Mod Podge Rocks!: Decoupage Your World [Paperback]

Amy Anderson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 5, 2012

Since 1967, crafters have entrusted their most treasured creations to Mod Podge--the number one, all-in-one glue, sealer, and finish product that's water-based for easy cleanup and totally non-toxic. The popularity of Mod Podge continues to grow, as does its product lineup that now includes Sparkle, Outdoor, Dimensional Magic, and Fabric formulas.

 

Mod Podge Rocks! features over 40 simple, inexpensive decoupage projects that showcase the versatility of this celebrated product.  Contemporary, fun, and welcoming--just like author Amy Anderson's popular Mod Podge Rocks! website-the book includes everything from home accessories and holiday décor to wearables and jewelry.  Joining Amy herself as guest project designers are some of the hottest names in crafting, such as Cathie Filian and Candie Cooper. A basic section outlines the simple techniques, and each project features beauty shots, easy-to-follow instructions, and how-to photos.

 

 

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Mod Podge hasn't changed much in 45 years, but crafting tastes have. Anderson (modpodgerocksblog.com) has assembled a variety of home decor, accessory, and holiday projects that bring this iconic sealer from the macramé-planter era to the modern age. Standouts include a necklace made with candy wrappers and a stylish clock using washi tape and scrapbook paper. VERDICT Younger crafters will enjoy Anderson's fresh approach, and those who remember the 1970s will be pleased to see the return of an old favorite.” --Library Journal

“The designing diva behind the absurdly popular Mod Podge Rocks blog, Ms. Amy Anderson, has gathered some of her craftiest friends together to share a plethora of pleasing podgeable projects that are to die for fabulous!. . . Whether you've never dipped your toes into the decoupage pool or you dove right in ages ago, there is something for everyone here. A feast for the eyes and the imagination, Mod Podge Rocks! is a must have for any craftinista.” --Margot Potter, craft author and expert

 

“If you like creating, you'll love this book...This is an easy to navigate craft book, with tons of photos and simple directions. You'll find a nice mix of techniques that might be familiar and new methods you might not have considered.” -GAL Time

 

About the Author

Amy Anderson lives in Atlanta, GA. Her website, Mod Podge Rocks! (modpodgerocksblog.com) is hugely popular, and her blog is ranked #8 on Babble.com's Top 50 Mom Craft Blogs for 2011. In 2010 Amy developed two e-books for FaveCrafts: 12 Fun and Fabulous Mod Podge Projects (26 pages), and Quick and Easy Decoupage (25 pages). They have been available for approximately eight months and been downloaded over 100,000 times.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Lark Crafts (June 5, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1454702419
• ISBN-13: 978-1454702412
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.4 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,092 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #10 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Crafts & Hobbies > Decorating
  • #16 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Crafts & Hobbies > Papercrafts, Stamping & Stenciling > Papercrafts

More About the Author

Amy Anderson was born in Seattle, WA to a creative mom and an engineer dad. She has been crafting and writing since she was little, so blogging about crafts was a natural fit. Amy has been writing Mod Podge Rocks since 2008, and since that time she has started several more blogs and become a contributing writer to Babble.com's The New Home Ec. She wrote Mod Podge Rocks (the book) in 2011 to commemorate her love of all things decoupage. Her blog was named one of Babble.com's Top 50 Crafting Blogs of the year for 2011 and 2012. Amy currently resides in Atlanta with Roxie, her crazy pug.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Modge Podge Rocks and So Does This Book May 19, 2012

By Christine Rodriguez

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Author Amy Anderson is the creator of the oh...so...awesome blog Mod Podge Rocks.I love her blog and I love this book.The book is so full of fun projects I just want to make them all.None of the projects in this book are that complicated. The book is great for someone beginning to create with Mod Podge. Mod Podge Rocks begins with a primer on Mod Podge and what the differences are between the different types. Amy further explains how to prep your surfaces and plan out your design. The book contains 40 projects. Each project contains detailed step by step instructions along with photographs of each step. Even if you don't want to do each project exactly the way it is in the book you will get lots of ideas here. I am a certified craftaholic and buy as many craft books as I can afford. This is one of the better ones. There is such a wide variety of projects you'll be bound to find something to really excite you.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Loaded with creative and unique projects that anyone can do! June 28, 2012

By Jennifer Erickson

Format:Paperback

Stuck on Mod Podge
(a review in rhyme)

If you craft or decorate
This book is cause to celebrate
Scrapbook divas
Fashionistas
DIYers
Chic artistas
Crafters
Makers
Young and Old
Revere the Podge
as liquid gold
Mod Podge Amy has 40 plus
inspired crafts to share with us
You don't need to be a pro
Just grab the book
and off you go...

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great ideas! May 29, 2012

By CuteEverythingcom TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:Paperback

I remember my older sister using Mod Podge to make crafts, but I never had the chance to use it. Lately, I've been hearing about it so much, I figured I had better find out more about this wonder product. I've learned that Mod Podge has been around for over 40 years and is a non-toxic, water soluble glue, sealer and finish. Amy Anderson is the queen of Mod Podge and Mod Podge Rocks is her newest book. In it she tells us that when she found Mod Podge she realized she had the Holy Grail of crafting in her hands.

Mod Podge Rocks explains the six simple (but important) steps to use this medium, which dries clear and can be used on almost any surface. Mod Podge Rocks has exciting ideas to make wearables, home decor and holiday crafts. I found myself repeatedly going back to look at the awesome cowboy boots with floral fabric mod podged on to them. Love! The Pressed Leaf Pendant is such a lovely way to preserve nature, and I am excited to try this technique with all kinds of tiny objects. In looking through Mod Podge Rocks!, it quickly becomes clear that Mod Podge can be used on pretty much Everything! I was amazed at some of the things that she decoupages, like bike helmets, suitcases and pumpkins. Of course there are also the classic ideas for using Mod Podge, for instance, labels for kitchen canisters, wall plaques, photo frames and clocks. Mod Podge Rocks includes more than forty projects, so I will definitely be keeping busy, and the options sure seem limitless!