Decoupage Photo Star 

 

 

 

Materials: 

· Metal star 
· 5 coordinating scrapbook papers 

· 10 to 15 photos: it is best if the photos have been printed on text 

weight paper (computer/copier weight) and printed in black and 
white or sepia tones. Photos should be no smaller than 4x6. 

· Decoupage medium (recommended: Royal Coat) 

· Distress ink (optional) 
· Template 
· Piece of acetate or clear plastic 

  

Instructions: 

1. Either use the template provided (accurate for some 1 1/2 foot 

stars) or create your own using one side of one point as your 
pattern. Only one side is necessary as you can flip the template 
over for the opposite side of the star point. 

2. Using the template, cut10 pieces of scrapbook paper, matching 

sides and papers to each point. You should have 5 pairs of paper 
pieces. 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Decoupage Tips: 

· Apply the medium thoroughly, but be careful not to over apply 
· Patience. Do not over work the papers. Lay in place, smooth and 

leave alone. Paper fibers absorb liquids and stretch. Working them 
too much causes them to stretch more, creating wrinkles and 

bumps. If you notice your papers buckling, leave them alone and 
many times as the medium dries, the papers return to their normal 
shape. If the buckling does not seem to be going down after letting 
the papers dry almost completely, add a little medium to wet the 

paper and then push the wrinkle down and hold in place until it 
sticks. If done with patience, it will usually dry flat. 

· Always let coats of medium dry thoroughly, not just surface dry, 

before applying the next coat 

3. Use the template to cut 2 pieces of the 
clear plastic. 

4. Cut each plastic piece into two pieces 
slightly asymmetrically. Label one set 1, and 
the other 2. 
5. Decide which part of each star point 

section will be for paper and which part will 
be for photos. 
6. Using the clear template, cut the 
scrapbook papers and the photos. 

7. Distress the edges of the photos and 
papers if desired. 
8. Arrange the papers and photos on each 
point as you like and label each piece to keep 
the pieces in order. Label in any way that 

works for you. 

9. Using Royal Coat adhere the papers and photos to each point. 
10. Let dry and apply a top coat. Add as many coats as you like but 
be sure to let the Royal Coat dry thoroughly between each 

application. 

 

 

· A light sanding between coats adds to the depth and richness of the 

finish. 

· Royal Coat contains a high grade finish that cures completely (in 

about four weeks) giving your piece a durable and water resistant 
surface. Most decoupage mediums are simple watered down white 
glues and contain either no finish or an ineffective one. 

· Using a stiff bristly brush on your last coat will give the illusion of 

paint stokes