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Get ready for the sweetest holiday craft! This tutorial shows how to transform a small cutting board into a gingerbread-inspired decoration with wrinkle-free napkin decoupage, clay gingerbread people, and a festive rolling pin accent. Donna shares tips for painting, antiquing, and finishing touches that make this project both fun and beginner-friendly. The result is a heartwarming holiday piece that looks good enough to eat—but is even better as Christmas décor.

Turn a simple MDF cutout into a snowy Christmas chapel window with this step-by-step tutorial. Learn how to combine rice papers, crackle paste, Polyvine varnishes, and snowy finishes for a vintage holiday look. Donna shares her favorite techniques for positioning paper seamlessly, adding realistic texture, and finishing with frosty details. The result is a timeless handmade decoration that feels both rustic and elegant—perfect for your holiday display.

Turn a plain ornament into a boutique-style treasure with this dazzling owl project. You’ll learn reverse decoupage techniques, glitter accents, and how to create a wood-grain clay backing for a stunning 3D effect. With simple steps and beautiful details, this tutorial is perfect for crafters who want to add luxury sparkle to their Christmas tree. Handmade magic has never looked so glamorous.

Turn an ordinary planter into a vintage waterproof beauty with rice paper, clay, and paint! In this tutorial, Donna from Mason Creations etc. shows how to decoupage and seal a pot that can safely hold live plants. Learn step-by-step how to waterproof your project, add molded clay details, antique for depth, and finish with golden highlights.

Transform an ordinary wooden cutting board into a festive Christmas masterpiece with this beginner-friendly decoupage tutorial. Using rice papers, Polyvine finishes, and handmade clay embellishments, you’ll learn how to create a snowy holiday village scene that’s both decorative and functional. Whether you’re crafting for your own home or making a thoughtful handmade gift, this step-by-step project will inspire you to bring holiday magic to everyday items.

Turn a plain candle into a sparkling holiday centerpiece that will light up your home this season! In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to decoupage a snowflake-themed Christmas candle using gorgeous rice paper, detailed clay molds, and shimmering silver accents. This project is beginner-friendly yet stunning enough to impress guests or gift to someone special. With a few simple techniques, you can create a keepsake that looks like it came from a high-end boutique. All the key products are available at DecoupageNapkins.com, so you can jump right in and start crafting. Get ready to add sparkle, charm, and a touch of handmade magic to your holiday décor!

Create a timeless vintage angel ornament using layered decoupage, crackle, and shimmering gold wax techniques. This step-by-step tutorial shows how to combine rice paper, antique finishes, and embossed details for a handmade Christmas keepsake. All key supplies are available at DecoupageNapkins.com.

Transform a plain glass bottle into a timeless shabby chic keepsake using napkins, clay, and paint. In this tutorial, you'll learn step-by-step how to prep, decoupage, mold, paint, and antique your way to a vintage-style décor piece—perfect for gift-giving or home display. It’s a beautiful blend of techniques using products available at DecoupageNapkins.com.

In this step-by-step tutorial, Donna from Mason Creations etc. shows how to turn an ordinary glass bottle into a coastal keepsake using reverse decoupage, air dry clay, and richly layered paint techniques. You'll learn how to prep glass for decoupage, create your own sea-themed embellishments, and finish with dimensional touches like real sand and shimmering glass bubbles. It's a rewarding project that blends texture, color, and creativity—all using products available right here on our site.

Turn a simple candle into a vintage showpiece using rice paper, air dry clay, and specialty paints—all with easy, beginner-friendly steps. In this blog, Donna from Mason Creations etc. walks you through a beautiful faux-metal candle makeover, complete with layered textures and realistic aged details. Perfect for anyone looking to try a new decoupage technique using products available in our shop.

In this tutorial, Donna from Mason Creations etc. shows how to turn a simple wooden plaque into a stunning celestial art piece using rice paper, paint, and molded clay embellishments. She walks you through each step, from prepping the surface and applying the “Moon Goddess” rice paper to blending colors and adding golden details with wax and rhinestones. Whether you're new to decoupage or looking to try something new, this project is a beautiful way to practice layering, sealing, and color blending—all with products available right here on our site.

Learn how to create a dimensional sunset wall art piece using air dry clay, rich Pentart paints, and a satin finish from Polyvine. In this hands-on tutorial by Donna at Mason Creations etc., you’ll follow a step-by-step process that includes hombre painting, clay molding with detailed silicone molds, gold foil accents, and professional sealing techniques—all using products available at DecoupageNapkins.com.