Christmas Countdown Blocks

I do not have anything to help me countdown to Christmas 

and with having kiddos I needed to make something this year for them to do!! 

I have seen all sorts of cute things out there. I would eventually like to make 

something that has something fun to do on it daily as we count down, 

but I think that is going to have to wait until next year. 

This year I just wanted something simple and cute!

I saw these cute countdown blocks on pinterest and had to make a set for me! 

For This Project You Will Need:

-2 4x4 Blocks

-1 4x8 Block

-7 Different Scrapbook Papers

-Mod Podge

-Stain

-Sander or Sand Paper

-Vinyl Numbers & Letterings

How to Make Them:

My handy hubby cut my wood out for me. I first sanded around the edges making them round and smooth.

Then I cut all my paper down to size. I used 3 different papers on each block using 2 of each since there are 6 sides. I chose 1 different paper for the bottom block. I put paper on the sids of the bottom block, but that it optional. So I cut out 3 of that paper.

Next, I mod podged those to the wood blocks. I only glued them on, I did not put mod podge on top yet. That will come last!

I let that dry for a few minutes. Then I went to my electric sander and sanded around the edges of the paper to give it the old worn look.

Next, I CAREFULLY stained around the wood on the blocks trying my best to not get it too much on the paper. I did go around the paper a little bit, but not too much.

That had to try for a good few minutes. I waited about an hour, but I bet 30 minutes would be good.

When that dried I put all my vinyl lettering and numbers on. 

I am so glad that someone else figured this part out. I just used what she did. 

The numbers on the blocks need to be as follows:

Block 1:   0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Block 2:   0, 1, 2, 6, 7, 8

 {The 6 Doubles as a 9 on this block!}

Lastly, I put a coat of mod podge over everything to protect it all.

My kids are so excited to start counting down to Christmas!!

***If you don't want to make these yourself, but would LOVE to have them...go HERE to my Etsy Shop! I am selling them there!

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