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Happy Friday everyone. In celebration of the weekend, I have a fun and inspiring giveaway for you. If you read creative blogs then I know you have heard of Mod Podge Rocks – the blog. Well, now the blog has expanded – into a book – Mod Podge Rocks! Decoupage Your World, written by Amy Anderson.
Amy Anderson is the blogger behind Mod Podge Rocks!, the craft blog focused on all things Mod Podge. As bloggers go – Amy rocks! She has been writing her blog since 2008 and believes like me – that anyone can be creative. She is a blogger’s blogger and the best bloggy authority out there. We all love her in the crafting community.
If you don’t know what Mod Podge is – it is an all-in-one glue, sealer, and finish that can be used on almost anything. I was asked if I would like to review a copy of the book and host a giveaway, of course I said, yes. I have two books to giveaway. I love creative books that teach, inspire, and have step-by-step photo tutorials and Mod Podge Rocks, Decoupage Your World delivers!
Mod Podge allows even novices to be creative. The best testament that shows just how great Mod Podge is – it has been around since the 1960’s! I remember my mom using it back in the 70’s on her projects and I always thought the name was so cool. Mod Podge is a crafting classic. The original gloss formula comes in the classic orange label, but now there are matte, satin, hard coat, paper, fabric, outdoor, and sparkle formulas and Amy describes and shows how to use all of them in the book.
Amy also shows you along with a few other popular craft bloggers just how easy it is to use Mod Podge. There are 40 projects each with a beautiful full page color photo along with a step-by-step photo tutorial.
A few of my favorites:
The Retro Floral Outdoor Chair. What a great way to update a classic. The book includes design templates for you to copy so you can make the exact same flowers you see on the chair yourself.
Amy herself is in the Carnival Ribbon and Ticket Frame.
Most of the projects have fun titles like these Chi Chi Magazine Holders. The photos in the book are so clear and vivid making the tutorials very easy to follow.
Love this stool – I could use one of these in my house – being able to add your own style easily to plain pieces is what makes Mod Podge really ROCK!
The projects are organized into 3 sections. – Wearables, Home Décor, and Holiday. Plus a a primer section that explains what Mod Podge is, what all the different formulas do, as well as going over basic techniques so even a novice will be able to create beautiful, funky, fun, and colorful crafts, décor, and wearables. The last section is a gallery where Amy features many projects done by other bloggers.
And it is priced just right! The list price for the book is $14.99, which means you can find it at a discount at Amazon, or use your 40% off coupon at your local craft store.
Amy congratulations! You have written a very inspiring book – you ROCK!
If you love Mod Podge then I know you will love this book. If you have never used it then you will soon find out why it is such a craft room staple and will be joining the legions of Mod Podgers already out there, myself included.
To enter to win a copy of Mod Podge Rocks! just leave me a comment. Giveaway will end Tuesday June 5th. Good Luck!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
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Oh wow! This looks fabulous…would love to win this!
The book looks wonderful and i would enjoy having it! I remember decoupage in the 70s or 80s and Mod Podge was IT for crafters! Thanks for having a giveaway of a copy of the book. MaryBeth
i’d love a copy-i think i’ll go pull out my mod podge and see what i can whip up!
Would love to win this book!!! Maybe then I could put the extra large container of Mod Podge I bought in November to use!!!
Pick me! Pick me! :)
I love Mod Podge and don’t know what we would do without it! The book sounds fantastic and would love a copy.
M=Make, O=Outrageous,D=Designs Now go ahead and Podge everything because this stuff Rocks!
I just reacquainted myself with Mod Podge using it to adhere some prints to canvas and would love to win the book to see all the useful ways I could use the product. It would make a lovely birthday gift for me since my birthday is next week.
Mod Podge is awesome! I have used it several times, including a recent project where I lined the back of my reading room bookcase:
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I also recently used it to glue 2 pieces of pretty scrapbook paper together and make a bookmark :) It makes paper really sturdy!
Serena
Thrift Diving
I absolutely love working with all types of Mod Podge! Dimensional Magic is my favorite! I’d love to win this book, I’m sure it is loaded with all kinds of Mod Podge crafting goodness! :-)
The book looks awesome! Thanks for the chance to win!
I have never been interested in doing craft things until I saw your website. It’s really inspiring and makes me feel that I can do it. Would love to have a copy of the book too.
Ooh I would love to win this! Thanks for the giveaway
Would love to win this book didn’t know about all the new varieties
If I don’t win, I’m going to buy it! What a fun book!
You said your mom used Mod Podge in the 70′s. Yikes that sounds like I’m older than, or about the same age, as your mom! LOL!
At any rate, I too used it way back then but haven’t in years. I don’t really think of myself as a crafter but this book might give me some inspiration to do so :-)
Yep… I’ve been using Mod Podge about the same length of time as Mom. I will say I haven’t in a while.. there are outdoor versions? And more?!? I gotta get back into Mod Podge!
Winning the book would certainly jump start me… *grin*
Debbie
The projects look awesome. I always wondered what Modge Podge was!
I can’t imagine life without Mod Podge! Even my alarm clock has been decorated with Mod Podges paper scraps. I’d LOVE to win that book!
It’s so great that ModPodge has an updated use! Diane, I, too, remember my mom using it to make those burnt-edge photos mounted on wood. There are so many more uses than THAT for ModPodge! I’d like to try doing some furniture. ModPodge works so much better than white glue. Must have some secret ingredient that makes it so.
This is wonderful! Pick me!
I love reading all the great things you can do with Mod Podge!
This book likes it has some great projects I would love to try.
Seriously!! Mod podge inspiration!
Wow! I would love to read this book and try a few of those adorable projects :-) Thanks
I’ve been a avid fan on Mod Podge for years and love love love that it now comes in all kinds…satin, glimmer, for fabric, etc. I think I have a few different kinds for the “just in case” project. It’s an addiction! LOL
Love to win this book. Amy is great. Love all her great ideas for Mod Podge!
Love Modge Podge! Would love to win this book. Thanks for the chance!
Would love to have this book to find more great ideas
I would love to win this book! Mod Podge Rocks has been on my reading list for a while now bc obviously mod podge rocks
This book looks fantastic and I would love to win a copy. Mod Podge is one of those products that is a classic. Thanks for the chance.
LOVE Modge Podge! LOVE your Blog and Modge Podge Rocks too!
Who wouldn’t love a new tub of Modge Podge and a book filled with more ways to use it?
My fingers are itchy in anticipation.
I am a very crafty person with a project or two (or more) going all the time, but I have NEVER used Mod Podge! After reading your review, I am ready to buy a bottle and start experimenting! Thanks!!
What a fun book – I’d love to win it! Count me in!
Just seeing a Mod Podge label makes me feel young again :-) Would love to win–Thanks for the giveaway!
Finally, inspiration to try mod podge crafting again!
I have been using Mod Pod since the 70′s. Does that make me an old hippie? Argh. Love the orange label…it really makes the cover of the book pop!
I first used ModPodge in the 1970′s. Crazy that this product has been around for so long and is making a bang-up comeback. I just bought a new bottle a month ago and am making plans for it!
A friend intoduced me to mod podge several years ago. It is amazing what all it can do. Love it. What a great give away. Thanks for sharing.
This looks awesome! So many fun ideas just in the parts you shared! I would love to win this book!
I love Mod Podge! I would loved to have this book:)
I love Mod Podge…great give away..this would be so fun
to win!
hooray for mod podge
I would love to win this book!
We just moved and in packing we found a bottle of …you guessed it – Mod Podge! Would love to win the book. :)
Just what I need….another project that I want to try!! Mod Podge was a staple in my Mother’s crafting cabinet and will be in mine. If I don’t win the book I will certainly want to get it for inspiration.
I remember making 3-D pictures with Mod Podge in the 60′s! I’m dating myself–but I would love a copy of the book! Thanks so much.
I have never used Mod Podge but have seen several bloggers write about it. I would love to learn!
I’d love to win a copy!
what perfect summer projects… how I would put this book to good use. :o)
Oooh – love the stool – I have a small one I could do. Have to look through my paper stash and get to work! Love your website and all your ideas :)
This product looks amazing, bet I could find lots of uses for it.
I love Mod Podge. I have used it several times. I would love to win this book. Thanks for the chance.
I would love to have some new ideas for crafty projects.
I’d LOVE to have it all!
I would like Modge Podge Rocks,because I don’t have one,and I don’t see until now,so thanks for chance!
I have loved Modge Podge for ages, having used it for many craft projects and to be able to put my stamp on my design projects…would love to win this book…how does it get any better than that!
Oh, enter my name, please….I would LOVE to make those adorable magazine holders!
I would love to win this book full of creative ideas. We’ve just starting redecorating, and I’ve bought my first bottle of Mod Podge Matte finish, and am going to try some of the things I’ve seen on the internet, but would really love step by step instructions for some projects, so this would be great. Thank you so much for the chance to win this book……..it would be well used in this house.
hugs
Donna xx
This book seems to have some awesome projects. I’d sure love to try a few!! Thank you for the chance to win. Have an exceptionally blessed day!! Kathy
I love my mod podge and would love to win the book! The projects inside look pretty cool ; )
It would be awesome to win this book. The chair project caught my eye!
I remember Mod Podge as a kid! Today’s my 50th (!!!!) and we are getting ready to move overseas for a few years. I just got started on your blog, noticed its reference here and there and it got me to think maybe I should buy some here before I go. I could have some real fun over there!! Blessings to you, Diane.
I would love to win this. It looks like it has some really great ideas. I love your blog and now I need to go find the Mod Podge blog too. Thanks so much!
I love Mod Podge! This book looks wonderfully fun!
I love mod podge too!! I remember making my first collage with it in junior high-would love a book to show me new ideas!
FANTASTIC! Ijust discovered Mod Podge last week when I decided to get creative with end of year teacher gifts – it made my life so much easier when creating a one-of-a-kind clip board and white board for my daughters teachers – I used the one with sparkle in it! Would really love a copy of this book to find further fun and useful ways to use this fabulous product.
P.S? I love your blog!
Great review Diane. You don’t have to sell me on Modge Podge. Have used it in the pass with scouts and it works great. Thanks for giving us a change to win.
I bought some Mod Podge but still haven’t worked up the courage to open it. This book could convince me I can be creative!! Thanks for having such a lovely give-away!!
I am just starting to use Mod Podge, and I absolutely love it! I’m finding it both relaxing and satisfying. I’m thrilled to find out about outdoor Mod Podge because I have the perfect table for my front porch — all it needs is some sprucing up!
This looks great! If I win – I will give it to my daughter!
She’s craft-tacular!!!
I use Mod Podge for so many things and I read Amy’s blog almost everyday just to see what’s new. I would love to win her book. Congratulations Amy, it’s sure to be a bestseller in the crafting community.
I would love to have this book! I did decoupage with Mod Podge in the ’70′s, and my daughter has discovered it now. This is a craft we could share and do together. Oh, the things we will see and make!!!
I love mod podge… It is like the uses are endless. I love seeing new ideas using it.
Angela
http://angiegetscrafty.storenvy.com/
http://angiegetscrafty.blogspot.com/
Would love to give mod podge a try with some of the great ideas in this book
This book looks amazing and fun! :)
I would love to win this. Thanks for the chance.
I just saw this book at my local craft store! It’d be a great gift to win!
This is definitely a book I need and would enjoy? Please enter my name in the drawing. Wish me luck!!
I have only used ModPodge for paper in the most basic of ways. This book looks like it would be just the ticket for me to get a little more adventurous! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
I’d love to win this book! I recently covered a bunch of clay pots with pretty fabric, using the waterproof mod-podge. They turned out so beautiful. I’m ready to try some new ideas!
That looks so much fun! I would love to win this book!
This would be an absolute addition to my decorating library! Pick me!
I have used Mod Podge before & love it! This book looks AWESOME! In just the few pages I’ve seen I LOVE the projects featured!!!
Thank you for your generousity…I would love to win this book.
I really enjoy your blog too!
God bless.
I found your site because of Pinterest, and thank goodness for Pinterest. You have some fabulous ideas; thanks for sharing them with the rest of us :) Oh, and I do love Mod Podge!
I could so use this so my bottles of Modge Podge don’t go to total waste. I have zero creativity!
I could put this book to good use! Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love this book. I have Mod Podge in every room. Just bought the outdoor version.
This book looks fabulous! I am always looking for new inspirations. One of my favorite ways to use ModPodge is to dress up old worn-out furniture.
My daughter and I would enjoy this book thoroughly! We’ve recently begun using Mod Podge on projects and we are hooked.
I just used Mod Podge for the first time a few weeks ago and loved the results. If I had this book, I’d be doing a lot more Mod Podging in the future!
My daughter and I have a trash-to-treasure project we hope to decoupage. I’ll be off to find some Mod Podge soon!
I too LOVE modge podge! I use it to seal scrabble tiles that I make into necklaces. Works every time with no smudges or bubbles. :)
Oh what fun & delight to win this eye-candy of a book!!! I grew up using this stuff with a crafty mama, & now I have daughters and AM a crafty mama. ;-) I love & admire Amy & feel like I know her. This book would bless our home w/ ideas with which to bless others. Thanks so much for the giveaway, & God bless! – Julie H.
Thanks for offering such a great giveaway. This book looks like so much fun! :)
I would loveeee iittt
It certainly DOES Rock!
I am a HUGE fan of Modge Podge and would absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to win a copy of this book!! Your blog is amazing!!!
Count me in! I’d love to win :) Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!!
This books ROCKS, just like Mod Podge!!! I hope I win one!
Thanks for the offer, and all of your information!
I think I need to go buy some more Mod Podge! I can’t wait to get started on some of these projects. Great book, with great ideas. Thanks for the chance to win.
Decoupage is one of my favorite art projects. Thank you for the opportunity.
What a great product! Could do so many exciting things with this book, working at school,with students who have multiple disabilities and who love creating!
Thanks for the opportunity to enter.
Kym
What a fun giveaway!
Awesome giveaway! I love her blog and yours!
Oh, I love her blog, and I’m so glad there’s a book!
I love Mod Podge and would love to win Amy’s book! Thanks for the chance!
I love mod podge!! would love to see all the creative ideas in the book.
LOVE Mod podge I use it all the time my very first project was a can with rice paper napkins actually sold some at a craft show, They were done up for Christmas.
Last Christmas I MP’d Christmas card scenes onto cutting boards ( to hang) for the girls I work with.
I have visited Amy’s blog a time or too love how creative she is.
Have a good one ann/alba
Love your blog and read it everyday. Have used MP many times and would love some new ideas!!
Would love to win a copy–thanks!
I love Mod Podge. Would love to have the book.
I loved Mod Podge when it first came out years ago. I have just started to use it again. Thanks for the great giveaway.
As soon as we move into our new house, we are going to mod podge our our kitchen table top. This looks like a fun book that would be full of inspiration!
I did a Mod Podge craft at Christmas and would love to learn more!!! For some reason I can’t pronounce it correctly – I tend to call it Modge Podge. :)
Looks like an awesome book!
What a fun book! Thanks!!
I <3 Mod Podge and have been using it forever, even when other artists were shunning it.. I would LOVE to win a copy of Amy's book!
I just have to have this book! I have been using Mod Podge for over 30 years and I just know there more ways to use than I ever thought of!
Love Mod Podge although everyone I know calls it Modge Podge.
Why is that? Just sounds right I guess.
Would love the book to maybe learn some new tricks…….
Looks like a great book to own, and use for everything!
I have just rediscovered Mod Podge after 40 years!! And I’m loving it. The book looks like a terrific idea with lots of projects!
I just love your blog–I read every day via RSS feed and it’s a highlight of my day! I look forward to reading this book–I like the projects from the book that you preview in your post today.
Yes, Mod Podge does rock! Thanks for introducing me to the book.
thanks for the chance to enter!
I would love some new mod podge inspiration. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love to use Modge Podge and would love to have more inspiration. Thanks for the giveaway!
How timely! I bought a new jar of Mod Podge yesterday for a canvas project I’m creating this weekend. I’d love to win the book!
you can call me a *mod podge virgin* … i have two bottles here and have never used it …. i know this book will help me overcome my mod podge fears …. seriously, it’s true ….
I just discovered the awesomeness called modpodge a few months ago. So very cool. Can’t wait to take a look at that book.
:-)
Ooh, I love Mod Podge.
I would love to win this!
I have never used Mod Podge, but like saying the name, too. Would be excited to win the book and give it a try!!
Sure hope I’m not late for the party (give away)!
What a book! I sure could use some inspiriation and this looks like what I need! If I don’t win, well, I’m off to purchase the book.
Thank you for letting us know about Amy and her book on Pod Modge.
I’m not really that crafty but with all of the things I’ve pinned from Pinterest recently I really need to get busy and try some of them!
Diane,
I also remember decoupaging back in the 80′s. I love Mod Podge and have been inspeired to use from your blog.
I would love to win this book!! It’d be great to have all these ideas in one spot!!
Thanks for the chance. Can’t wait to see this book!
Decoupage is my favorite craft to do!
Brenda
Hiya this is awesome couldn’t wait for this book to come out here’s my opurtunity! Find me on Google + I’m Ashley Ray
I can still remember the pair of shoes that my mom covered with some daisy fabric back in the 60′s and Im pretty sure she used Mod Podge! I would love to win the book…I’m always on the lookout for ways to cover things up with other things! Thanks for a great giveaway!
Would love to win a book!! Mod podge is great, been using it since it came on the ‘crafting’ scene. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
I could really use this book, I want to decopauge the fronts and tops of my daughter’s dresser but don’t know where to start. Thanks for the chance to win :)
Mod Podge is awesome. Your book looks amazing!
Another crafting book? Excellent!!
I would love to win this book! If I don’t though I have a birthday coming up on Saturday, and what a great gift to myself ;)!
Hmm, I haven’t opened my Modge Podge all year, if I recall it doesn’t dry up when you close it right so I’ll cross my fingers! I have been on a crafty roll lately, so I guess it’s time for another project :)
I’d LOVE to win!! :)
Sounds like a lot of updated ideas for a classic product that I have used for (yikes!!) 40 something years. Eager to check it out.
My hubby and I we looking on Pinterest to find ideas for my Craft Office when we came across your blog on your craft area. Hours later we had to peel ourselves away from the laptop just to go go sleep.
Well, he’s asleep next to me. I kept looking scanning your blog and Pinterest boards. Finding another couple of dozen or more ideas that I’ve Pinned or book marked to print the ideas for my craft book.
Then I found this giveaway. Who can resist Modge Podge craft ideas? Especially when they are free to the winner. Great giveaway!!!
I can’t wait to start projects!! Thank you for creating such a fabulous resource for us!!
What a great sounding book! Thanks for sharing.
Wow – It would be fun to work with Mod Podge again!
I LOVE the different things Amy has done with Mod Podge! How inspiring!! Thanks for sharing her blog with us, and thanks for such an awesome giveway….YOU Rock!!!
This book looks so good! Thanks for a great giveaway!
I would love to win this book. I love Mod Podge!
Thanks for all your amazing posts!! I would love to win this! I love trying new things with mod podge!
Mod Podge RULES! Thanks for the chance to win this awesome book! ~H
Looks like a fun book.
I remember using ModPodge as a kid but haven’t thought about it in ages. Would love to give it a whirl again!
Great Review!
Great review – would love to win this book!
i love mod podge! iI can’t wait to check thos out and get crafting!!
I love Mod Podge and done many ‘one of a kind’ projects but would love to win the book for even MORE ideas! PS. Love your blog!
So many cute projects. I’d love a copy of the book
I’ve always wanted to try Mod Podge and would LOVE to see the ideas in the book!
I have never used Mod Podge but I have been itching to make something with it. This would be my chance and also get good uses for it. Love your blog! You are the best.
I love Mod Podge! I’d love to win this book…thx!!
LOVE Mod Podge!!! Just made my little girl a pair of silver glitter mary janes for her birthday using it! Would love and USE this book! Perfect guide for a teacher in the summer! ;-)
Yes, please!
A book written just for me? I so need a copy!
I love Mod Podge!
I just stumbled across your blog. It is fantastic. Thanks for the inspiration.
I love, love, love this stuff! This book looks fantastic!
I LOVE Mod Podge!!!! Use it a LOT!
I just love Mod Podge and have used it for years! The book sounds great and I will definately get one — if I don’t win it!
Love to modge podge with my kids…Take an inexpensive canvas and lotsa little collected, snipped and clipped items -
magazine images, buttons, scrapbook paper, tissue paper, etc.
give the girls a brush and a bottle of modgepodge…. Kids have a fantastic time creating a masterpiece mom can keep.
Would love to win!
I don’t consider myself very crafty, but this book sounds like a great idea for a beginner like me!
Thanks for the giveaway.
Yes please and thank you!
Ohhhhh…I love mod podge! Its right up there with my love for spray paint! Can’t wait to take a look at this book!
I loooooove Mod Podge!!
Funny – I bought a bottle of Mod Podge a few months ago after cruising through craft pages. Then I forgot what my plan was… Whatever shall I do with it? I really need the book so I can figure that out! :)
I’m always looking to use my Mod Podge. I hadn’t used it in years until I did some DIY stuff for my wedding a few years ago. I’m eager to find some out of the usual uses!
I love modge podge!
New to Mod Podge so would love to see all the ideas the book offers.
Been wanting to try Mod Podge and would love to have some ideas from this book.