How to Make Harvest Word Blocks with Your Cricut Machine

Recently while setting up my fall decor I came across one of my very favorite decorations.  Last year my sisters and I had a craft party and made a bunch of fall and winter decorations.  We made these Harvest word blocks that night and I forgot that I had them.  I love how these blocks tie all my decorations into each other and how easy they were to make.  I thought it would be great to share the tutorial on how to make them with you today so you can make some of your own.

Items You Will Need to Find:

Orange Paint(Or Color of Your Choice)

Sander(Electric Works Best)

Cricut Machine

Brown Vinyl Paper

Embellishments

Paper Cutter

Hot Glue Gun

Mod Podge

2x4 Cut into Block Sizes of Your Choice

Scrapbook Paper

Glaze

To Make the Blocks:

Step 1:  To start out, take your 2x4 and cut your blocks out into various size pieces.  I usually design this step on a piece of paper before cutting out my sizes.  That way I can make certain I have the design I want.

Step 2:  Take each of your pieces that have been cut out and sand them.  I have an electric sander that I use and it makes this step so much quicker.  Sand each piece until they are completely smooth.

Step 3:  After your blocks are totally smooth it’s time to paint them.  Take out your paint and one layer at a time paint each block.  Be sure to paint at least a couple layers so your paint job looks professional.

Step 4:  After your blocks are completely dry use an old rag to rub a dark brown glaze or stain onto your orange blocks.  This step is optional, but will give your blocks a more rustic look.

Step 5:  For best results let your blocks dry overnight, or at least a couple hours after applying glaze.  While your glaze is drying you can cut out your HARVEST letters.  Use your Cricut machine to cut out your Vinyl paper.  If you don’t have a Cricut machine you can find one at http://www.craftdirect.com/cricut/machines/explore.html for a great deal.

Step 6:  While your blocks are drying you can also cut out your scrapbook paper that you want to attach to the front of your blocks.  Be sure to measure each piece of wood so you know what sizes to cut your scrapbook paper.

Step 7:  Once your scrapbook paper is cut out attach it to your blocks with mod podge, let it dry & then attach your HARVEST letters.  After your letters are in place apply a thin layer of mod podge over the front of them to give your block a finished look.

Step 8:  After your Mod Podge has dried attach any embellishments, ribbon, etc, that you want to your blocks.

Step 9:  Display it for all to see!!

These blocks are very fun to make! They really do add to the fall decor in your home and are just the thing you need to put the finishing touch on your decorating design.