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{Thanksgiving Blocks Craft}

November 14, 2012 By meredith 41 Comments

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!

#Thanksgiving scrap wood blocks make the perfect #handmade #decor for your #mantel or #tablescape this season via www.waittilyourfathergetshome.com

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.

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Filed Under: Crafting, Decorating, Holidays, Thanksgiving & Fall Tagged With: crafts, decor, glitter, holidays, November, thanksgiving, wood

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Comments

  1. Rachel @TaoOfPoop says

    November 14, 2012 at 7:45 am

    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!

    Reply
    • meredith says

      November 14, 2012 at 10:35 am

      So glad you like them!! Have fun creating!!

      Reply
  2. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says

    November 14, 2012 at 8:57 am

    Mer – those are so adorable! I love the letters! Great job!

    Reply
    • meredith says

      November 14, 2012 at 10:35 am

      Thanks! I’m loving the letters too (and the fact that I’ve got a lot left over)!!

      Reply
  3. Kara says

    November 14, 2012 at 10:01 am

    Oooh … I love this Meredith!!

    Reply
    • meredith says

      November 14, 2012 at 10:34 am

      Thanks Kara! They were so fun to make 🙂

      Reply
  4. amy says

    November 14, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    LOVE these, Mere! Great colors, and oh so cute!!

    Reply
    • meredith says

      November 15, 2012 at 7:28 am

      Thanks Amy!!

      Reply
  5. denyse@crazy beautiful life says

    November 14, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    What a simple and cute craft idea. I just adore the letters.

    Have a blessed Thanksgiving.

    Reply
    • meredith says

      November 15, 2012 at 7:28 am

      Thank you so much! Happy Thanksgiving!!

      Reply
  6. Chelsea @ two twenty one says

    November 14, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    These are so cute!

    Reply
    • meredith says

      November 15, 2012 at 7:28 am

      Thanks Chelsea! You made my day 🙂

      Reply
  7. emily says

    November 15, 2012 at 7:00 am

    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

    Reply
    • meredith says

      November 15, 2012 at 7:27 am

      Thanks so much! I’ll stop over today to link up :o)

      Reply
  8. LeAnn says

    November 15, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • meredith says

      November 16, 2012 at 8:07 am

      Thanks!! It is so easy! Have fun crafting 🙂

      Reply
  9. Diana Rambles says

    November 15, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    Cute!

    Reply
  10. Hani Shabbir says

    November 16, 2012 at 10:30 am

    I love your thanksgiving blocks. Thanks for linking up! Pinning it. 🙂

    Reply
  11. Dee says

    November 17, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • meredith says

      November 19, 2012 at 12:31 pm

      Thanks so much, Dee! I will definitely link up 🙂

      Reply
  12. Lauren Mills {mercyINK} says

    November 17, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    LOVE this!!! so precious! Pinned 🙂
    blessings,
    lauren @mercyink
    {join our weekly heart&home link up, tues-sun}

    Reply
    • meredith says

      November 19, 2012 at 12:30 pm

      Thank you so much!! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  13. Alison Wood says

    November 18, 2012 at 6:12 am

    So cute! This would be so expensive in the store. Thanks for the frugal decorating idea!
    Alison

    Reply
    • meredith says

      November 19, 2012 at 12:30 pm

      I know, right?! Thanks for your kind words! Happy Thanksgiving 🙂

      Reply
  14. Kelly@ Here Comes the Sun says

    November 18, 2012 at 7:59 am

    So simple and pretty!

    Reply
    • meredith says

      November 19, 2012 at 12:30 pm

      Thanks, Kelly!! Glad you like them 🙂

      Reply
  15. Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims says

    November 21, 2012 at 9:22 am

    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

    Reply
    • meredith says

      November 24, 2012 at 11:47 am

      Woo hoo! So excited! Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  16. emily says

    November 22, 2012 at 12:41 am

    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

    Reply
    • meredith says

      November 24, 2012 at 11:47 am

      Thank you so much for the feature! Happy Thanksgiving!!

      Reply
  17. Jen says

    November 22, 2012 at 11:42 pm

    Very cute! Love it!

    Reply
    • meredith says

      November 24, 2012 at 11:46 am

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  18. Brenda Nickolaus says

    November 27, 2012 at 11:08 am

    cute, cute, cute, love the scrapbook letters!

    Reply
    • meredith says

      November 28, 2012 at 8:05 am

      Thank you! I love those letters too…so glad there are a lot leftover for future projects!!

      Reply
  19. Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says

    November 29, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    I absolutely LOVE this!! Not even kidding. You are amazing!!
    Thanks so much for linking up at Artsy Corner! 🙂

    Reply
  20. Yolanda Crisostomo says

    April 3, 2013 at 12:19 am

    I Love this! I Love that the colors and words can be changed to match different holidays or occassions. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • meredith says

      April 4, 2013 at 1:57 pm

      You are SO welcome! Thanks for stopping by!!

      Reply
  21. Marilyn says

    November 19, 2013 at 8:21 am

    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

    Reply

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