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December 8, 2011

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Gift Idea: Grandma Board

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A couple months ago I shared how to make these grandma boards at a craft night I co-hosted in AZ. A grandma board would make the perfect gift for Christmas. They are SO simple to make and everyone loved making them! They are perfect for all the grandparents in your life.

Let’s get started shall we…

{ Grandma Board }

Supplies Nedded:

  • Wooden Board (I found these pre-finished boards from hobby lobby-score!)
  • Grandkids Vinyl
  • Clothes Pins
  • Paint and brush
  • Glue
  • Embellishments

 1. Take your pre-finished board or paint it and allow to dry.

2. Cut out the grand kids vinyl. Then remove the vinyl and place on the board. You could also use a stencil for this.

 

3. Push vinyl down and remove transfer tape.

4. Paint clothespins and allow to dry. Once they are dry you can embellish these with paper, buttons, ribbon, etc.

 

5. Glue clothespins to boards.

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Hang up your pictures and you have the perfect grandma gift!! They will love these… trust me!

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These are the grandma blocks I made last year. You can find the tutorial here.

SO have you already started your grandma gifts?!

 

Filed Under: Gifts Tagged With: Christmas, Mother's Day, Paint, Tutorial, Wood Crafts

About Jamielyn Nye

I'm Jamielyn Nye, Author of The I Heart Naptime Cookbook, mom of 4 and a big fan of naptime and chocolate. The Inspiration Board is a DIY and lifestyle blog sharing easy DIY crafts and tips to inspire creativity.

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  1. Ashley says

    December 8, 2011 at 12:22 am

    I absolutely love the blocks

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    • Jamielyn says

      December 8, 2011 at 8:43 pm

      Thanks Ashley! 🙂 xo

      Reply
  2. Erika @ Oops! I Craft My Pants says

    December 8, 2011 at 11:01 am

    I love the grandparents board! Anyone selling something similar? I want one for my inlaws, but dont have time to make one!

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    • Jamielyn says

      December 8, 2011 at 8:45 pm

      Thanks girl! I haven’t seen one… but I’m sure someone would be on etsy. If you buy the pre-painted boards at hobby lobby it wouldn’t take you as long. Good luck! This is a crazy time of year!

      Reply
  3. Kelley says

    December 8, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    Awesome idea! I have something similar to this pinned.. love it Jamie! 🙂

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    • Jamielyn says

      December 8, 2011 at 8:45 pm

      Thanks Kelley! 🙂 xo

      Reply
  4. rhiannon says

    December 8, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    i love it…
    btw i noticed the price tag on your E600 glue $3.69! Great deal, over here at our craft store it costs $7.99 a tube!

    Reply
    • Jamielyn says

      December 8, 2011 at 8:46 pm

      Thank you! 🙂 Oh man that’s expensive!! I got mine at hobby lobby… not sure if you have one of those, but I love that store!

      Reply
  5. kim says

    December 8, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    Yes I absolutely love it. I just wish I wasn’t all thumbs. The blocks are absolutely adoring. 🙂

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    • Jamielyn says

      December 8, 2011 at 8:47 pm

      Thanks your comment! 🙂 The blocks were so fun too. You could always do a longer board to fit more grand kids as well.

      Reply
  6. Karen Weight says

    December 8, 2011 at 6:28 pm

    So cute Jamielyn! I love the blocks as well. My mom would love both of these! Thanks so much for sharing!!

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    • Jamielyn says

      December 8, 2011 at 8:48 pm

      Thanks Karen! Both grandma’s loved the blocks and my kids love playing with them when they go over! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Cari says

    December 9, 2011 at 9:19 am

    LOVE these ideas!!! I recently ordered a CAMEO (my xmas gift) and are starting to think about my first projects – I am so excited for it to come in the mail:)
    Cari
    twosasters.com

    Reply
  8. Michelle Sexton says

    December 11, 2011 at 9:18 pm

    so cute! Love this idea!!!

    Reply
  9. Corinna says

    December 14, 2011 at 10:54 am

    Adorable! Love it and the blocks too!

    Reply
  10. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    December 16, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    LOVE these!!!!! Any grandma {or any other family member} would love these. Pinning!!

    Reply
  11. Joy says

    December 18, 2011 at 6:01 pm

    Very cute Grandma board! I’m going to have to make one of these. I became a grandma for the first time 6 weeks ago and # 2 is due on the 23rd of December 🙂 Thanks for sharing the tutorial.

    Reply
  12. Mrs. Delightful says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:54 am

    Wonderful ideas! Thanks for sharing!
    ~Mrs. Delightful
    ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  13. amy says

    December 19, 2011 at 1:58 pm

    I absolutely looove the grandma board. The blocks too! Grandparents always love the thoughtful gifts best, and sometimes I run out of inspiration for what to do. I know you’re super popular {understandably so – you have a FABulous blog} and I’m sure you’re really busy, but I would be so unbelievably honored if you would share this at my party if you get the time.
    http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/12/shine-on-fridays-6-and-some-fabulous.html

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  14. Space 46 says

    December 19, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    Turned out perfect! Great gift idea! Would love love love for you to share this at our party going on now http://space46.blogspot.com/2011/12/co-hosting-pinteresting-link-party-week.html. Happy holiday! My

    Reply
  15. The Virtuous Wife says

    December 19, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    Very sweet idea! My mother would love this. And by the way, I LOVE your wedding ring! It’s gorgeous! =)

    Reply
  16. Jen Lossing, The Consigner Designer says

    December 19, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    These are so cute. I especially love the blocks! My mom would love these. Thanks for the tips. Great job!

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  17. Deidre~ says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:23 am

    This is SO adorable and I know two Grandmas that are going to be getting these for christmas this year! Im your newest follower and it would bless my socks off if youd stop by this newbies blog:) thanks so much,Deidre~ http://simplysimplisticated4.blogspot.com

    Reply
  18. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:39 am

    This is so cute! I think I might change it up a little and use it for my kids’ great-grandma! So fun!

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    • Jamielyn says

      December 20, 2011 at 11:07 am

      Oh yes, that would be great! Hope you have a happy christmas!

      Reply
  19. Tracy Barrett says

    January 28, 2012 at 9:02 am

    Love these!!! Want to try make some as gifts! Can you tell me the dimensions of the board?

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  20. Elizabeth says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:36 am

    Love this! Where did you find the Grandkids vinyl lettering at?

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    • Jamielyn says

      March 29, 2012 at 10:07 am

      Hey Elizabeth! I printed it out with my CAMEO, but I have seen some on etsy as well. A lot of shops will do custom cuts.

      Reply
  21. Stefanie says

    September 19, 2014 at 9:10 pm

    Love these! How big are the boards you used?

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    • Jamielyn says

      September 22, 2014 at 1:53 pm

      Hi Stefanie! If I remember right, they are 2 feet long. You can find them already precut at Hobby Lobby. 🙂

      Reply
      • Mandy says

        November 18, 2018 at 11:13 am

        What was the height of the boards that you used? I love this by the way! I’m so excited to give this gift!

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        • Jamielyn says

          November 29, 2018 at 10:48 am

          I believe they were about 4-5 inches.

          Reply

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