I went to a local craft store and priced the cutest 'Be Mine' blocks for $25. My friend and I decided to make them for the price of scrap paper and get two uses out of the blocks.
Find a 2x4 in your shed or garage or go to your local hardware store.
Cut 2 - 5" blocks and 4 - 3 1/2" blocks.
Use three coordinating colors of paper and cut them to size.
Mod podge them onto your blocks.
Sand the edges down for a worn look.
Use brown shoe polish or distress ink to give it an aged look.
I printed my letters in Lucinda Handwriting on the computer and increased the size to 230.
After cutting the letters out, use a Sharpie marker to color the white lines around the letters.
Mod podge the letters on and let dry, then mod podge over the letters for the finishing touch.
Waste not, want not...turn the blocks around and what do you have?
You're ready for Easter!
I'm linking up to:
Strut Your Stuff Thursday and Valentine SYS Party at Somewhat Simple
Very cute! I love that you can flip them! : )
ReplyDeleteFabulous idea - love that you cut the wood and got double use out of the blocks.
ReplyDeleteI just showed this to my hubby and he will be cutting me some wood.. I think I'm going to this for Spring....
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining me for another great party at "Get Your Craft on Thurs." Please join me next week for another wonderful party..
Please stop by for a big annoucement Tuesday, the 16th. I'm so excited I'm about to bust...
Lori
I just love the two sided idea for blocks. Yours came out lovely! And how great to use shoe polish for the distressing!
ReplyDelete~ Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"
I love the double purpose of these blocks!! I also love that you just cut the letters out of paper. I have wanted to try something like this, but thought I needed vinyl. Thanks for sharing all of your cool creations!!
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