Decoupage enthusiasts will already know how to decoupage and will have enjoyed creating stunning cards, scrapbook pages and gifts with decoupage.

If you are a beginner or for some great tips you may not already know, then please read decoupage prints and ideas for a full rundown on how to decoupage for card making.

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Today decoupage is becoming more and more sophisticated and quite often I have seen larger decoupage images framed as pictures around peoples homes. Decoupage may appear to be complex and difficult to design, but it is actually quite simple to create.

It is important to have the right tools when creating decoupage images for your card or scrapbook projects.  I would strongly recommend you invest in a pair of high quality curved scissors and when cutting remember to have the curve away from your body.

You may need to use a scalpel or craft knife when cutting intricate parts of decoupage or parts from inside the image its self. If you do use a craft knife make sure you have a cutting mat underneath before you cut.

Remember you do not want to see the foam pads when the image has been stuck down so take care not to place them too near the edge of your cutting.

Then simply layer the images on top of each other to create a stunning 3d look.

Decoupage sheets can be easily purchased on the Internet or in craft shops some of which

will come with step by step instructions making it even easier for you to know exactly what and where to cut.

You could also try finding your own images on the Internet and simply repeating the design at least 4 times then printing on high quality paper, you will need to be careful with copyright issues if you do decide to try this.

decoupage card

It is also possible to purchase decoupage disks or CD where the images are all ready there all you need to do is print, cut and stick them together.

Learning how to decoupage is becoming more and more popular to card makers. If you are new to card making it is something that is simple but extremely effective for your card designs giving them a really professional look.