Personalized Wooden Blocks

I had an enjoyable time putting together these personalized wooden blocks for my eight-month old nephew Archer.  His Daddy is really into hunting and little Archer has quite a few outfits that are in camo patterns and colors – a hunter in the making!

Supplies I used:

• A Guy’s Life Designer Kit by Elise’s Pieces
• Wooden Blocks – these measured 2 inches by 2 inches (purchased online through Casey’s Wood Products)
• Mod Podge
• Paint Brush
• Paper Trimmer
• Gloss Sealer by Plaid Decorator Glazes

I first created the 2 inch by 2 inch squares in my photo editing software and then printed them off on card stock.  Then I was ready to go to work!

I cut each square out and then adhered them to the wooden blocks with Mod Podge.  I let them dry for about 15 minutes.

Then, I went outside with the Plaid Decorator Glazes’ Thick Gloss Sealer and sprayed them with a very thin coat.  I applied this so the Mod Podge wouldn’t smear the ink on the cardstock.  I let them dry for about 1 hour.

The next step was to add a coat of Mod Podge and let dry.

Ta-da!  The finished product – of which, Archer can have displayed in his bedroom:

The beauty of this project is that you can embellish and personalize it however you’d like!  I could see making a set of blocks with the ABC’s on it for a child’s birthday or even making a set with a holiday message on it to set on your mantle.  The possibilities are endless!

I hope you enjoyed seeing how I made these personalized blocks.  If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

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