https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/artist-trading-blocks • Posted by Mark Montano
Turn simple blocks and your box of doodads into fun artist trading blocks to trade with your friends!
Turn simple blocks and your box of doodads into fun artist trading blocks to trade with your friends!
Americana Decoupage Americana Acrylic Paints E-6000 Glue 2" x 2" pine wood blocks Printed images Stamp pad Wire Dremel Beads, Game Pieces, Rhinestone Trim & Buttons
1. Paint your wood blocks with different colors of Americana Acrylics 2. & 3. Paint and decoupage images & book pages on each side of the wood blocks 4. Distress the edges by dabbing them in a stamp pad 5. Glue 3" pieces of wire on buttons & jewelry pieces and let dry 6. & 7. Drill holes through game pieces, buttons and on the top center of each wood block *I used a Dremel, but you could use a regular drill if you're careful 8. & 9. Glue more doodads on each block *Things like letters, plastic flowers, rhinestone trim and strips of text 10. Glue 4 matching wood beads on the base of each block for feet 11. & 12. Thread beads, dice, buttons and games pieces on the wire and glue inside the hole on the top center of each block
Watch how I made them here!