Not all, but a lot of these clever ideas use the art of decoupage. This is a technique that involves gluing paper (in this case, pretty paper napkins) to a surface to decorate it.

Combine the look of aged wood and vintage flowers to create a napkin decoupage dresser update that could win furniture flip awards.. Project via Alli @Refunk My Junk 2. Cover a Dollar Store basket ...

I have always thought of decoupage as a 1970s pursuit, but it is making a comeback, that is, if it ever truly went away. You can decoupage paper napkins onto various surfaces, especially wood and ...