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Green Leaf and Gold Butterfly Wood Riser

Hi everyone, we will make a wooden riser with green leaves and a gold butterfly theme, using materials such as Mod Podge and acrylic paint. This project is beginner-friendly and a wonderful way to display some of your everyday items. 

Wood riser with leaf and butterfly design

Video tutorial
Green Leaf and Gold Butterfly Wood Riser 


Materials for creating wood riser

Materials:

- One round wooden circle (any size will work)

- White acrylic paint

- Paintbrush

- Gold butterfly decals

- Green leaf napkin

- Mod Podge

- Four wooden legs (I'm using four peg dolls)

Acrylic paint, wood, and paintbrush

Begin by applying acrylic paint to the wooden circle. Allow the paint to dry completely.

Mod Podge, scissors, napkin, and wood

Scissors and napkin

Next, take a napkin and remove the second layer. Use scissors to cut out the design you want for your riser. If you don't want a straight-cut look, dampen the edges of the napkin with a little water to give it a worn look. Place the napkin where you want your design to go, and use a paintbrush to apply Mod Podge over the design. Use a heat tool between each coat of Mod Podge. 

Butterfly decals and wood with leaf design

Wood circle with leaf, and butterfly design next to peg legs

After that, add butterfly decals to the design. Using adhesive, attach each wooden leg to the bottom of the riser. 

Completed riser with leaf and gold butterfly design

Wood riser

Allow the Mod Podge to dry completely before placing items on your riser. Your riser is complete. You can place a candle jar, a soap bottle, or a perfume bottle on your wooden riser. It's a beautiful addition to any space. Thank you for visiting and creating with me.

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  1. Amy JohnsonJuly 20, 2024 at 7:19 AM

    So pretty, I especially love the leaves.

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    1. StephanieJuly 20, 2024 at 9:20 AM

      Amy, thank you. You're always so kind. I appreciate that.

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  2. Janet TrieschmanJuly 27, 2024 at 1:21 PM

    so cute thanks for sharing with Create-it Link Party

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  3. Sum of their StoriesJuly 28, 2024 at 5:31 AM

    I love how these elements have come together, the napkin is a gorgeous background for those pretty butterflies.

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