Family blocks

I participated in Craftaholics Anonymous gift exchange. I had an idea to turn a tray and some hot pads into a super cute wall decor monogrammed thing. That was a big bust! And you know I put the pro in procrastinate so of course I waited until the last week to start on my project. Well when the first project idea went bad, I had to think of something quick! I had these wooden blocks I got from Lowe's that I had not used yet, (thank goodness!) and I made a pretty cute family sign for my giftee.

I wish I had taken better pictures but I was in a big hurry, I had to mail them Wednesday morning before the deadline was up! 

Yes, I know the picture is not great quality, but it was late and I was tired, I just wanted to get a little closer look. 

It was sooo easy and FUN to make. Have a 2x4 cut down to 6,5, and 4 inches, then choose your scrapbook paper, ribbon and embellishments. You first wanna sand down to rough edges of the wood, be careful you don't get a splinter. I just hand sanded my blocks, it took 5 minutes. Then you want to cut out the paper according to the size of your block...mod podge it on the wood, and add your letters and ribbon and buttons or flowers or whatever you want. I also used distress ink, to rough it up a bit. So easy. One hour tops! It took me longer to decide what scrapbook paper to use than it did to actually finish the blocks! 

Aurora loves them!!! I am sooooo glad. I mailed them on Wednesday and she received them on Friday. 

 Super quick! 

On the way to the post office my car overheated and broke down! UGGHHH!!! It sucked but it got fixed within 24 hrs and is running now, but I think it's still leaking something....I will call in the morning to see if our mechanic can fix it, unless he is at the lake for the 4th. 

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!