🎃 How to Apply Decoupage Tissue Paper to a Canvas Bag
(Iron-On Method)
What You’ll Need:
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Your favorite Whimsykel Spooky Design 
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A canvas bag (from your local thrift store, craft store, or your stash) 
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Mod Podge or your preferred decoupage medium 
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Soft paint brush or sponge brush 
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Iron 
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Parchment paper 
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Piece of cardboard (to place inside the bag) 
Directions:
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Prep your bag: 
 Slide the cardboard inside the bag to prevent bleed-through and create a flat surface. Iron the fabric first to remove wrinkles.
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Apply your Mod Podge base: 
 Using your brush, apply a thin, even coat of Mod Podge over the area where you want your Whimsykel design. Make sure it covers completely but isn’t gloppy.
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Let it dry completely: 
 This is key! The Mod Podge should dry clear and slightly tacky — not wet. (You can speed it up with a hair dryer on low.)
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Position your tissue paper: 
 Place your Whimsykel tissue design carefully on top of the dried Mod Podge, making sure it’s smooth and aligned the way you want it.
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Iron it on: 
 Lay a sheet of parchment paper over the tissue. Using your iron on medium heat (no steam), press gently and move slowly in small circles. The heat will re-activate the Mod Podge underneath, bonding the tissue to the bag. Watch the magic happen!
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Seal it in: 
 Once cooled, apply a light top coat of Mod Podge over the design to protect it. Let it dry completely before using.
✨ Creative Tip: For a vintage Halloween finish, lightly brush the edges with dark wax or watered-down brown paint after sealing.
 
