Adding Pattern to Wood - A DIY Trick!

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Hey guys! Have you ever just had the urge to try something different? Something totally new that you've never done before? This little wooden shelf, that I picked up at a yard sale, had me itching to test out a new technique.

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For whatever reason, I felt this shelf wanted some pizzazz in the form of pattern. But I wasn't convinced a paint stencil would do the trick.

So I used some paper napkins I'd picked up at the grocery store for $2.50 and some Mod Podge. Seriously! Why hadn't I done this before!

The wood grain peaks through - but it's now saturated in all this lovely colour. There's no way I would have ever achieved this level of detail with a stencil on my own.

So there you have it! I'm not even sure where I'm going to put it. Maybe the downstairs bathroom? Perhaps in the sunroom as a plant shelf?

Either way - I love the end results and will likely be trying this trick again!You can see all the details and the full reveal at the link below.

Thanks so much for reading - have a wonderful and 'boho chic' day ;)

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Linda Dodd on Dec 27, 2015
Can anyone tell me what Mod Podge is, and is there an equivalent name for it in England please?

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Mary on Dec 28, 2015
Can I remove this to change the pattern later?

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Elaine Schwebel Brooks on Jan 07, 2016
What is mod podge?

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Mary Howard on Jan 01, 2016
I have used the really fancy tissue paper on several projects. A vintage jewelry box took on a whole new life, the pop out panels on a low chest made it look entirely different, and abanged up screen became a leather look accent. I crumple the tissue before applying it with thinned glue, then top with Mod Podge. (No particular reason I do the teo different adhesives. It was just how I was shown to do it a long time ago. Mod Podge was expensive then.)

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Sandy Hartnett on Feb 12, 2016
I just use white glue...just brush on several coats! Your shelves look great! Hugs

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