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Lucky N' Love? Adorable reversible wood craft for Valentines & St.Patricks Day

2/7/2015

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Why create just one holiday craft, when you can make two at the same time? You can showcase this adorable craft from Feb 1 - March 17 each year. Here's how to make it:

What you will need: Modpodge, 2 styrofoam paint brushes, white paint, 8 pieces of cardstock/decorative paper, scissors, regular paper, printer, sander/sandpaper, pencil
Optional: hot glue gun, ribbon

1. Cut your wood. You can either purchase pre-cut wood blocks, or (if you have a saw and a sander) you can cut/sand your own.
I chose to cut four pieces of wood in these sizes (l,w,h)
    1.  3" x 1.5" x 5.5" (for letters L,L)
    2. 3"  x 1.5" x 4"  (for letters O,U)
    3. 3"  x 1.5" x 4.5" (for letters V,C)
    4. 3"  x 1.5" x 4"  (for letters E,K)
2. With your pencil, write out the letters of LOVE and LUCK on the corresponding blocks/sides. This will help you to remember what goes where and which side is top/bottom.


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3. With one of your paint brushes, paint the sides (width) with white paint (or any other color you prefer). I made sure to paint a little extra over the side. Let dry
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4. Outline the shape of your block with a pencil onto the back of your cardstock paper. That way it will be the perfect fit. Cut out that shape on your cardstock with scissors. Apply modgepodge to the wood where the paper will be adhered. With your other paintbrush, smooth out the modgepodge. Apply paper and make sure that there are no air bubbles - you can even use a roller/kitchen spatula for this part.  Let dry
(Note: Please read step 6 for additional lettering options before beginning step 4)
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5. Once your have the paper adhered to both sides of the wood block and they are dry, use a sander or sandpaper to "rough up" the edges to your liking.
6. Print out the letters LOVE LUCK onto paper and cut. (You can also just print the letters out directly onto the cardstock/decorative paper, depending on what type of look you like best. That would also be a little easier). Apply a smooth coat of modgepodge onto the paper/wood block and then adhere the letters.

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7. After everything is dry, cover your entire craft with modgepodge (modgepodge acts as a glue, sealer, and a finish)
8. Optional: hot glue a ribbon to your first wood block and tie a bow

Sincerely, 
     Jean
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