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Top 10 Mod Podge Crafts of All Time

Have a jar of Mod Podge and aren’t sure what to do with it? These top 10 Mod Podge crafts of the decade are the perfect place to start!

Top 10 Mod Podge Crafts of the Decade

There’s been a lot of decoupage happening this year my friends! When I started this blog over 15 years ago, I had no idea that I’d still be doing it in 2024.

I wasn’t sure if there would be enough projects to keep me going for that entire year. Boy, was I wrong! You all love Mod Podge and you love it hard.

So I went back to the archives to gather the most popular Mod Podge craft ideas from this blog, and here they are. If you are a beginning decoupager, you can accomplish most of these – perhaps a bowl or mason jars to start?

Mod Podge Craft Ideas

There’s a little something for everyone in this list. I love how pretty much every category of decoupage projects is represented. These are the top ten in terms of views . . . I can’t wait to see what you think!

Paper Beads

Learn how to make paper beads with scraps of paper and Mod Podge! This is SO easy – even for kids – and you can use for bracelets and necklaces. Paper jewelry making is really fun! Pin this project here.

Making paper beads

How to Color Glass

Use food coloring and Mod Podge to tint any glass the shade you want – this tutorial on how to color glass is amazing, and really easy! Pin this project here.

How to color glass mason jars

EASY Salt Dough Ornaments

Learn how to make adorable salt dough ornaments for your Christmas tree! Fun, easy, and perfect for adding a personal touch to your holiday decor. Pin this project here.

salt dough christmas ornaments in the shape of gingerbread men

Inkjet Photo Transfer to Wood

Did you know you can transfer INKJET printed images onto wood? Yes . . . this inkjet photo transfer to wood is easy with Mod Podge and regular school glue. Learn how to do a laserjet photo transfer here.

transfer inkjet images to wood using mod podge

DIY Faux Stained Glass

You can whip up a piece of DIY art in less than 30 minutes using this simple faux stained glass technique! It’s so easy, even a kid can do it. Pin this project here.

You can whip up a piece of DIY art in less than 30 minutes using this simple faux stained glass technique! It's so easy, it's perfect for kids. Make your own patterns and try this technique on a window. Learn how to make it with glue and paint here!

Photo Canvases

Use Mod Podge to decoupage your favorite family pictures on canvas. These canvases are a great budget way to decorate! Make an entire gallery wall by gluing pictures on canvas.

Mod Podge Pictures on Canvas in a Few Easy Steps

DIY Tile Coasters

Do you enjoy DIY coasters? They are always popular! Add maps to simple tiles from the hardware stores to make tile coasters. Great for gifts, home decor, and more.

diy tile coasters

Make Glass Photo Magnets

These EASY DIY photo magnets are so simple that even a kid can make them! Give these glass magnets as photo gifts, use them as party favors, or keep the kids busy during summer break.

DIY photo magnets

DIY Pressed Flowers

Make art using DIY pressed flowers and Mod Podge! It’s easy to dry flowers and preserve them in a frame – this tutorial shows you how.

Pressed flowers in frames

Frosted Mason Jar Luminaries

Use textured epsom salt, glass jars, and Mod Podge to make these gorgeous mason jar luminaries! These are easy and so pretty for winter and Christmas.

Mason jar Christmas luminaries

What is your favorite decoupage idea of all time? Please let me know in the comments!

Elzabe Liebenberg

Thursday 26th of September 2024

Can you please give us craft ideas for low vision people. Much appreciated.

florence palmer

Tuesday 4th of March 2014

please add me to the mod podge newsletter. thanks

cHRIS

Monday 30th of December 2013

The first one is really a Gel Medium craft..not Mod Podge. How did this make the top 10. Mod Podge is my favorite craft helper, but glazing a surface to protect and seal is kinda what it's known for. Kinda disappointed.

Amy

Monday 30th of December 2013

Chris - There are two ways to transfer photos with Mod Podge. The first is Mod Podge photo transfer medium (a product) and the second is this method: https://matsutakeblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-to-transfer-inkjet-images-to-wood.html

So you can definitely use it beyond just gluing and sealing!