Mod Podge Rocks! by Amy Anderson

I have used Mod Podge a few times to for paper crafts.  When I saw the book Mod Podge Rocks! by Amy Anderson at the library I decided to check it out expecting to find some more ideas for crafts using different paper.  What I found was a whole bunch of different things that you use mod podge for.

Mod Podge Rocks! has instructions for 41 projects.  The project ideas are split into three groups: wearables (who knew you could decoupage cowboy boots!), home decor, and holiday.  Every page is filled with colorful step by step pictures and a picture of the final project.  The list of items you need for the craft are available with every one and instructions are easy to follow.

Since I have just used mod podge a few times I didn't realize how many different types were available.  There's matte and glossy, outdoor and fabric mod podge-basically there is an mod podge for everything you may want to decoupage.  I'll definitely be trying the sparkle mod podge soon which makes everything look glittery.  Being only used to decoupaging with paper, I was surprised to see many of the craft ideas using fabric.  For example, the book gives instructions on how to decoupage a bike helmet using any fabric scraps you may have around (page 30) and also tells you how to decoupage an suitcase (page 86).  Holiday themed crafts included gift tags (page 112) and gift bags (page 114).

One of my favorite craft projects is the retro floral outdoor chair (page 82). Using outdoor mod podge and fabric an old chair can be made to look like new. The bright floral fabric makes the chair really pop.

Anderson also writes the blog Mod Podge Rocks (http://www.modpodgerocksblog.com/) which contains much more craft ideas.

Decoupage is an easy craft to do with all ages.  If you never done it before or do it all the time check out this book filled of ideas.