The blocks are cut from 2 x 4 scraps that were cut down to be 3 1/4 inches square. I sanded, painted, sanded the edge and then adhered the CTR word block (printed on cardstock) with Mod Podge. A cute and inexpensive birthday gift. If you'd like the printable (6 to a page) please click here http://www.scribd.com/doc/100072070/Choose-the-Right-Subway or for a larger 7.5 square one click here http://www.scribd.com/doc/100072254/CTR-Subway-LargeI've had a few questions asked and in case any others are wondering the same thing I'll post them here.
Q: Do you print on regular paper or cardstock?
A: I print on cardstock, it is less likely to bubble when mod podging.
Q: Can these be printed on an Ink Jet printer?
A: I usually send my color prints to Office Max or somewhere else to be printed on a Laser Jet printer, a print from Ink Jet might bleed/smear when mod podging.
Q: How do you Mod Podge the paper to the block?
A: Mod Podge (it's like a glue) is available at most craft stores and Walmart. I brush a light coat of Mod Podge to the side of the block, stick the paper on, let it dry and then Mod Podge the top. I find that if you let the Mod Podge dry between the two coats it is less likely to bubble.
16 comments:
Very cute!!!
cute!
This is EXACTLY what our primary wants to do this next year! We talked about it Wednesday night at our meeting to paint 3 by 3 blocks and putting "CTR" on it for their birthdays. I love how you did this. Would you be willing to share your design? Please! If so, would you email me the file of it that way I can just print it off? I could try and make it like yours but it would be a lot easier to just have a copy of this. And also because yours is WAY better than anything I could do!! If not, I understand. I would be most appreciative though! My email is Christyeve2001@hotmail.com
Thanks!!
OK I am a dork! I just saw your email and link! COOL!!! Thanks!
I'm not sure if my emails are going through. I love this idea could you please send me a copy of the CTR subway art. my email is mizunoman@q.com Thank you so much for sharing your talents and ideas.
Thank you so much. We are going work on them this week! I just love it!
Thanks for sharing this! It's so very perfect for boys and girls! Love it!
I love this idea! Would you mind sending me the CTR subway art? Thanks.....my email is rappsters@msn.com
Does anyone know how much the wood costs? And how much it is to get printed at Office Max. I'm trying to decide if this is in our budget. Thanks!
LOVE THIS! Can you please email me the ctr paper! I want to to this for my primary kids tomorrow!
Alicen, my wood was around $1.50 for a 8 ft 2X4. I had the store cut it for me in 7" blocks and then I can just cut it in half so that they are each 3.5". I was able to get 15-16 blocks out of each 2X4. I am not sure what Office Max charges, I would just call them and ask.
I would love to get a copy of the birthday block file. I emailed you but i don't know if it is getting through. my email is
dogilbert@smwireless.net We ar wanting to work on these asap. Thanks, Debbie Gilbert
I would love a copy of this so that I can make two for my kids. My email is amycatkin@hotmail.com Thank you!
I'd love a copy:) Thanks missbeccaboo81@hotmail.com
I would love a copy. When I click on link to download it says I need to join. Can you just email me the file. Thanks so much
janetstoker@yahoo.com
I love this. Is there any chance you are going to make one for the 2013 theme? If so I would love a copy to make for our primary. THANKS!
April at jeffodom@hotmail.com
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