Make your own DIY window clings with this easy tutorial. Fun, reusable, and perfect for decorating any space. Great for kids and holiday crafts. (See the end of this post for a video on how to make them using food coloring!)
Skills Required: None. You can make these with just a few supplies and no prior crafting knowledge.
I really think you are going to like this post. I’m not just fancying myself, I really do. It was a fun to use Mod Podge for something other than gluing down items. This is one of those easy crafts for kids that adults are going to enjoy as well.
Instead I made DIY window clings that you can put on any vase or in any window! Since the time I originally did this post, I have made these over and over again with my nieces. We really enjoy it as a summer craft or boredom buster. They are a hit each and every time!
The biggest secret to these gel window clings is making sure that you have a non-stick surface to create them on. I used Gallery Glass leading blanks, but those aren’t necessarily easy to find.
I’ve also seen people use silicone mats, wax paper, and clear page protectors. You can try these window clings on a variety of non-stick surfaces and see if they work.
The supplies are so minimal, I had everything lying around the house. Can you say budget crafting at its finest? I hope you’ll make many and stick them all over everything. I highly recommend it.
Check out the holiday clings I made – Christmas lights with snow, and then a Christmas tree with hole punched ornaments.
I’m picturing Mod Podge clings all over Mod Podge Command Central, so that it looks like a circus rather than a place to live. I had a blast doing it – what do you think?
Now for a video! Learn how to make clings with food coloring and a similar technique. Just press “PLAY” in the center of the video on this post.
Here’s how they are made.
DIY Window Clings
Equipment
- Hole punch, die cutter, cookie cutter, or craft knife something to cut shapes with
- Palette knife or spreader
- Scraper
Materials
- Mod Podge Gloss
- Apple Barrel paint in your choice of colors
- Gallery Glass Leading Blanks – or silicone mat non-stick surface
Video
Instructions
Method One
- Mix Mod Podge with a few drops of acrylic paint (in a container or on your mat) until desired color is achieved.
- Spread the Mod Podge mixture across the mat in a thin medium layer and allow to dry.
- Use a scraper to remove the thin, colored Mod Podge piece from the blank.
- Use a die cutter, scissors, or cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the Mod Podge material.
Method Two
- Mix Mod Podge with a few drops of food coloring in a bottle. Shake.
- Place cookie cutters on a silicone mat.
- Squeeze the Mod Podge mixture into the cookie cutters until you have a thin-medium layer across the bottom (completely filling the cookie cutters).
- Let dry on the mat for 24 hours. Do not remove the cookie cutters.
- Once the clings are dry, pop them out of the cookie cutters.
To Use
- For both methods: exhale on your clings or warm them in your hands and then stick to glass or mirrored surfaces.
Notes
If you enjoyed this project, let me know in the comments! I also hope you’ll check out these other ideas:
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Great idea, you’ve inspired me to dust off my Mod Podge that I bought years ago!
Now that is SO cool. I found ModPodge when it first came out. I had use Varathane previously and this was MUCH neater. However, I just found your post and am thrilled to see all the new items. I don’t know why I was so anaware! Anyway, I’ll try some of the clings. I’m loving crafting with what I have on hand!
Hi Anonymous! Yes, you could use one of those – you just won’t want to cut directly on that mat with an X-Acto unless you don’t mind cutting it up. Otherwise, you can use those cutting sheets and then peel up the Mod Podge and cut with scissors – or even cut with an X-Acto on a piece of glass 😀
this looks neat might try this if ever I need special clings.
Thanks everyone! Hi Danielle – yes they are easy to remove and replace. Although I have to worn you that the longer they are in the window with the sun blazing on them, the more brittle they get and you have to do a little more work to remove them. This is true for regular window clings as well. 😀 Thanks!
This is so awesome! Are they easy to remove and replace? Like traditional window clings?
Gallery Glass Leading Blanks? Could I use a flexible cutting sheet like the ones you’d buy in the super stores 4 or 5 to a pack? Have some on hand for using with a craft knife in scrapbook kit and color coded in the kitchen for meats and veggies. JH
Thanks everyone! Kate – I think you’ll like this tutorial. It’s pretty close to what you are talking about! I think. 😀
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I have a REAL challenge for ya….HOW could I create a cling like these from a picture? Scanning, printing on something……….I have no knowledge, but I really want to do it…….oh, like a black outline, that I could paint in the colors on the flattened Mod Podge? Your expertise is needed here 🙂
Kate
Wow, I love this! I’m wondering if you could use Mod Podge glitter to make those items look even more glitzy!