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. Step One Save and collect labels and papers to decorate with. The key is that these papers should be thin, not thick in texture. Step Two Choose an object that you want to cover. A piece of cardboard, a small box, an old book, or an artist's canvas are good for beginners.