Featured DIY – Wooden Baby Blocks
Tools and Materials
3 1/4-inch square wood block
Sandpaper
Scissors
Acrylic paint
Mod Podge
Paintbrush
Decorative paper
Emery board
Letters, numbers, and embellishments
Sponge
1. Sand the wooden block with sandpaper to prepare it for painting.
2. Paint the block with the color you’ve selected. Allow to dry.
3. Cut 6 pieces of decorative paper to 3 1/4 inch.
4. Glue the paper to each side of the block using all-purpose Mod Podge. Allow the glue to dry.
5. Sand edges and corners of paper with an emery board.
6. Paste the letters, numbers, and embellishments to the block using the same technique.
7. Sponge the edges of the paper with paint to give it texture and an antique look.
8. Paint another coat of Mod Podge all over the block to seal. Allow to dry.
More info at marthastewart.com
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aileen
I recently came accross your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
Susan
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Mari
I saw these on martha – they look easy to do for such a great-looking result. If I remember right, the blocks might be available at your average craft megastore? Thanks for reminding me of these!
And my 6 month old would only need 6 or so to get her started so now's the perfect time. I just have to find the time to do it
Mod Podge Amy
Delightful! These are perfect for posting on my blog. . .
You have a great thing here!
holly
i made these as a kind of art project before i had a baby…turns out he loves them as do the cats!