Decoupage Decorative Blocks

I got the urge to make something completely new today and I found the world of decoupage. It’s crazy easy stuff but can yield really amazing results. I decided to decorate some wooden blocks and show you how I did it.
1. First you’ll need an assortment of pretty coordinating paper.

2. And you’ll also need some wooden blocks which you can find at most craft stores, along with the pretty paper.

3. Now you need to cut the paper into squares that are about the same size as the sides of your block. If they’re not perfect, that’s ok. You can fix them later.

4. Now, using some Mod Podge or other decoupage paste, coat one side of your block in a thin layer of paste and put a square of paper on it. Make sure you press down on all the edges for a secure seal. Wipe away any glue around the edges.

5. If you find your paper is a little big, you can trim it to fit with a pair of scissors.

6. Continue adding papers to each block to complete all sides. Be sure to let each block dry completely before the next step. Assuming you’re going to do the next step anyway. It’s optional. Once they’re dry you can sand the edges of each block if desired.

7. Spray each block with some clear coat acrylic spray and let dry. Now you are finished. I added some alphabet stickers to all sides of each block later to give to a friend as baby room decor for a baby shower gift.









Those are lovely, Summer! I’m tempted to do something along those line for Christmas gifts this year…
You might like a project they discussed recently on Martha Stewart.
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/matching-memory-game
I plan on making a set of these for my nieces and nephews for a Christmas Present!
If you like decoupage, you might also want to look up ‘washi eggs’. I made a few of those for my mother-in-law for Easter.
They turned out so pretty, and it sounds pretty simple too!
Lovely Summer! :) They are super cute! Thanks for reminding me to get clear acrylic spray! :)
I thought at first that you’d destroyed some wonderful wooden “letter” blocks and almost cringed. They are becoming a thing of the past and I’ve saved all the ones from our children. Oh how I love those classic toys that last the test of time.
Love the blocks, and thanks for the tutorial.
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Great work!!! Thanx for the tutorial.
Here are some other cute homemade baby gift ideas…personalized baby blocks:
http://www.handmade-adelaide-baby.com/personalized-baby-blocks.html