Lace filigree cabinet knobs.

I love Anthropologie, and not just the clothes. I love the housewares, too. The only problem is that I don't love the prices. I really don't want to pay $42 for a cool dresser knob (okay, not that much, but you know what I mean). Amanda didn't want to either, so she used a set of knobs from Anthropologie to inspire her to create this lace filigree version. I love hers just as much, if not more, than the original inspiration. Pay a visit to her to find out how she got that gold filigree - it's so easy!

Lace filigree cabinet knobs at House Revivals

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Upcycled Halloween craft - tic-tac-toe.

Walter has delighted us with his projects for over a year now - and I really really love what he does for Halloween! I'm not sure if you remember his fun jack-o-lantern magnets or his cute Halloween cupcake pedestal tutorials, but those are a must see. He's back again with a recycled project to have a little bit of fun this Halloween, and I love it. Here's how he made his Halloween tic-tac-toe.

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As you may know, I too adore Halloween and the imagery. I have been wanting to create a recycled craft tutorial for some time and this "Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe" item is super FUN to make.

Supplies:

Sometimes making stuff from discarded items can be surprisingly good . . . I am so pleased with the way this traditional, fun game came out. This is how I made it:

• Any Mod Podge will work . . . I used Gloss and Mod Podge Dimensional Magic.
• 10 plastic caps, washed and dry! Mine came from the Almond Milk I drink and have a 1" opening.
• 1" Friskars Circle Paper punch
• Halloween themed rubber stamps
• Paintbrush
• Mod Podge tools
• 6" x 6" jewelry box, got mine at a yard sale . . . you can buy newer unfinished boxes available at most craft stores

I created a 6" x 6" digital image using vintage Halloween ephemera and had a laser copy made. If you don't have Photoshop skills, no problem - use scrapbook paper with pre-printed graphics! Divide the square box by three vertically and three horizontally and Mod Podge your grid to your liking. I then decoupaged the the sides of the lid and sides of the box with, orange and black textured cardstock.

It looks so good! Next, seal the whole box with Mod Podge for a durable finish. TIP: I used the NEW silicone Mod Podge mat. WOW, I love this product!!! This mat is fantastic! I use to decoupage on old discarded newspapers. No more unwanted "image transfers" on my decoupage items . . . and clean up is so easy! I hope Plaid introduces bigger sizes in the future.

For the game pieces I created two (1" square) designs with some Halloween themed rubber stamps (skull and jack o' lantern) and used my 1" Friskar Circle paper punch to cut out the images. Decoupage the images into the cap, let dry and repeat!

***You want to make sure the insert is fully coated with Mod Podge, including the sides or the Dimensional Magic will seep into the image. I tripled coated my game pieces. Then I added the Mod Podge Dimensional Magic and let dry over night. They came out AWESOME; it looks like I used a resin coat without the mixing and toxic smell. 

The game pieces are stored inside the box for storage . . . genius! Project completed! Let's play Halloween tic-tac-toe on family game night! This is a great craft for children and parents - a far cry from playing video games and no interaction with family members. I plan on making another with my niece and nephew and introducing them to a game of tic-tac-toe. Happy Halloween!

Don't forget to visit Walter's Etsy shop or follow him on his blog, Facebook and Twitter.

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Halloween clothespin wreath.

I'm not sure if any of you use clothespins in real life, but they are awesome for crafting. This wreath by Kaysi is a great example of why you need them in your stash. And if you have them in your stash, you need to bring them out immediately and make a wreath. I love Kaysi's method in particular because it's budget friendly - there are some reused materials involved and it doesn't take a ton of paper to get great results. Visit her to learn how and see more pictures. She used a special formula with schparkle, so be sure to check it out.

Clothes pins Halloween wreath at Keeping It Simple

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Mod Podge "film" leaves.

Once upon a time I made glass clings with Mod Podge - and the world was good. But then my friend Pam came along and blew my little tutorial out of the water with her Mod Podge "film" leaves! They are essentially glass clings that she made with Mod Podge and food coloring - and they look just like real leaves. But they aren't real leaves, they are Mod Podge. Are you completely amazed yet? Of course you are. Now go visit Pam because I know you have to see how she did it.

Autumn magic at Gingerbread Snowflakes

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DIY fall napkin rings using raffia.

Hi Podgy People! It’s Shannon from Madigan Made back again. Today I want to show you an easy fall craft project that would be an elegant idea for your autumn table scape.

I’m always amazed at the versatility of Mod Podge. Not only can you cover and seal stuff with it . . . but you can shape things, too! Fabric, yarn, rope . . . decoupage is a wonderful sealer and shaper for these materials. I made a bracelet with raffia and Mod Podge this past summer and it inspired these fall napkin rings that I made this month.

There are some things to remember when you use Mod Podge to hold fibers together.  First, you need a surface that will serve as the mold for your material. But  you also need to ensure that the fibrous material and mold will separate once the glue is dry. When you are working with a small object like a napkin ring, how do you find a cylindrical object that will allow you to easily release the rings once everything is dry? I figured out that a long balloon works perfectly! Especially the kind that you can use to make balloon animals. The diameter is perfect for a napkin ring!

These napkin rings were also affordable to make… I found my balloon kit and raffia at the dollar store. And the gems were only $1.50 for a big box of them at the craft store!

Let me show you how I made these simple fall napkin rings.

Supplies needed:
Raffia
Mod Podge, Satin formula
Long Balloon Kit
Rhinestone leaf gems
Hot glue
Scissors
Foam brush
Pin

Step One: Inflate your party balloon with the pump provided and tie the end shut.

Step Two:  This is where we get a little messy! Brush a thick coat of Mod Podge around a section of the balloon. Take one end of the raffia and wrap it around that area. Keep in mind that you are decoupaging the raffia onto itself . . . not to the balloon. The cylinder is just there to support your shape. Liberally apply more Mod Podge as you continue to wrap the fiber around the balloon.

If you need more raffia, you can add it. But one strand of raffia gave me a decent width for a napkin ring. Secure the end down with more Mod Podge. (You may need to tuck the end into fibers to get it to stay put, too.)

Step Three: Repeat step two and work your way down the balloon. Wrap more pieces of raffia with Mod Podge to make your desired quantity of napkin rings. Hang the balloon to dry overnight.

Step Four: Now comes the fun part! Use a sharp pin or scissors and pop your balloon to release your pretty napkin rings. Pop! The balloon will peel right away from the decoupage and raffia.

Step Five: Use scissors to clean up some of loose or hanging raffia and dried decoupage from the edges of each ring.

Step Six: Attach a jeweled leaf to each circle with your hot glue gun. If you can’t find a pretty jewel, try a button or an acorn top. Personalize it for your table!

Enjoy your new napkins rings at your next dinner party this season! See how easy it is to use decoupage to turn fibers into a shape? I’m loving how the natural material resembles corn husks. The contrast of organic raffia with a pretty jewel is simple and understated.

Why not make a set of these napkin rings for your Thanksgiving table? You can tell your relatives all about  the amazing things you can make with Mod Podge over pumpkin pie. (Beats talking about your aunt’s latest bunion trouble, right?)

About the Podger: You might call Shannon the Clark Kent of craft blogging. By day, she is a pharmacist and by night she shares simple ideas for crafts, décor and much more with her readers. She also craves chocolate, loves a thrifty find and tries (often unsuccessfully) to avoid glue gun burns. You can find Shannon on her blog, Madigan Made, and on Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest, too.

I’m participating in the following linky parties: I Heart Naptime, Skip to My Lou, Someday Crafts, Somewhat Simple, Tatertots and Jello, Tidy Mom, Tip Junkie, Today's Creative Blog, Creative Jewish Mom

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DIY mushroom serving tray makeover.

Is it because I am a child of the 70s that I love mushrooms? I have a Pinterest board called "Gnome and Woodland" if that tells you anything. I also love yellow in home decor, so Elizabeth has hit a home run with this DIY mushroom serving tray, in my humble opinion. And Mod Podge, as always, is how it comes together. Visit her to learn more.

Mod Podge serving tray makeover at Please Note

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Mod Podged wooden dessert spoons.

Do you have any sort of fall/Halloween parties coming up? I ask because I think this idea is perfect for upcoming parties where the little touches are important. Virginie has come up with the cutest little tutorial for Mod Podging wooden dessert spoons, and you can even make them match your party with the coordinating napkins. If you love this as much as I do, visit the link below to learn how they were done!

DIY decorated spoons at that cute little cake

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Andy Warhol soup label art.

So I was in Target not very long ago and notice the special edition, Andy Warhol inspired Campbell's soup labels. I squealed in delight. I love color, and I like modern art in general (including Andy Warhol) so these were particularly thrilling. I'm happy to have Vanessa of Punkin Patterns guesting to show you how to make art from these wonderful labels. Here's how she did it.

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Thanks Amy for having me here at Mod Podge Rocks! I'm Vanessa of Punkin Patterns, and I'm excited to share with you today a fun art project. You can check out some of my other Mod Podge projects over on my blog.

I'm a big fan of art - all kinds, all periods. I've wanted to do an homage to Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans for a while. I had thrown around many ideas in my head, but hadn't really done much yet. Well, for the 50th anniversary of the artwork, Campbell's Soup came out with some colorful labels.

I started with an 8" x 8" canvas and painted it a metallic can color (I used Martha Stewart's Metallic Acrylic Craft paint in Sterling). The 8" x 8" canvas is large enough to hold six labels easily.

Carefully remove the label at the back of the can with a craft knife. (If you're not using the can of soup right away, grab a sharpie and write what it is on the can.) Carefully trim the labels to the size you'll need to fit on your canvas.

Once you have your labels trimmed, layer a small amount of Mod Podge on your painted canvas and start placing the labels. Once they've all been placed, smooth it out using a brayer or bone folder, add then add another thin layer of Mod Podge over the top.

Once it's dry, we're going to age it with a bit of transparent iron oxide acrylic paint. Mix some water with a bit of the paint and using a paper towel, apply it to the surface of the canvas in a circular motion. A little goes a long way, and you can age it to your liking.

Once this is dry, add a few more coats of Mod Podge, allowing it to dry completely between coats. And enjoy your modern art!

Don't forget to visit Vanessa at her blog, on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!

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Refurbish a table with stickers.

There is a misconception that re-doing a piece of furniture has to be difficult. There are some very simple ways to update pieces, like this table re-done with stickers and coated in Mod Podge Outdoor. All you need to do is sand your surface, spray paint it and then add some fun (large) nature stickers with Mod Podge to get the same effect. Just pick your favorite color, stickers and go for it!

DIY refurbished side table at All*You

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Fabric filing cabinet makeover.

Some of you are home office people like myself. Some of you may also shove the papers you receive into plastic bins or put on the cushion of your blue velvet papasan chair, just like I do. My friends, both you and I know those aren't where those papers go. We all need to get a filing cabinet, but instead of spending an arm and a leg from something new and fancy, we can just revamp an old one with fabric and Mod Podge like Cathy did. It's easier than you think, and you can choose the custom fabric that goes with your home decor or that you just plain love. Visit Cathy to see her entire filing cabinet makeover.

Filing cabinet makeover at Cathy Green Interiors

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Mod Podge composition notebooks.

Back to school is in full swing - and what is the current state of your notebooks? Are they boring? Because if so, you need a completely overhaul. And it doesn't take much . . . just a bit of scrap paper and some Mod Podge. Rhiannon has a good point in her post about making her own cute notebooks. I too see those ones that are $500 at Target (okay, not that much) and covet them. But it doesn't have to be that way. Pizazz up some clearance notebooks just by following Rhiannon's tutorial.

Pretty little notepads at Being Mom{me}

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How to make vintage glass bottles.

I totally agree with Jade's sentiment about this project - decorating small glass bottles is addictive, because you are turning them into tiny pieces of unique art that can make a wonderful difference in your home decor. I love the artistic flair of her bottle decor, including the various methods she used to get the look. If you need some vintage glass bottles in your life, visit Jade to see how she made them.

Vintage glass bottles at Jaderbomb

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One dollar flip-flop coaster.

I have to admit that I love to wear flip flops year round. I've always lived in climates where you can pretty much do that - though it does get cold here in the south, I've never been afraid of cold feet. Since I love flip flops, naturally I love it when things around me wear flip flops as well - including glasses. Lindsay came up with this genius tutorial for turning flip flops into coasters, and I think they are so cute I can hardly stand it. You can draw any designs you like on them (skull for Halloween)? Visit her to learn how they were made.

One dollar flip flop coasters at Shrimp Salad Circus

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DIY sparkle Toms shoes.

I'm going to be honest with you - when I first saw Tom's shoes it was like the first time I saw Birkenstocks. I saw "ewww" to myself. But I think it was just out of fear of something new, because now I find them so cute and I want a striped pair. How could I have been so foolish? My friend Ashley revamped her daughter's pair with glitter and Mod Podge, and now they are ready wear to the opera. Or to a ball. Visit Ashley to learn how she revamped these awesome Toms shoes.

DIY glitter Toms at Lil' Blue Boo

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