Decoupage Napkin Flowers on Glass Container

I love to decoupage but I wanted to leave this container clear and not paint it. Usually, paint is used to define the images of the napkin and to make them sharp and distinct on whatever you are applying it to. But I wanted a more transparent or translucent look - like the flowers were floating on glass. And fortunately, Mod Podge dries clear to make that possible. Noteworthy: I used Mod Podge Matte because it was what I had on hand, so this piece is for decorative purposes only. But you can use Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge which allows it to be used indoors or outdoors and safely cleaned by hand or in the top shelf of a dishwasher once cured following directions. 

Let's begin by thoroughly washing the glass container and lid with dish detergent and water and then dry. Wipe with an alcohol soaked paper towel to remove any soap residue, dirt and oil. Let dry.

Now it's time to punch out the hydrangeas petals! Because the paper napkins are soft and difficult to get clean, sharp edges when punching, printer paper needs to be used. So, cut out 3" squares of paper and insert one on the bottom of the puncher . . .

and then insert the napkin . . .

and finally, another paper on top of the napkin. In other words, the napkin is sandwiched between two sheets of paper to get a clean punch out cut.

Then punch the petals out. You will probably need a skewer stick to lift and remove the paper cut-out . . .

and then the napkin petal cut-out. Be careful - even though the paper helped punch out the napkin, some edges may not be completely cut. Use small scissors to cut out any stuck pieces.

Then remove the plain layers of the napkin from the back of the printed cut-out.

Position the hydrangeas petal on the glass and brush a small amount of Mod Podge behind where you want it to go and place on top, smoothing out with a small brush. Continue around the glass creating a beautiful random hydrangea design - applying decoupage, laying down the cut-out hydrangea petals and finally smoothing them out. Let dry, once finished with the placement.

Repeat the process for the glass top . . .

applying decoupage and then the hydrangea cut-out designs. Let dry when finish.

And finally, add a few more coats of Mod Podge over the design to seal allowing it to dry between coats.

What a fun way to add pretty designs to glass containers and tops!

Perfect and lovely in just about any type of decor!