Brown Paper Bag (faux leather) decoupage

I do not like to dust… that’s why I have changed several table tops from black to something that doesn’t show the dust so much.

What you need for this project:

DecoArt Decoupage

Brown Paper (I used craft paper, but you could use grocery bags)

Applicator (I used a sponge applicator but you could also use an old paint brush)

Something for glazing (I used black paint, but you could use a glaze or a stain)

This is what my table looked like after I made it, and BEFORE I  painted my bedroom and wood trim.

I removed the drawers and worked on the table outside because it was a pretty Spring day.

I laid the craft paper of the top of the table to get an idea of how much paper I would need to use.

I gathered the items I would need-DecoArt Decou-page, a small tray and a sponge brush.

To get the proper effect you will need to tear your paper and then wrinkle it. I find that it works best if you put it in your hands as though you were scrubbing a stain out of a shirt. (rubbing it back and forth to soften it a bit)

I tore large pieces and wrinkled (softened) them up a bit. I tore the pieces to size as I went along.

I started in the corner with a large piece, applying the DecoArt Decoupage on both sides of the paper.

I did all four corners.

Working my way into the middle of the table.

Until I was finished.

You can see that I did NOT try to smooth out any wrinkles.  I really liked this DecoArt Decoupage, it did a fabulous job and made this project quick and easy.

While I was doing this, I saw "states" of the USA. Can you find Texas, or maybe YOUR state?

To give the paper depth and texture, I did a dry brush effect (technique) over the entire top.

This is the final result.

I like the tones of brown and black together. I have done this faux leather (brown paper bag technique on several other pieces of furniture) a vanity, a dresser, and some night stands.

So, long story short, the table will still get just as dusty, but it won’t show up so much!