Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Birthday Present Decor



I made these cute presents and I am so excited to show them off but our next birthday in the family is not until the end of December, dang it. I picked up the unfinished wooden blocks at The Wood Connection in SLC. The have all these presents already cut out and ready to paint. I wish I would have taken a picture of them before I started painting and embellishing. They are sold individually for a couple of dollars each. I had a very hard time in their store because I wanted EVERYTHING. I also picked up the word wicked for Halloween, I will post pictures once its done. Read on to see the steps I took to make them.


I started out by sanding my wood a little, they don't need much. Then I  painted them with a paint that coordinated with the paper I chose. After letting it dry I used modge podge to add a thin layer to the area that the paper will be covering. I used a brayer to roll it out nice and flat, make sure to press down the edges really well. I sanded the edges of my blocks after I glued the paper down which made all my edges turn white. You can also use shadow ink to distress your edges. Next I added modge podge to the areas that I wanted glittered, sprinkle or press glitter on. You can use a spray sealer to help the glitter stay put. Embellish with wire and ribbon and your done, super cute!

 Large Present

 Medium Present

 Small Present

I guess this is good bye until December cute little wooden presents.

12 comments:

  1. You are so talented... I'm so happy I found your blog! I'm you newest follower and I can't wait to see what you come up with next! Vicki

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  2. Very darling. Thanks for sharing. I would love for your to share this post at my "All Things Wonderful Link Party". I look forward to reading more of your blog posts.
    Take care,
    Shauna
    myshaenoel.blogspot.com

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  3. LOVE these super cute birthday decorations! Thanks for linking to the Tuesday To Do Party!
    Smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  4. These little presents are so cute!!! I love it!!! Thanks for joining us at "Creative Bloggers' Party and Hop"!

    This week's party co-host:

    Jacque @ Jacque's Soda Parlor
    thesodaparlor.blogspot.com

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  5. Adorable little presents! New follower from the creative hop. Hope you could follow back at tootsabellarose.blogspot.com

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  6. These are so cute! I love them! I hope you will link up to my Delight Me party at Doodles & Doilies!!!

    http://doodlesanddoilies.blogspot.com

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  7. Ok... I'm going to HAVE to make these!!

    I made Giant Birthday Candles (http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com/2011/07/giant-birthday-candles.html) to decorate the house when we have birthdays.. those gifts would go so well with them.

    I may even make some to put under the Christmas tree (when the time comes hehe)

    Thanks for the inspiration :)

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  8. Thank you for linking up these adorable birthday decorations at Delight Me (Doodles & Doilies)!

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  9. Super cute! I'm your newest follower come follow me to!

    Marie
    mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com

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  10. So cute- they are all darling! Thank you for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  11. Love it! Also love the way you've designed your blog. Beautiful!

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  12. your effort make it easy to follow...I have to remember this for some special occasion.

    Send gifts to pakistan

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