Pinterest can be a dangerous thing. In the best way, of course.
After seeing some decoupaged crates on Pinterest, I knew I had finally found something to replace the dilapidated baskets we use to hold firewood.
A couple years ago, I had purchased some pretty napkins at Ikea but never used them for the project I had in mind at the time. (And I hate printed napkins for mealtime. They're pretty as can be but all that ink makes them useless for cleaning food off my face.) I was excited to try them on crates.
But first, maybe I should try a smaller project?
I found an ugly, dark, cheap tray at a rummage sale. I painted it white and separated the layers of my first napkin...
I ended up peeling the torn napkin off the tray and throwing it away. Next I tried scrapbook paper and wallpaper border. It isn't perfect, but I'm happy enough with it.
I scouted around on Pinterest for decoupage advice and found a few tips that gave me hope.
Then I went to Joann Fabrics last Saturday and found crates half-off. Deep breath. Maybe I could make the napkins work? Half-off makes it a pretty small waste of money if it didn't work. And they'd still be functional, even if I couldn't pretty them up, right? So, I brought two home.
I finished putting the napkins on tonight. More coats of ModPodge and they'll truly be finished but I'm pretty delighted with how they look.
I pulled out a jar destined for recycling and a small napkin printed with chevrons today...and considered. Yep, I'm pretty sure decoupage is a disease.
