Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Mod Podge Botch Job

I had morning tea with some lovely local bloggers. These ladies know their stuff and they were talking about something called 'Mod Podge'. I asked was it was and they happily told me all about it.

I started to obsess on getting my hands on some. I started to obsess on what awesome wearable art I could create. I was imagining a world of crafty awesomeness opening up in my near future. A friend heard of my obsession and kindly gave me some of her leftover Mod Podge. It was only a little bit and I had grand plans but it was a start.
I found a Witchery bracelet I hadn't worn for a least a week and a scarf for about the same period. They both had to be sacrifice for art. I was on a mission.
I guessed the exact measurements. An artist doesn't have time for rulers or markers.
 I grabbed a paint brush and stirred the Mod Podge (the brush was another sacrifice)...
 wrapped and podged the bracelet...  
...and then tossed the ugly and unwearable art bracelet in the trash.
I probably should put a little more thought into Mod podge before I sacrifice anything else.

26 comments:

  1. You are a classic, bloody hilarious.

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    1. Thanks Trudie, I just wish I still had the original scarf and bracelet. Rachel x

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  2. Pretty. Or not, lol. Well done for trying!

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  3. LOL ... you still get a big gold star for trying :D
    I'll keep an eye out for some nice easy mod podge tutorials for you ;-)

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    1. I would really appreciate that Cassandra. Rachel x

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  4. That is exactly where my craft projects usually end up too! :)

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    1. I love the idea of it, I just need the skill or patience to back it up :) Rx

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  5. Gods, love you Rachel! You're hilarious! x

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    1. Thanks Kim-Marie, at least it's not just me giggling at myself. It usually is. :)

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  6. That's totally something I would do!!!! Pfffft measuring is for losers ... LOL

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    1. I couldn't agree more Janet, measuring is for losers. Not winners like us.

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  7. Bahaha! Rachel that's probably something I would do, except I wouldn't even finish it. I hope you have greater success on the second attempt.

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    1. I hope I have more luck next time. I might stick with paper instead of fabric. :)

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  8. It was a start ... ;)
    Better luck next time.

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    1. Thanks, I have to have better luck because it can't be worse :) Thanks for commenting. Rx

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  9. Paper might have been a better choice for your first attempt :)

    I am waiting on my first lot of mod podge to arrive in the mail and boy do I have grand plans for it. Lets hope I'm not disappointed!

    Are you able to salvage what is left of your scarf?

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    1. Definitely using paper next time. What are you going to make? I have to get rid of the scarf, too many bad memories attached to it now. Rachel

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  10. Oh dear, I have the same challenges when I use modge podge too

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  11. Oh No! That happens to me often though. I usually go about the arty or crafty activity without really taking my time and planning it out and viola i usually chuck mine in the bin too.

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    1. Haha, why are we like this? I have a vision but I just can't get there. Rachel x

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  12. I really didnt think it looked that bad at all from the photos. i too have been obsessing over modge podge, im thinking after your experience I may avoid my bassket of scarves though! ;) x

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    1. It was really uncomfortable, stiff awkward fabric on the inside. My obsession is building again. I'll be avoiding anything I like and sticking with paper.

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  13. I bought the Mod Podge the day after that coffee date and still haven't used it, I can't find anything I want to sacrifice/artistify, but now...Challenge Accepted!
    xx

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    1. I can't wait to see what you do. Maybe magazine cut outs on your new toy box? Rx

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