Decoupage Spring Wall Sconce - Easy Dollar Store Craft

Since shopping for craft supplies is no longer an option, I've been digging through my craft bin to find inspiration for easy seasonal craft ideas to share. Since my focus these days has been decorating our home for Spring, I thought I'd share this easy dollar store craft idea for budget-friendly Spring or Summer decor. Everything I used to make this DIY Decoupage Spring Wall Sconce was purchased from the dollar store.

DIY Decoupage Spring Wall Sconce

These are the supplies I used to make the DIY decoupage wall sconce.

If you've been following me here, you know that I love to decoupage with napkins. An entire furniture makeover was inspired by just one napkin on my Serpentine Dresser makeover. But I also used some dollar store napkins as a surprise element on Mom's Jewelry Armoire makeover. I love how napkins add an instant wow factor.

When I saw the pretty floral napkins they had to come home with me but at the time I had no idea what I was going to do with them. Same with the cute floral cast iron hook.

I think it was the pretty color of this flameless hanging candle jar that caught my eye and the plan was to incorporate it with my Spring ottoman tray vignette.

But I'm glad that all these dollar store supplies could be used to make this easy Spring wall decor instead.

I painted the bronze metal hook white with chalk paint that I had on hand so it was a prettier contrast against the floral paper. I distressed the raised bits with sandpaper so they popped.

The wall sconce can be used as a pretty hanging flower vase for Spring, or summer for that matter. Fill the jar with small pebbles or glass beads like I did and set an arrangement of artificial flowers inside. With the flameless candle only, it's a lovely mason jar candle holder.

There isn't a tulip to be had under the eight inches of snow on the ground here. The April Fool's joke is on us this year! I didn't have a faux plant to place inside nor did I want to risk going out to find one, so the fake tulips are also from my dollar store stash.

Whether a candle holder or a flower vase, either option could be used indoors or outdoors throughout Spring and Summer. But if used outdoors, the decoupage napkin would need to be protected with outdoor grade Mod Podge (yes, it's a thing). I would recommend it be hung in a covered area of the yard though.

Here's how I made the DIY wall sconce

Step-by-step instructions for decoupage napkins on readymade plank sign

If you've never tried your hand at decoupage with napkins before, I've included easy to follow step-by-step instructions below.

1. Sand the wooden plank sign smooth with a 120-grit sanding pad and wipe with a lint-free rag.
2. Remove the extra ply from the napkins. It can be a bit tricky getting it started but if you rub on a corner it will start to separate.
3. Find the napkin pattern placement you like. You may need to cut around some of the flowers so you don't have any napkins overlapping. You'll want to work in sections, starting with the largest piece of napkin. Apply a generous coat of Mod Podge onto just that area of the wooden sign with a foam brush. Place your hand inside a clean sandwich bag or a latex glove and run your hands over the napkin to smooth out any wrinkles.
4. Repeat step three for the remaining napkins. You may need to cut out individual flowers to fill in any empty spaces. Don't worry about the napkins hanging over the sign, we'll deal with them later. Dab any areas that didn't have good contact, especially along the edges, with Mod Podge using a small artist's brush or the edge of the foam brush. Don't fret about the wrinkles, it's inevitable you'll have some.
5. Once the Mod Podge is dry you can trim the napkins in one of two ways. Use a sharp retractable craft knife OR 220 grit sandpaper along the edges. 
6. Protect the napkins with a couple coats of matte Mod Podge or if you plan on hanging this outdoors, be sure to use Outdoor Modge Podge. TIP: Make sure you have a generous amount of Mod Podge on the brush or you risk tearing the paper. Also, whatever you do, don't go over the same area twice.

Here's what you'll need to make it. While my supplies were purchased at the dollar store, I've included links to similar products that you could use and get delivered right to your door from Amazon. They contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

Supply List

Wooden Plank Sign
Floral Napkins For Decoupage
Flower Cast Iron Decorative Hook
Hanging Mason Jar LED Light
Matte or Outdoor Mod Podge
Retractable Craft Knife

Hanging the wall sconce

The jute twine hanger was facing the wrong direction so I removed it with an upholstery staple remover and attached a sawtooth picture hanger instead. But I could have easily just moved the twine the other direction and stapled it back onto the plaque.

That's it! I hope I've inspired you to "shop your home" to find items to make something similar for your seasonal decor this year. Since we're all stuck inside, adding pretty things that lift our spirits and bring us joy is more important than ever.

Here's another idea that you may like, also made with dollar store finds. This decoupage napkin birdhouse looks so cute displayed on a mantel or in a tray on a table.

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