21 Everyday Paper Products You Can Decoupage onto Seashells and Rocks

Over the years we’ve shared 100+ painted seashells and rocks craft projects on the TCC blog. All of the designs that we share great for beginners. The painted shells and rocks can be used to decorate your garden, pool areas, used as paper weights on a desk, turned into Christmas tree ornaments, refrigerator magnets and all sorts of other things!

Those of you who are into recycling, upcycling and just looking for inexpensive craft projects will love this one! We have compiled a list of paper products you can use to decoupage onto seashells and rocks. All of these ideas we’ve used! Check out some of the included photographs too! All items are made of paper!

21 Everyday Paper Products You Can Decoupage onto Seashells and Rocks

1. Dinner and Cocktail Napkins
2. Doilies
3. Canned Good Labels (fruits, veggies, soups, stews, etc.)
4. Images cut from Wall and Desk Calendars
5. Candy Bar Wrappers
6. Images from Magazines
7. Images from Books
8. Sheet Music and Song Books
9. Stickers
10. Rub-On Decals
11. Temporary Tattoos
12. Tissue Paper
13. Wrapping Paper
14. Images cut from Gift Bags
15. Greeting Cards and Invitations
16. Recycle Used Postage Stamps
17. Coupons
18. Travel Brochures and Pamphlets
19. Make Your Own Paper Snowflakes
20. Travel Maps
21. Old Stationary

You can recycle and upcycle all kinds of items made out of paper! They’re the perfect FREE medium to decoupage onto your painted rocks and seashells. You can get really creative by accenting those paper images with faux gemstones, ribbons, mini buttons, charms, beads, glitter and other accents. I recommend that when you attach accents that you use Gorilla Glue because hot glue doesn’t give you a permanent bond.

When working with paper products you will need 1-3 coats of clear Mod Podge depending on the thickness of the paper that you’re working with. It’s best applied using a foam brush. Allow for 30-45 minutes of drying time between coats. Let the Mod Podge to cure for several days so that you get the proper seal.

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