{blast from the past} patriotic blocks ~ tutorial

OK…here’s a blast from the past! 
Last June I posted these patriotic blocks!
Thought I’d share it again! 

 

Here's how I made my super easy,
{& cheap!} and of course, very cute 4th of July decor.

 

 

Up first is this super cute flag.

I know you've seen 2x4 flags floating around blogland.

So, here's my version.

My hubby used a 2x4 but for the "stripes"

he cut them in half, trimmed them

& made them fit together perfectly.

{Isn't he smart & like I've said before so handy!}

 

 

 

I painted the pieces red, white & blue.

For my star, I cut a star with my Silhouette & used it like a stencil.

I painted my block white, applied the vinyl,
painted it blue & then removed the vinyl.

There's a perfect star.  Super easy!

 

 

Stack your blocks back up!

 

 

Add a bow.

 

 

All done!  So easy & cute!

 

 

Now for the USA blocks.

 

 

For my blocks I just used a 2x4 again {cut it into 4 inch blocks}.

Painted them red, white & blue, of course. :)

 

 

Applied the vinyl.  I used the Missed Your Exit font.

Then you can stack them however you'd like, vertical or horizontal.

 

 

Or add a bow like I did.

 

 

There you go- all done.

 

 

Display them together & you've got a fun, festive 4th of July mantel.

Let the celebration begin!  Happy Birthday, America!

 

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