Anyone else feeling like the time is absolutely flying by?! I swear, before you know it, it’ll be Valentine’s Day! In an attempt to try to s-l-o-w things down a bit, I sat down last weekend and finished up a cute Thanksgiving craft. I’ve seen wooden blocks like this for every holiday out there, but wanted to put my own spin on it!
To make Thanksgiving Blocks, you’ll need:
3 pieces of scrap wood (all the same size-it’s up to you what size you prefer)
3 colors of acrylic paint (I went with Fall colors)
glitter in similar tones as your paint
Mod Podge
foam applicator brush
cute scrapbook sticker letters
Begin by painting each block a separate color. I put two coats on each, but it will totally depend on the colors you choose.
Once each block has dried, apply a layer of Mod Podge, I used the Super Gloss variety, but just use whatever you have on hand! Elmer’s school glue is great for glitter as well. Sprinkle the glitter over the Mod Podge and let dry for at least an hour.
Once the glitter has dried, you can attach the scrapbook sticker letters on top of the glittered side of each block. You can come up with any “Thanksgiving” related phrase or words. I chose, “always give thanks”. I can also switch it up when the mood strikes me to say “give thanks always”.
That’s it! Super easy, right?!
I have the blocks set up in my kitchen next to one of my Mod Podge Dyed Mason Jars and some Fall stems, and it makes me smile every time I look at it!
I want to invite you to share any Thanksgiving related projects, recipes, or ideas at my Very Thankful Party until Friday, November 23rd! I’d love to see how you’re celebrating this year!
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
I’ll be linking up at these great parties.


You hit the nail on the head…I cannot believe the holidays are upon us. I actually thought that Thanksgiving was the week after next. Since I’m so far behind, this idea is perfect for me. Simple! Thanks!
So glad you like them!! Have fun creating!!
Mer – those are so adorable! I love the letters! Great job!
Thanks! I’m loving the letters too (and the fact that I’ve got a lot left over)!!
Oooh … I love this Meredith!!
Thanks Kara! They were so fun to make 🙂
LOVE these, Mere! Great colors, and oh so cute!!
Thanks Amy!!
What a simple and cute craft idea. I just adore the letters.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving.
Thank you so much! Happy Thanksgiving!!
These are so cute!
Thanks Chelsea! You made my day 🙂
I love the lettering! So cute! It almost looks like felt… I came over from ginger snap crafts to invite you to join my month long Thanksgiving link party. It will be open for one more week, with fabulous features on Thanksgiving day! I would love for you to join us!
http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2012/11/some-fall-baking-tasteful-tuesday-party.html
Thanks so much! I’ll stop over today to link up :o)
I love this! Looks easy enough to do. I have been wanting to do a wood project, this one might be the one to try. Thanks for hosting!
Thanks!! It is so easy! Have fun crafting 🙂
Cute!
I love your thanksgiving blocks. Thanks for linking up! Pinning it. 🙂
Oh my, so cute!!! I am pinning! Next week is the Thansgiving crafts, Food and Gratitude challenge. Come link this up! http://Www.thecsiproject.com
Link up begins Wednesday. Tutorials Monday-Wednesday.
Thanks so much, Dee! I will definitely link up 🙂
LOVE this!!! so precious! Pinned 🙂
blessings,
lauren @mercyink
{join our weekly heart&home link up, tues-sun}
Thank you so much!! Happy Thanksgiving!
So cute! This would be so expensive in the store. Thanks for the frugal decorating idea!
Alison
I know, right?! Thanks for your kind words! Happy Thanksgiving 🙂
So simple and pretty!
Thanks, Kelly!! Glad you like them 🙂
Thanks so much for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday, I featured this on my blog today! Come stop by and grab a featured button http://www.mygirlishwhims.com/2012/11/your-whims-wednesday-86-and-features_20.html
Woo hoo! So excited! Thanks 🙂
hi! Happy Thanksgiving! You are being featured today and Nap-Time Creations Thanksgiving features. Please grab a featured button if you don’t already have one. Enjoy the holiday!
http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2012/11/20-fabulous-thanksgiving-features.html
Thank you so much for the feature! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Very cute! Love it!
Thank you!!
cute, cute, cute, love the scrapbook letters!
Thank you! I love those letters too…so glad there are a lot leftover for future projects!!
I absolutely LOVE this!! Not even kidding. You are amazing!!
Thanks so much for linking up at Artsy Corner! 🙂
I Love this! I Love that the colors and words can be changed to match different holidays or occassions. Thanks for sharing!
You are SO welcome! Thanks for stopping by!!
Meredith, this project is awesome! It is super cute! I gave it a shout out so hopefully more people will stop by and see it!
http://goo.gl/MvHJqo
Marilyn