Called painting with scissors, the art of decoupage (embellishing surfaces with decorative paper cutouts) can be easily mastered with simple and inexpensive materials, as this guide shows. The book is a history and practical guide to this art form. All the aspects of the craft are illustrated with step-by-step directions that explain how to select papers, prepare surfaces, choose the right tools, cut, glue and varnish. Both traditional and modern finished pieces are shown - lampshades, decorative boxes, and trays - that demonstrate the effects that can be achieved. The book is for newcomers to the craft, but more experienced decoupeurs will also find ideas to enhance their knowledge.