30 favorite Mod Podge projects and crafts, from wall hangings to decoupaged furniture and everything in between!
Here are a few more colorful crafts you might enjoy: Paper Ice Cream Cones, Paper Bag Pinatas, and Painted Rock Art
Mod Podge Craft Ideas
Mod Podge is one of those items no crafter can live without! I made my first mod podge project way back in high school, so you know it’s been around forever! 🙂 If you’ve never used Mod Podge before, you definitely need to try it!
Mod Pod Questions – ANSWERED!
What Is Mod Podge?
Mod podge is one of the most popular brands of decoupage craft supplies on the market. Mod podge is a glue-type sealer that can attach paper and fabric to different types of surfaces.
Is decoupage and Mod Podge the same?
Decoupage is the name of the art form. Mod Podge is the glue/sealer used to decoupage.
What can you make out of Mod Podge?
Mod Podge is used to make numerous DIY crafts and gifts. If you need mod podge inspiration then you’ve come to the right place!
Can you use Elmer’s glue instead of Mod Podge?
While Mod Podge is a type of glue, it is very different than other white craft glue. Mod Podge also works as a sealant and creates durability for your craft projects that Elmer’s glue doesn’t allow.
How do you make homemade Mod Podge?
You can make a matte Mod Podge by mixing 2 parts white glue with 1 part water.
DIY Mod Podge Projects
Here are 30 fun mod podge ideas and craft projects to help get your creative juices flowing!
1 || Mod Podge Notebooks make the prettiest desk accessories and even prettier gifts for friends! || Once Upon Her Dream
2 || Beautify a plain magazine holder. || Gathering Beauty
3 || Give a Little Wooden Stool a colorful makeover! || Mod Podge Rocks
4 || DIY Tile Coasters are made from inexpensive tiles from the hardware store and are embellished with fun, designer scrapbook paper. (My son made one of these with his picture on them in his classroom for Mother’s Day. It was such a sweet gift!) || The Cottage Mama
5 || Give your closet a fresh update with darling Mod Podge Hangers. || Live Love DIY
6 || Update a Vintage Mod Podge Suitcase with fabric and Mod Podge. || Sew Can Do
7 || Fabric-Covered Wooden Spoons are not only simple but they’re also easy on the pocketbook. They made a great gift for anyone in your life that enjoys cooking. || Alice and Lois
8 || Grab a storage box, Mod Podge, brush, wrapping paper, and scissors and make this fun Floral Decoupaged Photo Box. || Crafted Life
9 || Make some Modern Wall Art with a pop of color and cute pictures. || Project Nursery
10 || Celebrate March 17 by making this easy St. Patrick’s Day Decoration for your home! || Somewhat Simple Living
11 || Make a stack of books to match your decor with this tutorial on Mod podge covered textbooks. || Gorg Fab Goodies
12 || Get the look of upholstery without the expense! This Mod Podge-covered chair is so fun! || Designer Trapped
13 || Mod Podge Milk Bottles are spray-painted and embellished and look absolutely darling! || Two Shades of Pink on Eighteen25
14 || An Upcycled Glitter Vase can be used to hold anything, but fresh flowers look especially amazing! || A Bubbly Life
Even More Mod Podge Crafts
15 || Gussy up a blank canvas with this Herringbone Wall Art. || Burlap and Blue.
16 || This DIY Picture Frame can be made in just a few minutes for $5 or less! It’s a thoughtful gift for someone you love that couldn’t be easier to create! || Somewhat Simple Living
17 || With this Mod Podge dishwasher magnet, you’ll never have to wonder if the dishes are clean or dirty again! || Somewhat Simple
18 || Eye of Newt, Claw of Raven, Wart of Toad, and MORE! Make your own Halloween Apothecary Jars with these FREE spooky printable labels! || Somewhat Simple Living
19 || These DIY Glass Magnets are SO easy to make! You can use scrapbook paper, or magazine cut outs for fun designs, or you can use photographs to make some fun face glass magnets, too!0 || Mod Podge Rocks.
20 || Make these fun DIY Mod Podge terra cotta pots to add to your spring and summer home decor. || On Sutton Place
21 || Make a DIY Tissue paper Mug with dishwasher-safe Mod Podge (Yep! They make that too!) This method would be great for mason jars or a wine glass, too! There are so many creative possibilities! || I Spy DIY
22 || These DIY wall letters make the perfect addition to your nursery, home office, classroom, or playroom! || The Love Nerds
23 || The color and design possibilities are endless when you update a piece of furniture with a favorite fabric and Mod Podge. || The Crazy Craft Lady
24 || An old side table or entryway wood cabinet is given a second life with some paint, Mod Podge, and sheet music! || Somewhat Simple
25 || This Coiled Magazine Pot with an adorable lid costs nothing but your time, a stack of old magazines, and some Mod Podge. Such a fun project! || Saved by Love
26 || A Wood Block Puzzle is a simple, affordable gift idea that can be made in one hour for $10 or less! || Somewhat Simple Living
27 || Armed with Mod Podge, paint, and some decorative paper, this outdated bulletin board turned into a United States map Mod Podge bulletin board that would look great in any classroom! || Positively Splendid
28 || Upcycled Tin Cans make a great makeup, office, or art organizer! || Plaid Crafts
29 || If you love confetti crafts, try this easy monogram confetti letters art! || Mod Podge Rocks
30 || A Comic Superhero Canvas is a great gift for guys or any comic book lover! || Mod Podge Rocks
More Fun Crafts and Project Ideas
PINNING THIS ONE!! LOVE MOD PODGE!!
Yay! So glad you like it!
Love your M. Monogram pictures…I read your totortial and still have some questions. When you printed your own black n white photo , in the draft mode, did you just use plain copy paper or photo paper??? Did you have any problem with edges rolling up???? Hope to hear back from you. Think I’ m going to have my husband make the letters. They will be first initials for our 2 granddaughters. Thanks Steph.
Hi Sharon, that tutorial is from this blog:
She can definitely answer your questions better than I can, so try contacting her and I hope your project turns out just as fabulous! 🙂
thanks for sharing
I love Mod Podge……the only issue I have is that when ever I use it on any thing paper wise my paper want to curl up or bubble up, not stay flat????? Can any one tell me why this is and how to stop it?
I’m loving the “M” made with the child’s pictures!!! Can you tell me how you did this? I would love to make one for my son’s room!!! 🙂 Thank you!
I love your ideas. :O)
Thanks Mary! 🙂
Where can you make a letter collage like the M one?
Thanks!
can you tell me
where you bought the very large ‘M’?
i would love to make the inital photo idea, but i hva no clue how can u please tell me how?
I’ve looked everywhere online trying to find a 23.5″ letter W to make the letter collage and can’t find one anywhere. Where did you find yours and if you have a link to where I could find it that’d be awesome! I LOVE the idea!!
Is this letter by Darice made of paper mache? I am wanting to make sure before I order. That is the only think i can find online.
Can’t wait to start, so many things, so little time!!!!
That is my family monogram and it can be found here
Hope that helps!
YAY!!!!! Stephanie, thanks so much for contacting me and for updating the link for this tutorial! I don’t know why the link went bad, but I cannot even tell you how many people have asked me about it! Someone pinned it on Pinterest, so I had dozens of emails asking where the tutorial was on top of the comments left on this post! I tried finding your site to update the link, but I was unsuccessful! (I seriously have an email saved in my inbox that I forward to people who ask about it because I had so many people asking me!) It is a great project and I am so glad that I can finally refer people to the right link! I will update the post right now!!!
Why isn’t the “collage” a clickable link? I so want to make this!!
Unfortunately, the original tutorial has been taken down or moved somewhere where no one can find it! I have had quite a few people email me about this project, and I can’t find the original author to give her credit or fix the link or anything! I did find this tutorial which is very similar, take a look:
http://transforminghome.blogspot.com/2010/01/mod-podge-photo-letter.html
If the original author ever contacts me, I will update the link for the post, but for now I hope that new link helps!
Could you please tell me the link for the large M photo collage? I clicked on the “collage” word, and it took me to a view of the photo. Thanks!
Hi Carrie-
Unfortunately, the original tutorial has been taken down or moved somewhere where no one can find it! I have had quite a few people email me about this project, and I can’t find the original author to give her credit or fix the link or anything! I did find this tutorial which is very similar, take a look:
http://transforminghome.blogspot.com/2010/01/mod-podge-photo-letter.html
If the original author ever contacts me, I will update the link for the post, but for now I hope that new link helps!
Apparently I need to whip out my modge podge and get busy.
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I'm in love with all of these!! I have threatened to Modge Podge my cats if they sit still long enough. LOL
I LOVE me some Modge Podge! 🙂
Love the Modge Podge post. I agree with Kathy, It's a great idea for garage sale books or those books you have that keep falling apart.
I'm not really sure about defacing my scriptures though. I think it would be awesome to make a sleeve for the cover, but I wouldn't feel right about actually covering it permanently.
It is super cute though. So are the other crafts. Makes me want to start more modge podge projects. I need to finish the ones I just started though.
Love the books! What a great idea for all of those garage sale books I see everywhere! I started a tin star like the one you have pictured, but never finished it . . . where IS that thing? Hmmmm.
I just stumbled across your blog. And Mod Podge is my favorite craft! Now I'm going scrolling through your blog.
Brenda
My favorites are the puzzle pieces and the M collage! too cute.
http://www.pinkpostcard.blogspot.com
These are some seriously cute projects!
I second the starfish awesomeness! I should get started now on some holiday gifts…
Great examples! Lisa~
I adore those star fish 🙂
Oh Steph!!! I'm totally feeling the love. Thank you so much. xoxo