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.
Rachel @TaoOfPoop says
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!
meredith says
So glad you like them!! Have fun creating!!
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
Mer – those are so adorable! I love the letters! Great job!
meredith says
Thanks! I’m loving the letters too (and the fact that I’ve got a lot left over)!!
Kara says
Oooh … I love this Meredith!!
meredith says
Thanks Kara! They were so fun to make 🙂
amy says
LOVE these, Mere! Great colors, and oh so cute!!
meredith says
Thanks Amy!!
denyse@crazy beautiful life says
What a simple and cute craft idea. I just adore the letters.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving.
meredith says
Thank you so much! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
These are so cute!
meredith says
Thanks Chelsea! You made my day 🙂
emily says
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
meredith says
Thanks so much! I’ll stop over today to link up :o)
LeAnn says
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!
meredith says
Thanks!! It is so easy! Have fun crafting 🙂
Diana Rambles says
Cute!
Hani Shabbir says
I love your thanksgiving blocks. Thanks for linking up! Pinning it. 🙂
Dee says
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.
meredith says
Thanks so much, Dee! I will definitely link up 🙂
Lauren Mills {mercyINK} says
LOVE this!!! so precious! Pinned 🙂
blessings,
lauren @mercyink
{join our weekly heart&home link up, tues-sun}
meredith says
Thank you so much!! Happy Thanksgiving!
Alison Wood says
So cute! This would be so expensive in the store. Thanks for the frugal decorating idea!
Alison
meredith says
I know, right?! Thanks for your kind words! Happy Thanksgiving 🙂
Kelly@ Here Comes the Sun says
So simple and pretty!
meredith says
Thanks, Kelly!! Glad you like them 🙂
Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims says
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
meredith says
Woo hoo! So excited! Thanks 🙂
emily says
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
meredith says
Thank you so much for the feature! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Jen says
Very cute! Love it!
meredith says
Thank you!!
Brenda Nickolaus says
cute, cute, cute, love the scrapbook letters!
meredith says
Thank you! I love those letters too…so glad there are a lot leftover for future projects!!
Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says
I absolutely LOVE this!! Not even kidding. You are amazing!!
Thanks so much for linking up at Artsy Corner! 🙂
Yolanda Crisostomo says
I Love this! I Love that the colors and words can be changed to match different holidays or occassions. Thanks for sharing!
meredith says
You are SO welcome! Thanks for stopping by!!
Marilyn says
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