Decoupage comes from the French word, decouper, meaning to cut.
Decoupage is the process of decorating a surface that is completely covered by paper cutouts. Save and collect labels and papers to decorate with. The key is that these papers should be thin, not thick in texture. A piece of cardboard, a small box, an old book, or an artist's canvas are good for beginners. Tear the edges rather than cutting them to make a border.