DIY Recycled Christmas Card Blocks
The beautiful home and garden magazine featured the cutest little Christmas cards decoupaged onto wood.
Well, I took the idea and ran with it...
I didn't use Christmas cards, though I could have, but Santa postcards from Graphics Fairy.
You could also used decoupaged Christmas napkins, they will work great too!
These posts will show you how to use napkins.
I cut 2x4 pieces of wood into block shapes and painted them white with Anne Sloan chalk paint.
You could also use old children's blocks. Being a preschool teacher I use what I have!
I printed out several Santa images, cut them to size and used Mod Podge to decoupage them onto the blocks. A laser printer will work best for this process.
When the Mod Podge was dry I sanded the blocks.
I used Furniture wax, stained with brown paint to give the blocks an aged look.
You can also use Transformations Decorative Glaze which is one of my favorites!
These would look great with a postcard back on the other side too, maybe a different holiday so you can get a lot of use out of these cuties!
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Susan that is the nicest idea. I'm pinning now. Think of all the size possibilities and hanging ornaments too! Definitely doing next year. And I bet they look great with those wooden candy canes.
ReplyDeleteI am pinning this too. They look so antique! What a wonderful idea. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteThose are really cute!
ReplyDeleteOh I LOVE this! I'm going to HAVE to make some of these. I'll be adding some glitter to some choice spots. Thanks for the inspiration. Have the Merriest of Christmases!
ReplyDeleteFINALLY something I like and can DO to use all the old cards I saved. Pinning, and by the way in the pages there is my friend Janel from NellieBellie and her shelves. Now I have two reasons to go buy the mag.
ReplyDeleteBliss
I love this as I now know what to do with those wonderful graphics! But was wondering what kind of wax do you use? I often read about people using wax but I don't know what kind.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays,
Karen from Buffalo
The only wax I use is the Anne Sloan furniture wax, the dark gives a great color.
DeleteLove these! So great to place in front of each plate on the Xmas table.
ReplyDeleteJeanine
I just love them
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!! Too cute :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous. I love the Graphics Fairy - I used some of those on the back of my advent calendar - the kids want to see the numbers, but I want to see the images! What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteWow those are so neat!! And a lovely idea too! :) xo Holly
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea...I never know what to do with the cards I recieve. This is perfect!
ReplyDeleteThese I love, perfect for a bookshelf or a place where you need a little Christmas somethin; but just a bit!
ReplyDeleteso cute!
ReplyDelete*hugs*deb
Love this idea!
ReplyDeleteI didn't get these made last year, so maybe this year cuz I still love 'em. Thanks for linking up.
ReplyDeleteBliss
These would make great gifts and you could make them for any time of year or occasion too! I love them!
ReplyDeleteDid you use inkjet or laser copies of the graphics before applying the modpodge?
ReplyDeletedebbiekcooper@yahoo.com
Another wonderful idea Susan!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving!
Super cute!
ReplyDeleteDo you put modge podge on just the back of the card or also on top of the card? ( I'm new at decoupage 😊)?
ReplyDeleteHi Janet, I put the Modge Podge on the back of the card and also on the top for protection :) Have fun!
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