Project Ideas Blog / Polyvine

Turn a wide-mouth mason jar into a pretty lavender tissue holder with rice paper, textured stenciling, DAS clay embellishments, antiquing, metallic wax, and a clever plant-growing lid insert. Donna from Mason Creations etc. shows how to blend paint around rice paper, decorate glass, and assemble a working tissue dispenser.

Turn a plain wooden frame into a coastal mermaid scene with rice paper, molded clay waves, real sand, glass bubbles, pearls, rhinestones, and gold wax. Donna from Mason Creations etc. shows how to blend paint around rice paper, add dimensional ocean details, and use Polyvine varnish to secure sand so it stays in place.

Turn a plain cardboard gift box into a shabby chic keepsake box with rose rice paper, antique script details, Polyvine varnish, pearlescent glaze, gold edges, bronze wax, and sweet floral accents. Donna from Mason Creations etc. shows how to decoupage cardboard, clean up the edges, fix warping, and add elegant finishing touches.

Turn a plain plastic heart ornament into a beautiful Christmas snowman decoration with rice paper, blended paint, molded clay, metallic wax, ribbon, snow, and sparkle. Donna from Mason Creations etc. shows how to prep plastic, decoupage over a curved surface, blend paint around the image, and add dimensional holiday details.

Learn how to decoupage a glass vase with a black-background napkin while keeping the image bright and vibrant. Donna from Mason Creations etc. shows how to prep glass, use white paint behind the design, blend black paint around the edges, and add a vintage crackle finish with copper mica and metallic wax.

Transform a plain silver tray into a beautiful vintage-inspired décor piece using floral rice paper, Polyvine finishes, antiquing medium, bronze chain, and gold wax. Donna from Mason Creations etc. demonstrates how to prepare a slick metal surface, apply rice paper smoothly, build a glossy finish, and highlight decorative details for a softly aged look.

Turn a simple terracotta flowerpot into a colorful celestial planter decorated with molded suns, moons, sparkling stars, and golden highlights. Donna from Mason Creations etc. demonstrates how to create a blended night-sky background, add dimensional clay details, and use Polyvine Exterior Extreme Varnish to protect the finished project. Follow the beginner-friendly steps to make a whimsical planter suitable for displaying a live plant.

Transform a simple MDF cutting board into charming vintage cottage décor featuring layered decoupage, crackled porcelain finishes, molded geese, faux lace details, and antique-inspired embellishments. This tutorial combines multiple mixed media techniques to create a dimensional farmhouse piece full of character.

Turn an ordinary wine bottle into an elegant mixed media décor piece using rice paper, paint blending, molded clay ginkgo leaves, and shimmering gold accents. This tutorial demonstrates how to seamlessly blend paint into decoupage for a custom designer finish.

Turn a simple Dollar Tree fishbowl into an elegant faux chinoiserie décor piece using reverse decoupage, rice paper, and shimmering gold leaf. This tutorial walks through every step, from preparing the glass to creating a luxurious gilded finish that looks like it came from a high-end boutique.

This dramatic peacock vase combines molded clay embellishments, crackle textures, antiquing, and metallic silver highlights for an aged stone look. The tutorial walks through layering texture, creating shadows and dimension, and building a richly weathered finish. It’s an unforgettable mixed media project full of depth and character.