Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
Upcycling crafts doesn’t always go to plan… and this one? I genuinely hated it 😳
In this video, I take a complete craft fail and turn it into something beautiful using decoupage and a full craft transformation process. Instead of throwing it away, I decided to fix it — and the result completely surprised me.
If you love upcycling crafts, craft glow ups, and fixing old crafts, this is the kind of transformation that proves every project deserves a second chance.
This decoupage tutorial shows how I turned an old mushroom into a magical piece using simple techniques, making it perfect for beginner decoupage, DIY upcycle ideas, and creative recycling.
✨ Keywords covered naturally:
upcycling crafts
craft transformation
decoupage tutorial
craft fail fix
DIY upcycle ideas
mixed media craft
craft makeover
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00:00 Intro & what went wrong
00:20 The craft I didn’t like
01:00 Materials (paint, paper, mushroom)
02:30 Prepping the surface
04:30 First paint layers
07:00 Decoupage begins
11:00 Building up layers & details
15:00 Fixing mistakes & blending
19:00 Final touches
22:00 Reveal ✨
24:00 Final thoughts & outro
🎶music using Suno suno.com
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Upcycling crafts doesn’t always go to plan… and this one? I genuinely hated it 😳
In this video, I take a complete craft fail and turn it into something beautiful using decoupage and a full craft transformation process. Instead of throwing it away, I decided to fix it — and the result completely surprised me.
If you love upcycling crafts, craft glow ups, and fixing old crafts, this is the kind of transformation that proves every project deserves a second chance.
This decoupage tutorial shows how I turned an old mushroom into a magical piece using simple techniques, making it perfect for beginner decoupage, DIY upcycle ideas, and creative recycling.
✨ Keywords covered naturally:
upcycling crafts
craft transformation
decoupage tutorial
craft fail fix
DIY upcycle ideas
mixed media craft
craft makeover
Private Facebook group ➡️facebook.com/groups/httpwww.youtube.comgertcreates
🦄Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCt6HvY2s7OFHc90BkdZ0OHg/join🦄
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🎨Buy me a coffee/art supplies is hugely appreciated and helps me continue this journey 💖
buymeacoffee.com/gertcreates
Huge thanks to anyone who uses my list i will use whatever is sent on my channel💖
🎨Amazon wishlist:
amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/32EKL7HHVELOW?ref_=wl_share
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🌐Email me at gertcreates@gmail.com to share your work or to let me know what you would like to see me do or make.
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Affiliate links and discount CODES at no extra cost to you and helps support me to continue💖
👉link for INTO RESIN at 20% using the code GERTCREATES
intoresin.com/discount/GERTCREATES?ref=GertCreates
👉RESINERS for 15% OFF using the code GERTCREATES
resiners.com/discount/GERTCREATES?ref=clwbgzqd
👉NICPRO for 10% off using the code GERTCREATES nicpro.com/discount/GERTCREATES?ref=hjqayvbc
nicpro.com/?ref=hjqayvbc refereral link of 5%
👉LETSRESIN Referal link of 10%
CA 🌍 letsresin.co.uk/?ref=qlffhnxb letsresin.co.uk/discount/GERTCREATES?ref=ubtixjlb
UK 🌍letsresin.co.uk/?ref=ubtixjlb letsresin.co.uk/discount/GERTCREATES?ref=ubtixjlb
👉TEEXPERT using code- GERTCREATES for 10% off
teexpert-resin.com/?ref=ktbdzcac
👉RESIN MOLD BOX for 10% off using this link code GERTCREATES10
resinmoldbox.com/?ref=vxmzzsks
👉ISTOYO FOR 10% OFF YOUR NEXT PURCHASE using GERTCREATES
istoyo.com/discount/GERTCREATES?ref=umxwnuho
istoyo.com/?ref=umxwnuho
👉 creativefabrica.com/ref/15147592/?campaign=GertCreates
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00:00 Intro & what went wrong
00:20 The craft I didn’t like
01:00 Materials (paint, paper, mushroom)
02:30 Prepping the surface
04:30 First paint layers
07:00 Decoupage begins
11:00 Building up layers & details
15:00 Fixing mistakes & blending
19:00 Final touches
22:00 Reveal ✨
24:00 Final thoughts & outro
🎶music using Suno suno.com
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