What a nice gift. Valentines day? Most people who do decoupage profesionally (or who have tried to like me,lol) coat with urethane not glue for exactly this reason. On the other hand I keep a bottle of Mod Podge or Aileens on hand for projects like sticking calendar pics to cardboard recycling boxes and I haven't had that problem with either of them. So called decoupage glue is a combination of white glue (like elmers regular) urethane and water. First: Let it dry some more! I'm wondering if you've got too much on in which case you may need a lot more drying time. Have you used so much that you could wipe it with a slightly damp face cloth without damaging the imagery, then let dry? If not don't and either way once its had more drying time such as another day in warm dry place with the pages separated so air can circulate, I would try Krylon Krystal Clear spray on one part of one page (mask the rest and spray a corner) and see if that helps. 2 light coats let dry between. I emphasize that you need to let the glue dry all that it can first. Krylon Crystal clear is my fave spray urethane, and the one I use to spray images before gluing so the ink doesn't run. I have also used it on quickie projects to protect the image, and it doesn't seem to react with the glue, tho I haven't put it on a totally glue covered image. good luck kathy

Dandyrandylou, I used Delta Ceramcoat acrylics, I probably painted the whole thing blue and then sponged on shades of greens on the top. Sea sponges are great for muddling colors together. Then after that’s dry, decoupage the paper on. Then more coats, crackle medium, stain and then varnish. Simple really, just sounds like a lot. Thanks the compliments!

Sorry I have no clue what you want to do. Why decoupage at all? The cabinet is quite nice so I have no idea why you would want to ruin it

Mod pod is a glue and sealer in one. Make sure the paper is really glued down well in all spots ; it looks like a couple areas are a bit loose. You can top coat it with a water based poly if you choose for added protection. I would use a satin.