I desperately needed a few Valentine decorations. Like I have said before - I pretty much have nothing but Christmas. Its a work in progress when you are on a budget!
A few years ago I had gone in on a craft with a bunch of friends to make some name blocks. I had planned on giving some to family members as well and had tons of blocks cut. I was only able to finish the sanding while we were together and was going to "finish them at home". Ha! Now 3-4 years later there they were still sitting on the shelf in the closet and I have no idea who on earth I was going to give them to! So this is what a few of them turned into.
I'm still trying to decide whether I like them simple or want to embellish them a bit more. (buttons, brads, netting, ribbon, etc). What do you think?
How did I make them?
Cut different size blocks from a 2x4. They look cute out of a 4x4 too, but my mantle is a little narrow for that. Sand them smooth and paint them.
I didn't paint the side that the paper would be covering. I used Deep Burgandy and Antique White. I am hoping to be able to use the "Love" letters for Christmas too, so I left them all red.
Once the paint dries, cut pieces of coordinating scrapbook paper just smaller than the blocks. If you have the cricut the letters will be a piece of cake. But if you are like me, print out a cute font, trace and cut with good old fashioned scissors! I used Mod Podge and stuck the paper and the letters on the front and viola! I love how that stuff dries. It always amazes me how it turns from white to clear. Simple minds.....
I added some subway art printables that I found around the internet in a couple of extra frames and suddenly I feel like my home has some holiday spirit! Its amazing how little it takes. And it only cost me about $2 to print the art. I like that....
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