After I made these block for Nora (which I declared my favorite craft ever) I’ve had so many other plans for crafts using that same idea. This weekend I turned one of those ideas into a reality. Like many of my crafts, this one was inspired by a pin on Pinterest so I can’t take any credit for the idea.
So check it out:
I made one set that says “Give Thanks” to use for Thanksgiving decor
And when you turn them around…
Then you have a set of “Merry Christmas” blocks! Clever, huh? Now I have decorations for Thanksgiving and Christmas that take up half the storage space.
Linking up to
These are the cutest blocks! I love the dual purpose idea! Do you have a tutorial on here with how to make them, because I would love to give this a try! You should come and enter my Vanilla Bean Paste giveaway! http://eatcakefordinner.blogspot.com/2011/11/vanilla-bean-paste-giveaway.html
I haven’t made a tutorial yet – I’m terrible about getting all caught up in my crafting and not thinking to take pictures until I’m all done! I’ll try to make one next time I make a set of blocks though.
Very cute idea! Love that you used both sides. The paper is so pretty too!
What a great idea – and less to store! Might not get to make them until next year, but will definitely bookmark for later. (visiting from TT&J)
These are so cute! And clever with the dual holiday purpose!
I’d love for you to link these up to my Christmas themed link party! http://afishwholikesflowers.blogspot.com/2011/11/help-save-my-christmas-spirit.html
Hope to see you there!
Your blocks are really cute. I would love totry and make them. What size did you cut the blocks and did you use 2×4′s?
I don’t remember exactly but I think it was (from L to R): 7.5, 4, 6, 4, 6 and then the one laying down was 8.5. Yes, I used 2x4s.
One more question. Do you remember what font you used? I have looked at fonts till my eyes hurt trying to find one thin enough to fit the block.
@ Pam: Im out of town this week so I can’t check my cartridges, but I’m pretty sure I used:
Jubilee for the “Merry”
Alphalicious for “Christmas”
Opposites Attract for “Give” and “Thanks” (different fonts but same cartridge)
I cut the letters for the big blocks on 4″ and the sideways block was 1 1/4″ or 1 1/2″.
What a great idea. Love your cleverness! (is that a word?) I think I might give this a try. Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing!
Wow! You are a Christmas crafting genius! So glad I found your project via Centsational Girl.
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Be Merry and Bright!