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How to make a collaged heart with die cut Mod Podge window clings

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Did you know you can make your own window cling material with Mod Podge and die cutting them into all sorts of fun shapes? Well, you can and it is so easy.

I used all sorts of colorants with the Mod Podge. Above I mixed some Ultra Dye with Mod Podge for a translucent effect.

For this red glitter butterfly I used Plaid Folk Art Ultra red glitter paint with the Mod Podge.

After mixing the various paints and dyes with the Mod Podge on pieces of glass and then letting them dry for a day or two I would peal them off and place them between a sheet of wax paper.

Then I would run them through the Crafter’s Companion Gemini Die Cutting machine using the mixed media dies like this Butterfly one and some of the standard ones too.

To make opaque window clings I used Folk Art paints along with the Mod Podge. For the large butterfly I even used the Glow In the Dark Paint.

I kept mixing up all sorts of paints with the Mod Podge and die cutting all sorts of sizes of window clings in different shapes until I had a nice heart collage. The best part is is I can peal them off and make other arrangements like a straight strip, a large circle or create one large monogram letter.

These would also make a great safety feature on sliding glass doors or a fun way to decorate for a party.

 

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I Found a Table Made from Mannequin Legs—and I’m Still Not Over It

 

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Okay, I have to tell you about one of the most bizarre-yet-brilliant DIYs I’ve come across in a while. While scrolling through google (as one does when deep into a late-night upcycling rabbit hole), I stumbled on a video tutorial for a table made out of mannequin legs. And honestly? I couldn’t look away.

This project is peak creative chaos—in the best way. The concept is exactly what it sounds like: four mannequin legs, flipped and fixed in place, supporting a standard tabletop. It’s got this quirky, surreal vibe that makes it feel part high fashion, part modern art installation. Think: Tim Burton meets IKEA.

What I loved most about this video is how surprisingly accessible it is. The creator breaks the process down clearly—so even though the end result looks totally wild, the steps are manageable. You’ll need a few tools and a decent amount of glue or screws (depending on how permanent you want this table to be), but nothing too technical.

Design-wise, this piece is an absolute conversation starter. It would look amazing in a creative studio, a funky coffee shop, or even as a statement piece in a minimalist home—anywhere you want to break the “normal furniture” mold. The contrast between the realistic mannequin legs and a basic tabletop is just the right kind of weird.

If you’re into recycled home decor, eco-conscious DIY projects, or just love adding some unexpected personality to your space, this one’s worth bookmarking. Whether or not you ever make it yourself, it’s guaranteed to make you see mannequins—and furniture—in a whole new way.

Catch the full tutorial and see the visual magic for yourself on Recyclart. Just be prepared to say, “Wait, is that a leg?” every time someone visits your house.