Decoupaged Flamingo DIY

2 min read September 13, 2026 Christie Troxell
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These cool chicks are ready to party like flock stars at your next event! Basic pink flamingo yard ornaments go from drab to fab when they’re dressed up in pink and green decoupage with gold gilding. What girl doesn’t look fabulous in a flower crown? Invite these ladies to your hen party; they’re as perfectly polite as they are pretty!

Project Time
75 to 85 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Spray paint the Pink Flamingo Yard Ornaments with white spray paint until fully covered (we used Rustoleum Glossy spray paint). Add a second coat if needed, being sure that no pink is showing through. Paint the metal stick legs, (provided in package), with gold spray paint. Allow to dry.

Decoupaged Flamingo DIY step 1
Step
2

Apply a generous coat of Mod Podge to the surface of the flamingo using a paint brush. I love the Plaid Paintbrush Super Value Pack, there’s a brush for every possible crafting need under the sun!

Decoupaged Flamingo DIY step 2 part 1
Decoupaged Flamingo DIY step 2 part 2
Step
3

Apply Pink Tissue Confetti and Mint Green Tissue Confetti to the surface, overlapping, and allowing a bit of the white to show through. Cover the entire surface of the flamingo and allow to dry.

Decoupaged Flamingo DIY step 3 part 1
Decoupaged Flamingo DIY step 3 part 2
Step
4

Apply more Mod Podge to some areas of the flamingos, then add Gold Foil Leaf with a paint brush and buff to a sheen when dry.

Decoupaged Flamingo DIY step 4
Step
5

Fill in the eyes of the flamingos using the black marker, then use hot glue to adhere silk flowers and leaves into a circular crown on the flamingo’s head. You can use

Decoupaged Flamingo DIY step 5
Step
6

These festive ladies are ready to Flamingle with your flock! They’re the perfect welcome for guests at a Palm Springs Chic bridal shower. Want to see more, then check out my Polka-Dot Table Linen and my Fizzing Flamingo Cocktail Recipe.

Decoupaged Flamingo DIY step 6

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