Skills Required: None. You don’t need to be an artist to make these adorable rocks. You’ll be painting, using paint markers, and gluing (adult supervised). This is a great project for beginners and fun for all ages!

Are you ready to dive into one of the cutest rock painting trends around? Today I’m sharing my tutorial for cactus painted rocks – the kind that won’t prick your fingers. However, they will make you smile.

I might not be a hot weather person (I live in the PNW), but I really love cacti and succulents in decor. I can’t explain why – they’re just very unique looking.

Plus what other plant protects itself with spikes? I feel like that sometimes. Soft on the inside, bristle-y on the outside. I think we can all relate. Right?

Whether you’re decorating your garden, creating fun home decor, or just looking for a relaxing craft, these little succulents are the perfect way to enjoy painting stones.

This is a fun craft idea for both kids and adults. Being absolutely honest, I had *the best* time painting and making this garden. It checks all the boxes, without being creatively stressful. And the result is . . . just so dang visually pleasing!

Another benefit of this project is the mindfulness that comes along with it. You get to be out in nature while selecting the stones . . . and the painting portion is very relaxing and methodical. Like outside gardening in the dirt, there’s a peace to creating this rock garden.

And don’t worry if you make a mistake – these rocks are very forgiving. You can always repaint and try again, or just call it a “funky cactus” and roll with it. That’s part of the charm!

Before we jump into the tutorial, let’s go over a few things you need to know when starting out:

What kind of rocks should I use for cactus painting?

Regular cacti come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so that is what you’ll want to look for in your rocks. I tried to choose smooth stones that were somewhat flat for my largest cacti.

As you get toward the front of your garden, you can choose shorter, wider stones. That is what I did. So flat and tall towards the back, and shorter and thicker toward the front.

It always helps to look up some pictures of cacti online to inspire you!

What kind of paint is best for cactus rocks?

You’ll want to use an acrylic paint that’s durable and vibrant. I recommend FolkArt Multi-Surface or Apple Barrel Multi-Surface paints – they’re both great for beginners and hold up well over time.

Honestly I just used what I had in my stash. This is a great stash busting project when it comes to paint. I have *a lot* of bottles of paint with just a little bit left, so I just grabbed a bunch of greens.

The paint finish doesn’t matter because you’ll be sealing with Mod Podge at the end. The Mod Podge will even out the finish.

Ready to get started with your own mini rock garden? I can’t wait to show you how fun this project is! Here’s the printable tutorial:

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Cactus Rock Art

Learn how to paint the cutest cactus garden and then seal it with Mod Podge! Plus you'll find tips for success.

Course Craft Ideas

Cook Time 4 hours hours

Dry Time 12 hours hours

Total Time 16 hours hours

Servings 1 project

Cost $5

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)

Ingredients

• 10-12 Rocks various sizes, shapes, and height
• 4 Pebbles small, for flowers on the cacti. These are optional
• 4-6 bottles Craft paint I used greens and pinks I already had
• 1 bottle Mod Podge Satin
• 4 Paint pens pink, green, white
• 1 Terra cotta pot
• 1 Terra cotta saucer
• 1 bottle Decorative sand white
• 1 bottle Weldbond Multi-Surface Adhesive or other glue for stone/rock
• 1 Wood clothespins
• Painter’s tape

Instructions

• Place your pot on your surface and start filling it. I used dirt with some stones on top that I had left over from gardening to fill my pot. At the very top, you should use dirt (or something that can hold the decorative sand). Once your pot is filled, place the rocks you’ve collected in an initial layout and take a picture with your phone. You’ll want to stagger the rocks like you would people in a family photo: tallest in the back, working down with the smallest towards the front. This might not be your final layout, but you want an idea to start.
  
• Once you’ve got your layout photographed, begin painting the rocks. I used six different shades of green in total. I tried to paint rocks that were next to each other in my layout with different shades of green.
  
• Continue painting the rocks until you have the proper coverage, and let them dry completely.
  
• Working one rock at a time, add "cactus accents" to each rock with paint pens. I used a combination of Xs, Vs asterisks, polka dots, and thick/thin lines. I used white, light green, and dark green paint pens.

  You can use my photos for inspiration – it's the combinations and colors that make your cacti. Use variety and I promise you'll be happy.
  
• Paint all of the rocks with Mod Podge. Let dry, paint a second layer, and let dry again.
  
• At this time, you can choose the small pebbles you'd like to use for your cacti's "flowers." I chose to do only four pebbles and then painted them pink using a variety of shades. This will likely require several layers. Let dry. And some paint pen accents and let dry.
  
• Use the stone glue to attach the flowers to the the tops of the rocks of your choice. For mine, I used painter's tape to keep the pebble in place on top of the rock. Then I used a small container to keep them upright while drying. You'll need to let them dry for several hours. Once dry, carefully remove the tape.
  
• You're ready to set up your garden. Pour a layer of decorative sand into top of the pot and smooth out.
  
• Split a clothespin and insert half of it into the dirt to stabilize your largest stone at the back. I didn't glue the stone to the clothespin. Once I nested the large rock into the sand and rested it against the clothespin, it stayed there by itself.
  
• Add the remaining stones and brush off any sand with a dry paint brush. At this time you can add stone cacti to fill in any areas you desire. You can even paint more to fill in, as I did.
  

Notes

Step 1: you can also use sand or other filler from a garden shop. Whatever you use should be able to support the rocks – which is why I used dirt, even though I don’t need it.

Step 2: don’t be afraid to mix shades of green! In nature, no two shades are exactly alike, so take advantage of that here.

Step 4: play around with your design. If you decide you want to change it, you can paint over the paint markers at any time. Let dry and start over.

If you enjoyed this project, I’d love to hear that in the comments! I hope your garden gave you as much pleasure making it as mine did. Also check out these other posts:

• Summer Crafts for Kids: 50 Quick & Easy Ideas!
• Toothpick Cactus Craft for Kids
• Easy Painted Rocks That Are Fun to Make!
• DIY Marbled Rocks: Create Gorgeous Swirled Designs
• How to Mod Podge on Rocks and Make Them Pretty
• Rock Mushrooms Are a Cute Spring Craft

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Skills Required: Beginner. You’ll use the paper napkin decoupage technique (iron on method) with Mod Podge, which helps prevent wrinkles. You’ll also be painting.

There is a holiday between Valentine’s Day and Easter that we forget a lot – let’s be honest. None of us wants to admit it, but I think you know exactly what I’m talking about.

This year, however, I’ve decided to make a few projects for St. Patrick’s Day, and my trip started at the dollar store. I’ve been really feeling the Sparkle Mod Podge this year and knew that I wanted to incorporate that as well.

When I was at Dollar Tree I spotted the wood shamrocks they had available, and I knew that’s what I wanted to decorate. With cute napkins, of course.

It was actually very easy to remove the wood shapes from the front using a scraper, which gives you options in terms of how you decorate with the napkins.

This shamrock decor is really easy to make and packs a punch with the glitter, and I think you’re really going to enjoy making these!

Get the printable how to below:

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DIY Shamrock Decor

Decorate a wood shamrock from the dollar store using paint, Mod Podge, and napkins.

Course Holiday Crafts

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Dry Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings 1 wall hanging

Cost $2

Equipment

• Paint scraper or similar blade
• Mini craft iron
• Paintbrush(es)
• Scissors
• Parchment paper
• Emery board

Ingredients

• 1 Wood shamrock
• St. Patrick's Day napkin
• Mod Podge Gloss
• Mod Podge Sparkle
• Acrylic paint white and green
• Ribbon for hanging
• Craft glue

Instructions

• If you can, use a thin blade to remove any wood shapes on the front of your shamrock – mine had three wood hearts. It was easy to slide a scraper under them and pop the hearts off gently.
  
• Paint the shamrock with the green paint. Paint the back if desired – let dry completely.
  
• Paint the wood shapes with white paint and let dry.
  
• Paint the wood shapes with Mod Podge and let dry. Paint a second coat and let dry.
  
• Separate the St. Patrick's Day napkin from the sheer white layer. There could be one or two depending on your napkin.
  
• Using three different parts of the napkin, iron the napkin down onto the wood hearts. Place a piece of parchment paper on top of the napkin, and run the craft iron across the top several times (mine was on high heat). While you are doing this, the Mod Podge is melting below the napkin, and the napkin is adhering. Keep going until the napkin is fully adhered, including the edges.
  
• Once the napkins/shapes are cool, use an emery board to gently remove the napkin from the edges by sanding at an angle.
  
• Apply craft glue to the backs of the wood shapes and press them back onto the shamrock. Let dry.
  
• Seal the entire shamrock with Sparkle Mod Podge, including both the napkin and painted areas.
  
• To finish, add a ribbon to the shamrock to hang. Tie several knots on both sides so the wood doesn't slip off the ribbon.
  

If you enjoyed this project, let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other projects that use napkins:

• Wood Slice Coasters (with Napkins and Resin)
• DIY Wood Welcome Sign with Dollar Tree Supplies
• 4th of July Anchor Sign with Dollar Tree Wood
• Sparkly Nautical 4th of July Wall Decor on a Budget
• Hello Summer Wood Sign with Rainbow Flair
• DIY Summer Door Hanger to Brighten Your Entryway

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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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When I was little, we didn’t craft for Easter that much. I guess it wasn’t “a thing” back then? I don’t know – but I feel like I was completely deprived of pom poms and pastel colored tissue paper!

I’m just kidding actually . . . but really, I didn’t do a lot of Easter crafts for kids when I was little. The focus was mostly on the baskets and the candy (not the true meaning but we were little).

Maybe I made a bunny with cotton balls and glue or something like that. The simple decoupage project I’m sharing with you today takes the basic cotton ball bunny up a notch!

If you are looking for a fun craft that works for Easter and beyond, this bunny canvas is for you.

Grab your kids’ craft supplies – a little bit of tissue, craft paint, Mod Podge . .   and you’ll get to use those pom poms I was deprived of too. Do you feel sorry for me yet?

If you’re ready to jump in, learn how to make it below!

Tissue Paper Bunny Canvas

You won’t want to do anything too complicated. It needs to be rather simple and large for the tissue paper to work in making the shape.

Cut out the bunny silhouette and trace around the edge with a pencil, directly on top of the painted canvas.

Pour some Mod Podge out onto a palette or piece of paper and dip your tissue paper/pencil into the Mod Podge.

Push the tissue paper down onto the canvas within the boundaries of the bunny silhouette. Pull up the pencil and it should leave the tissue paper behind.

Keep adding tissue paper in the same way until the entire bunny silhouette is filled in. You’ll see if there are any spaces that need to be filled in when you stand back a little.

Let dry completely before displaying! I’m sorry, I can’t help but love the size of his cute tail. I think it’s the largest pom pom I’ve seen.

Now hang up your tissue paper bunny! I’ll admit, this project made me excited . . . because I’m wondering what other silhouette art I can make with tissue. Let me know what you think in the comments!

What do you think about this idea? Let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these related projects:

• Easter Mason Jars that Look Like Bunnies
• Painted Easter Rocks for Your Decor
• Decoupage Easter Eggs for the Best Holiday Ever
• Easy Easter Crafts You Can Make in an Hour

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Skills Required: None. You’ll be applying glitter to a surface with Mod Podge. You can do this with any type of eggs, real or fake!

Easter is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for a simple, sparkly way to decorate, I’ve got the perfect project for you—glitter Easter eggs!

These colorful, shimmering eggs are so easy to make, and the best part? You probably already have everything you need in your craft stash.

I’ll admit, I don’t typically go all out with Easter decor. I tend to focus on the bigger holidays. But then I realized that with just a little glitter and some Mod Podge, I could create something festive without a lot of effort.

And let’s be real—who doesn’t love an excuse to break out the glitter?

These eggs are perfect for displaying in a glass jar, scattered across a table, or nestled in an Easter basket.

The process is simple enough that even kids can get in on the fun (just be sure to protect your workspace unless you want to find glitter in unexpected places for the next six months).

You can mix and match colors, try different types of glitter, and even experiment with finishes to make them uniquely yours.

If you’re ready to add some sparkle to your Easter celebrations, grab your supplies and let’s get started. I promise, once you see how easy and fun these are to make, you might find yourself covering more than just eggs in glitter. Let’s get crafting!

Get the printable how to below:

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Glitter Eggs

Learn how to make glittery eggs for Easter in stunning colors! These are easy enough for kids or beginning crafters.

Course Easter Crafts

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Dry Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 3 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings 6 eggs

Cost $5

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)
• Plastic containers

Ingredients

• 6 Plastic eggs
• Mod Podge Gloss
• Glitter colors of your choice
• Mod Podge Acrylic Spray

Instructions

• Add the glitter to a small container that would accommodate the size of your egg (for dipping).
• Apply an even layer of Mod Podge to one side of the egg, and dip that side into the glitter. Shake off the excess, and let it dry.
  
• Once dry, apply a layer of Mod Podge onto the other side of the egg and dip that side into the glitter. Shake off the excess and let it dry.
  
• To make glittered eggs with shapes, mask an area to protect it from getting glitter. Cut the shape out of vinyl and apply onto the egg. Glitter the eggs as you did in step 1 and 2. Peel off the vinyl mask once the glitter is dry.
  
• Use tape to clean up any stray glitter on the masked area prior to finishing.
  
• To make eggs with two or more glitter colors, coat the top half of your egg in an even layer of Mod Podge, dip in the glitter container. Let dry, and repeat the same for the lower half and a different color.
  
• Once all your eggs are glittered, seal them. In a well-ventilated area (preferably outdoors), spray one side with Mod Podge acrylic spray to reduce glitter fallout and let dry. Repeat with the other side. Let dry before displaying.
  

Notes

It helps to have a holder to prop up your eggs when drying, like so:

Step 4: Use bunny head shapes, flowers and other simple shapes. Alternatively, you can use ready-made stickers in these shapes to mask parts of the egg.

If you enjoyed this Easter craft, let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other holiday ideas:

Bunny Canvas • Bunny Mason Jars • Easter Rocks • Egg Earrings • Happy Easter Sign • Wooden Bunny • Yarn Egg Garland

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Skills Required: Intermediate. This is a great project to try for your first photo transfer. You’ll learn how to transfer photos to wood – you need some prior crafting experience to master this technique.

Are you ready for Mother’s Day? I wasn’t, until recently – when I made this photo keychain! This photo craft was created for my mom, with a photo of me and my younger brother when we were kids since we don’t live near her anymore.

I think it’s a good gift to make for someone who has older kids, younger moms or even fur moms. You can create a basic one (like the one I made), or fancy it up with charms and other embellishments.

If you like DIY keychains, add this Mod Podge photo craft to your list of projects. Join me to see how easy this picture keychain project came together!

Gather These Supplies

• Wood Square
• Cutter
• Drill with bit
• Sandpaper
• Photo (laserjet printed)
• Matte Mod Podge
• Mod Podge Photo transfer medium
• Paintbrush
• Antiquing Wax
• Keychain Ring

I’m pretty sure my sentimental mom would love this photo keychain, and I hope yours would too! It’s something easy, simple and from the heart that you can give to your mom or make for yourself.

I’m going to be making one of these DIY keychains with a photo of my furbabies too! I know my mom likes this plain so I kept mine simple, but you can definitely personalize it even further with different embellishments or charms.

Get the printable how to below:

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DIY Picture Keychain

Create a photo keychain that comes together in a matter of minutes (excluding dry time). This is a perfect gift for Mother’s Day!

Course Cheap Crafts

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Dry Time 1 day day

Total Time 1 day day 55 minutes minutes

Servings 1 keychain

Cost $2

Equipment

• Steel ruler
• Box cutter Or X-Acto made for thick materials
• Drill and drill bits
• Sandpaper
• Paintbrush(es)

Ingredients

• Wood square(s)
• Photo laserjet printed
• Mod Podge Matte
• Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
• Antiquing Wax
• Keychain Ring

Instructions

• To create a ‘long’ piece of wood perfect for a keychain, I used a 3″ x 3″ wood square. They’re soft enough to cut down to size with just a box cutter or X-Acto knife. You’ll want a steel ruler and patience, as well.
  
• Once you are done creating your wood rectangles, sand the edges as well as the front and back surfaces with fine-grit sandpaper.
  
• Drill a hole on the top to accommodate your keychain ring later on using a drill with small drill bit – the size would be relative to how big or small your keychain ring would be.
  
• Print the image – don’t forget to flip it before printing if there are words on it. Base the photo size on the size of the wood strip.
  
• Apply a thick coat of photo transfer medium to the image, and lay it face down on your piece of wood. Use a brayer to push out bubbles and flatten the image onto the wood. Leave to dry overnight.
  
• Once dry, wet the paper and carefully rub the paper until the image shows. Be careful with rubbing the paper too much, unless you want a really aged look to the keychain. Repeat until paper is removed.
  
• Use antiquing wax and apply it on the edges of the keychain. This step is optional, but it's a fun effect.
• Using the same brush (unwashed), apply a layer of Matte Mod Podge. The remaining residue from the antique wax will mix with the Matte Mod Podge to create a slight sepia sheen. Make sure the faces don’t have any stray specks of wax or paper before it dries.
  
• Attach the keychain ring and chain to finish.

Video

Notes

Step 1: If your wood squares are thick, you may need another tool to cut the wood. Rather than mess with it, you may just want to purchase wood rectangles with holes already cut. I’ll let you decide!

What are you planning on making for Mother’s Day? I’d love to know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other keychain and photo transfer ideas here:

Family Reunion Centerpiece • How to Transfer Photos to Wood • Image to a Wood Block • Inkjet Transfer • Keychain from a Soda Can • Make a Keychain on a Budget • Personalized Wooden Keychains • Photo Keychain • Photo Pillows • Resin Keychains • Transfer Paper to Fabric • Transfer Photos to Fabric • Transfer to Furniture • Transfer to Glass • Transfer to Metal

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Skills Required: Intermediate. You can opt to use a miter saw or have the pipe cut for you. Drilling into the wood plaque to seat your pipes is optional. Your only challenge might be Mod Podging the laserjet photo images to the pipes without wrinkles, so you should have some Mod Podge experience.

If you don’t have Mod Podging experience, it doesn’t mean you can’t try! But I would do a test on a small piece of pipe first.

Everybody has a mom, even Man Podger David. No, he wasn’t brought down on a crafty alien spaceship, though sometimes his projects are out of this world! That was a horrible joke, by the way.

David’s decoupage gift for Mother’s Day is a collection of photo vases made out of PVC pipe, so even though my joke was bad, it was completely true. Here’s how he made these DIY vases.

I’m getting a lot of requests for Mother’s Day themed items at my Etsy store, so I had the holiday on the brain when I visited Home Depot recently. I found myself, as I often do, in front of all the PVC piping thinking “there must be something I can make out of this!” PVC pipe for the win.

There are so many great shapes and sizes and it’s all so affordable, but I’ve never been able to come up with anything. And it suddenly dawned on me that I could use the various pipes to make DIY vases.

And then I thought, why not decoupage the pipes in old pictures and make fun, nostalgic photo vases for a Mom’s Day celebration? For a total cost of about $12.

Tools

• Miter saw
• Forstner Bit and drill (optional)

You don’t *have* to use Mod Podge Outdoor for this project. Mine is going on an outdoor table, so the Outdoor formula would be appropriate. If this is going inside, you can use the formula of your choice (I recommend Gloss, Matte, or Satin).

It looks great with my family reunion centerpiece! Get the printable how to card below:

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Photo Vase DIY

Learn how to make photo vases with simple materials from Home Depot! This is the coolest project, with unique results.

Course Home Decor Crafts

Keyword amazing pvc projects, diy photo vase, diy pvc pipe, diy pvc pipe projects, diy pvc projects, flower vase photos, photo vase, photo vase diy, photo vases, picture vases, pvc pipe, pvc pipe craft projects, pvc pipe crafts, pvc pipe ideas, pvc pipe projects, pvc pipe vase

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Dry Time 12 hours hours

Total Time 14 hours hours 45 minutes minutes

Servings 1 centerpiece

Cost $5

Equipment

• Miter saw
• Foam brush(es)
• Forstner Bit and drill (optional)

Ingredients

• PVC pipes various widths
• PVC caps to fit the pipes
• PVC pipe cement
• Mod Podge Outdoor
• Wooden plaque for a base painted with the color of your choice (mine is from Michaels)
• E-6000
• Laser copies of old photos

Instructions

• Cut the PVC pipe into various lengths from 8" – 11" using a miter saw.
• Following the manufacturer’s instructions, use the PVC cement to glue the caps to the bottoms of the pipes. This guarantees that no water will escape the pipes through the bottom. Set them aside to dry.
  
• On your computer, resize each photo to fit a specific pipe piece. You want to make each photo tall enough and wide enough to wrap around its designated pipe. Print the photos out onto plain paper using a laser printer.
• Soak the images in water. While the images soak, Remove the image from water and gently run your fingers down to remove the excess water.
  
• Coat the outside of your first pipe in Mod Podge. Apply the image to the pipe and use your fingers to smooth out bubbles. Add Mod Podge to seal the ends of the paper where there is overlap. Repeat for each pipe and let dry
• Use two Forstner bits to drill recesses into the wood plaque so the each pipe is seated. While this step is optional, it gives the project a more finished look and provides extra stability.
  
• Paint the wood plaque with acrylic paint and let dry.
• Give the photo vases a sealing coat of Mod Podge. When that's dry, trim away any excess paper from the tops and bottoms.
• Glue the tubes to the base using E-6000. Add some glue between the pipes for stability if necessary. Let dry completely before using.
  

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Notes

Step 1: If you purchase your PVC pipe from the home improvement store, you can ask them to cut it for you there (then you won’t need a saw).

Step 2: If you don’t plan to put water in the vases (like if you’re using fake flowers), you can skip this step.

Step 3: You can also play a little bit with the tint of each picture to provide some contrast and a more vintage look.

You need to use laserjet for this project if you are going to successfully decoupage without wrinkles. Otherwise when you soak the image in the next step, the ink will run.

Step 4: This is the best way to apply images printed on laserjet to round surface with no wrinkles. You’ll be surprised how well it works.

Step 9: My suggestion is that you cluster the pipes closer together so they touch each other to provide a little extra stability.

Some further thoughts on this project:

1. I think next time I will paint the tops of the PVC pipes for a more finished look.
2. It occurred to me that this could become a very adaptable thing. If you used a thicker base and drilled deeper holes you could skip gluing the tubes in place and just let the base hold them.
   Then you could then decoupage other tubes with colorful graphics or fabric or what have you and, when you wanted to, swap out the tubes to suit your mood!

If you enjoyed this photo craft, you’re going to love these vintage Mod Podge photo transfer vases. You’ll be making glass clings. it’s really fun.

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Skills Required: Beginner. You’ll be painting on canvas, Mod Podging to seal, then adding your buttons with glue. It’s a relatively easy project.

There’s something about buttons that just makes me happy. Maybe it’s their cute little shapes, the satisfying way they pile up, or how they can turn the simplest craft into something really special.

If you feel the same way, you’re going to love this DIY button canvas art project!

This is an easy and fun way to create custom wall art using buttons in your favorite colors. My version features a circular button wreath with a glittery heart accent, all set against a painted canvas with a clean border.

I went with turquoise (because, let’s be honest, it’s my favorite), but you can switch it up with pinks and reds for a classic Valentine’s Day look with the heart – or any color that fits your vibe.

One of the best things about this project is how simple it is. You don’t need advanced skills or fancy tools—just a blank canvas, some paint, Mod Podge, and a big ol’ pile of buttons.

You’ll create a crisp border with stencil tape, arrange your buttons into a pretty wreath, and add a sparkly heart for a little extra flair. The result? A unique piece of DIY wall art that looks great on a mantel, shelf, or gallery wall.

Ready to tackle this simple idea? Let’s gather those supplies and get started! Get the printable how to card below:

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DIY Button Art

Learn how to make this button canvas art the easy way! Add a simple painted border and then a circle of buttons. Such cute wall art.

Course Wall Art

Keyword button art, button art ideas, button art on canvas, button canvas, button canvas art, button crafts, button wall art, buttons on canvas

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Dry Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 3 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings 1 canvas

Cost $5

Equipment

• Paintbrush or spouncers
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Craft knife

Ingredients

• 1 Canvas(es) 10" x 10" square
• Acrylic paint white and turquoise
• FolkArt Extreme Glitter Aqua, optional
• Mod Podge Matte
• Buttons
• Wood heart piece optional
• Craft glue
• Stencil tape

Instructions

• Paint or prime canvas white – or with the color of your choice. Let dry.
  
• Use a ruler, pencil, and stencil tape to make a border. Mine is 1/4" inside the rim of the canvas, and it was 1/4" wide. Mark where the tape should go, then tape just on the outside of the pencil marks. That way, when you paint, you cover the pencil marks.
  
• Use the craft knife to trim the stencil tape inside the border, being sure not to puncture the canvas.
  
• Use a spouncer or paint brush to paint your border. Give several coats and peel up the stencil tape while still wet. Then let the paint dry.
  
• Seal the canvas with a coat of Mod Podge. Let dry.
  
• Use buttons to lay out a circular wreath pattern, then glue down with craft glue and let dry.
  
• If desired, paint a wooden heart with paint and let dry. Add Extreme Glitter to the heart and let dry, then glue to the canvas.
  

Notes

Step 6: If you have shaky fingers like I do, then tweezers help you pick out the tiny buttons and then put them back in (with a dab of glue).

Did you enjoy this button canvas art project? Here are some other ideas you might want to check out:

DIY Love Canvas • Dollar Tree Button Wall Art • Halloween Button Art • Heart Photo Holders • I Love You Decor • Valentine’s Day Wood Decor • Wood Pallet Heart Decor

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Hi, it’s David from Cheltenham Road.

I’ve been wracking my brain to come up with a Father’s Day gift. Of course, being me, I’ve left it to the last minute (it’s how I roll) but I think I’ve got a fun, unique, easy and very affordable wall decor idea dads will love.

My dad has enough books to fill a library, doesn’t wear ties anymore, and probably isn’t in need of any more drink coasters (although some dads whose sons don’t make coasters might check out my Etsy shop if you’re so inclined).

What I did decide is that some personalized wall decor might be fun, and he loves baseball and baseball history. And since I love anything vintage and graphic, I decided this DIY baseball decor could work out great!

I used a vintage ticket design, but you could use anything: other paper memorabilia from a favorite game or concert, perhaps? You could also make a collage of tickets or children’s art, black and white pictures – the sky’s the limit.

This project came together crazy quick, so it’s great if (like me) you’re a bit stuck on selecting a Father’s Day gift idea.

And, best of all!?!!!!

No one will know you only spent a few dollars on this because . . . it looks like . . . A BIG TICKET ITEM! Sorry, couldn’t resist . . . should have, but couldn’t.

Are you ready to give it a try? Get the printable how to card below:

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DIY Baseball Decor

Learn how to make this baseball wall art with a vintage print of a ticket! This is a fun personalized decor gift idea.

Course Home Decor Crafts

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Dry Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 3 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings 1 piece

Cost $15

Equipment

• Sandpaper or sander
• Foam brush(es)
• Paint roller
• Large plastic tub

Ingredients

• 1 Enlarged print of an old baseball ticket
• 1 piece Medium density fiberboard lumber cut to size: 36" x 10.5"
• Mod Podge Matte and/or Hard Coat
• 1 bottle Craft paint white
• 2 “D” hook hangers

Instructions

• Find the graphic you like. Resize and have printed as an engineering print – 36" x 10.5" size.
  
• Give the board a light coat of white paint. Let dry and then give a light sanding to smooth out bumps and add a bit of distressing.
  
• Soak your print in a container of water for a few seconds. Soaking the paper makes it easier to smooth out with fewer wrinkles.
  
• Apply a medium coat of Matte Mod Podge to the board.
  
• Handling the paper carefully (it's fragile at this point), lay it out onto the board. Use a roller to smooth out air bubbles and squeeze out excess Mod Podge. Wipe away with a brush. Let dry completely.
  
• Sand away the edges for a worn look. Seal the entire piece with two coats of Hard Coat Mod Podge. Let dry.
• Add the hanging D hooks to the back of the board and hang.

Notes

Step 1: After you find a graphic you like, save the resized graphic as a PDF (to guarantee that it prints out at the correct size), transfer it to a thumb drive, and take it to Staples.

At Staples I asked for an “Engineering Print.” Engineering prints are affordable, oversized print outs that are great for graphics. My three foot long print out cost $6, and they did it while I waited.

Step 2: I chose to use Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) for my backer because it is inexpensive and has a super-smooth surface that makes it easy to work with when decoupaging – no splinters or unevenness.

I like working with MDF, but any fairly smooth lumber will work just fine. And if you don’t have access to saws, most lumberyards will happily cut the board to your dimensions.

Step 3: Since this project was so large, I used a plastic bin that I had on hand. I’ve done similar using the kitchen sink or bathtub.

I hope this helps any last-minute gift makers like myself! If you have any questions about my DIY wall decor, fire away – I will monitor the comments section. Also check out these other ideas:

• This Baseball Card Table Uses Simple Supplies!
• DIY Comic Book Coasters Made with Mod Podge
• Make a Faux Leather Frame (With Paper Bags!)
• DIY Lazy Susan from Unlikely Materials (So Easy!)
• DIY Breakfast in Bed Tray for Cozy Mornings at Home

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Skills Required: Beginner. It helps to have experience with Mod Podge, but not totally required. My advice is to use more thin to medium coats as opposed to a few thick ones.

Hello friends, and Happy New Year! I can’t believe it’s almost a new year, can you? Crazy.

I must say, I love that before we focus on resolutions and get organized, we always kick off the new year with a party. New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite holidays!

I love making party decor for New Years, so I wanted to share a fun glitter glasses tutorial with one of my favorite Mod Podge supplies. You can use this glitter craft for any type of celebration, like a wedding, or a graduation, birthday . . . really whatever you like!

This is the Mod Podge Dishwasher Safe Gloss medium, and it can easily turn your projects into waterproof, dishwasher safe dishes.

If you want to Mod Podge on glass, using Dishwasher Safe with glitter is a great way to do it. Learn how to make the glasses below.

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Mod Podge Glitter Glasses

Learn how to glitter a wine glass using this easy tutorial! Perfect for New Year's, weddings, birthdays, and any other party or celebration you like.

Course Party Crafts

Keyword New Year’s Eve

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes

Dry Time 4 hours hours

Total Time 6 hours hours

Servings 2 glasses

Cost $2

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)

Ingredients

• 2 Wine glasses
• Glitter colors of your choice
• Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge
• Painter’s tape optional

Instructions

• Clean each glass with mild soap and water; dry completely.
  
• Brush each glass with an even coat of Mod Podge Dishwasher Safe. Optional: use painter’s tape to block off any areas where you don’t want glitter.
  
• While the glue is still wet, spread an even amount of bling all over the glass. For an ombre look, pour the gold glitter on first, then silver.
  
• After pouring on the sparkle, allow your glasses at least two hours to dry completely. If your glitter is really thick, wait overnight.
  
• When the glassware is dry, apply a generous coat of Mod Podge on top of your glitter. Allow to dry completely. Be sure to read the curing instructions on the label to finish.
  

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Notes

While Natalie’s photos illustrate the glitter going all the way up to the glass rim, if you are going to use these you should leave the glitter about 1/4″ down from the lip of the vessel according to best practices for Mod Podge. Thank you!

If you enjoyed putting glitter on glass, you might also want to try a glitter mug! Learn how to make them here on the blog!

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