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Block Art ~ So Many Possibilites

One of most favorite tutorials has been our Block Decor from “Natalie’s Bathroom”. It was simple, but we have made it even simpler!! Once again, with help from the Graphics Fairy, we were able to turn a a 2×4 wooden block into something unique and fun. We also used some fun scrap booking kits to do a little layered art. Follow these simple steps to create your own.

{By the way, this is just a sample of the fun items we will have for sale at our JosieJones Cottage Sale coming up in September! Stay tuned for details!}

Create Your Own Block Art

Materials Needed:

mod podge

block of wood

clip art image

sponge brush

scissors

pencil

glue and glitter and fine paintbrush {optional}

The first step is to select your clip art image and size it slightly smaller than the block of wood you are using {ie. for a 4×6 inch rectangle of wood, I would size my image to 3.5×5.5 inches}. Cut out the clip art. Next you will need to cut a section of 2×4 to your preferred size. Sand the wood to get a smooth surface.

Paint the entire front of your block of wood with Mod Podge using your sponge brush.

Adhere the pre-cut clip art onto the block with the Mod Podge. Use the heel of your hand to flatten out any bumps or bubbles. Mod Podge again over the book page. This step will give it a finished surface look.

Once the Mod Podge is dry, you can add glue to certain areas you would like glitter to adhere, then sprinkle glitter onto the areas with glue.

{This step is optional, but we think it’s especially fun on holiday art}

So there you have it! Unique, simple, and totally one of a kind!!

ENJOY!!!

{These are a great inexpensive alternative to the Sid Dickens Memory Blocks!}

Repurposed Toolbox Ideas

You may recall this rustic little tool box we used in our first Brunch Affair post. We’ve offered 3 more fun ways that it could be used. It is so simple, yet it’s possibilities are endless! We love to find attractive storage solutions and we think this little guy fits the bill perfectly!!

Simple Blueberry Dessert

This simple {not from scratch} dessert idea is perfect for a last minute get-together. All the ingredients can be purchased ready-made, and you can select a berry that your color scheme the best. We chose blueberries to go with this “color switch“.

Fresh Homemade Lemonade

There’s nothing better than a glass of cold fresh lemonade on a summer day! Add some color to yours by garnishing with some berries. {Freeze the berries ahead of time to help keep your drink cold. Better yet, drop some berries in your ice cube trays, cover with water and freeze.} The berries give your lemonade a unique twist and a fun punch of color!

For a quick Store-Buy lemonade, we found this adorable bottle at Kowalski’s.

Berry Jam Recipe

There was some curiosity on the jam recipe we used for our raspberry butter cream cake so we would like to share it with you! We admit, we did not make it ourselves. It was a very sweet hostess gift that I received when hosting a bridal shower for my sister. So please enjoy the recipe, compliments of my friend Kate!

{Stay tuned for some fun jam jar packaging ideas!}