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Decoupage Jewelry Projects

By Rain Blanken, About.com Guide

Learn how to make decoupage jewelry and boxes to keep it all in. You can have your favorite photos, characters, and magazine cut-outs in jewelry and on cases. Just follow these easy tutorials.

1. Decoupage a Chunky Bracelet

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I avoid draining my wallet by scoping out the latest styles in the store, then crafting my own spin-offs at home.

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2. Decoupage Ring

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I had an old ring that needed to come out of the bottom of my jewelry box, and with a little bit of decoupage varnish, I was able to give it a face lift. Decoupage is cheap and easy, requiring few supplies.

See the step-by-step tutorial.

3. Decoupage Compact Mirror

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You don't need to spend a lot of money to get a compact with your favorite character, movie star or logo on it. Decoupage only requires a bottle of glue and a paint brush, and leaves you with a durable an unique accessory.

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4. Decoupage a Jewelry Box

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Do you know how to decoupage? Decoupage uses glue and any paper media to turn any plain hard surface into a customized piece of art. You can pump up your style by learning how to decoupage various cases and jewelry pieces. Here, I'm going to use a bunch of free brochures to make my sister a fantastic 30th birthday present.

Create your own decoupage case.

5. Gallery - Decoupage Suitcasese by Vick Toriello-Farmer

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I ran into Vicki Toriello-Farmer at the Yellow Springs Street Fair in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Her booth was filled with her creations that successfully blended 'I am woman, hear me roar!' amid images of 50's housewives and super heroines.

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