Sunday, March 8, 2015

DIY Photo Blocks

 

With a little muscle and a delicate paw you too can make one of a kind photo blocks. This is a great project to make with your kids, for a gift or a great way to display multiple photos. Here is what you need and the steps to take to make your own photo blocks.

Supplies
3 4x4 Wooden Blocks
Sander/Sand Paper
Paint
Paint Brush
Mod Podge (Glossy)
Photos

Directions:
* With help from my humans, they went to Home Depot and had them cut three 4x4 blocks of wood.
*Once home we sanded down all the surfaces, corners and edges of the blocks.
*Using white wash colored paint I put about 3 or 4 coats of paint on each block. The wood soaked the paint up so fast. You apply as much or as little as you please.
*Next I went through a stack of photos and picked out my favorite ones. As you can see I tore the photos to give it a ruff look. You can cut, rip, or tear them.
*Finally, I brushed glossy Mod Podge on the bottom a photo and placed it on one of the sides. Pressing it firmly to the block making sure I got all the air bubbles out. Then, I took the Mod Podge and brushed a thin layer over the photo and the entire side of the block. This will help secure the photo to the block.

There you have it, simple and fun DIY Photo Blocks! 
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26 comments:

  1. OMD these are great! Another DIY project for my arsenal. I'm obsessed with photos of my babies so this is perfect!

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  2. What a fun project! I love the idea and a great way to use up all the dog pics I have! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. What a cool project idea for the kids...love it!

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  4. What a great project Spencer. Have a marvellous Monday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  5. Sounds like such a fun craft project! I'm going to share it with my sister who has a little one. I think it would be fun for them to do together :)

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  6. Well, that sounds like a fun project! I wonder if Ma's hands would be steady enough to not make the blocks a complete mess.
    Oz

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  7. Very cool idea Spencer! Those are really cute. I love doing crafts, so I might have to try this one out.

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  8. These are really cute! I'm super lazy so I'm going to need to find some precut and sanded blocks ;)

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  9. What a great idea, and seems simple enough. Your photo blocks look great! Thanks for sharing
    Love & Biscuits,
    Dogs Luv Us and We LuvThem

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  10. This is a great DIY! Nice results and it looks easy enough that I could attempt it haha

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  11. I need a clone to make these cute things! Great pin, too!

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  12. Those are cute! What a great project for the kids!

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  13. Those are so awesome, I've never used (or heard of) Mod Podge before. This is something I definitely want to try.

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  14. Not sure if my kids or myself would love them more. So fun! Photo blocks would make a great gift, too. ~Rascal and Rocco

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  15. Super duper pawesome - 'lub' da idea!!

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  16. That's a fantastic idea! Great for christmas, actually!!

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  17. Spencer! These are adorable! You are such a crafty dog!

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