes

I’m going to be honest, taping off round legs wasn’t easy for me. If anyone has any suggestions, I’d love to hear them. I just taped all the way around and then used pieces of painter’s tape to fill in.

If you enjoyed this decoupage furniture project, I’d love for you to check out these other ideas:

• Decorate a Wooden Stool with Paper
• Painted Wooden Stool with a Doily Resist
• DIY Step Stool Makeover with Mod Podge
• DIY Stool with a Fun Circus Theme
• This Baseball Card Table Uses Simple Supplies!

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Skills Required: Beginner. It helps if you have experience with paint and Mod Podge, because that’s what you’ll be doing to complete this project.

I love a good upcycled furniture project! I’m please to share the results of my “fabric table” makeover with you today. Call me the DIY queen! I’m kidding, but I am pleased with the results.

This decoupage tabletop is colorful like I am (kind way of saying goofball), and I absolutely love the owl fabric I Mod Podged to the top.

I’d like to walk you through this Mod Podge tabletop re-do because, if you are afraid of doing this to a piece on your own, you won’t be afraid after this upcycled furniture tutorial.

There are several steps, but if you have patience and give yourself the time to complete the project, you are going to have fun and love the results. As usual, let’s jump in.

This little display shows you most of the goodies that I used for my decoupage tabletop. Here’s the full list of supplies:

• Wood table – mine is from the thrift store, sanded and spray painted white as a basecoat
• Mod Podge Fabric and Mod Podge Gloss
• FolkArt Paint – Asphaltum, Citrus Green, Jamaican Sea, Kelly Green, Lavender, Ocean Cruise, Pure Black, Titanium White (get the colors that coordinate with your fabric)
• Fabric, 1/2″ yard or enough to cover your tabletop. I used Alexander Henry Spotted Owl in Light Blue
• Paintbrushes, at least one large and one small, and a liner brush
• Scissors
• Stencil or painter’s tape (optional)
• Brayer (optional)
• Cute mushroom apron (optional)

If your table is going to get a lot of wear, I recommend using Hard Coat or Furniture Mod Podge. You can also use a clear acrylic sealer over regular Mod Podge. It just helps to have another layer of protection for heavy use.

Yes, you can clean the top with water. It’s not a table you want to spray with a lot of cleaners because you will eventually wear away the Mod Podge.

Get the printable how to card below:

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Decoupage Tabletop

Learn how to decoupage a table top with fabric and Mod Podge! It's easy, even for beginners.

Course Furniture

Keyword decoupage a table, decoupage a table top, decoupage table top with fabric, decoupage tabletop, mod podge table top

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 8 hours hours

Dry Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 10 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings 1 table

Cost $35

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es) at least one large and one small, and a liner brush
• Scissors
• Tape measure
• Pencil
• Brayer

Ingredients

• Wood table
• Fabric 1/2″ yard or enough to cover your tabletop
• Mod Podge Fabric
• Mod Podge Hard Coat
• Acrylic paint coordinating colors
• Spray primer optional
• Stencil or painter’s tape optional

Instructions

• Prepare the fabric by washing and drying it, then ironing flat. Cut to be slightly larger than the tabletop.
• Lay the fabric out on piece of wax paper and coat with a layer of Mod Podge Fabric. Let dry.
  
• Measure the tabletop and cut the fabric to fit using the scissors.
• Coat the tabletop with the acrylic paint color of your choice (match your fabric or use white). If you have a dark fabric with a light pattern, just stick with white as your background. Paint the entire tabletop and then let it dry. Clean up the edge if necessary.
  
• Paint the legs using the acrylic paint. Let dry.
  
• Paint the side of the base of the table using the acrylic paint. Let dry.
  
• Paint stripes around the edge of the top using acrylic paint (I used black). Use painter’s tape to make the lines straight if you choose. Let dry.
  
• Add a medium layer of Mod Podge to the top of the table. Place the fabric down and start smoothing. Work from the center out towards the edges. I did one half of the table, then the other half.
  
• Continue smoothing with your hands or a brayer. Wipe away any Mod Podge that squeezes out the edge. Let dry.
  
• Coat the entire tabletop with Mod Podge. Let dry.
  
• Add acrylic paint decor (I did flowers) on the base of your table. Use the liner brush to add details. Let dry.
  
• Decoupage the entire table with a medium coat of Mod Podge – allow to dry and then repeat. Let dry for several hours before using.
  

Notes

The reason for preparing the fabric in Step 1 is that it acts more like paper when it’s decoupaged first. It’s easier to cut and apply to the surface without wrinkles.

If you find that your fabric goes over the edges a little bit after it’s dried, I would use an X-Acto knife to trim. Be very careful not to cut off too much or chip the paint.

I’m very pleased with my attempt at upcycled furniture, and the bright and cheery color palette makes me happy (it’s such a fun craft!). Are you ready to decoupage a tabletop of your own? Let me know in the comments!

If you enjoyed this decoupage furniture project, I’d love for you to check out these other ideas:

• Upcycled Furniture: Vintage Photo Transfer Table
• Colorful End Table Makeover Improves Your Room
• Wrapping Paper Decoupage on a Table (So Easy!)

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Skills Required: Intermediate. I would say this project fits on the low end of the intermediate category. It’s easy to paint a cabinet (using my tips).

Don’t forget to scroll down to the bottom of the post to get a video of the process in action!

How many of us have an old filing cabinet lying around? I know I do. I actually have one in my craft room right now that has been sitting there, ripe for a makeover. If you don’t, head to a thrift store. They are always there, waiting for decoupage and to be a part of your home decor.

I’m excited to share my process for a DIY file cabinet today, and also share a cool wood file cabinet makeover from Cathie and Steve at the same time.

By the end of this post, you’re going to have the confidence you need to do your own version of this DIY project. It’s not as hard as you think!

If you want to read my tips for this wood craft, that section follows – otherwise just scroll down to the end to see the video of the DIY file cabinet in progress.

Preparing a Wood File Cabinet

I’ve got a ton of detailed instructions in my article “how to prepare furniture for Mod Podge” that should be helpful to you. Generally speaking you’re going to want to remove all hardware, clean off any dirt, and then sand your piece to prepare it for Mod Podging.

If your cabinet is wood, you don’t necessarily need to prime it before you paint (if you choose to paint). Having said that, this project uses black chalk paint, which has great coverage. If you want to turn the cabinet a lighter shade, I would use a primer.

How to Paint a Filing Cabinet

There’s no rule that says you have to paint your filing cabinet before Mod Podging it. Technically you could just add paper or fabric directly onto the surface using Podge.

Usually I paint first. I did that with my upcycled table as well as with my endtable makeover. That’s just how I roll – I like color, so if I can bring it into a piece, I will.

Here’s what I would advise based on either a metal or wood surface:

Metal – I always prime first with Rust-oleum Painter’s Touch 2X primer. I have had nothing but positive experiences with this product, so I stick with what works for me. This primer forms a tight bond with the metal and works on metal, wood, and plastic.

After I prime with the Rust-oleum, I let that dry and then spray paint the metal with the color of my choice. Then I let that dry and Mod Podge my fabric or paper on top. You can absolutely Mod Podge on top of spray paint – I’ve done it many times.

Wood – I have used chalk paint, acrylic craft paint, and chalkboard paint pretty regularly on wood surfaces and they all work great. The key is that you are looking for an acrylic paint versus a latex paint. Latex paint doesn’t work well with Mod Podge.

Mod Podge Formula to Use

In this decoupage furniture project, Cathie and Steve use the Mod Podge Furniture formula. If you can’t find it, use Mod Podge Hard Coat with the purple label. It’s the same thing.

Tips for the Paper

Scraps/Cutouts – In the video you’ll see that Cathie and Steve use cutouts from the scrapbook paper to Mod Podge. This is the easiest method to avoid wrinkles, and you have a lot more control over your design.

Piecing Together – Another method is to take scrapbook paper sheets and then piece them together on the fronts of the drawers.

The trick here is making sure that you have sheets with a design that continues from one page to another, or you’re going to see the paper seams.

One Large Sheet – If you’re going to use one large sheet on the front of the drawer, you’re probably going to end up using wrapping paper or something a little more thin (since that’s what typically comes in sheets).

In that case, you’ll want to mist the paper like I did for my DIY coat rack. This helps it go on easier, without wrinkles.

Are you ready to dive into the project? Let’s go!

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DIY Filing Cabinet Makeover

Learn how to make a filing cabinet look nice with paint, paper, and Mod Podge!

Course Home Decor Crafts

Keyword cute filing cabinet, diy file cabinet, diy filing cabinet, file cabinet makeove, paint file cabinet, painting file cabinet

Prep Time 45 minutes minutes

Cook Time 4 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Dry Time 4 hours hours

Total Time 9 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings 1 cabinet

Cost $15

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)
• Craft knife

Ingredients

• Wood file cabinet
• Chalk Paint Rich Black
• Chalkboard paint Black
• Mod Podge Hard Coat
• Paper or fabric to cover the fronts of the drawers
• Sandpaper optional

Instructions

• Remove hardware and set aside. Clean your file cabinet; sand and remove any dust. Fill any holes.
• Prime your cabinet with paint following the tips outlined in the painting section of this post. Let dry.
• Trim your paper to fit the fronts of the drawers. Mod Podge the paper to the drawers and let dry. Give your cabinet several coats of Mod Podge to seal and protect.
• Add any additional paint or embellishments that you’d like – for example, chalkboard paint on the sides, ribbon, buttons, glitter, etc.
• Let dry and replace hardware.

Video

Want to see more projects along the lines of decoupage filing cabinet makeovers? Check these back to school or home office hotties:

• Decoupage a Metal File Cabinet with Wrapping Paper
• Photo Transfer to Metal with Mod Podge
• Paperweights from Glass Candle Holders
• Cork Boards from IKEA Trivets

Oh, and just for fun, here’s a picture of a metal filing cabinet makeover. See? The possibilities with Mod Podge are endless!

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I’m so excited to share with you my newest Mod Podge project: fabric lined drawers!

It’s funny – this desk makeover actually started back in November when I first painted it. I always knew I wanted to do something decoupage related on the inside of the drawer, but wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to do.

I recently got a bottle of Fabric Mod Podge and started thinking of things to do with it, and I came up with a few ideas related to furniture.

Then I went to JoAnn Fabrics and found some amazing coastal themed fabrics. As soon as I saw the fabric with the octopus, I knew EXACTLY what I wanted to do with it. Time for some DIY beach decor!

I just needed to see if the hubby was on the same page. I showed him my idea. BUT he thought some people might think the octopus looks like an alien creature (I think he mentioned the one from Independence Day).

I know not everyone will love it, but at least everyone can get an idea of how to make their drawers over and customize it to any pattern they like.

But I do think the octopus pattern is AWESOME. I have a couple more projects I plan on doing with it too. Here’s what you’re going to need:

Gather These Supplies

• Fabric Mod Podge
• Fabric
• Foam brush
• Scissors
• Mod Podge brayer
• Pencil

You don’t *have* to use the fabric formula of Mod Podge for this project. It just happens to be quite durable. You can use regular Mod Podge, or if the drawer is going to get a lot of wear and tear, use Hard Coat.

I think this turned out really cool and the colors of the octopus really “POP” against the blue on the desk. It will be a fun surprise every time I open my desk.

Next I need to make a couple storage containers for the inside of the desk. I’ll keep you posted on those!!

Gotta keep organized.

I hope you enjoyed this fabric lined drawers tutorial as much as I did. The desk is finally finished! Another project checked off my to-to list!

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How to Line Drawers with Fabric

Learn how to line a drawer with fabric, using Mod Podge. This is such a unique home decor project.

Course Home Decor Crafts

Keyword fabric drawers, mod podge drawers

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Dry Time 3 hours hours

Total Time 4 hours hours 45 minutes minutes

Servings 1 drawer

Cost $5

Equipment

• Brayer
• Pencil
• Paintbrush(es)
• Scissors

Ingredients

• Mod Podge Fabric
• Fabric

Instructions

• Clean out the drawer completely and wipe it down. Let dry.
  
• Flip your fabric upside down and place it in the drawer. Use a pencil to trace out the shape of the drawer on the back of the fabric.
  
• Cut out the fabric and place it back into the drawer to make sure that it fits. If it doesn’t, trim further until it fits exactly.
• Add a little Mod Podge at a time, then place the fabric on top – working your way across the entire drawer. Use your hands to smooth out any bubbles; if you have a brayer, that is preferable. Let the Mod Podge dry for 2 hours before the next step.
  
• Add a coat of Mod Podge to the top of the fabric. Let dry overnight before using.
  

It’s truly amazing all the things you can do with a bottle of Mod Podge. I have a couple more fabric projects that I plan on posting soon.

Stay tuned . . .

Wanna’ keep up with all my craftiness, follow me! You can also check out some of my other related and furniture projects below:

• Make a DIY Desk Organizer on a Budget
• IKEA Furniture Makeover with Mod Podge and Fabric
• Glitter Lined Envelopes for a Sparkly Celebration
• DIY Desk Organizer from Recycled Materials
• Cork Board Jewelry Organizer with Fabric

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Skills Required: Intermediate. Wrapping paper can have a tendency to wrinkle, so you’ll need to read my tips carefully. Otherwise, you should have some experience with Mod Podge before trying this project.

Are you ready to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary with just a bit of wrapping paper and Mod Podge? If you’ve ever glanced at those foldable TV tray tables at your local dollar store and thought, “Well, they’re handy but kind of bland,” you’re in the right place.

Today, I’m walking you through a super accessible DIY project that’s going to change how you look at those utilitarian pieces forever. Welcome to the fun and crafty world of wrapping paper decoupage!

This project is all about upcycling a simple dollar store find into a chic, personalized TV tray (or craft table) that reflects your unique style.

This tutorial is designed to guide you through the process of transforming a folding table or lap desk into something you’ll be proud to display in your home—or even give away as a thoughtful, handmade gift.

We’ll start by choosing wrapping paper that you absolutely love. From there, it’s a matter of applying the Mod Podge to the table top, smoothing out the paper, and adding a few personalized touches with vinyl for that custom look.

So, grab your decoupage medium, scissors, and that wrapping paper you’ve been saving for a special occasion. It’s time to create a portable craft table that’s not just practical but also a true reflection of your personality and style.

Let’s jump into this project together and turn that dollar store find into a masterpiece of your own making! But first – some tips.

Decoupage with Wrapping Paper Tips

I will say that there are definitely some tips and tricks for working with gift wrap and decoupage medium. It’s easy to wrinkle. So here are a few frequently asked questions! If you want to scroll past to the project instructions feel free!

Can gift wrap be used for decoupage?

Yes it can. All types – from the thin to the thicker types. Two things to note though:

1. the thinner the wrap, the more likely it is to wrinkle (see below for solutions)
2. metallic or cellophane wrap aren’t great for decoupage, because while Mod Podge dries clear, you’d be able to see some serious brush strokes more than likely

What formula should I use?

For this decoupage table, I’d use Hard Coat for indoor and then Outdoor for outside. Having said that, wrapping paper works with any formula. Use the formula guide to select the best one for you.

How do I smooth out wrinkles?

This is the big question! So if it’s a little thicker, you can use a brayer to smooth out the wrapping paper. Then let it dry before the top coat goes on (15 – 20 minutes).

If it’s thinner paper, there are two options. First you can use the method I use with this coat rack. You’ll want to wet the wrapping paper before applying it to the surface, and then roll it out. You don’t need to soak the paper, but you do need to get it damp.

The second is to use the iron on method that is used with paper napkin decoupage. You’ll Mod Podge the surface, let it dry, then iron on the wrapping paper. Check out both of these posts to see what might work for you.

Are you ready to learn how to decoupage with wrapping paper? Here’s what you’re going to need.

Gather These Supplies

• Folding table or lap desk
• Wrapping paper
• Mod Podge – you can use Gloss with a sealer or Hard Coat
• Paintbrush
• Squeegee or brayer
• Scissors
• X-Acto knife or box knife
• Acrylic spray (optional)
• Die cutter and vinyl (optional)
• Measuring tape

Tips and Thoughts for This Project

Is there a pattern on the top of your tray? Use a thicker paper as opposed to dollar store ones if you don’t want to paint the surface. Otherwise you’ll be able to see the pattern through the thinner paper.

If you want to make the project waterproof, I recommend using a clear, outdoor (or Enamel) acrylic sealer when your project is complete. You can also use resin on top of the paper.

You can also use fabric for this project! Get the how to for a table top here.

So what do you think of my lil’ table decoupaged with wrapping paper?! Personally, I love how this turned out, and the metallic monogram with the trim is such a nice touch.

Get the printable how to for this project below:

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Decoupage with Wrapping Paper

Learn how to decoupage with wrapping paper on a TV tray! Grab a bottle of Mod Podge and get started.

Course Cheap Crafts

Keyword can you decoupage with wrapping paper, can you use wrapping paper for decoupage, can you use wrapping paper to decoupage, decoupage with wrapping paper, decoupage wrapping paper, mod podge wrapping paper, modge podge wrapping paper, wrapping paper decoupage, wrapping paper for decoupage, wrapping paper table

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Dry Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 2 hours hours 45 minutes minutes

Servings 1 project

Cost $10

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)
• Brayer or squeegee
• Scissors
• X-Acto Knife or box knife
• Measuring tape

Ingredients

• Folding table or lap desk
• Wrapping paper
• Mod Podge
• Clear acrylic spray sealer optional
• Die cutter and vinyl optional

Instructions

• Measure your tray or table top. Select your wrapping paper and cut it to size.
  
• Clean your table surface if needed, and then use Mod Podge and a paintbrush (or sponge brush) to carefully adhere the wrapping paper or fabric to the surface of the table. Work in sections to lessen bubbles and imperfections on the surface.
  
• Use a brayer or a squeegee tool to help push down and flatten the paper or fabric and squeeze out any excess Mod Podge trapped underneath. Wait for the Mod Podge to dry.
  
• Once the Mod Podge is dry (about 30 minutes to 1 hour), use an X-acto or box knife to trim any excess paper and overhangs. It’s very important to wait for the Mod Podge to dry, or you’ll get jagged edges.
  
• Have imperfect edges? No problem! Cut strips of vinyl to line the border of your table. I added strips of vinyl for the border of my table and cut and trimmed circles for the corners.
  
• Add your embellishments – in my case, I used gold vinyl and cut a letter for a monogram. Weed the monogram and apply transfer tape, or use a pre-made die-cut letter (or even stickers) to embellish your table.
  
• Apply another coat of Mod Podge to seal the paper and wait to dry. Once dry, apply a few coats of acrylic spray and wait for that to fully dry as well.
  

Thank you so much for letting me share this decoupage furniture with you all today! If you’d like to see other tutorials with Mod Podge Outdoor OR wrapping paper, check out the following posts:

• Mod Podge Wrapping Paper Frame
• DIY House Number Sign
• Wrapping Paper Coat Rack
• Coastal Mailbox Makeover

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I’m looking forward to discussing a most exciting topic with you today – Furniture Mod Podge! Why am I bringing this up now?

Well, when I look at the “behind the scenes” of what readers are visiting here on the blog, I can see very clearly that you love re-doing furniture! Or at least admiring it.

Mod Podge for Furniture

My Furniture category is popular and heavily searched, which doesn’t surprise me because I too love making over furniture –  large and small!

So in addition to you guys wanting to see furniture projects, some questions popped up on the Furniture Mod Podge formula in my Facebook group.

I knew it was time to add a post about one of the latest additions to the Mod Podge decoupage family – so here it is.

So the skinny on Furniture Mod Podge. It’s a “regular” Mod Podge formula, meaning that you can use it on surfaces including:

• Wood
• Papier-mâché
• Glass
• Terra cotta
• Tin or metal

You can use it to apply fabric or paper to these surfaces above, or most anything else you can think of that you might want to put on furniture.

MP Furniture s a non-toxic, waterbase formula, just like the other Podges, which mean it’s safe for anyone to use (including children) and you don’t need gloves. Nice for a furniture finish, right?

It’s super tough. I don’t really know what’s in it, but maybe bits of dragon skin? Or armadillo shell. Just kidding of course, but the whole point of the formula is to be tough and provide protection for your decoupage projects, and it definitely does that.

Now that I’ve explained it, I think the best way to get down to brass tacks is to answer a few questions you might have about the Furniture formula:

Q: How is it different from Hard Coat?

A: It isn’t, generally speaking. It’s just as tough. But it comes in a larger size and it’s a glossy finish.

Q: Is Furniture Mod Podge waterproof?

A: No. The only close-to-waterproof formula is Dishwasher Safe. Even the Mod Podge Outdoor is only highly water-resistant. But, you aren’t soaking furniture pieces with water, so it’s going to meet your needs.

If water is spilled on a surface with this decoupage medium, you’re going to be fine. Just wipe away the water as soon as possible.

Q: How does it compare to epoxy?

A: It’s not like resin at all. The finish isn’t hard and thick like epoxy, and Mod Podge is waterbased and non-toxic. Epoxy puts a glass-like coating over the top of items. Mod Podge is a completely different finish.

It can be used as a decoupage medium while epoxy cannot – epoxy is simply a thick, hard top coat. Try them both out and you will know exactly what I’m talking about!

Q: How can I best apply Furniture Mod Podge?

A: I use a larger applicator than a regular paint brush because typically the items that I’m decoupaging are larger.

This means I use the 2.25″ brush for smaller furniture items and the 4″ brush for larger items like tables, bookshelves, etc. You can use any brush you want . . . these just happen to make your projects easier!

Q: Can it be used with fabric?

A: Absolutely. I recommend it for adhering fabric to a table. Or chair. Or whatever.

Q: Can I use this formula in place of other Mod Podges so I don’t have to buy something else?

A: Sure! If anything, this formula is overkill for a regular project since it’s so durable. Now, if you’re trying to attach fabric to fabric or something, you’ll still need to use Fabric Mod Podge (for example).

I think that’s it, and I hope you feel educated about Furniture Mod Podge and are interested in trying it – however, if you have questions, I’d love for you to leave them in the comments and I’ll be happy to answer!

Links for projects in photo higher on this page – here / here / here

If you enjoyed learning more about this formula, I hope you’ll check out our other formula guides:

Brushstroke • Dishwasher Safe • Glow in the Dark • Gloss • Matte • Satin • Sparkle • Super Matte • Dimensional Magic • Photo Transfer Medium • Puzzle Saver • Stiffy • Ultra

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Skills Required: Beginner to Intermediate. Some of these will be as basic as painting, while other use stenciling and a little more skill. Everyone will find a project they’d like to tackle on this list.

Have you ever redone a table? You might think it’s intimidating, because I did at first. I’ll tell you exactly what was going on in my head before I tried it. This was well over 15 years ago.

I pictured myself going into Lowes or Home Depot, which I hated at the time, and searching the aisles for hours to find supplies. Supplies including sandpaper, stripper, basecoat, Kilz, a scraper, paint, rags, and just about a thousand other things.

I had zero clue what you actually needed to redo furniture, and assumed the preparation alone would overwhelm me. Not to mention the exquisite paint job that would be required, and that I certainly didn’t feel capable of.

So for a long time, furniture was a no-go.

But eventually I got my hands on a used side table for free, and I decided it was time to try it. Since there was nothing to lose. And by “try it” I mean paint the table and re-do the table top. And I loved it.

Since that time, I’ve re-done several pieces of furniture. And it’s way easier than I ever thought, and you need a lot fewer supplies than I thought (especially if you use chalk paint). You can get my tips for prepping furniture here.

So that you can try a project too, I’ve put together a collection of table top ideas for you to try! There’s everything from Mod Podge to tile to painting and stenciling. No matter your skill level or interest, you’re going to find a table top idea here you like.

If you’ve never tried re-doing furniture before, now’s the time. You’re more DIY-ey than you think, I promise! Check out the ideas below and let me know what you try in the comments!

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Decoupage Tabletop with Fabric

Learn how to decoupage a tabletop in this unique upcycled furniture project! You can do it yourself with Mod Podge. So easy!

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2

This Baseball Card Table Uses Simple Supplies

David takes on a unique furniture project: a themed baseball card table. He uses simple supplies from the hardware store – you can do it too! Use printouts or real baseball cards.

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3

Colorful End Table Makeover for Your Room

This colorful end table makeover is one that you MUST try! It’s so easy and completely changes a room with little effort.

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4

www.classyclutter.net

DIY Outdoor Checkered Table

Turn your kitchen table into a game board! Eat dinner and then move it aside to play checkers or chess. This is easy to make with painter's tape!

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5

Linda Smith

DIY Chalkboard Coffee Table

Make an easy and non-messy DIY chalkboard coffee table, perfect for kids rooms or playrooms. You'll love how chalkboard takes the top of a thrifted coffee table to a whole new level!

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6

Image Transfer to Furniture with Mod Podge

Try an image transfer to furniture with a Goodwill find. This table was made over with paint, photo transfer medium, and a vintage graphic!

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7

Jessica Jones

Cheap Table Top Makeover

You might be thinking that this table top was done with a stencil, and it definitely could be. However this particular design was made by painting a geometric design done with painter's tape. Isn't it cool?

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8

plaidonline.com

Distressed Milk Paint Beach Wood Coffee Table

Revamp an old coffee table top with milk paint and distressing tools. You can use a variety of colors and tools to make it look really cool. The distressing is also difficult to mess up given its random nature.

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9

Steve Carrell

Vinyl Plank Table Top Added to Nesting Tables

Learn how to revamp nesting tables by giving them a vinyl plank table top! This is a perfect way to use leftover flooring in a DIY project.

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10

tarynwhiteaker.com

Side Table Makeover With Concrete Top

This side table makeover was so easy to complete. with leftover chalky paint and concrete from a countertop project. I love the new industrial chic look!

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11

www.notjustahousewife.net

Gold Table Top Makeover

If you can't paint in a straight line, no worries! You can still add gold to a stained table top using Stacy's method.

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12

artsychicksrule.com

How To Tile A Table Top

Tiling a table top is way easier than you think! Use this simple trick to tile all the things . . . furniture, decor, and more.

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13

Decoupage Table with Wrapping Paper (So Easy!)

Learn how to make decoupage table with wrapping paper! It’s easy to do with Mod Podge Outdoor and this tutorial. Such a unique project.

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www.classyclutter.net

DIY Herringbone Stenciled Table

With a large adhesive stencil, Savannah was able to re-do this table with a herringbone pattern. For clean lines, this is a method that really works well.

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wildfireinteriors.com

Indian Inlay Stenciled Table

Bone inlay furniture is always popular – and it's always expensive! You can get the same look on a budget using stencils. It's even got a bit of shimmer. This project takes some time, but if you have patience the results are fabulous.

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16

plaidonline.com

Farm to Table Top

Letter stencils are popular for adding a message or saying to the top of flat surfaces! You can use this same idea to decorate a piece of furniture perfect for farmhouse decor.

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plaidonline.com

Child’s Artwork Table & Chair Set

Turn your child's artwork into part of their playroom decor with this table and chair set. This is a fun way to use up your child's favorite artwork and let them enjoy it as well (don't forget to check out our child's art dresser too).

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plaidonline.com

Festive Holiday Kid’s Tabletop

Use Mod Podge, bright paint colors, and Christmas papers to create this one-of-a-kind kids table. It's perfect for Santa's milk and cookies!

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tarynwhiteaker.com

Farmhouse Table Makeover

Learn how to do this farmhouse table makeover on a budget! Using chalky finish paint and stain, it only costs about $85 for the whole project.

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20

www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com

DIY Dining Table with Burned Wood Finish

Want a table with a unique top that isn't just stained? Burn the wood and you will have an elegant and gorgeous dining table!

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21

www.dreamgreendiy.com

Painted Game Table Top

Not only can you paint on wood tables, but you can makeover metal table tops too! This is a unique way to do it with painter's tape, but you can make any game board you like on top.

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plaidonline.com

Buffalo Plaid Side Table

Add an outdoorsy touch to your decor with this handsome buffalo plaid side table. Plaid is one of my favorite patterns and I'd love to try it on the top of a table sometime, wouldn't you?

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Which of these ideas for decorating a table top would you like to try? I’d love to hear in the comments! Please also check out these other posts:

• DIY Dresser Ideas You Can Make with Mod Podge
• 20+ Coffee Bar Signs to Make for Your Home
• 50+ Wood Crafts for Unique Home Decor!

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Watch the video in this post of an IKEA lack makeover with Mod Podge! Cathie and Steve show you an easy way to DIY a table – you’re going to love it.

Have you ever Mod Podged a table? Re-doing furniture is pretty much my most favorite thing ever, and I don’t get to do these projects nearly as much as I like.

My apartment is small, but soon I’m going to be moving into a new space which will allow me to makeover as much furniture as I want! I’m going to start with a large desk table first, and I can’t wait.

To get inspired, I put together this roundup of Mod Podge table projects. I’m not sure which one I’ll use yet, but I’ll let you know when I figure out what I’m doing.

In the meantime, I think you should attempt a Mod Podge table as well. You’ll need ideas, so scroll down to see my picks. I think you’ll like them!

How to ReDo a Table with Mod Podge

If you’re just getting started with furniture and decoupage, I highly recommend reading how to prep furniture for decoupage as well as how to Mod Podge fabric to furniture.

You might also want to read about Mod Podge Hard Coat. That is formula I recommend for these tables. Now scroll down and enjoy the projects!

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Decoupage Tabletop

Learn how to decoupage a tabletop in this unique upcycled furniture project! You can do it yourself with Mod Podge. So easy!

Get the Tutorial

24

Colorful End Table Makeover

This colorful end table makeover is one that you MUST try! It's so easy and completely changes a room with little effort.

Get the Tutorial

25

Image Transfer to a Table

Try an image transfer to furniture with a Goodwill find – this table was made over with paint, photo transfer medium, and a vintage graphic!

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plaidonline.com

Vintage Parisian Table

I love this beautiful distressed table using a pink base coat and brown wax over the top! Vintage postcards were enlarged to cover the surface.

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missmustardseed.com

Sheet Music Side Table

Sheet music is perfect for decoupaging furniture! That's what Mariam did on this side table, and it would look perfect in an entryway or living room.

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plaidonline.com

End Tables for a Man Cave

This table is the perfect addition to a modern or industrial looking room. Add various textured scrapbook papers to make your own version.

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emmersonandfifteenth.com

Glam Coffee Table Makeover

Lizzie gave her IKEA Lack coffee table an upgrade with wallpaper, Mod Podge, and nailhead trim.

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thecartbeforethehorse.blogspot.com

Tabletop Fabric Mosaic

If you're one of those people that has a surplus of excess fabric scraps, use them on a tabletop. You can mix them any way you like with Mod Podge to make a cool collage.

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plaidonline.com

Butterfly Table

Decorate your furniture with beautiful butterfly coloring pages! You can download a freebie from the post, or color your own pages and use them.

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This Baseball Card Table Uses Simple Supplies!

Try a unique furniture project: a themed baseball card table. He uses simple supplies from the hardware store – you can do it too!

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sewmanyways.blogspot.com

Easy Coffee Table Makeover

Did you ever live with a piece of furniture that you really don't like for a very long time and then all of a sudden . . . on a whim . . . you want to transform it?

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juicy-bits.typepad.com

Daring Dahlia Table Top

Jessica took an IKEA table and added a bold floral pattern to the top with fabric.

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35

Fabric Coffee Table with Mod Podge (Easy!)

This fabric coffee table was easy to make with Mod Podge! Buy a piece of furniture from IKEA or the Goodwill and give it a unique makeover.

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Decoupage with Wrapping Paper

Learn how to decoupage with wrapping paper on a TV tray! Grab a bottle of Mod Podge and get started.

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rainonatinroof.com

Table Makeover with Wrapping Paper

You definitely need to see the "before" of this table makeover! I love the bright and cheery feel of the color Jenna chose to paint and the wrapping paper pattern she used.

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Cathie Filian

IKEA Lack Table goes Modern Moroccan

Cathie and Steve used paint and a large scale design to give a new look to the top of this IKEA end table.

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www.justalittlecreativity.com

Map Accent Table

When Molly picked up this table at a thrift shop, it had so many water spots on top. Instead of just painting, she added some maps on top with Mod Podge (see more map crafts here).

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plaidonline.com

Child’s Artwork Table & Chair Set

If your children draw a lot, and you save their artwork – a cute way to use it is to redo a table and chair for a playroom! If you like this project, you should check out our children's artwork dresser too.

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41

shabbysweetcottage.blogspot.com

Table Top with Book Pages

Karen used vintage graphics to decorate a glass tabletop and added it to an old side table.

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42

www.artsychicksrule.com

$5 Thrifty French Decoupage Table Makeover

Learn how to French paper decoupage . . . with tissue paper! It’s simple and gives a great look. Once you learn it, you'll be decoupaging all your tables.

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43

Morena Hockley

Refinish a Dining Table with Fabric and Resin

If you have a table you want to update, here’s an easy way to revamp your table, with no painting required! Fabric is a fun way to bring color and pattern to your furniture, and epoxy gives it a polished, professional finish.

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Uniquely Chic Furniture

French Mod Podge Side Table

Sue bought this from a flea market, but decided she wasn't crazy about the inlays. The solution? A little bit of paint and then some Mod Podge and fabric! So chic!

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Sonya Barker

Decoupage Vanity Table

This is such a cute idea! Sonya let her daughter choose quotes and decoupage them to the surface of the vanity table in her room. Such a cute idea!

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Ready to see one of these Mod Podge table top ideas in action? Check out the video in this post! I’d also love for you to check out these other posts:

• Mod Podge Crafts: Get the Ultimate Collection!
• DIY Bowls to Decorate Your Home
• 20+ Coffee Bar Signs to Make for Your Home
• DIY Candle Holders You’ll Want in Your Home

The post Mod Podge Table Ideas You’ll Love appeared first on Mod Podge Rocks.

Time and time again, I see that your favorite projects on this blog are from the DIY furniture category. And I don’t blame you – the decoupage furniture projects are my favorites too!

I don’t consider myself to be a home repair/intensive DIY person, so the thought of Mod Podging a chair or table is much nicer than the thought of something fancy like staining. I know, it’s just a mind game . . . but I can’t help it.

Mod Podge doesn’t scare me, and often it’s the more budget friendly upcycling option.

If you’re on the same page as I am, take a peek at this collection of over 40 decoupage furniture ideas. You’ll be Mod Podging a chair in no time – I know it!

Tip: if you’re wondering what Mod Podge formula you should use for these projects, I highly recommend Hard Coat. It’s very durable and perfect for furniture.

And yes, you can brush a polycrylic top coat on top for even further durability, OR you can use resin to finish (which is waterproof).

Mod Podge is not completely waterproof, so if you are needing that type of toughness, please read that post so you know what to do to waterproof it.

Ready to dig into the project ideas? Keep on reading!

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Fabric Covered Tabletop

Learn how to decoupage a table top with fabric and Mod Podge! It's easy, even for beginners.

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47

Map Chair

Learn how to Mod Podge a chair with maps using this tutorial!

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48

File Cabinet Makeover

In this DIY file cabinet project, we'll show you the easy way to do a revamp with fabric! This filing cabinet makeover is SO cute.

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49

Colorful End Table Makeover

This colorful end table makeover is one that you MUST try! This decoupage furniture is so easy and completely changes a room with little effort.

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50

Decorate a Stool

Make a decorative step stool with Mod Podge and your favorite patterned papers! I'll show you how to do it, with tips and tricks.

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51

Cork Board Jewelry Organizer with Fabric

Courtney revamped her bathroom cabinet with pretty paint colors – and turned the inside into a cork board jewelry organizer with fabric!

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52

plaidonline.com

Coloring Pages Side Table

Infuse your colored artwork into your home decor with this fun decoupage side table! Instead of leaving your coloring pages in the book, this is a great way to use them.

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53

Debi Beard

Faux Quilted Chair

I absolutely love this faux quilted effect on a chair made with paper and Mod Podge! So cute, and you get the added bonus of quilt marks with a Sharpie.

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54

Unique Wallpaper Dresser with Mod Podge

This wallpaper dresser is so easy to do with Mod Podge! Pick your favorite pattern and simply decoupage to the front of the drawers.

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55

girlinthegarage.net

Decoupaged Map Table

Not only is this piece of furniture decoupaged on the top with maps – but Jen did the sides of the drawer too! I love how this piece turned out.

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56

David Cheaney

Vintage Postcard Decoupage Dresser

David has a thing for old postcards, so he downloaded a bunch of them and decoupaged them to the front of a dresser! The result is a perfect homage to a love of travel.

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57

Decoupage Bookcase

Learn how to decoupage a bookshelf with fabric – it's easier than you think!

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58

Decoupage Chair for Your Favorite Book Lover

Learn how to decoupage a simple wood chair! This decoupage chair was created for a book lover – use any graphics you like with this method.

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59

Image Transfer to a Table Top

Try an image transfer to furniture with a Goodwill find – this table was made over with paint, photo transfer medium, and a vintage graphic!

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60

DIY Step Stool Makeover with Mod Podge

I needed something small to reach the tops of my kitchen shelves – so I decorated this DIY step stool in my favorite fabric colors!

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61

Debi Beard

Glitter a Chair with Mod Podge

This is a chair fit for a crafting queen! Debi will show you how to cover a chair in glitter so that it lasts. I absolutely love it!

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62

How to Line Drawers with Fabric

Learn how to line a drawer with fabric, using Mod Podge. This is such a unique home decor project.

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63

Marian Parsons

Sheet Music Dresser

Marian found this dresser at an auction for $6! She painted it, but some of the veneer was beyond repair. And that's where Mod Podge comes in . . . along with sheet music. This dresser became a very beautiful piece of decoupage furniture and it was easier to do than you might think.

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64

girlinthegarage.net

Floral Decoupage Bookshelf with Napkins

I'm always looking for furniture to re-do and this $5 fixer upper was a fun find! Jen used napkins to make this bookshelf perfect for a little girl's room, and you can use the same technique.

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65

plaidonline.com

Upcycled Filing Cabinet

Give a basic filing cabinet some flair with this beautiful floral upcycled piece for your office space. This project is sure to add charm and style to your daily work routine.

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www.mayricherfullerbe.com

Transform An Expedit Using A Panel Curtain

On another of these decoupage furniture projects, I used a pillowcase to transfer a table. You can do it with a curtain too! Chaney will show you how to do it on an IKEA bookshelf.

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67

Vivienne Wagner

DIY Outdoor Chair

See how Vivienne revamped an old, chewed up chair with a little bit of paint, fabric, and Mod Podge.

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68

Easy Dresser Makeover with Children’s Art

Use your kids' artwork to re-do a furniture piece in this fun dresser makeover. It's way easier to do than you might think.

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69

etcetorize.blogspot.com

Napkin Chair

Cover a plain wood chair using some fancy pants napkins – what a makeover! This decoupage furniture idea makes quite an impact.

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70

Decoupage Table with Wrapping Paper (So Easy!)

Learn how to make decoupage table with wrapping paper! It's easy to do with Mod Podge Outdoor and this tutorial. Such a unique project.

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71

Decoupage Chair for Kids with Added Flair

Looking for a way to personalize children's furniture? This kids decoupage chair is easy to make with paint, paper and Mod Podge.

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72

Fabric Coffee Table with Mod Podge (Easy!)

This fabric coffee table was easy to make with Mod Podge! Buy a piece of furniture from IKEA or the Goodwill and give it a unique makeover.

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73

Decoupage a Metal File Cabinet with Wrapping Paper

Re-do a filing cabinet with decoupage medium and wrapping paper. Use Hard Coat Mod Podge on your decoupage file cabinet for extra durability!

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74

This Baseball Card Table Uses Simple Supplies!

Try a unique furniture project: a themed baseball card table. David uses simple supplies from the hardware store – you can do it too!

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75

IKEA Furniture Makeover with Fabric

Use fabric and Mod Podge to upcycle an old organizing cabinet. This IKEA furniture makeover is really easy – you'll love this technique!

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ikeahackers.net

Coffee Table with Coasters

This inexpensive coffee table was turned into a personalized piece using coasters and Mod Podge.

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sunflowerhugs.blogspot.com

Side Table Graphic Transfer

Susan picked a gorgeous shade of blue for her decoupage furniture revamp, and made her end table even more fantastic with an image transfer.

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www.mommyramblings.org

Decoupage Chair with Fabric

Don’t throw those scraps in the garbage – patchwork a child’s chair instead.

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79

Decoupage Desk Makeover with Postcards

Kelly wanted the look of decoupage postcards on her desk so she tackled the project with Mod Podge! Learn how easy it is to do here.

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Decoupage Stool with Pretty Paper

A decoupage stool is really easy to make with Mod Podge! I used my favorite scrapbook paper and used a patchwork effect. Learn how in this post!

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angieaway.com

DIY Mod Podge Dresser

This decoupage furniture piece is totally aspirational! This is an example of what you can do to a dresser with some wrapping paper and Mod Podge. And some paint, of course. What an impact!

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Did you enjoy these unique furniture projects? Let me know in the comments! I’d love for you to check out these other posts as well:

• Mod Podge Table Ideas You’ll Love
• Decoupage Furniture: How to Prep in Six Steps
• Decoupage Art: DIY Beauty for Any Room
• 25+ Table Top Ideas to Try This Weekend
• DIY Dresser Ideas You Can Make with Mod Podge
• How to Mod Podge Fabric to Wood Furniture

The post From Drab to Fab: Over 30 Decoupage Furniture Makeover Ideas appeared first on Mod Podge Rocks.

Scroll down to the bottom of the post to get a bonus video of decoupage furniture – the project is Mod Podging napkins to a patio set. You’re going to love it.

Have you ever re-done a piece of furniture and Mod Podged it? I have – and I really, really enjoy it. I have a confession: I love to decoupage furniture. Especially wood surfaces. It’s so fun!

I’m excited to share my tips for how to prep furniture for Mod Podge so that you can be successful, and so that you will enjoy it too. Because no one wants to get to the end of a project, especially a Mod Podge furniture project, and end up with a craftfail in your hands. It sucks. I’ve been there too.

In this article, I’m going to assume that your piece is real wood. If it’s not, you can follow the steps in this article for painting laminate/wood veneer.

Desiree’s steps and my steps are very similar actually, you just need to make sure to use primer with laminate. But as I said, we’re assuming you are dealing with real wood in this post.

So here’s how to prep furniture – I’m going to give you my step-by-step process once you get the piece you want to revamp in your grubby little hands.

How to Decoupage Furniture

Step One: Decide what you want to do with your piece.

I typically choose from three basic options (and I’m sure there are others):

1. Leave the piece with the finish it has on it (or leave it unfinished)
2. Turn a painted piece into an unfinished one
3. Paint the piece (including staining)

If you want to leave the piece with the finish it has on it, you’ll need to clean it with warm, soapy water – wash and dry. Then you’re basically done. Yep, that’s right – you don’t HAVE to sand your furniture!

A lot of people enjoy a vintage-style finish and want to decoupage right over it, and that’s fine.

My only recommendation is that if your paint seems to be latex or is shiny, do a test in a corner to make sure the decoupaging is going to work.

If the paint has cured for a while, it’s probably going to be okay, but I don’t want you to spend your precious time Mod Podging only to find out it isn’t going to work.

Please do a test by decoupaging a small square down in a place that isn’t as visible. If it sticks, you’re good – then you can peel it off and do the real thing.

Now if you are changing the finish, move on to step two.

Step Two: Remove the hardware from your furniture, if any.

Clean it with soap and warm water or rubbing alcohol, and set aside. Place the screws in a plastic baggy or plastic container and note the location. Trust me on this one. I have lost screws for my hardware. It stinks!

Step Three: Sand your furniture.

You can do this with medium-grit sandpaper by hand, or you can do it with a palm or orbital sander. I have the first DeWalt sander, but this Black & Decker one also has good reviews.

Keep in mind you are making a bit of an investment with a sander if you don’t already have one, so hand sanding with a sheet of sandpaper or a block works too.

I recommend a medium-grit (around 80) to start and then finishing with a finer grit. It does take awhile to hand sand – you will need some patience!

Once you’re done sanding, use a tack cloth to remove any dust. Or you can cheat like me and use a wet paper towel . . . :0 However, the tack cloth does work better.

Step Four: Fill holes in your piece.

Once you sand the paint off, any holes or gashes that you want to fill will be visible. Use a wood filler to do this – one that is stainable/paintable like these. Allow it to dry for the time recommended on the package, then sand and use the tack cloth to remove the dust.

If you want your piece to stay unfinished for decoupage, you are ready! If you are going to paint, move

Step Five: Prime (optional).

Depending on the color of your piece, you might want to prime. If you are going to paint a dark/black table a lighter color, you’re going to want to prime it first so that you don’t have to paint 20 coats of the lighter color. This Rust-Oleum Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer is really good.

Primer provides coverage over darker colors and helps paint apply better. I love it for decoupage furniture.

Can you stop here and decoupage? Absolutely. Let’s say you started with a black table and want to cover it with napkins. Well, you can’t do that over a black table since napkins are so thin – you need it white first.

That is when you would sand and prime, and then you could Mod Podge the napkins to the surface all over without any additional painting. It’s just that easy.

But you might want to paint . . . so then you’d move on to the next step.

Step Six: Paint.

Let me tell you something right off the bat . . .

Latex paint doesn’t work well with decoupage.

I haven’t done it myself, but I’ve heard the results aren’t good – bubbling, blistering, etc. What has worked well for me in the past and I have been able to decoupage over with success:

• Acrylic paint – like FolkArt or Apple Barrel
• Chalk paint – like FolkArt Home Decor Chalk
• Spray paint
• Watercolors
• Waterbase stain

Tape off your piece and paint as normal, with several coats. Then let dry for 24 hours before decoupaging. Now that you’ve learned how to prep furniture – you are ready for Mod Podge!

Are you ready to put your skills to the test? If so, check out the bonus video in this post!

If you need any decoupage tips, visit my Learn How to Mod Podge article. And if you are ready to begin a decoupage furniture project, check out these posts:

• Mod Podge Table Ideas You’ll Love
• 25+ Table Top Ideas to Try This Weekend
• DIY Dresser Ideas You Can Make with Mod Podge
• How to Mod Podge Fabric to Wood Furniture

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