Today is Mod Podge Day! It doesn't seem like it has been around for 50 years but it's true. Who doesn't remember seeing a bottle of Mod Podge at grandma's house or in the craft closet growing up? To celebrate all things Mod Podge and decoupage, I've rounded up over 50 Mod Podge Craft ideas (teeeheee, 50 years, 50 ideas …) for you to pin, try, and get inspired by. Click the NEXT button after each project to go to the next page to see more projects. But before you get started …
Did you know there are 17 different Mod Podge formulas?!
Check out this video from Plaid Crafts that explains the difference between them all:
I am also super excited that we've partnered with Plaid Crafts to do a Mod Podge Giveaway!!!! You can enter the giveaway here before you go through all the projects in this HUGE roundup. Before you leave this page, be sure to right click and pin this post so you can come back and see all the projects for reference again and again.
This is what we're giving away! So cool, right?! $50 of Mod Podge goodness!
Here's what's inside:
-8 OZ. M/P GLOSS
-8 OZ. M/P Matte
-8 Oz. Dishwasher Safe Gloss
-Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium 2 Oz. Carded
-Mod Podge Silicone Craft Mat
-Mod Podge 7 Piece Tool Kit
-M/P 4pc Spouncer Set
-M/P 4pc Foam Brush Set
ENTER HERE:
Now, let's get started!
50 Mod Podge Craft Ideas
1. DIY Silk Screen with Mod Podge
Wait, seriously? Yup, you can make your own screen prints screens and screen print tees with Mod Podge. See more at My Calico Skies blog …
2. Glitter Desk Stapler
Glitter and Mod Podge are best buds. This video shows a few ways to use Glitter and Mod Podge to make a gliter stapler, glitter lipstick case, and more:
3. Book Pencils
Make these book lover pencil by decoupaging pages from your favorite books onto plain yellow pencils with Mod Podge. Get the how-to: Book Pencils
4. Epson salt candles
Paint a jar with Mod Podge, roll in epson salt, and a add a flameless candle inside. Get the full how-to: Epson Salt Candles
5. Mod Podge Spoons
Amy's not sure if these spoons are Mod Podged or not but they could be! Head on over to Mod Podge Rocks! to see more.
6. Fabric Wrapped Bracelets
Cover basic bangles with fabric and deal with Mod Podge. Easy peasy! See more …
7. Mod Podge Image Transfer
Yup, there's a Mod Podge Image Transfer formula, perfect for this Mod Podge cigar box by Morena Hockley.
8. Poured Painting
Have you seen those really cool POURED acrylic paint paintings? They use an expensive thinning medium to do it but you can use Mod Podge too. Lily's Mix shares how on her YouTube channel …
9. Decoupage Letters
This craft never gets old … make map letters, book page letters, comic book letters, or even scrapbook paper letters with Mod Podge.
10. Colored Mason Jars with Mod Podge
Food coloring and Mod Podge are all you need!
11. DIY Lace Coasters
Because Mod Podge dries clear, it's perfect for decoupaging lace!
12. Glittered Clutch Purse
Mix Mod Podge with paint, paint onto a non-porous surface like faux leather, then sprinkle with glitter. Bam! See more …
13. DIY Fabric Covered Chair
From drab plastic Ikea chair to FAB desk chair – how to decoupage fabric onto a plastic chair!
14. Floral Recipe Box
Deccoupage flowers cut from printed fabric or paper onto a plain wooden recipe box to give it personality. Get the how to: DIY floral recipe box
15. DIY Cuff Bracelet
This chunky DIY cuff bracelet by Candie Cooper was made with Mod Podge! What?!
16. DIY Glass Vase
This project from The Craft Box Girls is super easy and cute … do this with any scrapbook paper!
17. Patchwork Fabric Ornaments
You can make these patchwork fabric ornaments by Cluck Cluck Sew with fabric scraps, paper scraps, or even torn napkins … use Mod Podge to apply the pieces to a glass ball ornament, let dry, and enjoy!
18. DIY Photo Transfer
Mod Podge is perfect for photo transfers like this!
19. DIY Glitter Bowl
I don't know how practical it is but this DIY glitter bowl is pretty and easy to make.
20. Matte Travel Shadowbox
The key to a classic, clean look is a matte finish. Nancy shows how to make this chic DIY travel shadowbox with Matte Mod Podge.
21. How to Decoupage with Napkins
The Craft Test Dummy shares her tips for making home decor using Mod Podge and napkins to make a gorgeous treasure box!
22. Feather Glass Vase
So this peacock feather vase is not a decoupage project but it could be — paint a vase with Mod Podge, add feathers, add a top coat of Mod Podge and done!
23. DIY Wobble People Toys with Plastic Easter Eggs
Decoupage little faces onto plastic Easter eggs to make these fun wobble people toys!
24. Emoji Magnets with Glass Marbles
Such a cute idea using flat back clear glass marbles and printed emojis from Jennifer Maker
25. DIY Designer Shoes
Okay, you might not wear these Litas but you can do something similar with pumps or any faux leather shoes using Mod Podge and fabric.
26. Decopauge Soup Cans
Make a fun upcycled planter or organizer using soup cans decorated with tissue paper to napkins Mod Podged on.
27. DIY Designer Knobs and Drawer Pulls
Turn plain knobs from drab to fab with this easy hack using Mod Podge.
28. Decorative Trays
Make a tray look even prettier with a decoupaged fabric or paper lining!
29. Mod Podge Window Clings
Say what?! Yes, you can make window clings with Mod Podge!
30. DIY Kids Silk Screens
Make a silk screen for shirt printing using Mod Podge – this idea is so cool! See more at Sweet Thing Designs…
31. Glitter Wine Glasses
Get the party started with these DIY glitter wine glasses!
32. Mod Podge DIY SLIME!
Since Mod Podge is a glue product, you can totally make DIY SLIME with it!
33. Decoupage Pots with Napkins
Plus a bunch of other decoupage napkin ideas!
34. Recycled Spoon Garden Markers
These DIY garden markers can be made with thrift shop spoons and Mod Podge!
35. Fabric Lined Drawers
Use Mod Podge and fabric to give an old dresser new, chic life!
36. Rock Paper Weights
Put image transfers onto rocks and seal with Mod Podge for fun rock paper weights.
37. Matching Ceiling Fans
Decoupage fabric, wallpaper, or paper onto ceiling fans blades to make them match the decor. DIY by Mod Podge Rocks!
38. Faux Malachite Table
This DIY faux malachite table by One Kings Lane is FABULOUS!
39. Surprise Bottom Shoes!
Decoupage a photo or fabric onto the bottom of your shoes … better than red bottoms?
40. Decoupage Wine Bottles with Napkins
This would be fun for a party or to just decorate empty wine bottles with napkins:
41. Mod Podge Suitcase
Upcycle a thrift shop suitcase with fabric and Mod Podge – by Sew Can Do
42. DIY Polaroid Coasters
Such a fun way to use photos … Mod Podge will seal these photo tiles so you can actually use them as coasters.
43. Terra Cotta Pot Windchime
I love how this tutorial shows how to make a DIY terra cotta pot windchime and then you can make it last longer by sealing with Mod Podge.
44. DIY Letter Wall
Why decoupage one letter when you can do 26? This DIY letter wall with Mod Podge is a fun way to decorate a kids room, classroom, or even the living room!
45. DIY Decoupage Furniture
Use paper napkins and Mod Podge to make a shabby piece for your farmhouse decor!
46. Doodled Shell Art
Doodle on any natural item, like these doodled sea shells, with a Pigma Micron pen and then seal it with Mod Podge.
47. Fabric Puzzle Blocks
Make these chunky puzzles for the kids using fabric squares. Craftiness is Not Optional shares how …
48. Twine Wrapped DIY Succulent Pot
This project from 100 Directions is easy peasy – how to make a twine wrapped succulent pot.
49. DIY Fabric Covered Notebook
Cover any plain notebook or book with fabric using Mod Podge. Get the how-to from By Wilma.
50. Mod Podge DeskOrganizer
This recycled craft makes tp rolls look good … Amy Anderson share how to make this DIY desk organizer.
And finally, just a reminder … it's called MOD PODGE, friends! LOL
Which project was your fave? Please let me know down in the comments section:
What a great list of fun Mod Podge ideas!! Love it. Thank you so much for including my crazy emoji magnets in your list. I am honored. And happy Mod Podge Day! (I had no idea!)
My favorite project is the set of glittered wine ? glasses! Love that sparkle! TFS!
Maybe the rocks or the wine bottles? Too many to decide.
I love the shells…..
I kinda want to make those too!
WOW WOW! I am beyond impressed with your creations and ideas here! LOVE them all! 🙂
Thanks! But I did not make these – – just rounded up ideas from my friends 🙂
I really like the desk organizer..I need to make this!
Omg I just saw that I won! Thank you so much!
The ceiling fan!