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Coloring Page Decorative Plates

Showcase vibrant coloring pages in a unique way—turning them into decoupage decorative plates! You can display or hang the decorative plates on the wall as DIY wall art.

Ages: Tween and up, Adult

CIY Staff
Supplies/Tools Directions Staff Tips

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

  • Colored Pencils
  • Glue
  • Paint Brushes
  • Decorative Plates
  • Mason Jar(s)
  • Measuring Cups
  • Water

Steps

  • Step 1

    Choose your favorite coloring page and fill in line art with colored pencils. Set aside.

  • Step 2

    Turn a clear plate upside down. Using the plate for size reference, cut your coloring page into a unique design.

  • Step 3

    To make glue mixture, combine equal parts glue and water in jar. Shake well until mixture is fully combined.

  • Step 4

    Using a paint brush, add layer of glue mixture onto the colored-in side of the coloring page.

  • Step 5

    Place the page face down onto the bottom of the plate, smoothing with your hands.

  • Step 6

    Add a coat of glue mixture to the back of the coloring page. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 7

    Add a second coat of glue mixture to the back of the coloring page. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 8

    Make as many plates as you’d like, then hang as part of a plate wall or use as a centerpiece!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • You can also complete this project using one of our free coloring pages.
  • Don’t forget to save any leftover glue mixture for future decoupage art projects.
  • If you need to trace the outline of your coloring page design before you cut it out, use a Crayola No. 2 Pencil.

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