Skills Required: Beginner. If you can use a punch and a paintbrush, you can do this project. It’s pretty perfect for beginning Mod Podgers.

You know those paint chips you grab “just to see the colors in better light” and then somehow end up with 20 in your purse? Yeah, me too.

They’re the free souvenir of every home improvement store paint trip – and if you’re anything like me, you probably have a little stack of them tucked in a drawer, waiting for their true calling. Well, today’s the day they go from hardware-store afterthought to modern DIY wall art.

(PS: if you feel weird about taking the current chips, ask them for ones they’re going to throw out for discontinued colors. You can save them from being thrown in the trash!)

This project is super easy, super satisfying, and the kind of craft that makes people say, “Wait—you made that?” It’s colorful, geometric, and surprisingly chic.

Even better? You probably already have everything you need to make it happen, especially if Mod Podge and craft paint are regulars in your crafting rotation.

I already had the Podge and the paint, and my chips were from a painting project where I painted a bunch of different wood panels. I didn’t know what I was going to do with them, but I loved the idea of turning them into something visual and textural.

I actually tried this project on canvas first and it was a total disaster. The canvas was too flexible, and nothing I did made the paint chips stick.

It wasn’t until I tried it on a wood panel that I got the chips to stick properly. And honestly, I love the wood panel. It’s pretty unique!

This project is also one of my favorites because it’s completely customizable. Want bold, primary colors? Go for it. Prefer soft neutrals or ombré vibes? The world is your oyster.

And because you’re working with simple supplies like paint, Mod Podge, and a wood surface, you can size it up or down depending on your space.

I will be honest that if you choose to go for a larger wood panel, I’d try a smaller one first. There’s a trick to the paint chips (which tend to curl). You’ll want to do a test run before committing to something larger.

Are you ready to try the project? I’m excited to hear what you think! Get the printable how to card below:

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Paint Sample Wall Art

Learn how to make DIY wall art using paint swatches and a wood canvas! This is very easy and inexpensive home decor.

Course Wall Art

Prep Time 45 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours

Dry Time 4 hours hours

Total Time 6 hours hours 45 minutes minutes

Servings 1 piece

Cost $10

Equipment

• 1 Circle punch(es) 1 3/4"
• Paintbrushes
• Brayer

Ingredients

• 1 Wood panel 9 x 12
• Craft paint
• Paint chips
• Mod Podge Satin
• Wax paper

Instructions

• Punch out several circles from the swatches. Arrange the dots on the wood canvas and take a pic using your cell phone (so you can remember your layout). Transfer the circles to a separate surface.
  
• Paint the wood panel with the color of your choice. Let dry and give a second coat. Let dry completely.
  
• Begin to apply the chips to the panel. You're going to apply a medium layer of Mod Podge to the wood, then smooth the chips into the Mod Podge. Brush away the excess. See notes for curling.
  
• Continue applying Mod Podge to the wood and smooth down the chips. Using your fingers helps keep the circles down.
  
• Cover the panel with the chips. As edges of the circles come up, smooth them down with your finger gently.
  
• Once the entire panel is covered with paint chips, smooth anything that's coming up with your finger. Then apply wax paper over the top and roll out with a brayer. Keep doing this until the chips don't come up.
  
• Add a layer of Mod Podge over the top of the paint chips for an even finish and let dry completely before hanging.
  

Notes

Step 1: the number of chips you use will depend on the canvas and size punch you use, but mine used 48.

Step 3: Paint chips tend to curl when an acrylic product is applied. It helps to start out by bending them gently towards the panel so that they’re easier to smooth down.

What do you think about this paint swatch art? Would you make it? Let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other ideas:

Decoupage Napkins on Canvas • DIY Bow Holder • DIY Cork Boards • DIY Photo Mat • DIY Pressed Flowers • DIY Wall Decor • Doorbell Box Cover • Dried Flowers on Glass • Fabric Covered Books • Ice Cream Stick Wall Hanging • Magazine Collage • Photo Wall Collage • Wood Welcome Sign

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So . . . who here likes garden gnomes? Raise your hand!! Me mee meee! Am I the only one raising my hand? Gnomes are so fun and remind me of spring – as do birdhouses.

So to celebrate, I created a birdhouse for some of my family members with spring colors and a happy gnome. You’ll need a birdhouse to start, and the rest is fun.

This project goes well with the fairy garden and painted rocks I’ve also done. You’ve got lots to make for the out-of-doors this year, so you’d better get crackin’!

DIY Gnome Bird House

Gather These Supplies

• Wood birdhouse
• FolkArt Outdoor acrylic paint – Burnt Umber, Fresh Foliage, Pure Orange
• Mod Podge Outdoor
• Woodland themed scrapbook paper
• Martha Stewart Gnome and Woodland stickers
• Martha Stewart Log Alphabet stickers
• Cardstock – yellow, brown, orange
• Craft knife
• Ruler
• Paintbrush

Paint the Birdhouse

Paint your birdhouse with the FolkArt colors. I used Fresh Foliage for the sides, Burnt Umber for the roof and Pure Orange for the perch.

This Outdoor paint is self-sealing and really durable, so you are good to put it outside. (PS – I just did the edges of the sides where I would be covering with paper).

Cut the Papers to Fit

While waiting for that to dry, I cut the papers to fit my birdhouse. I used one design around three sides, and another (woodgrain) design on the roof.

It takes a minute, but it’s really about measuring and cutting carefully to get the exact fit – so it’s not hard, just time consuming.

At this time I also used my Sizzix Big Shot to cut the mushroom shapes. You don’t have to do that though – you can draw and cut by hand just as easily.

Apply Paper to Birdhouse with Mod Podge

Paint a medium layer of Outdoor Mod Podge on one side of the birdhouse.

Adhere the (nicely) trimmed paper and smooth thoroughly. Let it dry for 15 – 20 minutes and repeat on all sides.

Seal Your Project to Finish

Once dry, paint a coat of Outdoor Mod Podge over the whole birdhouse. Let dry and repeat.

I attached all of the embellishments with craft glue, then gave the entire birdhouse a third coat of Outdoor Mod Podge (including over the embellishments).

Let dry completely before hanging outside.

To finish and make sure it’s extra durable, add an Enamel outdoor sealer (this is optional, but important with intense UV exposure). Now you can enjoy your happy gnome birdhouse.

If you enjoyed this outdoor project, I’d love for you to check out these other ideas:

Beanbag Toss • Birdhouse for Kids • Clay Pot Gnomes • Clay Pot Lighthouse • Clay Pot Mushrooms • Garden Markers • Mod Podge Terra Cotta • Painted Mailbox • Rock Mushrooms • Spoon Plant Markers

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If you’re an adult coloring enthusiast (or just have a stash of finished pages with nowhere to put them), this DIY name plaque is the perfect way to turn your artwork into something both beautiful and functional!

Instead of leaving those vibrant, hand-colored designs hidden in a book, why not showcase them as personalized wall decor?

This project is a creative and easy way to customize a name or word using wood letters, Mod Podge, and your favorite coloring pages. The result? A one-of-a-kind piece that blends relaxation with crafty magic!

Whether you’re making one for yourself, a child’s room, or as a thoughtful handmade gift, this project lets you celebrate both your creativity and love for color.

The best part? You get to enjoy the relaxing process of coloring and craft something totally unique at the same time.

Plus, with so many coloring books and letter styles available, the possibilities are endless. Ready to turn your coloring pages into decor? Let’s get started!

Print

DIY Wooden Name Plaque

Use wood letters and coloring pages to make a cute name plaque! Perfect for wall art.

Course Wall Art

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours

Dry Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings 1 plaque

Cost $15

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)
• Scissors
• Craft knife
• Brayer optional
• Copier optional

Ingredients

• Weathered wood plaque
• Wood letters spelling the name of your choice
• Coloring book
• Colored pencils
• Mod Podge Hard Coat
• Craft glue

Instructions

• Grab wood letters in the name or initials of your choice. My name is short and sweet! You'll need to choose a plaque that fits the name based on the length.
  
• Begin coloring. You can color the entire page or just enough to cover one of your wood letters. Now – at this point, you have two options. You can color in additional pages and have different designs on your letters, or you can make color copies of the page. I’ll leave that up to you!
  
• Trim the design down around the colored area with your scissors.
  
• Start with one letter at a time. Flip the coloring page over and place a thin layer on the back.
  
• Place a thin layer of Mod Podge on the front of the letter and place down onto the back of the coloring page.
  
• Turn the letter over and smooth. It’s optional to use a brayer, but I love this one! Let your letter dry for 15 – 20 minutes.
  
• Trim off the paper carefully using a craft knife. Repeat with the remaining letters.
  
• Coat the tops of your letters with Mod Podge and let dry. Finish by gluing the letters to the wood plaque, in order. Let dry completely before hanging.
  

Video

Let me know what you think of this project in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other wall art ideas:

Comic Wall Art • Decorative Letters • Decoupage Napkins on Canvas • DIY Love Canvas • Fabric Canvas Art • Image to Canvas • Instagram Mini Canvases • Junk Mail Art • Magazine Collage • Map Canvas Art • Paint Chip Art • Paint Swatch Art • Photo Booth Canvas • Photo Transfer to Canvas • Photo Wall Collage • Plastic Animal Canvases • Poster on Canvas • Wood Plaque Crafts

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I had a friend that loved to collect vintage kitchen tools, and her collection was super cool. She didn’t want to use them, which I understood, because they were vintage and also they might have fallen apart in her cupcake batter.

Man Podger David came up with a way to display antique kitchen tools and I need to share it with my friend . . . I love this vintage shadow box. Hang it on the wall or prop it on the counter, either way it looks great with farmhouse decor. I’ll let David tell you how it’s made.

OK, my grandmother (dad’s mom) was one of the most awesome women ever – and not much of a cook. But she LOVED donuts! My mother is equally terrific and a great cook. And she makes delicious, homemade donuts. The two of them got along famously needless to say.

When my grandmother passed away I ended up (I really have no idea how) with some odds and ends from her kitchen that have been sitting around in a “I-don’t-know-what-to-do-with-this-but-I-can’t-throw-it-away” box in my garage. Do you have one of those?

How to Display Antique Kitchen Utensils

Anyway, it dawned on me that I could make a little celebration of both of them their friendship and their love of donuts using a shadowbox, Mod Podge and a blown up recipe card. It was incredibly easy!

Gather These Supplies

• Shadow box (which I really should have cleaned before I photographed it. Sheesh!)
• Matte Mod Podge and foam brush
• Vintage kitchen utensils
• Small pieces of scrap wood to use as spacers – painted white
• Hot glue gun
• Spray paint

I decided to recreate my mom’s famous donut recipe as a background. You could easily take an old recipe card to Kinkos and have them blow it up for you.

I created my own using a great, free font called Octin Vintage (available for free download from DaFont.com), sized it to fit the back of the shadow box and printed it out.

I spread Mod Podge on the backer board that came with the shadow box and laid the recipe card graphic down smoothing out the wrinkles (although a few wrinkles seemed OK to me on this project) and set it aside to dry.

I also gave the vintage shadow box itself a quick coat of antique white spray paint.

I wanted the utensils to stand out a bit from the background – hence the small pieces of scrap wood. I painted them white so they would blend a little and then I used a glue gun to glue the scrap wood to the back of each utensil.

When the recipe card background had dried I trimmed the edges and I gave it a sealing coat of Mod Podge for a little extra shine.

After playing around with what I wanted for the arrangement I hot glued the utensils into place and re-assembled the shadow box. And “BAM,” a tribute to my donut loving forebears.

I left the glass out of the vintage shadow box for these pictures because all I was getting was a reflection of me taking a picture. What do you think? I’d love to know in the comments!

If you’d like to see some of my other projects, here are a few I think you might enjoy:

• DIY Kitchen Cabinet Hardware with Mod Podge
• DIY Bookends Made from Vintage Rolling Pins
• DIY Coffee Bar Sign with Farmhouse Style
• DIY Recipe Holder Looks Great in Your Kitchen

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Skills Required: None. You’ll be using a glue gun to make these rings – you don’t need any prior crafting skills for this jewelry project.

Hey there, fellow fashionistas and crafty souls! It’s Holly from Club Crafted, back with a dazzling DIY that’s going to stick with you – quite literally!

It’s time to talk about my latest obsession: hot glue jewelry. Yes, you read that right.

Who knew that the hot glue gun, usually deep in the drawers of craft rooms, could be the star of a high-fashion jewelry project?

Imagine rings so eye-catching and glittery, they look like they belong in a treasure chest rather than on your hand.

This fashion craft is not just a project; it’s a statement – a testament to the power of creativity (and a little bit of glue).

And here’s the kicker: no one will guess that these stunning pieces are crafted from hot glue. That’s right, we’re turning this everyday adhesive into the stuff of fashion legend. It’ll be our stylish secret.

(Get ready to expand your hot glue horizons with a tutorial for DIY hair pins too!)

Now, I know what you’re thinking: ‘Giant gem rings? Aren’t those a bit much?’ But hear me out. I gifted a bunch to my niece, and let me tell you, she was over the moon!

The blue one practically became a permanent fixture on her hand. These rings are perfect for jazzing up your holiday outfits, adding pizzazz to party attire, or simply bringing some everyday sparkle to your life.

Best of all, making these hot glue rings is as easy as it is fun. It’s the kind of craft that brings out the kid in you, playing with colors and molds, and ending up with something surprisingly chic.

They should dry quickly, and they’re ready to use! You can certainly do this with any silicone mold, and the hot glue hold up very well and feel lightweight, so it’s perfect for making rings and similar jewelry.

Scroll down to discover how to make your very own hot glue rings – a craft so fun and fabulous, you’ll be looking for excuses to wear them!

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Make Rings with Hot Glue

Craft stunning hot glue rings that look like gems. Perfect for holidays, parties, or just adding some sparkle to your outfit – they're super simple to create!

Course Jewelry Crafts

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Cool Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 50 minutes minutes

Servings 3 rings

Cost $5

Equipment

• Silicone mold(s)
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Scissors

Ingredients

• White glue sticks
• Ring blanks
• E-6000 optional

Instructions

• Heat up the hot glue gun and load the desired glue stick. Slowly use the gun to fill a gem mold with layers of glue. Make sure to fill the glue to the top of the mold in each crevice and repeat.
  
• Once the glue has dried and cooled to the touch, carefully remove the shapes from the mold. They should remove easily. Trim any glue strings if necessary.
• Use the hot glue gun to attach the ring blanks to the flat bottom of the gems. For a stronger bond, use E-6000. Let cool/dry.
• Paint the gems as desired! Use a combination of paint and glitter to make the gem rings sparkle. Paint a layer of color and sprinkle glitter on top. Let dry and repeat if necessary.
  

Notes

Step 1: I find that tapping the mold on the countertop after filling a couple layers helps the glue settle to that every crevice is filled.

Step 3: You can use hot glue to attach the gem to the ring base, but I recommend jewelry glue or E-6000 for longer lasting results.

Let me know what you think of this project in the comments! Want to get ideas for some other Mod Podge jewelry crafts? Check out these other posts:

• Make Jewelry with Your Hot Glue Gun
• Shrinky Dink Jewelry: Necklace and Earrings
• Decoupage Jewelry: 20+ Easy Projects
• How to Make Bangle Bracelets

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Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you can make this project! It’s one of the most basic crafts ever and just requires gluing and cutting.

If you are looking to meet someone who has had their fair share of luggage horror stories, I’m your girl. I’m always the one waiting when the carousel stops and all the bags have been passed out.

I can’t tell you how many times they’ve had to make a special trip to my place to drop it off (just call me Greg Focker). One time I even had the pleasure of having an airline attendant motion to a huge pile of luggage so that I could dig mine out myself.

I know I sound bitter, but I promise I’m not! It’s all part of the magic of traveling and flying.

One trick I’ve picked up over the years? Making my own DIY luggage tags. Not only do they help my suitcase stand out (especially if you, like me, have the ever-popular black roller bag), but they’re also an easy and fun craft that lets me add a personal touch to my travel gear.

These bag tags are perfect for beginners, and they’re a great way to use up fabric scraps. All you need is some Mod Podge, cardboard, and fabric to create a tag that’s both durable and stylish.

You can keep it simple with a Mod Podged fabric backing or go a step further and add a clear window for your contact info. Either way, these tags come together quickly and will make sure your bag is easy to spot on the carousel.

Let me show you how to make them two ways so you can customize your travel look. Get ready to never lose your luggage again (okay, maybe just spot it faster!).

Here’s the printable how to:

Print

DIY Bag Tags

Homemade luggage tags are easy with fabric and Mod Podge! Quick and budget-friendly bag identification.

Course Dollar Store Crafts

Keyword Travel

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Dry Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 55 minutes minutes

Servings 2 tags

Cost $0

Equipment

• Computer and printer
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Ingredients

• Mod Podge
• Cardboard or thick cardstock
• Fabric
• Strong twine

Instructions

• Cut a base (2.75 x 4 inches) for your tag on cardboard or other thick cardstock. Cut two rectangles for the window piece if you are creating the version with it.
  
• Trace the cut cardboard tag onto your piece of fabric and cut the excess.
  
• Apply a layer of Mod Podge to the cardboard. Smooth the fabric flat onto one side and let dry briefly, then add another layer of Mod Podge on top. Let it dry.
  
• Once dry, trim the excess fabric. Use an awl to pierce through the fabric for the hole. You'll still have one blank side.
  
• To make a simple tag, print and cut the same shape with your details. Alternatively, you can write it. Mod Podge the tag with the printed information on the backside of your tag. Let it dry.
  
• Seal the both the front and back with another layer of Mod Podge and let it dry.
  
• To make one with a window: trace and cut another piece of fabric for the back of the tag (that is blank from step 4). Mod Podge the fabric piece onto the back of the tag and let it dry. Once dry, trim the excess fabric and use an awl to pierce through the fabric for the hole.
  
• Pick up the rectangle pieces from step 1. Trace and cut a piece of fabric for one of the pieces. Mod Podge the fabric onto the rectangle piece and let it dry.
  
• Once dry, trim the excess fabric around and inside the rectangle piece(s) (I'm showing two from two different tags here).
  
• Cut a thin plastic sheet (such as an acetate sheet) the same size as the rectangle pieces. Attach the three pieces together (one fabric covered window piece, acetate, than one blank window piece) with hot glue.
  
• Use hot glue to attach the window piece to the tag, leaving one end open to insert the paper. Then, insert a piece of paper with your address details.
  

Notes

I had all of the supplies on hand, meaning my project cost $0. You may have to purchase supplies.

Step 1: Use what you have on hand such as cereal or other boxes from the recycle bin.

Step 5: If you use inkjet, make sure the ink doesn’t bleed by using the instructions here. You can also handwrite the address and then Mod Podge over it – learn more about which inks smear here.  

Oh, and if you love this luggage tag, you might want to try this DIY suitcase with photos! You can go all out and NO one will mistake your bag for theirs, I assure you.

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Skills Required: Intermediate. Photo transfer takes a little practice, particularly with learning how much of the paper you can rub off. I’d try a sample project first in case there’s a learning curve for you.

I’m really excited to share with you today, my friends. This is a project I get asked about ALL the time.

Have you ever wanted to turn your favorite photos into custom canvas prints – without the hefty price tag? With just a few supplies and Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium, you can create your own DIY canvas prints right at home!

I recently decided to try this photo transfer to canvas technique with pictures of my cats (because let’s be honest, they deserve their own gallery wall). The process is surprisingly easy and gives your photos a unique, slightly vintage look that stands out from regular prints.

Plus, since you’re transferring the ink rather than adhering paper to the canvas, you won’t have to worry about wrinkles or air bubbles.

The key to success is using a laser print of your photo – don’t worry if you don’t have a laser printer, a quick trip to your local copy shop will do the trick!

After applying the transfer medium, letting it dry, and carefully removing the paper, you’ll be left with a beautiful, professional-looking canvas print. Add a coat of Mod Podge for protection, and you’re good to go.

This technique is perfect for creating affordable wall art, personalized gifts, or even an entire gallery wall of special memories. Once you try it, you’ll want to make more – I know I do!

Keep reading to see exactly how I did it, along with some helpful tips to get the best results. Get the printable how to below:

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Transfer a Photo to Canvas

Learn how to do an image transfer to canvas using Mod Podge photo transfer medium.

Course Home Decor Crafts

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Dry Time 14 hours hours

Total Time 14 hours hours 55 minutes minutes

Servings 1 canvas

Cost $10

Equipment

• Foam brush(es)
• Scissors
• Small bowl of water
• Sponge
• Brayer optional

Ingredients

• Round canvas
• Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
• Mod Podge Matte or formula of your choice
• Laserjet photo to fit the canvas
• Parchment paper or wax paper
• Cardstock optional
• Stand template(s) optional

Instructions

• Print out your image to transfer on a laserjet printer. Remember to mirror (reverse) any words so that they are correct when transferring.
  
• Place parchment paper on your work surface. Apply an even amount of photo transfer medium on your printed photo using a foam brush, making sure to cover all the areas of the photo so that they are obscured.
  
• Once your photo transfer medium is applied evenly, smooth the photo onto the canvas, making sure that it is centered. Use a brayer or flat card to ensure all of the image is adhered to the canvas. You don't need to push too hard. Wait for that to dry, about 12 hours per the bottle’s instructions.
  
• Begin removing paper with water and a sponge once the photo transfer medium is dry. Slowly begin rubbing and removing the paper. You will begin to see the image appearing – continue until the paper is removed.
  
• Once the canvas is dry, apply a thin coat of Mod Podge Matte (or formula of your choice) and let it dry.
  
• This step is optional. You can hang your canvas or create a stand using cardstock – I’ve provided a template that you can use with an electronic die cutting machine or you can cut them using scissors. Fold vertically once you have cut it, and use to display your canvas.
  

Notes

Tips for a Successful Transfer:

• Regular copy paper works best—avoid thick or glossy paper, as it will be harder to remove later. You *do not* want to use photo paper.
• Cover your entire image with a thick, even layer of Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium. Any missed spots won’t transfer.
• Don’t try to remove all the paper at once! Do one round, let it dry, then check if there’s still a white paper haze.
• If the image looks cloudy after drying, it means there’s still paper residue. Lightly dampen and rub again.
• Once most of the paper is gone, gently buff the image with a soft cloth to remove any last fibers.
• If you accidentally remove part of the image, don’t panic! You can blend the area with a bit of acrylic paint or distress it intentionally.

Love this home decor idea? Let me know in the comments! Plus check out these other photo transfer ideas here:

Breakfast in Bed Tray • Christmas Napkins • Family Reunion Centerpiece • How to Transfer Photos to Wood • Image to a Wood Block • Inkjet Transfer • Photo Keychain • Transfer Paper to Fabric • Transfer Photos to Fabric • Transfer to Furniture • Transfer to Glass • Transfer to Metal

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Skills Required: Beginner. It helps to have a basic knowledge of decoupage for this project so you can avoid wrinkles.

In a world of digital recipes, there’s still something special about a good old-fashioned recipe card.

Whether it’s a handwritten favorite passed down through generations or a new go-to dish you don’t want to forget, having a stylish way to display it makes all the difference.

That’s where this DIY recipe card holder comes in!

This project is a perfect mix of function and creativity. Not only does it keep your recipe cards upright and easy to read while you cook, but it also doubles as charming kitchen decor.

You can customize it with scrapbook paper to match your kitchen’s aesthetic – go vintage, modern, or totally quirky. It’s also ridiculously easy to make, even if you’re new to crafting.

If you love homemade gifts, this project is a winner. It’s thoughtful, practical, and easy to personalize.

Imagine gifting one with a few of your favorite recipes handwritten on cute cards. It’s the kind of present that feels extra special, and extra personal.

This recipe card holder is also great for meal preppers, bakers, and anyone who loves a little organization in the kitchen. And let’s face it – it looks cute, too.

It’s a fun weekend craft that will leave you with something you’ll actually use. So grab your Mod Podge and let’s make a recipe card holder that’s as “delicious” as the dishes you’ll create with it!

Get the printable how to below:

Print

Recipe Card Holder

Learn how to make a DIY recipe card holder using wood parts and a clothespin! Decorate it for a gift or home decor.

Course Home Decor Crafts

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Dry Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 3 hours hours 45 minutes minutes

Servings 1 holder

Cost $3

Equipment

• Saw and miter box
• Paintbrush(es)
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Ingredients

• 1 Wooden base round plaque
• 1 piece 1" x 2" wood
• 1 Clear clip or clothespin
• Scrapbook paper
• Mod Podge
• Craft paint
• Sandpaper
• Recipe card printable

Instructions

• Cut the 1” x 2” wood piece to size – make it at least 2.5” tall on the shorter side. Use a miter box to cut one side into an angle at 45 degrees. This will be the stem piece of the recipe holder.
  
• Once cut, sand both the wood piece and round plaque to remove roughness. Wipe away sanding dust.
  
• Paint your wood pieces with acrylic paint. Use a color that complements or contrasts with your scrapbook paper. Give the wood a few coats and let dry.
  
• Trace the wood round onto the back of your scrapbook paper.
  
• Cut it out with a pair of scissors. Do the same for the stem piece, cutting one piece for each side.
  
• Apply a layer of Mod Podge onto the wood base, and then carefully adhere your scrapbook paper, making sure it is centered. Use a flat card or brayer to ensure it is fully attached and to smooth out the bubbles. Do the same for the stem piece.
  
• Once dry, apply a layer or two of Mod Podge onto the base and the stem piece to seal and protect the scrapbook paper. Let it fully dry.
  
• Once the pieces are dry, use hot glue to attach the stem piece to the wood round, making sure it is centered.
  
• Add a clip of your choice to the recipe card holder – I used an acrylic clip with a sticky backing. You can also use a wood or metal clip, depending on the colors and theme of your holder.
  
• Optional. Print and cut the recipe cards to use with your new recipe card holder.These are sized at 4” x 6”.
  

Notes

Step 3: For mine, I mixed some yellow and black acrylic paint to create a mustard color that matches the background of my scrapbook paper.

I hope you enjoyed this wood craft – let me know in the comments. I’d also love for you to visit some of my other favorite home decor projects:

Clothespin Magnets • Clothespin Wreath • Decoupage Wood Tray • Decorate a Memory Box • Decorative Wine Bottles • Decoupage Napkins on Canvas • DIY Cork Boards • DIY Floor Cloth • DIY Tile Coasters • Doorbell Box Cover • Fabric Covered Books • Ice Cream Stick Wall Hanging • Paper Mache Bowls • Plate Display • Scrap Wood Candle Holders • Wood Welcome Sign

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Skills Required: Beginner. It helps to have experience with Mod Podge since maps are thinner and it can be difficult to avoid wrinkles.

I’ll be honest – I’m so old at this point . . . I’m old enough to remember “Trip Tiks” from AAA (Triple A). If you remember Trip Tiks too, perhaps you have fond memories of them as I do.

This was before most people had personal computers, just to set the stage.

Back in the day if you wanted to go on a trip (especially road trips in a car), you’d go to a local Triple A office. You’d meet with an advisor, and in return you’d get a paper map with your trip broken down in to multiple legs., the roads/routes to take (potential construction), gas stops and prices estimated in, a list of sites for stopping off at, etc.

And the maps were coated in highlighter. When you left, you would review your highlighted map with excited anticipation. Oh, the travels you were about to go on!

There’s nothing like holding a paper map in hand. Or displaying one, honestly. It’s pure nostalgia for me, and reminds me of the days I learned to drive. I absolutely love maps – and map crafts. They represent adventure.

If you love travel and a good road trip, this Mod Podge map canvas project is the perfect way to showcase your favorite destinations in a creative, stylish way!

Whether you want to highlight a dream vacation, commemorate a special trip, or celebrate your hometown, this easy craft turns an ordinary map into a meaningful piece of decor.

What makes this project so fun? It’s simple enough for beginners yet customizable to suit any space or style. With just a canvas, a map, and a little Mod Podge magic, you can create a piece that’s sleek and professional-looking – no special skills required!

Plus, the addition of painted wooden letters lets you personalize the artwork with a favorite quote, city name, date, or inspirational phrase.

It could be fantastic handmade gift for adventure-loving friends or family members. And because you can use any map – vintage, road atlas, or even a subway map – the possibilities are endless.

So grab your supplies, pick your favorite map, and get ready to create a piece of decor that’s as unique as your travel memories. I think you’re going to love this project!

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Map Canvas Wall Art

Learn how to make this unique canvas art with a map! It's easy to do, even if you've never crafted before.

Course Wall Art

Keyword map canvas, unique canvas art

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Dry Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 3 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings 1 canvas

Cost $2

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Parchment paper
• Mini craft iron

Ingredients

• 1 Canvas(es) 9 x 12
• 1 Map you can typically find some in thrift stores – but Etsy and eBay are a great place to look too! I got a bundle of them for cheap
• Mod Podge Gloss
• 15 Wood letter(s) or saying of your choice

Instructions

• Cover the canvas with a medium layer of Mod Podge. Let dry and repeat. Be sure to get the sides.
  
• Cut the map to fit the canvas. Make sure to test the fit by folding over the sides. Leave excess on the sides for now.
  
• Place the map down on the canvas where you would like it to go. Smooth down. Place a piece of parchment paper on top. Heat the iron up to medium heat, then iron the map down onto the canvas.
  
• Using the scissors, trim the map around the canvas edges, being sure to leave enough to fold over the sides. Then trim squares out of the map at all four corners of the canvas.
  
• Fold the edges of the map over onto the sides of the canvas and crease. Place parchment paper down and iron the side. Do sides one at a time, then let the canvas cool.
  
• Seal the entire map on the canvas with Mod Podge. Let dry. If you find that the map wrinkles at all, wait until it dries to see how bad the wrinkles end up. To remove wrinkles, place parchment paper over the top of the Mod Podge and iron the map again on a low setting.
  
• Gather the wood letters you’d like to use for your saying. Test fit the letters on the front of the canvas, making sure that they fit.
  
• Paint the wood letters with the paint color of your choice. The method I use to paint wood letters: hold onto one half and paint the other side. Let dry. Then repeat, holding the painted side.
  
• Measure the canvas on both sides and make small pencil marks toward the back. Place a piece of painter’s tape across the middle of the canvas. You want the top of the painter’s tape to be right on the middle line. This will help you place your wood letters.
  
• Use the glue to attach one of the words to the canvas, right on top of the line you created with painter’s tape. Space the letters out equally and let dry. Remove the painter’s tape.
  
• Now that you have one word in place, you can glue down the remaining letters to align with the first word you glued. Let dry before displaying.
  

If you are looking for more wall art, check out these ways to Mod Podge a canvas! For more easy craft ideas along the same lines, check out these:

Button Canvas Art • Comic Wall Art • Decoupage Napkins on Canvas • DIY Love Canvas • DIY Quote Art • Doily Wall Art • Fabric Canvas Art • Image to Canvas • Instagram Mini Canvases • Magazine Collage • Map Decoupage Letter • Monogram Canvas • Mount Pictures on Canvas • Nautical Wall Art • Paint Chip Art • Paint Swatch Art • Photo Booth Canvas • Photo Transfer to Canvas • Photo Wall Collage • Plastic Animal Canvases • Poster on Canvas • Scrapbook Paper Art • Watercolor Collage

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Skills Required: Beginner. I recommend doing a test with a scrap piece of wood and fabric if you have never Mod Podged before, so you can make sure you don’t get wrinkles. Otherwise, you’ll be good to go! This is relatively simple.

Let’s be honest – you could have a plain, brown clipboard, or you could have something way cooler. Basic brown just doesn’t do it for me, so I decided to give a brand new clipboard a Mod Podge makeover!

And while I was crafting, I had a special person in mind: my mom, who spent years as a fifth-grade teacher. She might be retired now, but she still appreciates cute school supplies.

Wouldn’t this make an awesome gift for a teacher? Whether for a classroom, home office, or just someone who loves a little extra flair in their workspace, a personalized clipboard is both practical and fun.

Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make! All you need is some Mod Podge, fabric (scrapbook paper works too), and a few simple supplies to create something unique.

This project is perfect for beginners—so if you’re new to Mod Podge, this is a great place to start.

The best part? You can completely customize it with any design, colors, or patterns you love. Want something sleek and modern? Go for it. Prefer bright and bold? Make it pop! The possibilities are endless.

Whether you’re making one for yourself, a teacher, or a friend who loves organization, this DIY clipboard is going to be a hit. Ready to ditch the boring brown and upgrade your office supplies? Let’s do this!

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Decorate a Clipboard

Learn how to decorate a clipboard with fabric and decoupage medium, an easy craft perfect for gifting.

Course Dollar Store Crafts

Keyword decorative clipboard, decorative clipboards, diy clipboard, personalized clipboard for teachers, teacher clipboards

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Dry Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 3 hours hours 50 minutes minutes

Servings 1 clipboard

Cost $5

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)
• Ruler
• Pen or pencil or fabric marker
• Scissors
• Brayer optional

Ingredients

• Clipboard
• Mod Podge Gloss
• Acrylic paint
• Spray paint
• Fabric

Instructions

• Lay the clipboard on the back of your fabric. Trace around and loosely cut the material using your scissors. Set aside.
  
• Use painter’s tape around the clip to protect the back from being spray painted and sticking to the clip. If it has a plastic covering, leave it to protect the clipboard back.
  
• Use a few light coats of spray paint on the clip until it is fully covered (on the top as well as inside), making sure to let it dry in between. Let dry completely when done.
  
• Working in sections, Mod Podge your material onto the clipboard. If your clipboard is MDF, apply a layer of Mod Podge on the material before adhering it down, and then apply another layer of Mod Podge on top of the material to reinforce the adhesion. Let each section dry before moving on to the next.
  
• When you get to the top section, cut a slit on the top part of the material to fit around the clip. Cut any excess fabric that would overlap the clip backing, before Mod Podging it down.
  
• Apply another layer of Mod Podge on top of the material as a final coat.
  
• Trim the excess material around the clipboard and use Mod Podge to secure the edges. Let it dry.
  

Notes

Optional final step: Use clear or iridescent acrylic spray to protect the surface further.

Did you enjoy decorating a clipboard? Then you’re probably going to love these other homemade gift ideas:

DIY Magnets • DIY Notebook • Glitter Mug • Make a Keychain • Mod Podge Coasters • Painted Wooden Spoons • Photo Blocks • Photo Bracelet • Photo Pillows • Travel Mug

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