Gift Idea: Grandma Blocks!
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I made these fun blocks for both Grandma’s Christmas presents this year! They LOVED them!
I remember seeing something similar at a holiday boutique and they cost $40. Trust me you can make them much cheaper- and probably cuter too!
I started out with a 4x4x8. Then I cut the blocks ( and when I say I, I mean the guys at home depot lol) down to 3.5 in. The base I had cut to 7 inches.
After I gave each block a couple coats of paint I printed out the vinyl with my Silhouette. You could really do any variation of colors. I chose a more neutral color to match their houses.
Then I distressed the edges with a little distress ink. Gosh I love this stuff!
Next I cut my pictures down to 3×3 and modpodged them on.
Once they were dry I tied a little bow around them, and sent them off to grandma’s!
Both grandma’s loved them!
I have seen this quote altered to say “Mom,” “Dad,” or “Grandpa.”
Get creative, and get crafting!
That is such a cute project! Love it.
this just melts my heart!!
kisses
heather
This is really lovely … I can not think of a grandma out there that would not love it! Great job on this!
This is so cute. Gonna have to make one of these for myself.
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Hi there! I LOVE these and want to make something similar with pictures of my daughters’ first smiles- did you just Mod Podge right onto the photo? Or did you have to photocopy it onto regular paper first? Thanks!!
Kelly
I love your blog! I’ve just started following you…what great ideas, very inspirational. Checked out the Silouette site…..how much fun would it be to win a machine….I could make endless gifts for family and friends and share this new craft with everyone! Thanks for considering me! Best regards!!
I love this!!! I am going to feature this on my blog on Saturday!
Jennifer
I love these! I shared this on my FB & Twitter too (I just think it’s such a great idea)! We’ll be making a similiar version of this! Thanks so much for this!
Thanks so much! And thanks for sharing them, that’s so sweet!
I love this! I’m going to feature this tomorrow on a Mother’s Day roundup! 🙂
This is adorable! I’m definitely using this for some Christmas gifts this year 🙂
I think i have a new idea for a Christmas gift for the grandparents this year!
Now following you from followers fest. 🙂
I saw this through pinterest! I was wondering, would this work with a normal photo? Or does the photo have to printed on vinyl?
thanks! I love this idea!
I love this. I am going to have to Google to find out how to modpodged. Also, Did you use a stencil to put the saying on the large Block? Thanks, Leisa
I just wanted you to know I used your wonderful blocks in a featured post about wedding centerpieces! Stop by to see how I suggest changes for the bride and groom to use for their special day. http://www.theweddinggals.net
Thanx for the wonderful idea!
Hi! I love this idea and want to make it for a Christmas gift this year. Do you modge podge the word on too?
hey, what kind of paint did you use for these? and would normal ink work for the distress look?
My first submission didn’t work…sorry. What type of paper did you use for the photos?
Hi Lulu! It was a matte finish photo paper that you can get printed anywhere! 🙂
So adorable I am eager to try these soon I am the grandma of 15 and trust me they are all special blessings.
Hi, I’m from the UK and saw this and thought it was fab, but can you please tell me what modpodge is???
i was considering using a varnish? what do you think?
Thanks x
It’s similar to the consistency of glue. It is used like glue to stick the paper on and then over the top to create a glossy finish.
I love this! I will be making this for my mom’s birthday from the kids. What type of paint did you use to paint the blocks? Also did you do all the edges or just the front with the ink and did you use gloss type stuff on just pictures or other block too to make them all glossy looking?
Hi Jessica! I used acrylic craft paint to paint the blocks. I painted all sides of the blocks, inked the edges, and covered them in modge podge for the glossy look! 🙂
LOVE THE CREATIVITY!
I would love to do this for my family this Christmas. Is there a more inexpensive way of printing the pictures and sayings out instead of using the Silouette machine? A single mom living on a very tight budget. Thank you. Mere
You could try modge-podging regular copy paper – I’d try a scrap piece of a paper on a scrap piece of wood to test first, if your budget is tight (and I can respect a tight budget!).
Love it. What kind of wood is this called?
Hi Hailey! I just got the wood from hobby lobby. The cubes are just called “wood cubes” and the long one is just called “wooden block”.