Decoupage Idea

Pattern desgin for decoupage idea

• Fold the A4 sheet in 2, lengthways.

• Draw half a heart on the folded piece of paper (1).

or download the pattern here.

• Draw a bordering line 0.5cm inside the line, then another one 1.5cm inside, followed by a final line after another 1.5cm (2).

• All along the border, draw numerous hearts (so they disappear into the border) (3).

NB: The hearts must be touching and going into the border, as they will be cut out.

• On the inside of these hearts (inside the 1.5cm gap) draw numerous little hearts which will be cut out (4).

• Draw the shape of a half-vase made up of stems, stalks and flowers of different sorts.

Cut out the template for the decoupage idea

• Start cutting out with small scissors, using the scissor tip to pierce the bits which are being taken out.

• Work slowly, calmly, with precaution and precision.

• Turn the paper around in your hands without ever opening it.

• When all the parts have been cut out, finish off using the hammer and die cutter in making alternate small and larger holes, for added decoration.

• Don't hesitate to trim again with the scissors to improve the flower pattern.

Finishing touches to the decoupage idea

• Being delicate, open your work and admire it by placing it on a black background.

• Put several dots of glue (with the tip of a tooth pick for example) to stick it to the black background.

NB: Don't use too much glue, that would flatten your creation and damage the relief character.