Tutorial – How to Paint, Stain and Antique a Block Using Three Different Paint Colors.

HAPPY EASTER!!!
One of our most popular spring craft projects are these double sided Easter/Spring Blocks, {little side note, these babies are a perfect Super Saturday project because they are easy, but still allow for a lot creativity)  When I first posted them online I had lots of questions about how one goes about painting the blocks so many different colors.  This tutorial will cover just that, along with some other  basics.  For a tutorial on how to apply scrapbook paper click here.
First the supply list.
Supply List:

• Medium grade sandpaper (I used about 150}
• Several different coordinating paint colors.
• Painter’s tape
• Foam Paint Brush
• Squegee for applying vinyl
• Stain (optional)
• Terry cloth rag cut into fours.

Step 1: To get started it’s always a good idea to lightly sand down the blocks, just to smooth things up.  Don’t forget to wipe away the sawdust with a slightly damp rag before you start painting.  If you don’t you will end up with saw dust in your paint, which never really works out well.
 
Step 2: Paint the sides of the block. I like to paint the blocks three different colors.  The sides of the blocks get one color, the front and back of each block get their own colors.
Start by painting the sides.  Keep in mind that you are painting mdf.  Mdf is like a sponge when it comes to paint. it will soak it up like a cool drink of water.  Be smarter than the block though and don’t let it trick you into globbing on the paint.  {Additional painting tips below}
 

MONDAY MORNING MADNESS - Top Ten Continued.. . Spring and Easter Decorating Ideas

Because we definitely have more than just five Spring and Easter Projects, I thought I would keep going with the count down and share the next top five favorites to round it out to a perfect ten.  These next ten may not quite so popular as the top five, but still fabulous projects that would make any crafting event or Super Saturday a sure hit.

They are also the perfect items to help bring a little Spring into your home.

#10 - Spring is In the Air Block
 

#9 - Easter Subway Art Bead Board Plaque



#8 – Bloom Where You Are Planted Door Decal

Top Five Spring/ Easter Decorating and Ideas and Projects

A list of five of our most tried and true Easter and Spring Projects.  What an ideal list to have at your disposal if you are planning a Super Saturday or other craft group this Spring (i.e. crafting with friends, GNO during conference.)

5. Personalized Bird Sign – Add a bird for each member of your family.  Adds the perfect touch of Spring in a personal way.



4. LDS Temple Bead Board Plaque

Monday Morning Madness – Decorating and Clothes Ideas for Easter

Tell me I am not the only one thrown off by this whole Easter in March thing?  I mean seriously, there is something just wrong about celebrating St. Partickss Day and Easter two weeks apart.  Didn’t anyone ever tell the holiday schedulers that Mom’s can only handle one holiday per month…there’s not such thing as a “minor” holiday when you have kids.

Well at least I have the kids Easter clothes figured.  I love dressing my kids…it’s almost like playing with barbies, which I loved as a little girl. 

I went SUPER matchie this year. Not something I normally do, but I figured Carson {my oldest who will soon be ten} probably isn’t going to be down with the coordinating outfit thing much longer.  Plus I loved this collection from Crazy 8.  They always have the best boy clothes.



Check out how cute this little hat is!  Too bad he hates it.