Anyone who has crafted for a few years has most likely encountered Mod Podge, the decoupage medium that is part glue, part sealer, and part finish. If you haven’t met Mod Podge yet, allow me to introduce you, in the form of Mod Podge Rocks!: Decoupage Your World, the new book by Amy Anderson, who has a great blog by the same name. But first, I have to confess this is going to be a biased review because 1.) the author Amy Anderson and I are best friends and 2.) I contributed a project to the book. I’ll try my best to be as objective as I can, though!
The book includes over 40 projects that all focus on various decoupage techniques. They are bright, happy projects that include lots of fun colors and kitschy (yet trendy) themes, such as gnomes, deers, silhouettes, and a little retro influence as completely befits Mod Podge, which has been around for 45 years. Amy’s writing style is fun and humorous, so between the unique projects, the great photographs, and the writing, the book has everything.
At the beginning of the book, there’s a complete guide to Mod Podge, with an overview of all the formulas and which ones are best to use for which projects. Oh, and in case you are tempted to make your own Mod Podge, here are some reasons not to make your own Mod Podge on Amy’s blog. Sidenote: my absolute favorite Mod Podge product is Dimensional Magic, which is what I used to make my project in the book: a Bottle Cap Necklace. It’s a glossy clear glaze that looks like resin, but it easier to use.
You could use some dollar store supplies to make the projects in this book – for instance, you could use a dollar store frame to make this cute gnome plaque.
Some items will rely on what you can find at your local thrift stores or flea markets, such as this Retro Patio Chair:
This chair was revamped with the help of spray paint and decoupage.
Combine some of your favorite scrapbook papers and items to make this cool typography puzzle message board:
As you can see, there’s a variety of fun and inspirational projects in this book that take cues from days gone by, current design and craft trends, and pop culture.
And the price is right! The list price for the book is $14.99, which means you can find it at a discount at Amazon, or use your 40% off coupon at your local craft store.
10 Comments
Mod Podge Amy
Aw thanks!! Your guest project was awesome. Seriously!
Elisha
Dimentional Magic is awesome. This book looks pretty good too!
R. Bradford
I shall look for it at Hobby Lobby…..I would try and get it at Michaels but they won’t allow you to use a 40percent coupon on books…..thankfully Hobby Lobby does…does anyone know if HL will carry the book?
Mod Podge Amy
R. Bradford I *believe* Hobby Lobby is going to have the book, but not sure how long it will take to get to stores. Jo-Ann is supposed to carry it too – do they allow you the 40%?
Lori
Love the book! Inspired to go out and try Fabric Modge Podge for the 1st time on some fabric tile pendants I was making. I have to say Modge Podge is probably the medium I use most in my projects~there is no substitute!
Michelle L.
Your project is so so so cute, Heather! I just got my copy of the book and can’t WAIT to dive in!
Carm
Jo-Ann’s does NOT allow coupons toward book or magazine purchases (written in the fine print on the coupon), which is why I LOVE Hobby Lobby & really miss Borders.
heather
@carm, oh! thanks for the tip. I know the book is currently about $10 on Amazon, which isn’t too bad.
libby
Looked through this book at Hobby Lobby today – looks like lots of great projects
Pepi
just picked up the book at my public library.. looks like it has some really good projects… I see some more Mod Podge in my future..