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heritage blocks instructions:
HERITAGE MAKERS:
The first 12x12 sheet makes 2 of the tall blocks 3.5x5.5”. The wedding announcement and the letter are just ideas... you can put photos, journaling, whatever you want. There is a piece for every side except the bottom.
The second 12x12 sheet makes 3 of the smaller square blocks 3.5”x3.5”. I added some text ideas, but you can remove them and do something different or add more photos.
Note: The patterns can also be switched out for an entirely NEW look... baby blocks, holiday, etc.
GETTING THE WOODEN BLOCKS:
The wooden blocks were made from a standard 2x4 from a home improvement store. They are very cheap, but make a lot, so you might want to do more than one set or share with someone. (2x4s are actually 1.5”x3.5” finished size.) The 2x4s can be cut with a hand saw, but we recommend using a power saw to save time, energy and to get a cleaner cut. Cut your wood into 3.5” square and 3.5”x5.5” rectangle blocks.
The wooden blocks were made from a standard 2x4 from a home improvement store. They are very cheap, but make a lot, so you might want to do more than one set or share with someone. (2x4s are actually 1.5”x3.5” finished size.) The 2x4s can be cut with a hand saw, but we recommend using a power saw to save time, energy and to get a cleaner cut. Cut your wood into 3.5” square and 3.5”x5.5” rectangle blocks.
PREPARING THE BLOCKS:
You can sand the blocks a bit to get a smoother surface and edges. Then use some black or dark brown paint on the edges to keep any wood from showing through on your finished blocks. Also paint the bottom of each block.
You can sand the blocks a bit to get a smoother surface and edges. Then use some black or dark brown paint on the edges to keep any wood from showing through on your finished blocks. Also paint the bottom of each block.
PRINTING & ASSEMBLY:
Cut the pieces out of the 12x12” sheets. There will be dark brown edges on every piece. Compare with your wooden blocks and trim as needed. Once you have the pieces the right size you can use a dark marker to conceal the white edges of the photo paper. Using Matte Modge Podge, adhere your pieces to the block. Use a credit card to smooth out any bubbles. Allow to dry. Now add a layer of modge podge to the entire block to give it a finished look and texture.
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