Decoupage is a creative and artistic hobby that involves the cutting out and pasting of paper cutouts onto an object and then coating the object and cutouts with varnish or lacquer. It is often used in home decorating to personalize and embellish a range of items such as furniture, picture frames, boxes, and more. The art of decoupage can also be linked with genealogy when used to preserve or display family photos, documents, or heirlooms.