The ancient art of decoupage is fun and easy for all ages! We love using painted, handmade, or even photocopied paper in new ways. These “Trick or Treat” bowls are the perfect way to create a fall family heirloom that will be used year after year to hold treats or even fall apples.
What you need:
Any plastic bowl – all shapes and sizes will work for this project
Papers of your choice: Simple brown bags or newspaper painted a color work well, or choose papers with designs from any source
Scissors
White glue or Mod Podge
Flat glue brush
Imagination
What to do:
- Assemble all of your materials. Work on a protected surface. These bowls can have a design plan or be completely abstract.
- Begin by cutting or tearing pieces of paper. These should be small so that they will lay nice and flat on the curved sides of the bowl (if they are too big, you will end up with some lumps and bumps).
- Begin in the inside of the bowl by gluing down pieces, use your glue or Mod Podge under the paper and then over the top.
- Continue to add paper pieces gluing “under and over” each time. You may need to get your fingers a bit sticky by pressing any bubbles or air bubbles out of the paper to help them lay flat.
- Wrap the top edge the same way, pressing to form to the bowls edge.
- Begin working down the outer sides of the bowl, cover completely. The bowl should have a soli coating of your “glue” it will dry clear.
- Once dry they are ready to use to hold your favorite fall treats. Wipe with a damp cloth as needed.
The kids will love seeing their decoupage masterpiece on display year after year!
Originally published October 2012. My Masterpiece Art Studio is located at 7905 SW Cirrus Drive, Beaverton. They offer classes and camps to a range of ages and host special events like Arty Parties for kids and adults. mymasterpieceartstudio.com
