Christmas By The Sea decoupage paper by Elsie Lane brings coastal charm to Christmas with five weathered life rings framing a lantern, a decorated tree, Santa, a snowy cottage and festive ornaments. Nautical rope, starfish and buoys mingle with evergreen sprigs, red berries, poinsettias and striped bows in a distressed red, navy, pale aqua and cream palette. Create beach-house holiday signs, decorative trays, mixed-media canvases or furniture accents with this vintage-inspired coastal Christmas design.

Each generous 21” x 29” sheet gives you plenty of space to transform furniture, statement décor, and large-scale mixed media projects. If you’ve ever decoupaged with napkins, you’ll be amazed by the elevation in quality, color, and performance.

✨ Now Available in A4 Size!

Select designs are also offered in A4 format, printed on-demand on authentic Japanese rice paper—perfect for smaller crafts, journals, home décor, and precision design placement.

✅ Why You’ll Love It

✔ Smooth, seamless blending into most surfaces
✔ Vibrant, high-quality printing with beautiful detail
✔ Strong yet pliable tissue—easy to work with
✔ Ideal for both beginners and experienced furniture artists
✔ Works with any decoupage medium or glue

✅ Works On:

• Wood
• Glass
• Metal
• Canvas
• Marble
• Ceramics
• Painted surfaces
• And so much more…

The creative possibilities are nearly endless!

🎨 How to Apply (Quick Guide)

1️⃣ Seal wood or painted surface if needed (I like to paint white under the papers so they are more vibrant — let dry
2️⃣ Apply a thin, even coat of decoupage medium 
3️⃣ Gently place paper and smooth from center outward
4️⃣ Allow to dry completely
5️⃣ Seal with additional coats of decoupage varnish for durability

(Heat/steam method and brayer also work great for larger surfaces!)

💡 Tips from the Studio

• Tear edges instead of cutting for softer hide-in lines
• Apply topcoat in thin layers to avoid wrinkles
• Burnish or lightly sand edges once fully dry (optional)

❓ FAQ

Will seams show?
The 18 lb tissue is crafted to blend beautifully — once sealed, it creates a nearly invisible finish.

Can I use Mod Podge?
Yes! Our papers work with any decoupage adhesive 

Can it be sanded?
Yes, once dry and sealed, carefully sand edges for a more integrated look.

🎥 Inspiration & Tutorials

Need ideas? Follow along and learn with us!
👉 Visit the Elsie Lane YouTube Channel for technique videos, tips & creative project inspiration.