Valentine Craft Show

 I am thrilled to be a part of this “All Handmade”  art and gift show in Sugar House next weekend.  Come for some unique gifts and ideas!

Valentine Letter Blocks

I saw some cute Valentine blocks at the craft store the other day that I desperately wanted to buy…then I saw the price tag…$17…then I thought to myself - “Why don’t you make them!?”  I looked there for blocks.  Not much luck.  I checked my being-finished basement. No extra 2x4’s there to cut.  Then I remembered I had some square blocks left over from a project I did a few years ago that would be perfect.  So, for your project – think out of the box a little and use what you have - a cut up 2x4, or similar sized gift boxes would even do!

What you need:

-4 blocks, boxes, pieces of wood

-Lettering (I used vinyl ‘cause I have access to it.  You could cut up cardstock and glue or modge-podge it to your surface)

-Paint

-Sandpaper

-Ink pad or Stain (I used an Ink pad – a lot less mess than stain and works very similar)

How you do it:

1. Paint your blocks – usually a few coats will do

2. Cut out your lettering (Vinyl or paper)

3.Adhere your lettering to the blocks

4.Rough up the edges with your sandpaper

5. Ink the edges for that vintage/warn look – You’re done!

Time and Money:

-I painted the blocks a couple times before bed and one more time in the morning and put them together in less than 1/2 an hour – VERY simple project!

-I love projects where I have everything I need, such was the case for this one for me. If you have to buy stuff, it shouldn’t cost you more than a couple dollars for this one!