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LOVE Wood Blocks

January 17, 2014 by Amy 8 Comments

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching…wasn’t it just Christmas?  This cute Valentine’s Day craft was inspired by Robert Indiana’s LOVE statue in Philly, ’tis the season of love.

I cut the LOVE wood blocks out of a scrap piece of 2″x12″ pine board, other materials will work too.  The finished size of the LOVE blocks is 10 1/2″ x 10 1/2″.  The pattern is split onto two pages, the LVE are cut from one piece of wood, and the heart is disconnected. LOVE wood blocks Let’s start crafting 🙂 Download and print love blocks pattern pg 1 and love blocks pattern pg 2.  Cut out LV&E, match up the 2-parts of E and trace onto a piece of wood that is at least 10 1/2″ x 10 1/2″.  Trace the heart onto a piece of wood.

Cut out the LVE and heart with a bandsaw, scroll saw or jig saw.  (I cheated and made a small cut through the L to cutout inside of the V.  Lightly sand the pieces.love cutout hertoolbelt

There are lots of possibilities when finishing the LOVE blocks.  I decided to mod podge scrapbook paper/glitter paper onto the wood.  To be honest, I don’t love my paper pattern combination…but it is what it is.  Paint the edges of the letters/heart and let dry.

Trace the letters/heart on the backside of scrapbook paper and cut out of paper.  When the paint is sufficiently dry, spread a thin coat of mod podge onto a wood letter and onto the backside of the corresponding paper letter.  Line the letters up together and firmly press the paper onto the wood, removing any bubbles.  Repeat for the other letters and heart.  Lightly spread a top coat of mod podge onto the letters (or spray with clear polyurethane.)  Let dry.

I added a little distress inking on the edges of mine, I think it gives it a little better definition.  Add accessories as you like.  I cut a couple of hearts from felt and with a button attached them with some natural twine.

LOVE wood-blocks


Enjoy your craft and Happy Valentine’s Day.

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Filed Under: Crafts, Holiday, Upcycle Tagged With: DIY, free, glitter paper, love blocks, love wood, love wood craft, mod podge, philly love, scrapbook paper, valentine, valentine craft, valentines decoration, wood craft

Attention: Any do-it-yourself project involves risk of some sort. Your tools, materials, and skills will vary, as will the conditions at your work site. Hertoolbelt LLC will not assume any responsibility or liability for damages or losses sustained or incurred in the course of your project or in the use of the item you create. Always follow the manufacturer's operating instructions in the use of tools, check and follow your local building codes, and observe all commonly accepted safety precautions.

Comments

  1. Kim says

    January 18, 2014 at 11:39 pm

    So Cute!! I love these, great job!

    Reply
  2. Megan from Frugal Finds During Naptime says

    January 13, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    This is SOOO cute! I LOVE it! I’m in a Pinterest Small Group and will be sharing this with my Pinterest Small Group Leader. 🙂

    Reply
    • Amy says

      January 13, 2015 at 5:19 pm

      Thank you!!!

      Reply
  3. Lou Lou Girls says

    January 19, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    Hello cute lady! This looks so amazing. Super cute. Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you taking the time to stop by and party with us. It wouldn’t be a party without you! I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm. Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
  4. Michelle from Weekend Craft says

    January 22, 2015 at 5:53 am

    Too cute! Thanks so much for stopping by Creative Spark Link Party last week! Hope you stop by again today! bit.ly/1EqDIug

    Reply
  5. Marie from The Interior Frugalista says

    January 20, 2017 at 7:49 am

    Amy, your decoupaged LOVE sign is so pretty and I love the way you styled it with the wrapped twine. When I came here from a link party to take a closer look and saw that it’s all one piece of wood, impressed the heck out of me! Love it – pinning it.

    Reply
    • Amy says

      January 20, 2017 at 8:40 am

      Thanks so much Marie!

      Reply

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