Now that my children are growing older, we have an abundance of marked and faded blocks. I can't bring myself to donate them. I love them almost as much as I adore Scrabble tiles, but with Christmas around the corner, I was motivated to turn them into something festive and meaningful. I have a few different versions of my block transformations, but for now, here is an easy DIY ornament that I made for a recent ornament swap.
First, decide which letters will be used. Do you want to spell a word? Personalize it for someone specific? The possibilities are endless! I chose letters representing each member of my swap partner's family. Once you decide, lightly sand each block, wipe clean then spray each side with a primer. This will have to be done in phases to cover all 6 sides.
After each side is primed and dry, paint with a light color.
Using a contrasting color, CAREFULLY, paint the edges and letters.
Remember the sky is the limit on how these can be personalized! The theme for these blocks is "family" so I added a picture of each family member to their corresponding block.
Use a small drill to drill a shallow hole for the ornament hook.
I drilled approximately 1/4" for my 1/2" zinc plated screw eyes. The ornament hook should screw in fairly easy.
Add coordinating ribbon and accessories. Done!
These make a fantastic personalized gift for a teacher or friend.
Add a charm to the ribbon for another special touch.
See how easy that was? What special touches would you add to your DIY Block Ornament?
Original article and pictures take http://www.hometalk.com/11379198/diy-block-ornaments site
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