I'm not the only one who loves it.

So Mod
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It's so very easy to think "the girl is nuts - her unhealthy Mod Podge obsession makes her impartial and completely incapable of an unbiased opinion on this topic." The good news is that I realize such an accusation is quite possible and even likely, so I defer to my friends at Craft Critique for this awesome and very worthwhile review of my favorite craft product. You'll see I'm not the only crazy one.

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Painted fabric silhouettes. She said Modge Podge!

I absolutely LOVE Anna Maria Horner's silhouette project featured on Martha's show earlier this year.  Please view the instructions as well as the show video here.  Let me tell you - what they say is absolutely right.  These painted fabric silhouettes are "a clever and inexpensive way to brighten up any wall."

Credit, photo and project: Martha Stewart 2009.

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Quilting and a utensil holder for the kitchen - they just "go."

I like fabric, but I rarely have time to sew. Between work, pug walking, knitting and Mod Podging - there just isn't the time! What's the solution? Here's the good news: Mod Podge is easily used with fabric. No sewing, just gluing!

The project that I am focusing on above is the utensil holder and let me start by directing you to the tutorial here. Notice the several awesome things about this project.  First of all, the metal container is recycled. Eat your stewed tomatoes like you should and you'll have the perfect surface! Secondly, all you need is scraps of fabric. Come on crafters - you probably have several of those laying around. If you don't, head to a Jo-Ann or other local fabric store and ask for scraps or buy some fat quarters. They're cheap! And speaking of cheap, that leads me to the third great thing about this project. It's so inexpensive, and you can make several of them at once. Just think - office, teacher gifts. . .  the possibilities are endless.  

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Dress up a glass vase.

I'm so happy that I've discovered the blog How About Orange. I really am. Besides the fact that she is super cool, she also uses Mod Podge. This vase is so easy - check out her tutorial here. Also read through her blog while you are there. I promise you'll enjoy it!

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How to decoupage a magnet board.

There are so many cool things about this magnet board, created by the very crafty Christy Nelson.

Take a peek at the tutorial here. You'll find it doesn't require that many materials, although you will need to go to the nearest home improvement store to get the tin cut if you don't already have a piece (what's at the bottom of your purse, right?). I agree with her suggestion of having a clerk there help you - why do for yourself what you can get others to do for you? :D

Once you get the tin cut, you need a piece of scrapbook paper, Mod Podge, ribbon and a paintbrush!

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New crafting blog alert!

Checkity-check out the crafts dept. - by the talented buggers behind Martha Stewart.

-Photo galleries

-How-tos

-Inspiration

-Parties

-Projects

So far, I love it! I hope you love it too.

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A giant dahlia table.

Check out this amazing table crafted by Jessica L. at Juicy Bits!  

Table from IKEA

Paint - not sure what Jessica used, but I recommend FolkArt

Cool fabrics

Mod Podge!

This looks complicated - but it turns out it wasn't.  I asked Jessica how she created the symmetrical dahlia pattern and this is what she said:

"First I made a pattern using a giant dahlia quilt pattern as an example.  I cut out enough pieces for a little less the 1/2 of the flower to get an idea of how it would look.  Then I used the pieces to make templates out of cardstock.  And keep track of how many pieces I needed out of each one.  Then I used the cardstock to trace on the back of each fabric.  Of course you could use thick, clear template material instead.  I used a thin Sharpie to trace it and when I cut them out I cut just inside the line."

Try it!  It's easier than you think.

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