Remember that one time in 2012
that I decided to give five homemade gifts to Facebook friends? Yeah,
me neither. Okay, I kid. I actually did get this project done in
December and gave it to the recipient within the correct time frame.
Jessica
is a pretty crafty person, so I had to think of something she wouldn't
just make for herself. I found the tutorial for these blocks on Shanty 2 Chic.
This blog showcases very inexpensive projects- but usually involves
tools (simple as they may be) that I don't have. Luckily this one
involved steps I could take without having to purchase anything huge.
What I purchased at Home Depot: wood (employee cut it down for me), sanding block, primer, paint (samples that were marked down), foam brushes, upholstery tacks
What I had: cloth, felt for flower backing, fabric glue, handmade paper
I took the photographs at a family birthday party and printed them on handmade paper from porridge papers. The paper soaked up the ink pretty well, but I love the textures in it, as it adds to the worn feel of the blocks. Instead of painting the letters, I ran the cloth through the inkjet printer. Meaning- Ben helped me tape the cloth to light cardboard and mess with the computer and printer until it ran through correctly.
Thank you, Shanty Sisters!!