decoupage

/ˌdeɪkuˈpɑʒ/
verb
  1. To decorate (an object) using the technique of decoupage.
    • She decoupaged the tray with images from a gardening magazine.
    • I learned how to decoupage a picture frame in just one afternoon.
    • They plan to decoupage the old dresser with floral paper cutouts.
noun
  1. The art or craft of decorating an object by cutting out pictures or designs from paper and gluing them onto the surface, often with a special finish.
    • She learned decoupage in art class and made a beautiful jewelry box.
    • The table was covered in colorful decoupage featuring flowers and birds.
    • Decoupage is a popular hobby for people who enjoy crafting with paper and glue.
  2. A piece of work made using the decoupage technique.
    • He gave me a decoupage of a vintage map as a birthday gift.
    • Her decoupage of a seaside scene won first prize at the fair.
    • The shop sells handmade decoupages of butterflies and landscapes.
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