DIY Recycled Christmas Card Blocks

My inspiration today came from 
Cottage & Bungalows Magazine
Blocks with Santa Card on them



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. 



Christmas Postcard Blocks.




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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! 


Children's Block with Santa


DIY Children's Block Christmas Cards


I wrapped the blocks in a length of jute to finish off this gorgeous 3D postcard. 
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Pinterest pin Santa blocks

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!



Children's Block Holiday Card and pinecone

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Children's Block with Santa



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Comments

  1. Jaime CostiglioDecember 7, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    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.

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  2. Feral TurtleDecember 7, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    I am pinning this too. They look so antique! What a wonderful idea. Cheers.

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  3. UnknownDecember 7, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Those are really cute!

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  4. BettyDecember 7, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Oh 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!

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  5. BlissDecember 8, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    FINALLY 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.

    Bliss

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  6. AnonymousDecember 8, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    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.
    Happy Holidays,
    Karen from Buffalo

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    1. HomeroadDecember 11, 2012 at 5:05 PM

      The only wax I use is the Anne Sloan furniture wax, the dark gives a great color.

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  7. Okio B DesignsDecember 8, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Love these! So great to place in front of each plate on the Xmas table.

    Jeanine

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  8. imsteelefullofscrapDecember 10, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    I just love them

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  9. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmDecember 10, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Great idea!! Too cute :)

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  10. Holly LefevreDecember 11, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Fabulous. 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.

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  11. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~July 15, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Wow those are so neat!! And a lovely idea too! :) xo Holly

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  12. marieJuly 15, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    This is a great idea...I never know what to do with the cards I recieve. This is perfect!

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  13. andrea@townandprairieJuly 15, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    These I love, perfect for a bookshelf or a place where you need a little Christmas somethin; but just a bit!

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  14. debJuly 15, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    so cute!
    *hugs*deb

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  15. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJuly 15, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Love this idea!

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  16. BlissJuly 16, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    I didn't get these made last year, so maybe this year cuz I still love 'em. Thanks for linking up.
    Bliss

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  17. UnknownJuly 25, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    These would make great gifts and you could make them for any time of year or occasion too! I love them!

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  18. Debbie can sewNovember 1, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    Did you use inkjet or laser copies of the graphics before applying the modpodge?
    debbiekcooper@yahoo.com

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  19. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateNovember 28, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Another wonderful idea Susan!
    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  20. Korrie@RedHenHomeNovember 28, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Super cute!

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  21. JanetNovember 14, 2017 at 8:55 AM

    Do you put modge podge on just the back of the card or also on top of the card? ( I'm new at decoupage 😊)?

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    1. HomeroadDecember 2, 2017 at 6:29 AM

      Hi 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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