31 Paper Napkin Decoupage Ideas

Now THIS is how you start a collection! Bev takes a charming vintage ladder and turns it into gorgeous shelving with floral paper napkin covered boards. Each shelf has its own beautiful pattern, giving the entire piece that collected cottage look we love so much.

Just imagine finding an old ladder at the Thrift Store or Flea Market and giving it this treatment. Pretty storage and an amazing statement piece all rolled into one…yes please!

Those gorgeous blue and white Chinoiserie vases can cost a pretty penny, but Michelle shows us how to get the look for so much less.

A thrifted or inexpensive vase, the perfect napkin and a little Mod Podge can create something that looks like it belongs in a beautiful decorating shop. This is definitely one to remember when you are roaming those Thrift Store aisles!

Dollar Store foam pumpkins have never looked so good!

Debbie transforms simple inexpensive pumpkins with patterned paper napkins and Mod Podge…and I love that she even shares what she would do differently after making them. Pick napkins that coordinate with your Fall decor and suddenly those little bargain pumpkins look completely custom.

Have a plain lampshade that could use a little personality? This project shows just how dramatically paper napkins can transform it.

Imagine florals for a cottage bedroom…botanicals in a cozy reading corner…or something colorful and whimsical for a craft room. It is one of those projects that makes you start looking around the house for lampshades that suddenly “need” a makeover!

Cindy creates beautiful custom candles with decorative napkins, and the finished look is absolutely lovely.

This is such a pretty idea for decorating, seasonal displays and gift giving. Change the napkin and you can completely change the style…blue and white, cottage florals, Christmas, Fall, Spring and beyond.

Who knew a beautiful paper napkin and a seashell could make such a fabulous little treasure!

These decoupaged shells are perfect for holding rings and tiny treasures or simply adding something pretty to a vignette. I especially love the metallic detail around the edges…such a simple finishing touch that makes them feel extra special.

Here is a fresh little Dollar Store craft that proves once again that inexpensive does not have to look inexpensive!

Aimee transforms a simple glass vase with colorful paper napkins, white paint and Mod Podge. The technique can be used with practically any napkin you fall in love with, so this could easily become a Spring, Fall, Christmas or everyday cottage vase too.

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This floral vase is so cheerful and pretty…and what a fun way to create statement decor without paying statement decor prices!

Amy uses individual portions of the napkin design to build the floral pattern around the vase. You get to decide exactly where every flower and leaf goes, which makes your finished creation completely your own.

Before you recycle that sturdy little box…take another look at it!

With pretty paper napkins and Mod Podge, an ordinary cardboard box can become decorative storage that is actually cute enough to leave sitting out. Think craft supplies, notes, remote controls, chargers or all of those mysterious little things that somehow multiply when we are not looking.

A metal toolbox probably is not the first thing that comes to mind when you think about paper napkin decoupage…which is exactly why I love this idea.

A succulent patterned napkin completely changes the personality of the piece, and once it is filled with plants it becomes wonderful Farmhouse Cottage decor.

Jen takes an ordinary wooden crate and gives it a beautiful Farmhouse Cottage makeover with paint, distressing and paper napkin decoupage.

Once finished, you have decorative storage for magazines, blankets, toys, pillows or even pet supplies. Functional and pretty is always a winning combination around here!

This is proof that paper napkins are not just for tiny craft projects.

A simple stool or small piece of furniture can become completely unique with paint and a beautiful napkin pattern. Keep this idea tucked away for the next little stool, plant stand or side table you spot at the Thrift Store.

A plain wooden tray becomes a beautiful home decor accessory with paint and patterned paper napkins.

The fun part is choosing the napkin because that one little decision can take the finished tray from Farmhouse to Cottage to Coastal to bold and colorful. You could make one for just about every style imaginable.

Here is a wonderful reminder that artwork does not have to cost a fortune.

Take an inexpensive canvas, add a gorgeous paper napkin design and suddenly you have custom art for a Gallery Wall, shelf, kitchen, bedroom or little vignette. I can see an entire grouping of these using coordinating napkins!

Those old thrifted books with less than lovely covers just found their second act.

Cover them with beautiful paper napkins and suddenly you have decorative books that coordinate perfectly with your home. Stack them under a lamp…add them to a shelf…use them to give a vignette a little height. So many possibilities!

Have scraps of wood hanging around? Turn them into something useful instead of letting them sit in the garage for the next seven years…not that any of us would ever do that!

Add beautiful napkin designs and little photo clips and you have sweet handmade photo holders, note holders or place card displays.

These decorated wooden spoons are just adorable.

The handles become the perfect little canvas for a pretty napkin design, and a group of coordinating spoons would make such a sweet display in a crock on the kitchen counter. They could also make a lovely addition to a housewarming or kitchen themed gift.

Sometimes the smallest projects are the ones you end up using the most.

Decorate ordinary clothespins with pretty paper and napkin designs, add magnets and suddenly you have adorable little clips for notes, photos, children’s artwork, grocery lists and everything else trying desperately to stay attached to the refrigerator.

Here is a technique you might not have tried before!

Beth uses plastic wrap to help with the decoupage process on wooden pieces. If wrinkles and delicate paper napkins have been giving you trouble, this is definitely an interesting method to check out.

If you are new to paper napkin decoupage, this is a helpful project to visit.

Lesley works with glass, wood and recycled pieces, showing just how many ordinary objects can be transformed. It is also a great reminder to save pretty jars and bottles because you never know when inspiration is going to strike!

Mason Jars and Mod Podge…two craft room classics that were bound to find each other!

Add your favorite patterned napkins and you can create pretty jars for flowers, brushes, utensils or little handmade gifts. Change the pattern and you have a completely different look.

Before recycling interesting glass bottles, take a second look at their shape.

A little paper napkin decoupage can turn them into inexpensive decorative bottles and vases. Group several shapes and sizes together and you could create a really pretty collected display.

You know I cannot resist a good IKEA Hack!

A simple inexpensive light gets completely customized with paper napkins. Choose a pattern that works with your room and you have something unique instead of something that looks like everyone else’s.

Old globes are one of those Thrift Store finds I always stop and look at…and this gives us another reason to rescue one!

With napkins and Mod Podge, a globe that has seen better days can become a beautiful decorative piece. Coastal is only the beginning…imagine florals, botanicals, vintage prints or whatever pattern makes you smile.

Yes…we are decoupaging rocks!

Find some nice smooth ones, choose pretty napkin designs and you can turn them into decorative accents, little paperweights or pieces to tuck into a garden display. This is also a fun smaller project if you are just learning the technique.

Plain notebooks do not have to stay plain.

Cover inexpensive journals with patterned paper napkins and create something that feels much more personal. These could make sweet little gifts too…especially when paired with a pretty pen.

Sunflowers and Fall decorating simply belong together.

Nancy adds a beautiful sunflower napkin design to galvanized Farmhouse style decor and completely changes the look. Add fresh or faux sunflowers and you have an easy seasonal arrangement filled with warmth and charm.

Yvonne turns a simple faux pumpkin into something that honestly looks hand painted.

The floral napkin design cascades beautifully around the pumpkin and creates a very different take on Fall decor. This is perfect if orange pumpkins are not really your thing or you simply want something a little more unexpected.

Paper napkins and faux eggs are a match made in Spring crafting heaven.

Choose pretty watercolor florals or your favorite Spring design and transform simple eggs into little works of art you can bring out year after year. Fill a bowl…add them to a wreath…or tuck them into a Spring vignette.

Before tossing those scratched or dated Christmas ornaments, let Cindy show you what a pretty napkin can do.

Her blue and white versions are absolutely gorgeous and look completely different from where they started. This could be such a budget friendly way to change the color scheme of your Christmas tree without buying all new ornaments.

Wood slices, holiday napkins and Mod Podge come together to make charming handmade ornaments.

They would look wonderful on the tree, tied onto packages or tucked into a gift basket. Change the napkin pattern and you can create anything from Farmhouse Christmas to vintage Santa to woodland cottage style.