You can decoupage almost anything in your home – it is a great way to renew or refresh furniture at home, for example.

Decoupage is a fun and relaxing paper craft that can be enjoyed by anyone at any age and of any ability. For Gen Zers, it is also an activity you can do with younger family members. So, breathe new life into household items or create something beautiful and decorative for your home.

The word "decoupage" comes from the French verb découper, "to cut". The decoupage technique can be used to personalize almost any item in your home, and the best part is that the design can be as simple or as complex as you like.

You can buy a wide variety of supplies specifically for decoupage, but the good thing about this craft is that you probably already have many of the materials at home! The main tools you will need are scissors, wrapping paper, magazines or paper napkins.

Among the popular objects are: boxes, flower pots, lamps, furniture, frames, vases.

These can be items you already have but want to personalize, or items specifically purchased for decoupage, such as plain wooden boxes and frames.

One of the best things about decoupage is that you can use any type of paper, and it is all about finding patterns and motifs that you like and want to incorporate into your project.

Decoupage paper

There are so many decoupage paper designs - from vintage to floral prints. Decoupage paper is usually two- or three-ply, although the printed design is only on the top layer.

Decoupage napkins

Napkins are a popular choice for decoupage paper because they have multiple layers and are a bit thicker, so it is easier to cut designs out of them. You can use any decoupage napkins, although you can also buy special decoupage napkins.

Magazines

Magazines and catalogs are perfect for cutting out letters and words if you want to incorporate messages into your project.