Wood Block Decor

Recently my DH and I went to Branson for one of our sons classmates birthday party. While we were there I went to a cute little craftmall (that was tucked away in the hills and I am sure I couldn't get there again). While inside the mall I noticed these cute little wood blocks with letters on them. I fell in love with many of them but then I turned them over and say the price, some were as much as $55.00. So I decided that I was going to come home and make my own.
My DH had some extra scrap lumber and he cut several blocks in various sizes:

As you can see from the picture he was able to cut many blocks! My next step was to paint them black. I chose black because that is what they used at the craftmall and it offers a really nice contrast to whatever paper you use. This process took a bit as it has to dry. I used the inexpensive paints from Michael's (you know the ones that you can get for 2/$1.00).

(You can see the paint bottle I used)

Once it was dry I selected random sized blocks, picked out my paper (I chose to use three different pattern papers), and then I used a solid color cardstock and my cricut to cut out the word 'Family'.

(As you can see I cut Family twice because the first time I messed up on the size)

Everything was glued down using MP, I chose to stand my blocks up on a shelf without attaching them to each other.

Here they are on my shelf (sorry for the glare the picture was taken using my phone)

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoy my project! 

Kim

Christmas card with matching gift card bag

Just a quick post before I head off to teach the future citizens of our world! I made these cards using my Stampin' Up Christmas Ornament framelits and the matching stamp set. The paper is from Recollections Sugar Plum paper pack that I bought on Black Friday at Michael's for $7.99!!! (I was so excited to get this paper for this price because it has all kinds of textures in it!) I used a strange type of twine that I also picked up on black Friday, have to admit that it is not the easiest to tie. 

I also made a little gift bag that would be cute to go along with these cards!

This little gift card holder was made using my fabulous cricut, TBB&M cartridge, plain beige card stock, my Stampin' Up Ornaments framelits and matching stamp set! The Merry Christmas stamp set is also from Stampin' Up, Sassy Salutations and Teeny Tiny Wishes. 

Cricut BLING!

I got a wild hair today and decided to add some bling to my Cricut!

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