DIY: Halloween Owl Necklace with Mod Melts, Podgeables and Mod Podge.

We love crafting for Halloween!  Pop on over to Handmade Happy Hour to see all the instructions on how to make this cute necklace!

Coming to Walmart in October, 2013 are mini packs of Podgeables for Mod Podge.  Look for them in the DIY/Crafts section at your local Walmart.

DIY Mod Podge and Yarn Wreath

Wrap it up, Podge it up and Hang it up!

This project we designed with our new Mod Podge Papers and Podgeable Snowflakes.  Available at most Michaels.  Check out our page at Plaid to view all our Mod Podge projects.

What you need:
Foam Wreath
Yarn
Hot Glue
Plaid ® Hot Glue Gun Helpers
FolkArt ® Metallics - Pearl White, 2 oz.
Foam Paintbrush
Rhinestones
Wood star
Mod Podge ® Hard Coat, 8 oz.
Mod Podge Holiday Papers or other holiday themed scrapbook papers
Pencil
Scissors
Trim

Instructions:

1. Wrap the wreath with yarn. Use hot glue to secure the ends as you wrap. Hot glue gems to the wrapped wreath.

2. Paint the star with the Metallic Pearl White paint.

3. Make a template of the star shape and cut out the shapes from different holiday themed papers. Apply a coat of Mod Podge to the back of the papers and position on the star. Smooth any airbubbles with your fingers. Wait 15 min. and top-coat with a layer of Mod Podge.

4. Hot glue trim around the tips of the star. Hot glue the star to the wreath.

* DIY VIDEO ~ 15 Holiday Craft and Gift Wrapping Ideas ~ DIY VIDEO *

Watch this video for 15 Holiday Craft and Gift Wrapping idea using the Podgeable Papers and Snowflakes.

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Happy Holidays!
Cathie and Steve

Mod Podge Birdy....Tweet Tweet!

I fell in love with this barnyard scrapbooking paper and I just knew I had to make something with it.  The paper is by The Paper Studio and the bird shape is from Michaels.  The wing is the heart shape from our line of Podgeable Shapes for Mod Podge.

This was so quick to make!  First, I traced the bird onto the back of the paper.  Next, I cut out the bird shape.  I applied a coat of Mod Podge to the back of the paper and positioned it onto the bird.  I let it dry for 10 min and then top-coated with a layer of Mod Podge.

I applied the old book pages to the back of the heart Podgeable shape the same way as the bird.

I used hot glue to attach the heart Podgeable, ribbons and rhinestones to the wood bird.

Super Quick! Super Fun! xo Cathie

DIY: Photo Transfer Technique with Mod Podge and it's on a baby onesie!

I am smitten with the new Photo Transfer formula of Mod Podge.  You can transfer black and white or color copies to fabrics, glass, tin...etc.  For this project we used a baby onesie from the dollar store and graphics from The Graphics Fairy.  We have a video on this technique coming soon!  

The process is simple....remember you image must be copied on a toner copier....NO INKJET!  Also - reverse your text! :)

Instructions after the Jump......

Coming Soon! Podgeable Snowflakes and Papers for the Holidays!

Look for our new holiday designs toward the end of October at your local Michaels store!  We will have snowflakes and papers that are perfect for creating ornaments, package tie-ons and jewelry for the holidays. 

New Video: Learn how to make jewelry with Mod Podge Podgeables

It's all about Podgeables!  Lean about how our new product lines works for making quick and fun pendants and jewelry!

Designer Podgeable Shapes

 Michaels in the USA and Canada.

(in the glue aisle) 

Create For Less

Plaid Shop

Basic Podgeable Shapes

Michaels in the USA and Canada.

(in the glue aisle) 

Create For Less

Plaid Shop

Tracing Templates

Michaels in the USA and Canada.

(in the glue aisle) 

Create For Less

Plaid Shop

Podgeable Papers

Michaels in the USA and Canada.

(in the glue aisle) 

Create For Less

Plaid Shop

Our Trip to Dallas for the Grand Opening on The Michaels in Irving.

Pictures from our trip to Texas!

We had a blast at the Michaels grand opening in Irving, TX!  It was as hot as.....well you get it, but the heat didn't stop the fun!

The store is STUNNING and we had so much fun judging a Live Craft Wars event with Jo Pearson and Kyra from Michaels. 

Glossy made an appearance and was adored by all!  Thanks Michaels for all the fun and support!

We heart you!
xo Cathie and Steve
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More pics after the jump!

Today! Free Mod Podge "Make and Take" at EVERY Michaels! noon-3:00 #craft

We are celebrating our product line launch

with a nationwide "make and take"!! 

Come get crafty at a free Mod Podge "make and take" at your local Michaels craft store. This event is happening at EVERY Michaels Craft Store.

 

IF you are going to the event at Michaels this Sunday PLEASE PLEASE take pictures and tag us in them!! We want to make a slide-show with pics from all across America.  Our facebook page is here!

Noon - 3:00 at EVERY Michaels (TIMES ARE YOUR LOCAL TIMES)

Store Locator: http://

hosted.where2getit.com/
michaels/

Steve and I will be crafting live at the Long Beach and Torrance, CA stores.


Noon-1:00 at Long Beach,CA
7340 Carson Blvd
LONG BEACH, CA 90808-2360
(562) 377-0669


2:00-3:00 at Torrance, CA
4240 Pacific Coast Hwy
TORRANCE, CA 90505-5526
(310) 373-6747

Hope to see you there!!

xo Cathie

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Podgeables for Mod Podge are in stock at all Michaels Craft Stores.

Video Tutorial: How to apply Mod Podge 101 and all the surfaces it works on!

Video: How to apply Mod Podge 101 and all the surfaces it works on!

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Podgeables for Mod Podge are in stock at all Michaels Craft Stores.

Our New Collage Sheets are Center Stage on These Nesting Boxes.

Nesting Boxes

We love what Julie Lewis made with our Classic Podgeable Collage Sheets!  They are just too cute!

Our collage sheets are available in packs of 24 sheets with 6 different designs.  They are double sided with textures and prints on the back side.  Available now at every Michaels Craft Store and online at Plaid or Create for Less.

The images are scaled to fit smaller projects and our Podgeable shapes.  You can punch them, cut them or use them as a whole sheet like in the project above.

Thanks for stopping by!
Cathie

Please visit PLAID for all the instructions.

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Our Line for Mod Podge is in stock at all Michaels Craft Stores.

Faux Fused Glass Necklace made with Mod Podge Podgeables

Mod Podge Podgeable Crown Pendant

by Dollar Store Mom

Heather from Dollar Store Mom and Dollar Store Crafts has done it again!  I just adore what she made with the crown podgeable shape.  I love that she drilled it to make a statement pendant!  TOO CUTE!

Please visit her site for all the instructions.

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Podgeables for Mod Podge are in stock at all Michaels Craft Stores.

Book Giveaway: Mod Podge Rocks

Mod Podge Does Rock! 

In a toast to our pal, Amy Anderson and all the awesome contributing designers, we are giving away a copy of the new book, Mod Podge Rocks.

Amy is a Mod Podge lover and expert.  In the book she walks you though all the different formulas and techniques for successful Podging.  She writes and designs with style and humor and I just adore her and all she does!

The designs are current yet classic at the same time.  The book has more than 40+ projects - everything from home decorating and jewelry to Halloween and Christmas ideas.

Y'all probably already know about Amy and her blog...but if not, please take a moment to check her out.

Be sure to check out the Contributing Designers:

Candie Cooper

Jenny Doh

Beckie Farrant

Me.....(Cathie Filian)

Jen Hadfield

Julie Lewis

Holli Long

Heather Mann

Chris Myer Williams

To enter....

Leave a comment: Tell us why you love Mod Podge or what you would make with Mod Podge.

Extra entry: join our facebook page.

Contest ends on: JUNE 30th at midnight! :)

Winner: Winner will be announced on July 1st.  I will email the winner and will need a response back with a ship to address within 72 hours of emailing.  If I don't hear back I will pick another winner.

Thanks for stopping by:

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Podgeables for Mod Podge are in stock at all Michaels Craft Stores

Learn more about our line for Mod Podge here

Sweet and Chic Mod Podge Podgeable Frame

Podgeables Picture Frame

by Balancing Home

Megan from Balancing Home has us smitten with her adorable frame!  She used the bird Podgeable shape to create her embellishment.  When we deigned them we had the concept of gluing them to home decor and mixed media projects in mind.  We were delighted when we discovered how nicely they drilled. To learn more about drilling visit this post.

Podgeable Acrylic Shapes, Papers and Rub-ons are available all Michaels in the US and Canada.

Thanks for stoping by and I hope you enjoyed this project!

XO Cathie

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Podgeables for Mod Podge are in stock at all Michaels Craft Stores

Learn more about our line for Mod Podge here

Mod Podge Monday: Mod Podge Turns 45!

Photo by Amy Anderson of Mod Podge Rocks

(The original bottles)

This past week, Steve and I were honored to be included in the Mod Podge celebration in Atlanta.  Mod Podge turned 45 years old and we launched a new line for Mod Podge. We went all out to celebrate.  Our friend Amy Anderson joined in the fun.....you can read her recap of the event here.  The queen of crafts and Michaels designer, JoAnn Pearson joined in the fun and drum roll.......Jan Wetstone the inventor of Mod Podge made an appearance.  It was so amazing to meet her!!

 Meet Jan Wetstone!!  She invented America's most beloved decoupage glue!

The Mod Podge birthday cake!

Mod Podge does ROCK (and so does Amy)

A special moment...

50 Michaels Rewards members were invited to come and craft for the day.  We had four stations with "make and takes" going on.  All with out new Mod Podge design elements.

Meet Connie....she is the brand manager for Mod Podge and our hero!!!!

Thanks for stopping by! XO

Cathie

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Podgeables for Mod Podge are in stock at all Michaels Craft Stores

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Father's Day Magnets with Podgeables

Father's Day Magnets by Confessions of an Over-worked Mom

I adore the sweet little magnets that Ellen from Confessions of an Over-worked Mom made with our flat Podgeable shapes.  They are the perfect little centerpiece for the star shapes.

Please visit her site for all the instructions.

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Podgeables for Mod Podge are in stock at all Michaels Craft Stores.

Video: The 8 original formulas of Mod Podge.

The 8 original formulas of Mod Podge!

Gloss

Matte

Sparkle

Paper - Matte (acid free)

Paper - Gloss (acid free)

Hard Coat (furniture and trays)

Brushstroke

Outdoor

Free Mod Podge "Make and Take" - All Michaels Stores - June 24th!

How fun!  Michaels Craft Stores are hosting a FREE "make and take" with our new Podgeables for Mod Podge.  This event is open to everyone and will take place on June 24th from Noon-3:00pm.

Visit your local Michaels store to play with our new goodies!

Steve and I will be crafting live at the Torrance, CA and Long Beach, CA Michaels stores. 

Long Beach - Noon to 1:00

Torrance - 2:00 to 3:00

View the Michaels Events Calendar Here.

Have a great day!

xo

Cathie

Mod Podge Monday: Dares Go First

I have been a big fan of making mini collages for sometime now.  My favorite thing to do is scour the pages of old romance novels looking for interesting sentences and steamy verses.  I layer them with paints, glitter and Mod Podge.  Really messy and really fun stuff!

This mini art is especially sweet to me as I often call Steve...Victor.  (it is his middle name)  I used the rub on transfer "dare" to keep reminding myself to dare myself.

Have a great week!
xo Cathie

 Mod Podge Podgeables and Podgeable Papers

Mod Podge Monday: Charm Bracelet with Podgeables

Making charms with Podgeables is super easy and a little addicting!  For these charms we used the small Mod Podge Podgeable shapes available at all Michaels Stores or online at Create For Less.

The papers are from our Mod Podge paper collection.  The featured images are from the Travel, Romance and Classic paper packs.

I took one look at our line for Mod Podge at Michaels and I burst into tears.

IT IS REAL!

 (you can learn about the Podgeables at this blog post.)

To say that I feel happy (and tired) is pretty much and understatement.  Our line for Mod Podge has been a work-in-progress for so long that I hardly remember when it began. (I think it was 2007)

You can imagine the moment, when I first saw the packages being set in Michaels.  I burst into uncontrollable tears.  Thankfully the store had just opened and I don't think anyone saw me.

Sometimes the journey to get somewhere takes longer than you might originally predict... as this has happened with me many times....{{you can read about how I am most proud of my failures here.}}

And sometimes, even though it took longer than expected, the timing is just right....and all the bottles of Mod Podge and jars of glitter line up perfectly. 

Look for our new goodies at every Micheals in the USA and Canada.

Find them here:

Right now.....on the glue aisle end cap.
By Mid-June.....in the glue aisle.

Follow me on this adventure here and here.

XOXOOXOXOXO
Cathie