Upcycled 'I Love You' Blocks

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I've been looking at my collection of vintage children's blocks for a long time and finally turned three of them into some Valentine's Day decor.  You may remember how I used a few to decorate the Chair Back Shelf, but I've still got more sitting in a box.  It was time to upcycle a few more!
This is how they started:
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Clearly they had been played with - A LOT, so I gave them a quick cleaning and a coat of white craft paint.  
Yes, that's the back of one of the blocks.
Once dried, the white seemed really bright to me, so I added a little linen craft paint to the white. 
It definitely toned it down.
Next, some pink to highlight the letters and edges of the blocks.
Two hearts were cut on my Maker to fit one of the blocks.  
The large one was painted antique gold, the small, pink.
They were glued together and then glued to the center block.
Some pretty silk roses were added in the background.
Then everything was placed on a shelf.
A small bit of decor that will fit in the smallest nook!

If you don't have any vintage wood blocks at your house, new ones are available online or you could modify any cubes you have with some paint and wooden letters.  

What are you making for Valentine's Day? 💕


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Comments

  1. MariaFebruary 3, 2024 at 2:26 PM

    This is adorable!

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  2. Gail @Purple Hues and MeFebruary 3, 2024 at 5:47 PM

    Too cute, Ann!

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  3. PamFebruary 5, 2024 at 8:27 AM

    What a great idea! Those are just adorable!

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  4. Jennifer WiseFebruary 5, 2024 at 9:09 AM

    Darling! This is a neat idea! Visiting from Senior Salon Pit Stop.

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  5. Coastal BohemianFebruary 5, 2024 at 5:11 PM

    Perfectly adorable.

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  6. Kim February 5, 2024 at 5:12 PM

    Well, these are just the sweetest and just in time for Valentine's Day! Now, I'm off to check out your maker!!

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    1. AnnFebruary 6, 2024 at 8:41 AM

      Thanks, Kim. You know how I love my Maker!

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  7. Jennifer WiseFebruary 6, 2024 at 9:38 AM

    Popping in again to say thanks for sharing this post at the Will Blog for Comments #24 linkup! I'm so glad you did. So cute!

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  8. SlabsFebruary 8, 2024 at 12:15 PM

    Super creative and so cute.
    I visited you via Randomosity: Snowy Scenes
    My links: 20+21. We will be honored and happy if you share your links with us at SeniorSalonPitStop. Link under BLOGGING

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  9. JeanneFebruary 10, 2024 at 11:16 AM

    Lovely! I have many blocks and have always wanted to paint them! Very nice tutorial.

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    1. AnnFebruary 10, 2024 at 7:33 PM

      Thank you, Jeanne. It was a fun way to upcycle some wood blocks!

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  10. Vintage Style GalFebruary 13, 2024 at 10:35 AM

    This is cute Ann, I wish I had the blocks from childhood to create with. I will have to keep an eye out for them in my roaming adventures.

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    1. AnnFebruary 13, 2024 at 3:50 PM

      Thanks, Cara. I found these at an estate sale a few years ago and haven't done much with them. I figured it was time!

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