HOW TO: Thanksgiving/ Christmas Reversible Blocks

I want to start by saying this is not my typical DIY. I actually wasn't planning on making a HOW TO on this. I posted it on my instagram and had many people ask so here we are.

With that being said, I do not have picture step by steps right now. I will give an extremely detailed how to. I plan on making another set so I will try to get pictures when I do that. 

So I saw these super cute reversible blocks on Pinterest! I just knew I had to make them...So I did! :) And now I am going to teach you how to make them as well!

The Supply List:

2x4x8 Treated Lumber

2x2x4 Treated Lumber

Sand Paper

Acrylic Paint 

(see below for list of what I used)

Medium Paint Brush

Large Paint Brush

Optional:

Scrap Book Paper

Mod Podge

Cricut

Sticker Letters

Acrylic Paint:

I used all Americana brand paint. I got them from Joann and used coupons on them. They were less than a dollar each.

For the Thanksgiving side I used:

Mississippi Mud (DA094) -this was used on the sides of the blocks

Dark Chocolate (DA065)

Primary Yellow (DA201)

Spiced Pumpkin (DA310)

Warm White (DA239)

For the Christmas side I used:

Mississippi Mud (DA094) -Once again for the sides

Hauser Medium Green (DA132)

Santa Red (DA170)

Celery Green (DA208)

Warm White (DA239)

*I included the ID codes because when you are looking at them in the store they have the ID codes not the names.

INSTRUCTIONS:

STEP ONE:

So to start you have to cut your wood. I got mine from Lowes. The 2x4 was only $3.08 I believe and the 2x2 was 98 cents.

 Of the 2x4 you will need:

2- 7 inch long pieces

2- 6 inch long pieces

2-5 inch long pieces

Of the 2x2 you will need: 

1- 7 inch long piece

I went ahead and had the guy at Lowes cut it for me. I figured that was a safer bet than me trying to work a table saw myself! The first 2 cuts are free and it is 25 cents for each cut after. 

STEP TWO:

Get your sand paper and start sanding the edges of the blocks. I like the more curved look over the straight edges. I sanded until I thought they looked good. Not super curved but not straight and pointed either. I also sanded the top so that the paint went on more smooth. 

STEP THREE:

Get your medium paint brush and Mississippi Mud. Paint the sides and top of your blocks. Don't worry about being super clean, you are going to sand the sides of them later.

STEP FOUR: 

Once the sides are dry enough to work with start by painting the Thanksgiving side with the large paint brush. 

Dark Chocolate- T & N

Primary Yellow- H & K

Spiced Pumpkin- A & S

You may have to do more than one coat of paint. I had to do two of the yellow.

STEP FIVE: 

Allow the thanksgiving side to dry for about ten minutes. Once dry start painting the Christmas side.

Hauser Medium Green: J & G

Santa Red: I & L

Celery Green: N & E

STEP SIX: 

Now take your Warm White and paint both sides of the smaller block.

STEP SEVEN:

While all the blocks are drying I started to work on the letters. 

I cut out all the letters with my Cricut. I used a total of 3 different fonts. I will have to look them up and update y'all later. 

If you don't have a Cricut you could hand cut them out or even just use sticker letters! 

STEP EIGHT:

Once you are done making the letters and the blocks are dry start applying the letters. Take mod lodge and lightly coat the back of the letters. Press against wood and allow to dry for 10-15 minutes. 

STEP NINE:

Once the letters are dried onto the blocks take your sand paper and lightly sand the edges of the blocks. I just sanded until I got the look I wanted. 

And you are done!! Now enjoy these beautiful blocks! I love that they last from September-Decemeber! I just think they are so stinkin' cute!

If you make these please send me pictures so I can see! :) 

If you would like to know how I made the Mason Jar Flower Vase just click here!

As always if you have any questions please ask! I am here to help!

Until next time Divas!

Much Love,

Hannah-Southern Diva