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Those little conversation hearts really do scream “Happy Valentine’s Day!”  In this crafty post, Vanessa explains how to make a DIY Valentine Heart Banner.They’re easy to make and colorful . I think they’d be great to hang in the kids’ rooms, at the office, or in a home entryway where it’s the first thing you see

She includes a step-by-step tutorial, a printable, and a link to some really neat glittery papery. It’s a great tutorial.length. Hang your banner somewhere visible for everyone to enjoy!

Click on the DIY Valentine Conversation Heart Banner link below to see the complete tutorial

DIY Valentine Conversation Heart Banner

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I loved this DIY Bubble party favor  project by Morena. They’re pretty, colorful, and creative. You can really blow bubbles with them too. I think they’d be great for a summer party, outdoor wedding, or birthday party for an older child.

Morena shares a supplies list that includes sources for everything. There’s a nice step-by-step tutorial. I really like the way she used Mod Melts to decorate the cork tops. The tags and twine she used for decorations are also perfect. This DIY project is a winner.
Click on the DIY Bubbles – Make Your Own Bubble Party Favors link below to see the complete project.

DIY Bubbles – Make Your Own Bubble Party Favors

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If you’re a “crafty” person, you probably have jars of pencils, paint brushes, and other crafting tools.

In this tutorial Amanda of Crafts by Amanda demonstrates how to transform those glass jars with colored fabric scraps and mod podge.  The process could not be simpler and the results are pretty spectacular.

Click on the Homemade Mod Podge Fabric Jars link below to see the tutorial

Homemade Mod Podge Fabric Jars Tutorial

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Mod Podge is an all-in-one glue, sealer and finish that’s used by crafters for a wide variety of projects. It’s often a key tool in many crafter’s toolbox. It’s amazing what you can do with Mod Podge.

This article shares 14 different crafts that showcase the versatility of Mod Podge. In fact, I selected this article because of the nice variety of projects. There’s something here for everyone. These are the projects that are included in the article:

• Make Your Own Mod Podge
• DIY Handmade Map Coasters
• Decoupage Candle Holders
• DIY Mod Podge Hangers
• Colorful Mason Jar Tutorial
• How To Make A Clipboard With Mod Podge
• How To Transfer A Photo
• DIY Napkin Weights Cell Phone Holder
• DIY Sunglasses
• Mod Podge iPhone Case & Charger
• DIY Dresser Refresh
• Decoupaging With Lace
• DIY Handmade Jewelry 

Click on the 14 Original Mod Podge Crafts link below to read the complete article.

14 Original Mod Podge Crafts

If you look around the internet there are a number of DIY recipes for Mod Podge.  This is a common recipe:

8 ounces of washable white glue like Elmer’s
1 16-ounce clean container with lid
4 ounces of water (1/2 the amount of water as glue)

Pour the glue into the container.  Add the water and seal the container with the lid.  Shake well.  This makes a matte finish.   For a glossy finish add 2 tablespoons of water-based varnish.

Amy of Mod Podge Rocks makes the case that DIY Mod Podge is inferior to the commercial product, and results in yellowing, flaking and peeling projects when used.  Amy explains why she feels commercial Mod Podge is superior.  She also explains why a diluted glue mixture is the worst thing to use as a découpage medium.

It’s a very  interesting article. Do you make your own Mod Podge?

Why You Shouldn’t Make Your Own Mod Podge

• Mod Podge Boxes
• Mod Podge Vintage Suitcases
• Clip Boards
• Inside of a Cabinet!
• Inside of a drawer!
• Mod Podge Letters
• Mod Podge Burlap to Table Drawers
• Mod Podge Decorated Stars
• Mod Podge Burlap onto some little pots
• Mod Podge Flower Pots

Visit All Things Heart and Home here to view these projects…..

10 Easy Mod Podge Craft Projects for Home