help making this...mod podge questions

[kkgordon02]

Feeling a bit crafty and decided I should try to make this all myself instead of spending $25 on the kit. I didn't have much Halloween paper, so I bought some and printed it on my hp presentation paper and tried mod podging it on the blocks (my mod podge is at least 5 years old). My problem(s) is that the ink is running a little and the paper is bubbling up. Has anyone mod podged
paper they've printed at home. Is it because my mod podge is old? If I run out to the craft store to buy new mp should I get regular Halloween scrapbook paper, too? Would have loved for this to be a hybrid (and not spend money on paper!). Thanks for any advice, Karyn

[ColleenSwerb]

Did you let your paper dry before you used the mod podge on it? I like to let my paper dry overnight before I use mod podge on it.
I don't have experience with that specific paper, but I don't think you need to buy new scrapbook paper. I would use the paper you already have printed and just try again. Use a foam brush and use a really light layer of mod podge. Try not to brush on the paper TOO much, jutst one or two passes with the brush should be enough.
You can also use a brayer (a rubber roller) or a drinking glass to smooth down the paper before you mod podge on top of it. Do the bottom to attach it to the wood first, and then do a layer on top to seal it.

[MamaBee]

Cute idea!!!

I've used HP presentation paper and MP and it has been fine... I do what Col wrote... my down fall is that I always have to putz with the first layer instead of putting on the the light layer, letting dry and then going back to makes sure everything is covered. good luck!

[putri]

Try not to cake it on but for the most part your question have been answered

[kkgordon02]

Thanks...only a couple colors bled and letting it dry overnight would probably be better (I'm pretty impatient when crafting!). Thanks

[scrappingsimply]

The BEST way to do this is to print from a pro lab. When images are printed with chemicals and light they are waterproof (liquid proof)
the design/image will retain its vibrant color
I use Persnickety Prints
Here is a video with them dunking a print in water from an HP inkjet and theirs