Dimensional Magic Collage Art

Hello again!  I'm Amy from Mod Podge Rocks.  I've been here before with bracelets, and I'm happy to be back with another project - this time with Mod Podge Dimensional Magic.  If you've never used this magic little bottle of "stuff" (the name is so apropos), it does just what it says: it adds dimension to a flat surface!  It makes paper items look like epoxy stickers, and it makes jewelry items look like they have resin poured on them - yet it's non-toxic.  I know I sound like an infomercial, but I really love it.  I use it on jewelry a lot, so I decided to change it up with a piece of wall art.  I think you'll enjoy.  Here's how to make my Dimensional Magic collage art.

Gather These Supplies

Artwork with plastic frame - from Dollar Tree
Mod Podge Matte
Mod Podge Dimensional Magic
Krylon Spray Paint - Satin Avocado
Scrapbook paper - I used Crate Paper's Restoration collection
Scissors or Craft knife and mat
Sizzix Big Shot or flower templates to cut flower shapes
Craft glue
Paintbrush

To start, pop the back out of the frame and remove the glass (I didn't use it).  Spray paint the frame Avocado - I didn't show this because I would probably choke myself and ruin my camera if I tried to take a photo while spray painting. 

Spread a medium layer of Mod Podge onto the "art" that came in the frame - smooth your background paper down on top of it.  Allow it to dry and then give a topcoat.  Use your scissors or craft knife to trim around the edges.

At this point I cut out my images.  I hand drew the "vase" and cut that out, and I did the same with the stems and leaves.  Then I used my Sizzix Big Shot and the Flower Layers by Emily Humble to cut out the flowers.  If you don't have a die cutter, you can use either a stencil or hand draw the flowers yourself and cut out.  Use a variety of papers to really mix it up and make it cute!

Mod Podge all the items down in the configuration of your choice and then use Dimensional Magic to accent the flowers.  Some tips on using Dimensional Magic:

• Don't shake the bottle; it causes bubbles.
• Dry it in a warm-ish place.  Dimensional Magic doesn't like cold weather and it will crack.
• You can layer Dimensional Magic on top of itself (after the first layer is dry) - it will dry clear.
• It takes a few hours to dry - sometimes several depending on the weather conditions.

Use craft glue to secure the collage into the frame.

I used stencil tape to secure the back to the frame.  Now hang to your heart's desire.

Thanks to the team here at CL and S for featuring me.  I can't wait to show you more fun projects with Mod Podge!  I would also love to give away one of these today:

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