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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Name Blocks



We recently had a reception to go to... and I needed a quick wedding gift...so this is what I came up with:
I used a 2x6 for the big "S" and a 2x4 for the "miths". For the "Est. 2009" I had my husband rip a 2x4 on our table saw to the size that i needed...so that the "miths" block and the "Est. 2009" block were the same height as the big "S". Before I cut the blocks...I cut the vinyl letters with my Cricut to the size that I wanted... and then measured the block length from that. I just painted the blocks, sanded and stained the edges... then stuck the vinyl on and wrapped a scrap piece of tulle around and tied in a bow.
Very Simple...but Very Cute! Have FuN!

44 comments:

  1. I love this I want one in my entryway. You are so creative!

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  2. Wow! That is darling! So clever/creative!

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  3. I love this idea! I am going to have to steal it and make my own for my entry table. (hee hee!!)

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  4. Looks great. New to your blog. Love your work. I may have to do the washer necklaces with my activity girls!!

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  5. I hope you don't mind me peeking at all the cute stuff you do! I love the "smith" blocks! My mom's birthday is at the end of this month, and when I saw your blocks I knew she'd love them... and her last name is Smith so it was perfect! Thanks, I love your blog!!

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  6. that's awesome. I didn't know you could do that, I am so going to have to look into getting a circut, I keep hearing great things about them. Where do you get the vinyls? Thanks for the idea. I'm adding you to my reader to watch for more fun ideas. :)

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  7. Are the blocks attached to each other, or just tied togethe with the tulle? Very cute! I want a Cricut too!

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  8. Stace! So cute! You have the best ideas!
    (Everyone LOVES my clock, by the way!)

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  9. I love this idea. I give a large board with the same concept for the weddings I go to, but I'm getting a little tired of the same look.
    I love this!

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  10. I was also wondering where you get the vinyl? And what type of paint did you use? Very cute!

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  11. I love this block idea - I can't wait to peak at all the other goodies on your site:)

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  12. I ordered my vinyl through Sign Warehouse.com ...that is where I have found it the cheapest so far. I ordered the ORACAL 631 15x10' Black vinyl. They have tons of colors to choose from. Then just cut it to fit on my mat.

    The blocks are not attached...this way you can flip flop the est. and the rest of the last name if you'd like.

    For the paint...I just use regular ol' craft paint that I purchased at Walmart in the craft section.
    Thanks for the questions!! Happy Crafting!!

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  13. Very cute! I'm going to have to try that!

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  14. Adorable! My dream is to have a Cricut....hopefully someday!

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  15. Adorable. I just found your blog today & it's fantastic!

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  16. Oh my gosh, I love this idea! I can't wait to make some of these for wedding gifts. After I make one for myself of course. ;)

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  17. I found your blog through u create and I love love love it! You have some great ideas in here that I'm going to have to try out. Thanks!!

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  18. This is so simply cute! I love it...now I just need a cricut and some blocks. hmm... :) Do you sell your products?!

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  19. What is the name/brand of stain that you use?

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  20. Hi crazigirl80~
    I use the MINWAX wood finish...the color is dark walnut. I just dip an old rag or sock in it and wipe it on with that. Blot your rag first before you wipe it on the wood so that it doesn't go on too thick! Have FuN!

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  21. Hi!
    I am a huge fan of your blog and I love ALL of your amazing projects! how cute!
    I have a blog called The Dress-up Drawer and we are spotlighting stay at home creative women by doing a giveaway in August of all things handmade!! I thought this would be right up your alley. So I was wondering if you would want to join in on our giveaway! My sister is Julie, from Leelou blogs and through her site I get TONS of traffic.
    Let me know what you think!
    Thanks, Jaime
    JloMamaJama [!at] aol.com

    www.TheDressUpDrawer.blogspot.com

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  22. I have a reception to go to in a couple of weeks. This is what they are getting ! Thanks!

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  23. Oh, that is just TOO stinking adorable! And such a great idea!

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  24. oh I love this - I want to make one for myself :) TFS

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  25. So I'm in love with these blocks and want to make one for my brother and sister-in-law for their first anniversary! I don't have a cricut....so how would I make the letters? Or can I buy them somewhere? Thanks for your help and for sharing your awesome ideas! I'm totally addicted to your blog! :)

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  26. Stacie- I just found your site via ucreate and I LOVE THIS BLOG!
    I had some family in town for the 4th of July and me and my mother in law and sister in law made these blocks one afternoon and they are just darling! I posted them on my blog and gave you credit for your creativity- you are seriously so talented! Thanks for sharing!
    -Stephanie
    www.shirleyandyolanda.blogspot.com

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  27. It always freaks me out when I come to someone's blog and I see my blog on their favorites list. WOw...I am humbled..I think we will become crafting blog buddies. Love your stuff

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  28. How perfect is this? My brother in law finally got married this last weekend and this is just the type of thing my new sis in law would love. Though our last name is soo long I'll need to modify it a bit ;) Thank you!!!!

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  29. Stacie-

    What would you suggest for someone who doesnt have a Cricut to make the letters?

    dkfranklin1 at yahoo dot com

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  30. where can i buy vinyl? i have a cricut & would LOVE to use it more.

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  31. Hi all...
    I bought my vinyl from Sign Warehouse...and if you don't have a cricut...you could make your own stencil by printing the letters on cardstock using a program on your computer that you would use to make banners... and cutting them out with an exact-o knife...and stenciling them on. Sometimes I like the way the paint looks better...because you can sand it and give it that "older" look.

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  32. I am linking this to myskinnypurse.blogspot.com (it's just starting up!) and I wanted to be sure this idea was shared. Thanks!

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  33. I will be linking on mypetitepurse.blogspot.com

    thanks for the great idea.

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  34. I just found your blog from my cousin. So with the vinyl lettering on the blocks, does it just stick or do you modge podge it and use cardstock? If you couldn't tell I've never had a cricut, but my friend does.

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  35. Hi Jess-
    The vinyl lettering sticks. You can mod podge the paper to the blocks...then you just stick the vinyl lettering on that. Another option...is you could cut letters out of regular paper...then mod podge those on instead of using vinyl. :)

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  36. I love all the block crafts you shared! I'm now following you. Hey! why don't ya come over and visit me? I'd be thrilled to have you!
    I'm gearing up for a cool give-away when I get 100 followers (two away!!!) and blogged a teaser about it.

    sweetjeanette.blogspot.com

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  37. I love this. I'm going to feature it on my blog. So cute and yet easy. It's great to have new ideas using the Cricut.
    Thanks for sharing.
    mmtncrfts.blogspot.com

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  38. I am featuring this at a wedding gift round=up at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com. You have so many cute ideas!

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  39. This is so cute! Love the tulle tied around them.

    Corinna

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  40. Super cute ~ I did one a little differently:
    http://hotcraftymess.blogspot.com/2011/08/wood-blocks-are-great.html

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  41. Just finished making some of these for our family. I did add three wire picture "thingies" to the name part (not the initial block). So much fun and they look super elegant! Thanks!

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  42. I have a question do you put a glaze over the top or does the vinyl adhere pretty well

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