Today's guest post is from Nicole from Thrifty Decorating!
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I first saw this set of JOY blocks at Dandelions and Dust Bunnies and I couldn't wait to make my own for Christmas!
Start with a 2x4 piece of lumber that you cut into squares....we just have these things around the house, so I didn't need to purchase one. My husband saves every scrap of wood!
I tried using the table saw, but quite honestly, that thing scares me to death....so I got my husband to cut the squares! I just put my vinyl letter on the block and guess-timated how big I wanted the block.
Grab some red paint....mine was just from Walmart!
Then, I added some sheer ribbon from Walmart......It took about one spool to finish one set of blocks.
They turned out exactly like I wanted them to!!
Total cost:
one 2x4.....free
red paint: $0.97---1 jar could do at least 4 sets if not more....so count $0.25 for 1
vinyl: $4.50 per set
ribbon: $1.99 per spool
Total Cost: about $6.75 for a gorgeous gift idea!
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Those are so pretty! Love 'em!! Thanks Nicole for sharing :)
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