Reversible Merry Christmas Decorative Blocks
"Use a 4 x 4, scrapbook paper, Mod Podge, and paint to make decorative Christmas blocks with 'Merry Christmas' on them. These blocks can also be made to be reversible: two holiday decorations in one!"
Estimated Cost$11-$20
Time to CompleteWeekend project
Main MaterialWood
Materials List
- 4 x 4
- Wood stain
- Scrapbook paper
- Acrylic paint
- Scissors
- Mod Podge
- Sandpaper
- Printed letters or Cricut-cut letters
Instructions
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Cut your 4 x 4 into 3 1/2" wide pieces.
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Use your chosen stain to stain your blocks. Let your stained blocks dry overnight.
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Cut your scrapbook paper into 3" squares.
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Put Mod Podge on the back of your scrapbook paper and on the front face of your blocks.
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Tape your printed letters onto the center of your scrapbook paper.
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Use a pen and with hard pressure trace around the edge of the letters. Your goal is to get an indent on the paper.
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Paint the letters, using the indentations made by the pen as a guideline.
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Let the paint dry and add a coat of Mod Podge on top of the scrapbook paper.
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If you decide to do reversible blocks, repeat the process on the other side of the blocks.