{custom family blocks}

My poor friend Angie. I don't think she's ever going to have a present from me that she hasn't seen online first, lol! Her birthday was this week, and I wanted to make her something fun.

I {love} these blocks!

 

They are really simple to make, and can be customized for any family.  How fun would these be for a Super Saturday project?

I thought about using a picture on one of the blocks, but I was trying to be sneaky, and I couldn't find one of her family to use ahead of time. I think it would be really cute though--either on one of the blocks in the front, or even on the backs of the blocks, so they are reversible!

Custom Family Blocks

ITEMS YOU NEED:

• 4x4 post, cut into 4 perfect square blocks
• spray paint
• stain
• vinyl
• ribbon

DIRECTIONS:

1.  Make sure your posts are cut into perfect squares.  Measure the height of the post first, to see how tall it it--it will vary from post to post.  When you know how tall it is, then you cut it into blocks.  Home Depot will also do this for you, if you ask.

2.  Spray paint the blocks, then let completely dry.  Sand, sand, sand!  I use a power sander and go over all the edges, plus the all the sides.

3. If your blocks are cream or white, you really want to be careful with how much stain you apply.  Take a lint- free rag, dip it into the stain, then blot it quite a few times--until all the excess is gone.  Carefully apply it to each block.

4. Once the stain is dry, you're ready to add the vinyl!  I used my Silhouette to cut the vinyl, (FONTS=Century Gothic and Tingle Institute) but if you are looking for a place to order from, try Writings on the Wall--I've used them forever, and they're great! Tie a ribbon around either all of the blocks, or just one, like I did.

Ta-da!  Adorable family blocks!

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