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Create a stunningpaper napkin cardinal craftwith a decoupage technique.

Holiday greenery and lots of sparkle add to that wow factor!

This DIY project is something you might look forward to decorating with year after year.

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Upcycled Winter Tray

Or, you may want to gift it to someone who loves red cardinals as much as you do!

Either way, this is a craft you are going to love creating.

Lets get to the step-by-step tutorial so you might make your own.

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You may have heard the popular quote Cardinals appear when Angels are near.

Including a cardinal napkin in this craft make it easy and accessible for everyone.

Wouldnt this make a thoughtful gift for a friend or family member?

Wood tray decoupaged with cardinal paper napkins and embellished with a joy sign, greenery and pinecones.

Though, you may want to make two, because it will be hard to give this beauty away!

Add your favorite wood cut-out and really make this craft your own.

Its a quick and easy project that is fun to create!

Wood tray decoupaged with cardinal paper napkins and embellished with a joy sign, greenery and pinecones.

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Close up of decoupaged paper napkin cardinals.

Or if you prefer the photo tutorial, continue reading below.

Start by painting your wood tray with white chalky paint.

Next, use grey paint and liberally cover the tray letting the white show through.

Close up of decoupaged paper napkin cardinals.

Use a stencil brush with white paint and dab all over the tray.

Apply a thin layer of decoupage glue at the bottom of the tray.

Next, paint the joy sign with red paint and sprinkle with diamond dust.

Hand holding a wooden tray with materials behind it.

Attach the sign and embellishments like evergreen stems and pinecones to the tray.

See how easy that was?

Is your mind spinning with ideas now?

Hand holding a wooden tray with materials behind it.

How would you decorate with this cardinal craft in your home?

Or, do you plan to make one for a friend?

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Painting a wood tray white.

We cant wait to see it.

It feels good to repurpose, upcycle and create with nature!

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Painting a wood tray white.

Paper Napkin Cardinal Decoupage Craft Idea

Materials

Instructions

Painting over white paint with grey paint.

Painting over white paint with grey paint.

Hand using a wet brush to cut out cardinal paper napkins.

Hand using a wet brush to cut out cardinal paper napkins.

Adding glue to the tray.

Adding glue to the tray.

Gluing the paper napkin onto the painted wood tray.

Gluing the paper napkin onto the painted wood tray.

Adding diamond dust glitter onto a painted joy sign.

Adding diamond dust glitter onto a painted joy sign.

Attaching evergreen branches onto a tray.

Attaching evergreen branches onto a tray.

Close up of painted joy sign.

Close up of painted joy sign.

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Upcycled Winter Tray

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