Snow Blocks

When I was linking up to some parties last Fall I saw a super cute 

link the someone had shared. I had to go check it out. 

When I got there she had the Cutest Rustic Fall Blocks 

that she made for her mantel.
To see that post at Chase the Star, you can go HERE. 

I loved everything about these blocks, especially the technique she used. 

I knew I had to make these for something because
this is so the style I use in a lot of my decor.

 Today I am going to show you what I did. 

I turned them into Snow Blocks!!

How I Made Them:

First, my amazing hubby cut out my wood for me. I liked how in the ones a saw, the blocks were different sizes.
The sizes I did are:

S- 5 1/2" x 4 1/2"
N- 5 1/2" x 7 1/2"
O- 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"
W- 5 1/2" x 4/12"

They are all 1 1/2" thick.


I then sanded them down so they were nice and smooth. 

Next, I got on my Cricut and cut out the word "SNOW" in scrap vinyl I had. I used the font Bookman Old Style found in Microsoft Word. I made the letters a little smaller then each block.

Then I transferred the letters over to each block.

Next, I painted the blocks white. I painted all sides and did 3 coats on each block.

After they fully dried I pulled the vinyl letters off.

Then I took a piece of sand paper and sanded the edges of all the blocks.

Lastly, I took stain and rubbed it all over each block with a rag. I then took another rag and wiped it off so the white didn't turn brown. I used the color Early American.

I love the way they turned out! I can't wait to put them up with the rest of my snow decor on my mantle!!

Joining these Link Parties HERE